Mobility decline in old age

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2013 Jan;41(1):19-25. doi: 10.1097/JES.0b013e3182556f1e.

Abstract

Mobility is important for community independence. With increasing age, underlying pathologies, genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments, and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. Understanding how mobility declines is paramount to finding ways to promote mobility in old age.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Aging / psychology
  • Chronic Pain / physiopathology
  • Chronic Pain / rehabilitation
  • Health Services for the Aged
  • Humans
  • Mobility Limitation*
  • Models, Biological
  • Muscle Strength / physiology
  • Obesity / physiopathology
  • Obesity / rehabilitation
  • Preventive Health Services
  • Rehabilitation
  • Risk Factors
  • Sensation Disorders / physiopathology
  • Sensation Disorders / rehabilitation