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Comparison of Hand Grip Strength and Upper Limb Pressure Pain Threshold Between Older Adults With or Without Non-specific Shoulder Pain
(PeerJ, 2017-02)
[Abstract] Background
There is a high prevalence of non-specific shoulder pain associated with upper limb functional limitations in older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine the minimal clinically important ...
The Reliability, Validity, and Sensitivity of the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) in Older Adults With Foot Disorders
(Impact Journals, 2020-12)
[Abstract] The Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) is an index employed to measure alterations related to frailty. The main objective in this research was to develop the EFS short-form (EFS-SF) and to evaluate its validity, ...
Influence of Foot Pain on Frailty Symptoms in an Elderly Population: A Case-Control Study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2021-07)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Frailty is a condition that can increase the risk of falls. In addition, foot disorders can negatively influence elderly people, thus affecting their condition of frailty.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine ...
The concurrent validity and reliability of the Leg Motion system for measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in older adults
(PeerJ, 2017-01)
[Abstract] Background
New reliable devices for range of motion (ROM) measures in older adults are necessary to improve knowledge about the functional capability in this population. Dorsiflexion ROM limitation is associated ...
Influence of an Upper Limb Isometric Task in Perceived and Performance Fatigability of Elderly Subjects: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(MDPI, 2022-08)
[Abstract] Isometric activity can be used as a strategy to improve health, fitness, and functional performance in the elderly population, but differences in fatigability may occur. This study aimed to understand fatigability ...