Reliability and validity of an adapted hip abductor strength measure as a potential new fall risk assessment for older persons: a study protocol

Persons aged  ≥ 65 years are currently the world’s fastest growing age group. An important complication of age is the increasing risk of falls. Falls have multifactorial etiology and modifiable risk factors ope...

Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 5, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Simone Chantal Gafner, Caroline Henrice Germaine Bastiaenen, Emmanuel Biver, Serge Ferrari and Lara Allet Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research