European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Oct 2018
Multicenter StudyCan vitamin D deficiency influence muscle performance in postmenopausal women? A multicenter retrospective study.
The presence of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) has been recently demonstrated in human muscle supporting the theory of a role of vitamin D in the proliferation and differentiation of muscle cells. So far only few studies investigated the association between vitamin D and muscle performance in postmenopausal women. ⋯ This study reported the frequency of hypovitaminosis D in postmenopausal women and its influence on the reduction of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in a typical population referring to the physiatrist for musculoskeletal disorders.