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Effects of physical training on the physical capacity of frail, demented patients with a history of falling: a randomised controlled trial.

Authors :
Toulotte, Claire
Fabre, Claudine
Dangremont, Benedicte
Lensel, Ghislaine
Thevenon, Andre
Source :
Age & Ageing; Jan2003, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p67, 7p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Examines the effects of a general physical training program on the balance of frail and demented elderly people. Changes in walking among elderly people; Causes of falls; Contribution of physiotherapy in improving the mobility skills of elderly people with a dementing illness; Examples of exercises for elderly people.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9213159
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/32.1.67