Fear of falls, physical performance and physical activity levels among older adults with falls and recurrent falls
Older adults who fall recurrently have sub-optimal physical performance especially muscle strength, mobility and balance. Recurrent falls lead to a heightened fear of falls. However, there is limited information regarding other domains of physical performance, namely flexibility and endurance. In ad...
Main Authors: | Resshaya Roobini Murukesu, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Tong, Pei Shan, Normala Mesbah, Heaw, Yu Chi, Ng, Cheah Ping |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2019
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Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13451/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13451/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13451/1/32026-104273-1-PB.pdf |
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