reviewJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyJun 15, 2004Closed access

Muscle Weakness and Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

JMJulie MorelandJRJulie RichardsonCHCharlie H. GoldsmithCMCatherine M. Clase

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

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Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate and summarize the evidence of muscle weakness as a risk factor for falls in older adults.

Design

Random-effects meta-analysis.

Citation impact

988
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100%
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61
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Authors

4

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Odds ratio
  • Falls in older adults
  • Muscle weakness
  • Confidence interval
  • Physical therapy
  • Population
  • Cohort study
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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