Effects of Lower Extremity Strengthening in the Geriatric Population and Association with Falls
Abstract: Falling in older age has been the most common cause of morbidity at this age. This leads to debilitating social outcomes with high and increasing economic costs. Different reasons have been studied that are associated with the elderly population and the risk of falls in general, among which balance, coordination, and strength of the lower limb are the most common. In the present study, we will try to understand the relationship between the strength of overall lower extremities in old age and its association with falls in the geriatric population. The study will also evaluate some of the commonly practiced interventions in physically active old age to maintain the strength of the lower limb and the risk of falls.
Keywords: lower limb strength, geriatrics, risk of fall
How to Cite?: Vidit Atul Phanse, "Effects of Lower Extremity Strengthening in the Geriatric Population and Association with Falls", Volume 8 Issue 7, July 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1914-1916, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24820061046, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24820061046