The effect of a 12-week dynamic resistance strength training program on gait velocity and balance of older adults

Gerontologist

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 1993, Pages 501-506

  Topp, Robert ^a   Mikesky, Alan ^b   Wigglesworth, Janet ^c   Holt, Worthe ^b   Edwards, Jeffrey E ^b  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c Natl Inst for Fitness and Sport   (United States)

Author keywords

Exercise intervention; Muscle function; Postural control

Indexed keywords

AGED; ARTICLE; BODY POSTURE; CONTROLLED STUDY; EXERCISE; FALLING; FEMALE; GAIT; HUMAN; MALE; MUSCLE FUNCTION; MUSCLE STRENGTH; NORMAL HUMAN; PREVENTION; TRAINING;

AGE FACTORS; AGED; EQUILIBRIUM; EXERCISE THERAPY; FEMALE; GAIT; HUMAN; MALE; SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T;

EID: 0027272679     PISSN: 00169013     EISSN: 17585341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/geront/33.4.501     Document Type: Article

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