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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity· 2020Q1· Review

Evidence on physical activity and falls prevention for people aged 65+ years: systematic review to inform the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Catherine Sherrington, Nicola Fairhall, Wing S Kwok, Geraldine Wallbank et al.

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Exercise reduces the rate of falls in adults aged 60+ by 23% (high certainty evidence), with specific programs like balance and functional exercises showing a 24% reduction and multi-component programs (including resistance) a 28% reduction.

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Field: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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