The effect of walking on falls in older people: the 'Easy Steps to Health' randomized controlled trial study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Falls in older people continue to be a major public health issue in industrialized countries. Extensive research into falls prevention has identified exercise as a proven fall prevention strategy. However, despite over a decade of pr...

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Main Authors: Voukelatos Alexander, Merom Dafna, Rissel Chris, Sherrington Cathie, Watson Wendy, Waller Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/888