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What predicts dropout in exercise interventions for frail older adults?

In 2000, Schmidt, et. al., delved into the dynamics of attrition within an exercise program designed to enhance physical function in frail older individuals. With a focus on two distinct exercise modalities—class-based and self-paced—the study aimed to identify the reasons behind participant dropout and potential predictors of attrition. The study enrolled 155 community-dwelling older individuals, averaging 77.4 years of age, with mild to moderate mobility … Continue reading What predicts dropout in exercise interventions for frail older adults?

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Can combined exercise training improve balance in older women and reduce fall risk?

The decline in lower-extremity strength poses a significant risk of falls in the elderly population. In 1993, Judge, et. al., study aimed to investigate the impact of a robust lower-extremity strengthening, walking, and postural control exercise program on single-stance balance in healthy older women, with the overarching goal of reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Among the 38 respondents, 21 women (aged 62 … Continue reading Can combined exercise training improve balance in older women and reduce fall risk?

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How does non-strenuous physical exercise influence memory and visuo-motor performance in the elderly?

In 1993, Stones, et. al., aimed to investigate the acute effects of non-strenuous physical exercise on memory retrieval and visuo-motor performance in ambulatory nursing home residents of advanced age. The study employed a randomized control trial design and was conducted within the setting of a nursing home. Ambulatory volunteers (n=20) from the nursing home, all demonstrating normal mental status, were included. The participants had an … Continue reading How does non-strenuous physical exercise influence memory and visuo-motor performance in the elderly?

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