How to improve muscle power at old age? Stair climbing as key exercise to detect and prevent functional disability KU Leuven
The ability of the muscles to generate force quickly, also referred to as power, is crucial in daily activities. Consequently, reduced muscle power has been proposed as an important predictor of age-related decline in functional performance. Optimally, functional assessments should both be applicable in clinical settings and sensitive to changes. This would enable frequent assessments and thus to initiate preventive programs in time. Stair ...