The use of rhythmic auditory cueing to enhance gait performance in parkinsonian patients' is
an emerging area of interest. Different theories and underlying neurophysiological …

Inactive adults experience a 3% to 8% loss of muscle mass per decade, accompanied by
resting metabolic rate reduction and fat accumulation. Ten weeks of resistance training may …

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults Page 1 Copyright @ 200 by the American
College of Sports Medicine. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. 9 Exercise …

Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults - Liu, CJ
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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 …

Background Approximately 30 per cent of people over 65 years of age and living in the
community fall each year; the number is higher in institutions. Although less than one fall in …

Abstract Background and Purpose. People with balance disorders are characterized as
having difficulty with transitional movements, such as the sit-to-stand movement. A valid and …

ABSTRACT RHEA, MR, BA ALVAR, LN BURKETT, and SD BALL. A Meta-Analysis to
Determine the Dose Response for Strength Development. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 35 …

This meta-analysis was conducted to generate normative values for the 5-repetition sit-to-
stand (STS) test suitable for application to individuals at least 60 years of age. A thorough …

Background. The aim of this systematic review was to quantify the effectiveness of
progressive resistance strength training (PRT) to reduce physical disability in older people …