Effects of kinesiotherapy on the levels of IGF-1, muscle strength and functional autonomy in older women

• Main Authors: Lidianne Teixeira Aires Santos (Author), Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale (Author), Danielli Braga de Melo (Author), Tânia Santos Giani (Author), Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), muscle strength and functional autonomy tend to decrease with age. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of kinesiotherapy on IGF-1 levels, muscle strength and functional autonomy in older women with musculoskeletal dysfunction. A...