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  • Geriatric medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Public health

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  • Mobility limitation is a prevalent issue in aging populations, posing a significant public health challenge.
  • While lower extremity dysfunction is recognized, the role of upper extremity, specifically shoulder, dysfunction in mobility is less explored.
  • Shoulder pain and rotator cuff tears are common in older adults and lead to shoulder dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss shoulder pain and rotator cuff tear as causes of shoulder dysfunction.
  • To describe the association between shoulder dysfunction and mobility limitation in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on shoulder dysfunction and mobility in older adults.

Main Results:

  • Shoulder dysfunction, stemming from conditions like rotator cuff tears and pain, is increasingly recognized as a contributor to mobility limitations in the elderly.
  • Prevalence of shoulder ailments in older adults highlights their potential impact on functional independence.

Conclusions:

  • Shoulder dysfunction is an underappreciated factor contributing to mobility limitations in older adults.
  • Further research and clinical attention are warranted to address shoulder health for maintaining mobility in geriatric populations.