Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Amongst the many health problems plaguing the elderly, falling is of major concern. Approximately 30% of community-dwelling seniors older than 65 endure an injurious fall each year with the most serious outcome reported as death. Research shows that physical activity can be utilized as a preventive measure in reducing the occurrence and risk of falls by improving or maintaining balance and activities of daily living (i.e. getting up and down from a seated position, reaching for seatbelt, combing one’s hair, dressing oneself, going to the bathroom, lifting items, walking the mall, climbing stairs).
Disciplines
Kinesiology | Life Sciences
Publication Date
2-14-2012
License
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Recommended Citation
Hoops, Samuel, "The effect of exercise intervention on community-dwelling seniors' fitness level." (2012). Kinesiology Student Research. 4.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/kinesiology_studentwork/4