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Practical implementation of an exercise-based falls prevention programme
Author(s)Melinda M Gardner, David M Buchner, M Clare Robertson
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 30, no 1, January 2001
Pagespp 77-84
KeywordsExercise ; Preventative medicine ; Falls ; Living in the community ; New Zealand.
AnnotationMuscle weakness and impaired balance are risk factors underlying many falls and fall injuries experienced by older people. Full prevention strategies have included exercise programmes that lower the risk of falling by improving strength and balance. The authors have developed an individually tailored, home-based, strength and balance retraining programme, which has proved successful in reducing falls and moderate fall injuries in people aged 80 and over. They describe a simple assessment of strength and balance, and how a falls prevention exercise programme is delivered. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010418222 A
ClassmarkCEA: LK2: OLF: K4: 7YN

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