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Long-term exercise and its effect on balance in older, osteoarthritic adults: results from the Fitness, Arthritis, and Seniors Trial (FAST)
Author(s)Stephen P Messier, Todd D Royer, Timothy E Craven
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 48, no 2, February 2000
Pagespp 131-138
KeywordsExercise ; Arthritis ; Osteoporosis ; United States of America.
AnnotationLoss of balance and subsequent falls among older adults is a major health issue in geriatric medicine. This study examined the effects of 18-month aerobic walking and strength training programmes on static postural stability among 103 older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Results indicate that long-term weight training and aerobic walking could significantly improve postural sway in older, osteoarthritic adults. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-000502402 A
ClassmarkCEA: CLA: CLO: 7T

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