Background A significant proportion of the worldwide population is at risk of social isolation
and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify effective …

Background At least one‐third of community‐dwelling people over 65 years of age fall each
year. Exercises that target balance, gait and muscle strength have been found to prevent …

Background regular physical exercise is essential to maintain or improve functional capacity
in older adults. Multimorbidity, functional limitation, social barriers and currently, coronavirus …

Background We aimed to summarize evidence on the safety, adherence and effectiveness
of home-based resistance training (UHBRT) for improving health-related endpoints in …

Background Knowledge of which physical activity programs are most effective for older
adults in different sub-populations and contexts is limited. The objectives of this rapid review …

Background Falling is common among older people. The Timed-Up-and-Go Test (TUG) is
recommended as a screening tool for falls but its predictive value has been challenged. The …

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text
available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement …

Fear of falling presents a significant problem for many older adults by reducing physical
function and increasing the risk of future falls. Several different types of interventions have …

BACKGROUND Falls cause fear, anxiety and loss of confidence, resulting in activity
avoidance, social isolation and increasing frailty. The umbrella term for these problems is' …

Falls are a common cause of serious injury and injury-related death in the older adult
population, and may be associated with multiple risks such as age, history of falls, impaired …