[Physio Explained] Muscle power, not strength, the key to falls prevention with Dr Mariana Wingood
In this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss: The implications of this paper for our patientsThe difference and the relationship between muscle power and muscle strengthBest tests to use to assess power...