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Reliability and validity of the sequential weight-shifting test: a new functional approach to the assessment of the sitting balance of older adults

[Purpose] The evaluation of sitting balance is important for the prevention of falls in older adults, especially those who have a disability involving the lower extremities. However, no studies have been designed to assess a patient’s dynamic sitting balance using a sequential protocol. The objectiv...

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Autores principales: Lee, Ken Y. T., Hui-Chan, Christina W.Y., Tsang, William W. N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5276779/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28174470
http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.3444

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