Comparison of toe pressure strength in the standing position and toe grip strength in association with the presence of assistance in standing up: a cross-sectional study in community-dwelling older adults.

Taishiro Kamasaki Takayuki Tabira Mizuki Hachiya Shinichi TanakaTakahiro KitajimaKohei Ochishi Suguru Shimokihara Michio Maruta Gwanghee Han Hiroshi Otao

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2023)

Toe pressure strength in the standing position was associated with the use of assistance in standing up in older adults. Improving toe pressure strength in the standing position may facilitate the ability of older adults to stand up.

Keyphrases

physical activity
risk factors