Physiotherapy theory and practice
Gender-specific impact of falls on ankle function and its relationship with balance in older adults.
Melda Başer Seçer, Melahat Aktaş Öztürk, Sinem Çiçek Güvendik, Ozge Çeliker Tosun, Erhan Seçer, Mehmet Emin Limoncu
Published: 202510.1080/09593985.2025.2570369
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated changes in ankle function in older adults with a history of falls and the influence of gender. It also explored the relationship between balance and ankle function in fallers. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 78…
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