Journal article
Scores on the Safe Functional Motion Test Are Associated with Prevalent Fractures and Fall History
Abstract
PURPOSE: The Safe Functional Motion test (SFM) was developed to measure observed body mechanics and functional motion associated with spine load, balance, strength, and flexibility during everyday tasks to profile modifiable risks for osteoporotic fracture. This cross-sectional study evaluated the associations between SFM score and history of vertebral compression fracture (VCF), hip fracture, and injurious falls, all established predictors of …
Authors
Recknor CP; Grant SL; Recknor JC; MacIntyre NJ
Journal
Physiotherapy Canada, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 75–83
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.3138/ptc.2011-25bh
ISSN
0300-0508