Posts tagged locomotive performance
The Major Cause of Falls in the Elderly May Surprise You

The association between senior citizens falling and shorter life spans has been well-established for years. What is less well-known is that one of the most important factors in preventing falls is toe strength. This post will cover recent research on older adults that has brought attention to the importance of toe flexor strength as a predictor of falls, specifically in the dominant foot.

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Functional Medicine, General Health, MovementScott Solomons, DDStoe flexor strength, balance and stability, gender differences in physical fitness, female lower body strength, male physical fitness correlations, trunk flexibility, sit-and-reach test, handgrip strength, sit and reach test, extensor strength, functional reach, physical fitness assessments, gender-specific interventions, elderly health, physical activity levels, locomotive performance, fall risk, diabetes mellitus, cognitive function, early detection, health management, aging challenges, routine evaluations, targeted training programs, fall prevention, elderly independenceComment