Background Currently, different cutoff points for handgrip strength (HGS) have been used to
estimate the prevalence of sarcopenia. In addition, the variability of equipment and protocols …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a pop dance exergaming protocol on fall
risk factors—depressive symptoms, fear of falling, and musculoskeletal function—in …

Background Sarcopenia has a high prevalence in older adults and is associated with
chronic aggravations to health, so therefore it is important to identify older adults who are …

Objectives: To analyze and compare intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause falls among
women receiving treatment for osteoporosis. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study …

Objective: Verify the intra-and inter-rater reliability of the HOME FAST BRAZIL—Self-
reported version and correlate household environmental risks with the history of falls by …

Introduction: Fall is an undesirable phenomenon to elderly people (EP), because, may lead
to functional impairment and increased mortality. The screening of risk of falls in EP …

To evaluate the physical fitness of older women enrolled in physical exercises programs and
their correlation with falls history rates in this population. Nineteen older adults (60.3±4.2 …

Falling is a multifaceted phenomenon which greatly impacts older adults. Throughout fall
research the aspect of fall risk labeling has been unobserved. The aim of this study was to …

Objetivo: Verificar a relação entre a força de preensão palmar, o medo de quedas, e dados
sociodemográficos e antropométricos entre indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais. Método: Trata …

Objective: To describe and analyze the functional gains and self-reported health of elderly
patients submitted to group therapy. Methods: The elderly were submitted to interventions …