The Effect of a Group Exercise Program on Muscular Function among Fall-Prone Elderly Women
In a sampled population of fall-prone elderly women, an exercise protocol was performed for 12 weeks on experimental group and at the end of exercise period, the strength and endurance of muscles and SF-6 Health Surveys were analyzed. Results showed that endurance and strength of muscles and also ph...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía
2012
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-95022012000200034 |
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| Summary: | In a sampled population of fall-prone elderly women, an exercise protocol was performed for 12 weeks on experimental group and at the end of exercise period, the strength and endurance of muscles and SF-6 Health Surveys were analyzed. Results showed that endurance and strength of muscles and also physical activity were improved in experimental group (P<0.05). Group exercise program causes improvement in both strength and endurance of muscles in fall-prone elderly women. The effect of group exercise program on women may be related to differences in central nervous system of this gender in comparison with men. |
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