Implementation of preventive strength training in residential geriatric care: a multi-centre study protocol with one year of interventions on multiple levels

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is scientific evidence that preventive physical exercise is effective even in high age. In contrast, there are few opportunities of preventive exercise for highly aged people endangered by or actually in need of care. For examp...

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Main Authors: Nieder Ulrike, Nieder Frank, Brach Michael, Mechling Heinz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/51