The effect of unilateral muscle fatigue of hip abductor muscles on balance and functional capacity in community-dwelling older women
Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics
Fecha de publicación: 6 August 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2020.104222
Autores: Pâmela Precinotto, Martins, Jaqueline, Mello Porto Flávio Tavares Vieira, Isabella Ramirez, Trimer Luana, Letícia Capato, Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu
Background: Hip abductor muscles are important for the maintenance of postural stability, mainly on the mediolateral direction and unipodal support conditions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of unilateral induced fatigue of hip abductor muscles on balance and functional capacity of older women.