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Can physical exercise alone reduce fall risk in elderly at home? Insights from a rural intervention trial

In 2006, a intervention trial led by Ryosaku Kobayashi, et. al., the effects of physical exercise on elderly individuals residing in rural areas were thoroughly investigated. The objective was to assess how physical activity could mitigate fall risk factors among this demographic. The study randomly assigned two regions within a village as control and intervention areas. The participants, aged 60 years or older and capable … Continue reading Can physical exercise alone reduce fall risk in elderly at home? Insights from a rural intervention trial

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Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

In 2004, a study led by Füsun Toraman and Gülşah Sahin, the effects of a 9-week multicomponent training program on the functional fitness of healthy older adults were examined across different age groups. Forty-two participants were randomly assigned to either a Training or Control group, stratified by age: Training and Control Young Old Groups (TYOG, CYOG) aged between 60-73 years, and Training and Control Old … Continue reading Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

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Can Increasing Exercise Frequency Improve Mental and Social Health in the Elderly?

In 2017, Rugbeer, et. al., investigated the impact of group exercise frequency on the health-related quality of life among institutionalized elderly individuals. The aim was to determine whether participating in group exercise sessions could lead to improvements in various aspects of well-being. One hundred participants voluntarily enrolled in the study from five aged care facilities. The selection criteria were based on a thorough medical assessment … Continue reading Can Increasing Exercise Frequency Improve Mental and Social Health in the Elderly?

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