Relative strength as a determinant of mobility in elders 67-84 years of age. a nuage study: nutrition as a determinant of successful aging.

Choquette, S; R Bouchard, D; Y Doyon, C; Sénéchal, M; Brochu, M; J Dionne, I

doi:10.1007/s12603-010-0047-4

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Relative strength as a determinant of mobility in elders 67-84 years of age. a nuage study: nutrition as a determinant of successful aging.

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Authors:

S Choquette

D R Bouchard

C Y Doyon

Abstract

This cross-sectional study proposes two relative strength indexes in order to evaluate the risks of lower mobility in healthy older adults: 1) handgrip strength on body mass index and 2) quadriceps strength on body weight. Nine hundred and four men and women aged between 67-84 years old were tested ...

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