Mild Joint Symptoms Are Associated with Lower Risk of Falls than Asymptomatic Individuals with Radiological Evidence of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) exacerbates skeletal muscle functioning, leading to postural instability and increased falls risk. However, the link between impaired physical function, OA and falls have not been elucidated. We investigated the role of impaired physical function as a potential mediator in the as...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26827 |