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Article: Exercise adherence following physical therapy intervention in older adults with impaired balance.(Research Report)
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- Physical Therapy
- Article date:
- March 1, 2006
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The benefits of exercise in older adults are well established. Research has shown that for older adults ([greater than or equal to] 65 years of age) exercise can reduce frailty, (1) increase walking speed, (2,3) improve the ability to live independently, (1) and increase life expectancy. (5,6) Exercise significantly reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, (6) adult-onset diabetes, and osteoporosis, (4,5,7) and it is associated with a reduction in health care costs. (8,9) In addition, participation in regular exercise can significantly improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults. (3-5, 10-17)
Researchers (4, 18-23) have identified a variety ...