Physical activity and functional limitations in older adults: a systematic review related to Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines.

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Published in Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act on May 11, 2010

Authors

Donald H Paterson1, Darren Er Warburton

Author Affiliations

1: School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. dpaterso@uwo.ca.

Associated clinical trials:

Promoting Independent Living in Frail Older Adults by Improving Cognition and Gait Ability and Using Assistive Products (MIND&GAIT) | NCT03390478

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Home Exercise Programs | NCT03878394

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