Resistance and Agility Training Reduce Fall Risk in Women Aged 75 to 85 with Low Bone Mass: A 6‐Month Randomized, Controlled Trial <sup>*</sup>

Liu‐Ambrose, Teresa; M. Khan, Karim; J. Eng, Janice; A. Janssen, Patti; R. Lord, Stephen; McKay, Heather

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52200.x

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Resistance and Agility Training Reduce Fall Risk in Women Aged 75 to 85 with Low Bone Mass: A 6‐Month Randomized, Controlled Trial *

Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • Apr 14, 2004

Authors:

Teresa Liu‐Ambrose

Karim M. Khan

Janice J. Eng

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of group resistance and agility-training programs in reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older women with low bone mass. DESIGN: A randomized, controlled, single-blind 25-week prospective study with assessments at baseline, midpoint, and trial completion...

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Medicine

Physical therapy

Randomized controlled trial

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