Is quadriceps muscle strength a determinant of the physical function of the elderly?

[Purpose] To determine the relationships of the quadriceps rate of torque development and the time to peak torque with the physical function of the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-one subjects participated in this study. Quadriceps strength was measured using isometric and isokinetic torque t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Altubasi, Ibrahim Mustafa
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4668129/