Functional ability, and retaining autonomy and independence, as people age is the
cornerstone of healthy aging, a term established by World Health Organization in its
first world report on aging and health.
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Physical function parameters, therefore, are currently being proposed as biomarkers
of aging in humans; are predictive of adverse health events, disability, and mortality;
and are commonly used as functional outcomes for clinical trials.
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Among the main physical function outcomes, muscle power output preservation will
be in the palestra for counteracting the age-related decline of functional capacity.
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Published online: January 19, 2018
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