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