Merja Rantakokko, Minna Mänty, Taina Rantanen
Gerontology Research Centre and Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Exercise and sport sciences reviews 2013 JanMobility is important for community independence. With increasing age, underlying pathologies, genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments, and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. Understanding how mobility declines is paramount to finding ways to promote mobility in old age.
Merja Rantakokko, Minna Mänty, Taina Rantanen. Mobility decline in old age. Exercise and sport sciences reviews. 2013 Jan;41(1):19-25
PMID: 23038241
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