The Age-Associated Reduction in Propulsive Power Generation in Walking.
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FRANZ,J.R.Theage-associated reduction in propulsive power generation in walking. Exerc. Sport Sci. Rev.,Vol. 44, No. 4, pp. 129–136, 2016. Propulsive power generation during push-off in walking decreases with advancing age. A common explanation is an accommodation for sarcopenia and muscle weakness. Yet, muscle strengthening often yields disappointing outcomes for walking performance. We examine the hypothesis that declines in force or power generating capacity of propulsive leg muscles cannot fully explain the age-related reduction in propulsive power generation during walking.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Exercise and sport sciences reviews
دوره 44 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016