Physical Activity Training for Functional Mobility in Older Persons Tom

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  • Tom Hickey
  • Fredric M. Wolf
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The effectiveness of low-intensity physical activity for improving functional ability and psychological well-being in chronically impaired older individuals was demonstrated in a pilot study. Participants who completed 6 weeks of structured low-intensity exercise (N = 77) improved in the time and number of steps required to walk a measured course, in self-assessments of mobility and flexibility, and in three measures of well-being. Those who continued to exercise in a peer-led program (n = 32) maintained improvements in mobility and optimism after 18 weeks.

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تاریخ انتشار 2006