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Vitamin D Deficiency and Musculoskeletal Function in the Elderly.
- Source :
- Strength & Conditioning Journal; Feb2015, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p24-29, 6p, 1 Diagram
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH POOR MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION IN THE ELDERLY, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF FALLS AND FRACTURES. VITAMIN D ADMINISTRATION INCREASES MUSCLE STRENGTH AT ALL LEVELS AND IMPROVES BALANCE. ACTIVE CORRECTION OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS AN ESSENTIAL MEASURE WITH CONSIDERABLE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15241602
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Strength & Conditioning Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130500241
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000115