Lower gastrocnemius muscle stiffness, derived from elastography, is an independent factor for falls in older adults

CONCLUSION: This is the first study to reveal the relationship between falls and SWE-defined lower GCM stiffness independently of muscle mass and strength.PMID:37907664 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-023-02605-6

Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - November 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hakan Ba ş Arzu Okyar Ba ş Serdar Ceylan Merve G üner Meltem Koca Merve Haf ızoğlu Zeynep Şahiner Yelda Öztürk Cafer Balc ı Burcu Balam Do ğu Mustafa Cankurtaran Meltem G ülhan Halil Source Type: research