This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of home-based
exercise programmes on measures of physical-fitness in healthy older adults. Seventeen …

The concept of 'successful aging'has long intrigued the scientific community. Despite this
long-standing interest, a consensus definition has proven to be a difficult task, due to the …

Importance Prehabilitation programs for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery have been
gaining popularity in recent years. However, the current literature has produced varying …

Objective-To issue a recommendation on the types and amounts of physical activity needed
to improve and maintain health in older adults. Participants-A panel of scientists with …

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the magnitude of small meaningful and substantial individual
change in physical performance measures and evaluate their responsiveness. DESIGN …

Background In older adults, diminished balance is associated with reduced physical
functioning and an increased risk of falling. This is an update of a Cochrane review first …

Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions among older adults (> 65 years)
and is associated with significant disability. Chronic pain in the older adult reduces mobility …

This is the first meta-analysis focusing on elderly patients with mobility problems, physical
disability and/or multi-morbidity. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of physical …

Abstract Background. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which includes
walking, balance, and chair stands tests, independently predicts mobility disability and …

Objective To provide a systematic review and describe how assessments of walking speed
are reported in the health care literature. Methods MEDLINE electronic database and …