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Being able to move quickly and powerfully—like jumping up or stopping a fall—matters more for everyday safety and independence than just being strong.
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Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2022 MarThe study found that older adults who could stand up quickly from a chair were less likely to fall, and this quick movement (power) mattered more than how strong their muscles were. This supports the idea that being fast and powerful helps more in daily life than just being strong.
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