Study reveals which muscles keep older women steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07508176

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at 130 older women to understand how the strength of their hip and knee muscles relates to their balance. Researchers measured muscle strength and balance scores to find which muscles are most important for staying steady. The goal is to help design better fall-prevention exercises for older women.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

    Giza, 12511, Egypt

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