Browsing Scholarly Publications by Subject "Quadriceps muscle strength"

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The Correlation between Falls Incidence and Quadriceps Muscle Strength of Patients with COPD Presented to National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara and Chest Clinic at Medical Research Institute Sri Lanka

Gordon, L. A.; Sandali Malsri, D. G.; Wijesiriwardana, V. R.; Perera, G. A. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

Background: Skeletal muscle dysfunction is observed in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role in maintaining the postural stability. Objectives: ...
Incidence of Falls and its Association with Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Institutionalized Older People: A Cross-sectional Study from Colombo District

Kandege, I.M.; Pramodhya, L.G.O.; Perera, G.A.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

Background: Older people who dwell in institutions may experience higher morbidity issues and mortality rates compared to community-dwelling older people. Falls and fall-related injuries are one of the most leading ...

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