Exercise interventions and prevention of fall-related fractures in older people: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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- 31 July 2016
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in International Journal of Epidemiology
- Vol. 46 (1) , dyw142-161
Abstract
Background: This meta-analysis aimed to determine whether exercise interventions were effective in preventing fall-related fractures in older people. The treatment effects on rate of falls, leg strength and balance were also examined.Keywords
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