Senior fitness study shows promise for keeping retirement home residents active and independent
NCT ID NCT04207307
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-month exercise program could help older adults living in retirement homes stay mobile and independent. Researchers compared 404 residents who did strength, balance, and endurance training twice a week to those who received their usual care. The goal was to see if the program improved physical function, reduced falls, and enhanced quality of life.
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Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Technichal University of Munich
Munich, Bavaria, 80992, Germany
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