Journal article
Sex Differences in Functional Capacity in Older Adults With Stroke: An Analysis of Data From the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Women experience greater disability following stroke, but biological sex differences in both overall and specific domains of functional capacity are not well understood. The primary objective of this study was to examine sex differences in overall functional capacity (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] score) cross-sectionally and longitudinally over a 3-year follow-up period. The secondary objective was to determine whether …
Authors
Wiley E; Noguchi KS; Moncion K; Stratford PW; Tang A
Journal
Physical Therapy, Vol. 102, No. 8,
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
August 4, 2022
DOI
10.1093/ptj/pzac077
ISSN
0031-9023