Effects of resistance and functional-skills training on habitual activity and constipation among older adults living in long-term care facilities: a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Large-scale RCTs comparing different types of exercise training in institutionalised older people are scarce, especially regarding effects on habitual physical activity and constipation. This study investigated the effects of differe...

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Main Authors: van Mechelen Willem, van Poppel Mireille NM, Chin A Paw Marijke JM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/6/9