To what extent do older adult community exercise programs in Winnipeg, Canada address balance and include effective fall prevention exercise? A descriptive self-report study

To what extent do older adult community exercise programs in Winnipeg, Canada address balance and include effective fall prevention exercise? A descriptive self-report study

Abstract Background Effective fall prevention exercise for community-dwelling older adults requires (i) challenging balance exercise, (ii) offered at least 3 hrs/ week, and (iii) on an ongoing basis, to reduce falls. Community exercise programs are a potential implementation strategy for fall preven...

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Main Authors: Kathryn M. Sibley, Alexie J. Touchette, Jonathan C. Singer, Kathleen M. A. Dubberley, Alison R. Oates
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Postural balance
Accidental falls
Aging
Evidence-based
Guidelines
Recommendations
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1224-x

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