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Rate of serious fall injuries similar with moderate exercise vs education in older adults

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June 2016

Rate of serious fall injuries similar with moderate exercise vs education in older adults

Vol: 5| Issue: 6| Number:71| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of serious fall injuries in adults aged 70-89: randomized clinical trial (LIFE Study)

BMJ. 2016 Feb 3;352:i245

Contributing Authors:
TM Gill M Pahor JM Guralnik MM McDermott AC King TW Buford E Strotmeyer ME Nelson KM Sink JL Demons SS Kashaf MP Walkup ME Miller LIFE Study Investigators

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1635 sedentary adults between the ages of 70 and 89 were randomized to undergo either a moderate-intensity physical activity protocol or a health education program. This study was a continuation of the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study which reported a significant reduction in mobility disability with the exercise program. The current study was published in ordered t...

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