<b>Level of physical activity and accidental falls in elderly: a systematic review</b>

The aim of this study was to analyze studies evaluating the association between the level of physical activity and the occurrence of accidental falls in the elderly. A systematic literature review of the LILACS and MEDLINE databases was conducted. As inclusion criteria, complete scientific articles...

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Main Authors: Ana Cristina Passarella Brêtas, Áurea Christina de Paula Corrêa, Gustavo Puggina Rogatto, Priscila Carneiro Valim-Rogatto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2009-04-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/235/9405