The effects of a long-term care walking program on balance, falls and well-being

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The effects of a regular and graduated walking program as a stand-alone intervention for individuals in long-term care are unclear. Exercise and fall prevention programs typically studied in long-term care settings tend to involve mo...

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Main Authors: Dal Bello-Haas Vanina PM, Thorpe Lilian U, Lix Lisa M, Scudds Rhonda, Hadjistavropoulos Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/76