Integration of balance and strength training into daily life activity to reduce rate of falls in older people (the LiFE study): randomised parallel trial

Clemson, Lindy; A. Fiatarone Singh, M.; Bundy, Anita; G. Cumming, Robert; Manollaras, Kate; D. O’Loughlin, Peter; Black, Deborah

doi:10.1136/bmj.e4547

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Integration of balance and strength training into daily life activity to reduce rate of falls in older people (the LiFE study): randomised parallel trial

Published in BMJ • Aug 7, 2012

Authors:

Lindy Clemson

M. A. Fiatarone Singh

Anita Bundy

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether a lifestyle integrated approach to balance and strength training is effective in reducing the rate of falls in older, high risk people living at home. DESIGN: Three arm, randomised parallel trial; assessments at baseline and after six and 12 months. Randomisation don...

Subject

Physical therapy

Activities of daily living

Randomized controlled trial

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