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Supervised progressive cross-continuum strength training compared with usual care in older medical patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (the STAND-Cph trial)

BACKGROUND: Hospitalization in older adults is characterized by physical inactivity and a risk of losing function and independence. Systematic strength training can improve muscle strength and functional performance in older adults. Few studies have examined the effect of a program initiated during...

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Autores principales: Pedersen, Mette Merete, Petersen, Janne, Beyer, Nina, Damkjær, Lars, Bandholm, Thomas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818542/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27039381
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1309-1