OBJECTIVE: To provide a synthesis of the evidence from clinical trials to determine whether
progressive resistance training, as a single exercise intervention, improves strength and …

Despite the benefits of physical activity, residents living in long-term care (LTC) are relatively
sedentary. Designing successful physical activity and restorative care programs requires a …

Taylor LM, Maddison R, Pfaeffli LA, Rawstorn JC, Gant N, Kerse NM. Activity and energy
expenditure in older people playing active video games. OBJECTIVES: To quantify energy …

This study examined whether perceived barriers, benefits, and motives for physical activity
differed based on allocation to 2 different types of primary-care activity-prescription …

Purpose While clinical research has shown that Tai Chi exercise may improve the sleep
quality of older adults, there is a lack of robust evidence-based verification. Therefore, this …

Aims and objectives To identify the attitudes and needs of nursing home residents regarding
physical activity. Background Nursing home residents often have mobility problems and are …

The level of exercise among older adults is low, particularly among those living in health-
care institutions. To gain insight into the perceptions of institutionalized older adults towards …

Background The benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are well known. Those
living in long-term care are often frail, but have the potential to benefit from physical activity; …

Background Older patients often experience a decline in physical function and cognitive
status after hospitalization. Although interventions involving physical exercise are effective in …

INTRODUCTION: Limited research exists that has examined the barriers that older adults
(those aged 65 years and older) can encounter when given a Green Prescription (GRx). This …