posted on 2023-08-08, 00:52authored byMonica Chimwemwe Tembo
This study reported that musculoskeletal parameters contributed more and had greater predictability for frailty compared to other factors, with muscle deficits contributing more compared to bone deficits. These results suggest that interventions directed at musculoskeletal health should be evaluated as a strategy to delay the onset or progression of frailty.
History
Pagination
199 p.
Open access
Yes
Language
English
Degree type
Doctorate
Degree name
Ph.D.
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Editor/Contributor(s)
Julie Pasco, Lana Williams, Mark Kotowicz, Sharon Brennan-Olsen, Kara Holloway-Kew