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Differences in toe flexor strength and foot morphology between wheelchair dependent and ambulant older people in long-term care: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND: Hallux valgus, lesser toe deformity, and muscle weakness of the toe flexors contribute to falls in older people. This study aimed to examine the differences in toe flexor strength and foot morphology in older people requiring long-term care due to changes in the way they mobilize in ever...

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Autores principales: Yokozuka, Mieko, Sato, Sei
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7953560/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33712068
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00458-8