Feasibility of progressive sit-to-stand training among older hospitalized patients

Feasibility of progressive sit-to-stand training among older hospitalized patients

Background. In older patients, hospitalization is associated with a decline in functional performance and loss of muscle strength. Loss of muscle strength and functional performance can be prevented by systematic strength training, but details are lacking regarding the optimal exercise program and d...

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Main Authors: Mette Merete Pedersen, Janne Petersen, Jonathan F. Bean, Lars Damkjaer, Helle Gybel Juul-Larsen, Ove Andersen, Nina Beyer, Thomas Bandholm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-12-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Older medical patients
Strength training
Cross continuum
Supervision
Physical therapy
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1500.pdf

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