Background The physiological impairments most strongly associated with functional
performance in older people are logically the most efficient therapeutic targets for exercise …

This review discusses factors affecting recovery following hip fracture in frail older people as
well as interventions associated with improved functional recovery. Prefracture function …

Hip fracture is a leading cause of profound morbidity in individuals aged 65 years and older,
ranking in the top 10 causes of loss of disability-adjusted life-years for older adults …

Background Population aging increases the need for knowledge on positive aspects of
aging, and contributions of older people to their own wellbeing and that of others. We …

Background Although the principal goal of hip fracture management is a return to the pre-
event functional level, most survivors fail to regain their former levels of autonomy. One of …

Objective Osteoporosis clinical practice guidelines recommend exercise to prevent fractures,
but the efficacy of exercise depends on the exercise types, population studied, or outcomes …

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of
supervised resistance and/or aerobic training physical activity interventions on performance …

Gait speed is a measure of health and functioning. Physical and cognitive determinants of
gait are amenable to interventions, but best practices remain unclear. We investigated the …

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of a shortterm legstrengthening exercise
program with that of attentional control on improving strength, walking abilities, and function …

Background Safe and stable walking is a complex process involving the interaction of
neuromuscular, sensory and cognitive functions. As physical and cognitive functions …