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Effects of a one-year physical activity intervention for older adults at congregate nutrition sites
Author(s)Patricia A Sharpe, Kirby L Jackson, Carolyn White
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 37, no 2, April 1997
Pagespp 208-215
KeywordsExercise ; Mobility ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe effects of a physical activity intervention on strength, balance, motor coordination, and mobility were tested in a quasi-experiment at rural congregate meal centres in the United States (US). Twice-weekly sessions of low intensity movements were conducted for one year. Logistic regression results showed significant differences between intervention and comparison groups on several performance-based measures. Intervention subjects perceived significantly greater improvements in physical functioning over the previous year than did comparison subjects. A qualitative evaluation revealed perceived programme benefits of pain reduction, increased flexibility, muscle strengthening, increased walking speed, and improved mental outlook. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980813407 A
ClassmarkCEA: C4: 7T

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