Regular physical activity helps to improve physical and mental functions as well as reverse
some effects of chronic disease to keep older people mobile and independent. Despite the …

Purpose The aim of the present study was to assess both the credibility and strength of
evidence arising from systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies on …

Whilst exposure to vibration is traditionally regarded as perilous, recent research has
focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are …

Background Physical and functional losses due to aging and diseases decrease human
mobility, independence, and quality of life. This study is aimed at summarizing and …

For efficient prevention of falls among older adults, individuals at a high risk of falling need to
be identified. In this study, we searched for muscle strength measures that best identified …

Context: There has been a resurgence of vitamin D deficiency among infants, toddlers, and
adolescents in the United Kingdom. Myopathy is an important clinical symptom of vitamin D …

Risk factors for medically unexplained falls may include reduced muscle power, strength
and asymmetry in the lower limbs. Conflicting reports exist about strength and there is little …

Background Our main goal was to evaluate the pattern and time course of changes in
relative muscle power and its constituting components throughout the life span. Methods A …

Participation in exercise programs is heartily recommended for older adults since the level of
physical fitness directly influences functional independence. The aim of this present study …

Aging in humans is associated with a loss in neuromuscular function and performance. This
is related, in part, to the reduction in muscular strength and power caused by a loss of …