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A Novel Exercise Initiative for Seniors to Improve Balance and Physical Function

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ID12797870
AuthorsMyrla Sales (0000-0002-6894-5305, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia), Remco Polman (0000-0003-2951-0904, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK), Keith D Hill (0000-0001-9896-3320), Keith Hill (0000-0002-2191-0308, Curtin University, Perth, Australia), Pazit Levinger (0000-0001-6660-9183, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume29
Issue8
Pages1424-1443
Publication date2016-08-09
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0898264316662359
PMID27511957
OpenAlexW2483100760
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited37

The exercise park program improved physical function and had high adherence and participation rate. Such intervention has been shown to be safe and therefore might enhance participation in exercise programs for older adults

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Citations per year2.43
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Highly citedNo

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