Association between peripheral and respiratory muscle strength and gait speed in the elderly is not mediated by peripheral muscle blood flow

Association between peripheral and respiratory muscle strength and gait speed in the elderly is not mediated by peripheral muscle blood flow

Background: The aging process affects different systems, including the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. Both systems seem to be interconnected in relation to functional capacity deterioration in the elderly. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the association between peripheral and respi...

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Main Authors: Raphaela V Groehs, Ana Carla Carvalho, Weliton Nepomuceno Rodrigues, Isabela B Oliveira, Leticia Harada, Alexandra Passos Gaspar, Luciana Diniz Nagem Janot de Matos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
Subjects:
Gait speed
Handgrip strength
Respiratory muscle strength
Peripheral blood flow
Elderly
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950307824000146
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