Health Management for Older Adults III - Strength in the Elderly -- Loss of Strength

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In addition, serious muscle wasting increases the likelihood of injury, particularly if the muscle weakness is accompanied by osteoporosis, which is often the case.

An important example here is bone fractures caused by falls. Good muscle strength is essential for the balance and agility needed to protect the elderly from falling, which is a major health concern of aging.