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Health condition and physical function as predictors of adherence in long-term strength and balance training among community-dwelling older adults
2015
AIM: Strength and balance training (SBT) has remarkable health benefits, but little is known regarding exercise adherence in older adults. We examined the adherence to strength and balance training and determinants of adherence among ≥75 year old adults. METHODS: 182 community-dwelling individuals (aged 75-98 years, 71% female) began group-based SBT as part of a population-based Geriatric Multidisciplinary Strategy for the Good Care of the Elderly study. Training was offered once a week for 2.3 years. Adherence was defined as the proportion of attended sessions relative to offered sessions. Participants were classified based on their adherence level into low (≤33.3%), moderate (33.4-66.5%) …
Lumbar spinal stenosis: rehabilitation after surgery treatment
2012
After the preliminary outcomes obtained, we can assert that a post-operative rehabilitation program supplemented by an educational booklet, such as visual and mnemonic support, improves results of surgery of the spine, quality of life and maintains over time the well-being.