1994
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1994.tb06586.x
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Muscle Strength and Fall Rates Among Residents of Japanese and American Nursing Homes: An International Cross‐Cultural Study

Abstract: The relationship between muscle weakness and falls is probably modified by multiple characteristics of the individual, their culture, and their environment. Information from cross-cultural studies may provide new insights into effective fall prevention strategies for nursing home residents.

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“…Falls can result in severe consequences such as loss of functional independence, disabilities and even increased mortality 1) . Risk factors associated with falls among communitydwelling elderly persons 2,3) include muscle weakness, use of certain medications, cognitive impairment, depression, and a history of previous falls [4][5][6][7] . Although falls often have a multi factorial etiology, most falls occur while walking 8) , and it is not surprising that gait impairment is also associated with increased risk of falls 9,10) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Falls can result in severe consequences such as loss of functional independence, disabilities and even increased mortality 1) . Risk factors associated with falls among communitydwelling elderly persons 2,3) include muscle weakness, use of certain medications, cognitive impairment, depression, and a history of previous falls [4][5][6][7] . Although falls often have a multi factorial etiology, most falls occur while walking 8) , and it is not surprising that gait impairment is also associated with increased risk of falls 9,10) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While correlates and outcomes of fear of falling have recently been examined in the general geriatric population (3-7), fear of falling has not been studied in persons with specific rheumatic diseases who may have an increased risk of falls (8). Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be at increased risk for falling because they frequently experience muscle weakness (9,10), gait impairments (11,12), and depression (13-15), all ofwhich are known to be associated with falls (2,(16)(17)(18)(19). These and other characteristics associated with RA, such as stiff and painful joints and decreased mobility, may also affect fear of falling in those who fall or are at high risk for falling.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…O grupo controle apresentou um TE grande de -1,54 com um intervalo de confiança (IC) entre -1,61 --1,47 o que torna possível, ao menos qualitativamente, afirmar que essa diminuição foi significante para os indivíduos do GC na quantidade de células satélites (Nakagawa & Cuthill, 2007). O TFAI apresentou também um (LIPSITZ et al, 1994;FRONTERA et al, 1990;ACSM, 2009a A área de secção transversa do músculo quadríceps femoral foi avaliada por ressonância magnética, técnica considerada como padrão ouro na literatura para variável em questão (REEVES, MAGANARIS e NARICI, 2004). A musculatura dos membros inferiores, especificamente a musculatura extensora do joelho, recebe importante atenção da literatura especializada.…”
Section: Quantidade De Células Satélites Por Fibra Muscular (Cs/f)unclassified
“…A musculatura dos membros inferiores, especificamente a musculatura extensora do joelho, recebe importante atenção da literatura especializada. Dentre outros motivos, dois se destacam para justificar esse interesse: a) a importância dessa musculatura na manutenção da capacidade de realizar atividades diárias, relacionadas com a locomoção (LIPSITZ et al, 1994;FRONTERA et al, 1995;DOHERTY, 2003;HUNTER, MCCARTHY e BAMMAN, 2004;ACSM, 2009b) e b) o processo de sarcopenia atingir antecipadamente o grupo muscular em questão quando comparado aos membros superiores (FRONTERA et al, 2000;NOGUEIRA et al, 2013). A manutenção e/ou aumento da massa muscular é importante tanto para manutenção da força e funcionalidade dos membros, bem como na manutenção de doenças metabólicas e cardiovasculares (FRONTERA et al, 1995;DOHERTY, 2003;HUNTER, MCCARTHY e BAMMAN, 2004;GUILLET e BOIRIE, 2005;KUZUYA et al, 2007;ACSM, 2009b …”
Section: Quantidade De Células Satélites Por Fibra Muscular (Cs/f)unclassified
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