The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

نویسندگان

  • Fabienne El-Khoury
  • Bernard Cassou
  • Marie-Aline Charles
  • Patricia Dargent-Molina
چکیده

STUDY QUESTION Are fall prevention exercise interventions for older people living in the community effective in preventing different types of fall related injuries? SUMMARY ANSWER Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults seem also to prevent injuries caused by falls, including the most severe injuries. Such programmes also reduce the rate of falls leading to medical care.

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دوره 347  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013