A novel dynamic exercise initiative for older people to improve health and well-being: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

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A novel dynamic exercise initiative for older people to improve health and well-being: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Background: Exercise is an important and effective approach to preventing falls in older people, but adherence to exercise participation remains a persistent problem. A unique purpose-built exercise park was designed to provide a fun but physically challenging environment to support exercise in a co...

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Main Authors:	Sales, M., Polman, R., Hill, Keith, Karaharju-Huisman, T., Levinger, P.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	BioMed Central Ltd. 2015
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14240

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