If an older adult takes 12 seconds or more to stand up and sit down five times, they're more likely to be someone who's had falls — this test correctly identifies fallers about 65% of the time.

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Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.

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2022 Mar

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Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.

Score: 29

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111018

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