Fear of falls, physical performance and physical activity levels among older adults with falls and recurrent falls

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Fear of falls, physical performance and physical activity levels among older adults with falls and recurrent falls

Older adults who fall recurrently have sub-optimal physical performance especially muscle strength, mobility and balance. Recurrent falls lead to a heightened fear of falls. However, there is limited information regarding other domains of physical performance, namely flexibility and endurance. In ad...

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Main Authors:	Resshaya Roobini Murukesu, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Tong, Pei Shan, Normala Mesbah, Heaw, Yu Chi, Ng, Cheah Ping
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13451/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13451/1/32026-104273-1-PB.pdf

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