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BMJ· 2012Q1

Integration of balance and strength training into daily life activity to reduce rate of falls in older people (the LiFE study): randomised parallel trial

Lindy Clemson, M. A. Fiatarone Singh, Anita Bundy, Robert G. Cumming et al.

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A 12-month trial found that integrating balance and strength exercises into daily activities (LiFE approach) reduced the rate of falls by 31% in high-risk older adults compared to a control group (n=107 LiFE vs. n=105 controls).

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Field: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationHealth Professions