Isokinetic evaluation of the wrist flexors and extensors in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE, vol.27, no.3, pp.241-245, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 27 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.3233/ies-192176
- Journal Name: ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.241-245
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Distal radius fractures are the third most common fracture observed in osteoporotic patients. In addition, wrist muscle weakness may be a risk factor for such fractures because of the protective role these muscles play during falls.