Citation

Hars M, Trombetti A. Rev. Med. Suisse 2013; 9(390): 1265-1271.

Vernacular Title

I evaluation de la marche, de l'équilibre et du muscle chez le sujet âgé.

Affiliation

Service des maladies osseuses HUG, Chemin du Pont-Bochet 3, 1226 Thônex. melany.hars@hcuge.ch

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Medecine et Hygiene)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23821845

Abstract

Deficits in gait, balance, and maximal and explosive force production in older adults are associated with an increased risk of falls and multiple adverse health outcomes (e.g., dependence, institutionalization and death). Assessment of gait, balance and muscle performances may have important implications for the screening and management of at-risk patients, and the development of targeted interventions. The present article provides a brief overview of available assessment methods, including validated clinical tests suitable for daily practice, and more complex instrumented assessments, recommended for clinical trials or longitudinal studies.

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