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The role of hip abductor strength in identifying older persons at risk of falls: a diagnostic accuracy study

Published inClinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 15, p. 645-654
Publication date2020
Abstract

Background/objectives: Early detection of fall risk in persons older than 65 is of clinical relevance, but the diagnostic accuracy of currently used functional tests (eg short physical performance battery [SPPB] and timed up and go test [TUG]) to assess older persons' fall risks remains moderate. Recent literature highlights the importance of strong hip abductors to prevent falls. We thus aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of hip abductor strength measures to assess older persons' fall risks.

Keywords
  • Accidental falls
  • Aged
  • Functional performance
  • Hip
  • Measurement study
  • Muscle strength
Citation (ISO format)
GAFNER, Simone Chantal et al. The role of hip abductor strength in identifying older persons at risk of falls: a diagnostic accuracy study. In: Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2020, vol. 15, p. 645–654. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S246998
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