Distinguishing four components underlying physical activity: a new approach to using physical activity questionnaire data in old age
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Distinguishing four components underlying physical activity: a new approach to using physical activity questionnaire data in old age
BACKGROUND It is evident that physical activity has many benefits, but it often remains unclear which types of activity are optimal for health and functioning in old age. The aim of this methodological study was to propose a method for distinguishing four components underlying self reported physical activity of older adults: intensity, muscle strength, turning actions and mechanical strain. M...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Geriatrics
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2318-10-20