Lower-Extremity Function in Persons over the Age of 70 Years as a Predictor of Subsequent Disability

M. Guralnik, Jack; Ferrucci, Luigi; M. Simonsick, Eleanor; E. Salive, Marcel; B. Wallace, Robert

doi:10.1056/nejm199503023320902

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Lower-Extremity Function in Persons over the Age of 70 Years as a Predictor of Subsequent Disability

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Mar 2, 1995

Authors:

Jack M. Guralnik

Luigi Ferrucci

Eleanor M. Simonsick

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Functional assessment is an important part of the evaluation of elderly persons. We conducted this study to determine whether objective measures of physical function can predict subsequent disability in older persons. METHODS: This prospective cohort study included men and women 71 years...

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Medicine

Activities of daily living

Physical therapy

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