Life Sciences
Research conducted at University of Miami has provided new information about life sciences
Published in Medical Verdicts and Law Weekly, January 10th, 2008
New investigation results, 'The ramp power test: a power assessment during a functional task for older individuals,' are detailed in a study published in Journals of Gerontology Series a. According to recent research from the United States, "Power is critical to mobility and activities of daily living and is a key determinant of independence and falls prevention. Therefore, the quantification of power in older persons is critical."
"The power tests currently available are often expensive, potentially dangerous, and not reflective of everyday activities. We present a modification of an existing field test that uses ambulation up a standard access ramp to quantify...
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