Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2738755 | Apunts. Medicina de l'Esport | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although countermovement descendent phase of the jump was reduced, the active elderly maintained sufficient strength levels that could prevent falls. We believe that reduced stiffness during countermovement jumps and better postural balance can be obtained by increasing functional range of movement in their lower extremities.
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Authors
Elena RodrÃguez-Berzal, Ignacio Ara Royo, Esmeralda Mata Gómez de Ávila, Xavier Aguado Jódar,