Lower Extremities Muscle Strength Associated With Early Signs of Mobility Dependence among Older Adults Age 65 Years and Older

<p><strong>Background</strong>: Loss of muscle strength is evident even in apparently healthy older adults. functionally limited due to an increasing discrepancy between their own physiological capabilities (i.e. physiological impairments) and the challenges set forth by the environment. Functional limitations lead to clinical mobility disability. Clinical mobility disability is associated with physical dependence, poor quality of life, and mortality. Treatment of age-related clinical mobility disability should focus on the prevention of the condition rather than its consequences. Identifying opportunities for early screening and prevention of clinical mobility disability requires a better understanding of the functional loss prior to this medical condition.</p> <p><strong>Aims</strong>: The global aim of this dissertation was to examine if measures of leg strength are clinically relevant bio-markers of daily task modifications among community dwelling older adults living independently.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Exercise Science

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Marko, Moshe

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lori L. Ploutz-Snyder

• Aging
• Muscle Weakness
• Physical Signs and Symptoms
• Preventive Health Services
• Exercise Science

Repository record dc:identifier

https://surface.syr.edu/ppe_etd/7

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:surface.syr.edu:ppe_etd-1006