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A cross-sectional study of the association between dynapenia and higher-level functional capacity in daily living in community-dwelling older adults in Japan.

Masaki IwamuraMasao Kanauchi
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2017)
Dynapenia, more than sarcopenia or frailty, was related to difficulties with IADL; therefore, assessment of dynapenia should be given greater emphasis in evaluating the physical functioning of older adults.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • skeletal muscle
  • mental health
  • risk factors