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Review
. 2013 Jan;41(1):19-25.
doi: 10.1097/JES.0b013e3182556f1e.

Mobility decline in old age

Merja Rantakokko  1 , Minna Mänty, Taina Rantanen
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Review

Mobility decline in old age

Merja Rantakokko et al. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Mobility is important for community independence. With increasing age, underlying pathologies, genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments, and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. Understanding how mobility declines is paramount to finding ways to promote mobility in old age.

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