Acute Effects of 5 Min of Plantar Flexor Static Stretching on Balance and Gait in the Elderly
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of five minutes of plantar flexor static stretching (PSS) on the balance and gait of the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-five subjects aged 65 years and above performed 5 min of PSS in the form of wedge board standing. The...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Society of Physical Therapy Science
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3927025/ |