A pilot study on fear and risk of fall: The impact of a 8-month multicomponent exercise program in community-dwelling aged adults
Filipe Rodrigues,
Miguel Jacinto,
Raul Antunes
et al.
Abstract:Sarcopenia, characterized by the age-related decline in muscle mass and strength, has been associated with an elevated risk of falls in older adults. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of an 8-month multicomponent exercise program in community-dwelling older adults. A comprehensive approach was employed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a thrice-weekly exercise intervention. Aged over 60 years, the capacity to stand and walk with or without assistive equipment, being physica… Show more
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