In 2009, a study conducted by Fernando Ribeiro and colleagues aimed to investigate the effects of a budget-friendly strength training program targeting the ankle dorsi- and plantar flexors on muscle strength, balance, and functional mobility among elderly individuals residing in institutional settings. The study also sought to explore any associations between strength gains and improvements in balance and functional mobility. The research involved forty-eight volunteers, … Continue reading Can low-cost strength training transform balance in elderly institutionalized individuals?