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| The feasibility of conducting a group-based progressive strength training program in residents of a multi-level care facility |
| Author(s) | Patricia A Brill, Randall L Jensen, Kelli F Koltyn |
| Journal title | Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 22, no 4, 1998 |
| Pages | pp 53-64 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Care homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Depression ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | A progressive functional fitness strength training programme using dumb-bells and ankle weights was developed to improve upper and lower body strength as well as functional performance of older residents living in a multi-level care facility. Five upper and five lower body strength exercises were performed in a group setting three times per week for 30 minutes. Resistance of the dumb-bells and ankle weights were progressed over the eight week training period. At the end of the training period, improvement occurred in muscular strength, functional performance and depression symptoms. The study concluded that this functional fitness strength training programme was feasible and cost-effective. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980625213 A |
| Classmark | CEA: KW: KX: C4: CA: ENR: 7T |
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