The effects of self-perceived fatigue on functional mobility and balance in the community-dwelling elderly

BAŞKURT Z., BAŞKURT F., Demir C. H.

HEALTHMED, vol.6, no.10, pp.3366-3371, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: HEALTHMED
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.3366-3371
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Although fatigue is common among the elderly people, little is known concerning its impact on functional mobility and balance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of self-perceived fatigue on functional mobility and balance performances in the community-dwelling elderly people.