Identifying Mobility Dysfunctions in Elderly Patients: Standard Neuromuscular Examination or Direct Assessment?
Tinetti M, Ginter S. Identifying Mobility Dysfunctions in Elderly Patients: Standard Neuromuscular Examination or Direct Assessment? JAMA 1988, 259: 1190-1193. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1988.03720080024022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeuromuscular findingsElderly patientsNeuromuscular examinationKnee flexionNeuromuscular abnormalitiesFunctional mobilityClinical careMobility dysfunctionHip flexionMobility problemsElderly personsPatientsFlexionExaminationSubjectsSimple assessmentFindingsDirect assessmentManeuversDysfunctionAbnormalitiesCliniciansHipCare