A randomized outcome evaluation of group exercise programs in long-term care institutions.

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Published in J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci on December 01, 1999

Authors

D A Lazowski1, N A Ecclestone, A M Myers, D H Paterson, C Tudor-Locke, C Fitzgerald, G Jones, N Shima, D A Cunningham

Author Affiliations

1: The Centre for Activity and Ageing, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. lazowski@julian.uwo.ca

Associated clinical trials:

Self-management of Chronic Mobility Limitations in MUHC Seniors | NCT01593345

A Multicomponent Physical Exercise Program: a Tool to Maintain Autonomy, Reduce Frailty and Improve Functionality in Nursing Homes | NCT04221724

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