Correlation Between Hip Abductor Strength and Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Elderly Females

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between hip abductor strength and functional performance in elderly females.
• Measured hip abductor strength in elderly females.
• Assessed functional performance using the lower extremity functional scale.
• A positive correlation exists between hip abductor strength and functional performance.
• Stronger hip abductors are associated with better scores on the functional scale.