Yoga-based exercise to prevent falls in community-dwelling people aged 60 years and over: study protocol for the Successful AGEing (SAGE) yoga randomised controlled trial

Introduction Falls significantly reduce independence and quality of life in older age. Balance-specific exercise prevents falls in people aged 60+ years. Yoga is growing in popularity and can provide a high challenge to balance; however, the effect of yoga on falls has not been evaluated. This trial...

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Main Authors: Kaarin J Anstey, Stephen Lord, Adrian Bauman, Juliana S Oliveira, Romina Sesto, Sabrina Youkhana, Giane C Camara, Anne C Grunseit, Roberta B Shepherd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-04-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000878.full