Evaluation of stair climbing in elderly people

MUSTAFAOĞLU R., ÜNVER B., Karatosun V. A.

JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, vol.28, no.3, pp.509-516, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3233/bmr-140549
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.509-516
  • Keywords: Aging, stair negotiation, lower extremity, activities of daily living, OLDER-ADULTS, KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY, NEGOTIATION, ABILITY, FALLS, LIMITATIONS, DISORDERS, GENDER, TESTS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stair climbing is an important but neglected aspect of independent living. Clinicians should pay attention to the ability to negotiate stairs in elderly and disabled patients.