Association of vertebral compression fractures with physical performance measures among community-dwelling Japanese women aged 40 years and older.
Kazuhiko ArimaYasuyo AbeTakayuki NishimuraTakuhiro OkabeYoshihito TomitaSatoshi MizukamiMitsuo KanagaeKiyoshi AoyagiPublished in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2017)
Having multiple vertebral compression fractures affects physical performance in community-dwelling Japanese women. Poor physical functioning may lead to functional dependence, accelerated bone loss, and increased risk for falls, injuries, and fractures. Preventing vertebral compression fracture is considered important for preserving the independence of older adults.