Exercise training for rehabilitation and secondary prevention of falls in geriatric patients with a history of injurious falls.

K, Hauer; B, Rost; K, Rütschle; H, Opitz; N, Specht; P, Bärtsch; P, Oster; G, Schlierf

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49004.x

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Exercise training for rehabilitation and secondary prevention of falls in geriatric patients with a history of injurious falls.

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Hauer K

Rost B

Rütschle K

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>To determine the safety and efficacy of an exercise protocol designed to improve strength, mobility, and balance and to reduce subsequent falls in geriatric patients with a history of injurious falls.<h4>Design</h4>A randomized controlled 3-month intervention trial, with an additio...

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