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Physical activity as a risk or protective factor for falls and fall-related fractures in non-frail and frail older adults: a longitudinal study

BACKGROUND: Physical activity may be both a risk and protective factor for falls and fall-related fractures. Despite its positive effects on muscle and bone health, physical activity also increases exposure to situations where falls and fractures occur. This paradox could possibly be explained by fr...

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Autores principales: van Gameren, Maaike, Hoogendijk, Emiel O., van Schoor, Natasja M., Bossen, Daniël, Visser, Bart, Bosmans, Judith E., Pijnappels, Mirjam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396867/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35996101
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03383-y