The effectiveness of functional task exercise and physical therapy as prevention of functional decline in community dwelling older people with complex health problems

The effectiveness of functional task exercise and physical therapy as prevention of functional decline in community dwelling older people with complex health problems

Abstract Background A physically active lifestyle in older people contributes to the preservation of good health. We assessed the influence of physiotherapy on daily functioning among community dwelling older people (75+) with complex health problems identified with screening, versus usual care. We...

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Main Authors: Petra C. Siemonsma, Jeanet W. Blom, Hedwig Hofstetter, Ariëtte T. H. van Hespen, Jacobijn Gussekloo, Yvonne M. Drewes, Nico L. U. van Meeteren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Functional training
Exercise
Older people
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0859-3

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