Muscle Weakness and Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

D. Moreland, Julie; A. Richardson, Julie; H. Goldsmith, Charlie; M. Clase, Catherine

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52310.x

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Muscle Weakness and Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Julie D. Moreland

Julie A. Richardson

Charlie H. Goldsmith

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Objectives: To evaluate and summarize the evidence of muscle weakness as a risk factor for falls in older adults. Design: Random‐effects meta‐analysis. Setting: English‐language studies indexed in MEDLINE and CINAHL (1985–2002) under the key words aged and accidental falls and risk factors; bibliogr...

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