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Can a 12-week exercise program improve health outcomes in African-American stroke survivors with multiple comorbidities?

In 2000, study led by J.H. Rimmer, et. al., the effects of a 12-week exercise training program on a predominantly African-American group of stroke survivors with multiple comorbidities were investigated. The primary aim was to assess the program’s influence on various health parameters, shedding light on the potential benefits for this specific population. Utilizing a lag-control group design, the study enrolled a total of 35 … Continue reading Can a 12-week exercise program improve health outcomes in African-American stroke survivors with multiple comorbidities?

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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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