Body Composition and Falls Risk in Older Adults
Abstract
To explore evidence for associations between body composition and falls in older adults and interventions that may reduce falls through improving body composition. Both sarcopenia (low skeletal muscle mass, strength and quality) and obesity appear to increase falls risk, but relationships with falls-related injury may differ. Nevertheless, perceptions of obesity as a protective factor for fractures have been challenged in recent years. Emerging...
Paper Details
Title
Body Composition and Falls Risk in Older Adults
Published Date
Jun 6, 2019
Journal
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
210 - 222
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