Serum [25(OH)D] status, ankle strength and activity show seasonal variation in older adults: relevance for winter falls in higher latitudes. [electronic resource]
- Age and ageing Mar 2013
- 181-5 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1468-2834
10.1093/ageing/afs067 doi
Accidental Falls--prevention & control Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging Ankle Joint--physiopathology Biomarkers--blood Biomechanical Phenomena Geriatric Assessment Humans Independent Living Knee Joint--physiopathology Linear Models Longitudinal Studies Middle Aged Motor Activity Muscle Strength Muscle, Skeletal--physiopathology Nonlinear Dynamics Quadriceps Muscle--physiopathology Risk Assessment Risk Factors Seasons Tasmania--epidemiology Time Factors Vitamin D--analogs & derivatives Vitamin D Deficiency--blood