Differences in Muscle Endurance and Recovery Between Fallers and Nonfallers, and Between Young and Older Women

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Authors

K. I. Schwendner · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Alan E. Mikesky · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Mark E. Peacock · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

David B. Burr · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Abstract

Older women with a history of falls demonstrate decreased muscular endurance compared to YW and NF, and increased time to recover from fatiguing exercise when compared to young women.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Muscle activation and electromyography studies Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 52A, Issue 3, pp. M155-M160

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/52a.3.m155

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