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The Importance of Trunk Muscle Strength for Balance, Functional Performance, and Fall Prevention in Seniors: A Systematic Review
Sports Medicine · 2013 · Vol. 43(7) · pp. 627–641
Urs Granacher✉(University of Potsdam)Albert Gollhofer(University of Freiburg)Tibor Hortobágyi(University Medical Center Groningen)Reto W. Kressig(University Hospital of Basel)Thomas Muehlbauer(University of Potsdam)
Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationBalance (ability)Falls in older adultsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationTrunkFall preventionFunctional movementMedicineSports medicineStrength trainingPhysical therapy
MeSH terms
Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overAgingPostural BalanceHumansExercise Movement TechniquesMuscle StrengthResistance TrainingTorso
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