Nature

Functional lower extremity strength influences stepping strategy in community-dwelling older adults during single and dual-task walking

As age increases, a decline in lower extremity strength leads to reduced mobility and increased fall risks. This decline outpaces the age-related reduction in muscle mass, resulting in mobility ...
Nature

Lower extremity muscle activation patterns in sarcopenic older adults during physical performance tests: implications for rehabilitation approaches

Sarcopenia is a critical health concern for aging populations, characterized by age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass accompanied by reduced muscle strength or physical performance 1. This ...
BMJ

Modifiable risk factors for lower-extremity injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus

Data sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Cochrane Systematic Review Database, CENTRAL, SPORTDiscus, EMBASE, ERIC searched 30 October or 23 November 2023. Eligibility Primary data studies with ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Peripheral neuropathy linked to slow gait speed, lower extremity function among older adults

A new study found that peripheral neuropathy is linked to slow gait and impaired lower extremity performance in older adults with and without diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive ...
News Medical

New test can measure performance for lower-limb amputees using bone-anchored prostheses

The finding is the first to validate the test as a tool to measure performance for lower-limb amputees using bone-anchored prostheses. The study was published recently in the Journal of Bone & Joint ...