Mobility decline in old age
Rantakokko, M., Mänty, M., & Rantanen, T. (2013). Mobility decline in old age. Exercise and sport sciences reviews, 41(1), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1097/JES.0b013e3182556f1e
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2013Discipline
Gerontologia ja kansanterveysGerontologian tutkimuskeskusHyvinvoinnin tutkimuksen yhteisöGerontology and Public HealthGerontology Research CenterSchool of WellbeingCopyright
© 2013 The American College of Sports Medicine. This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in 'Exercise and sport sciences reviews' by ACSM.
Mobility is important for community independence. With increasing age, underlying pathologies, genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments, and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. Understanding how mobility declines is paramount to finding ways to promote mobility in old age.
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