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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