The Effect of a 12‐Month Exercise Trial on Balance, Strength, and Falls in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

R. Lord, Stephen; A. Ward, John; Williams, Philippa; Strudwick, M.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1995.tb07394.x

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The Effect of a 12‐Month Exercise Trial on Balance, Strength, and Falls in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • Nov 1, 1995

Authors:

Stephen R. Lord

John A. Ward

Philippa Williams

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a 12-month program of regular exercise can improve balance, reaction time, neuromuscular control, and muscle strength and reduce the rate of falling in older women. DESIGN: A randomized, controlled trial of 12 months duration. SETTING: Conducted as part of the Randwic...

Subject

Medicine

Balance (ability)

Physical therapy

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