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Does progressive resistance and balance exercise reduce falls in residential aged care? Randomized controlled trial protocol for the SUNBEAM program

INTRODUCTION: Falls are common among older adults. It is reported that approximately 60% of residents of aged care facilities fall each year. This is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and a significant burden for health care providers and the health system. Among community dwelling older adu...

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Autores principales: Hewitt, Jennifer, Refshauge, Kathryn M, Goodall, Stephen, Henwood, Timothy, Clemson, Lindy
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3937111/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24591821
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S53931