A Novel Exercise Initiative for Seniors to Improve Balance and Physical Function

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A Novel Exercise Initiative for Seniors to Improve Balance and Physical Function

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility, effectiveness, and short-term effects of an exercise intervention using a novel exercise park in improving seniors' balance, physical function, and quality of life. METHOD: Randomized controlled trial with pre- and post-intervention design (baseline an...

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Main Authors:	Sales, M., Polman, R., Hill, Keith, Levinger, P.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Sage Publications, Inc. 2017
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12185

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