Comparative effects of 2 aqua exercise programs on physical function, balance, and perceived quality of life in older adults with osteoarthritis

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 17-27

  Fisken, Alison L ^a   Waters, Debra L ^b   Hing, Wayne A ^a,c   Steele, Michael ^d,e   Keogh, Justin W ^a,c,f  

^a AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

^c BOND UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^d UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM   (Brunei Darussalam)

^e GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^f UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST   (Australia)

Author keywords

Aqua based exercise; Falls; Functional capability; Osteoarthritis; Quality of life

Indexed keywords

AGED; BODY EQUILIBRIUM; FEMALE; HAND STRENGTH; HUMAN; KINESIOTHERAPY; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; OSTEOARTHRITIS; PROCEDURES; QUALITY OF LIFE; WALKING;

AGED; EXERCISE THERAPY; FEMALE; HAND STRENGTH; HUMANS; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; OSTEOARTHRITIS; POSTURAL BALANCE; QUALITY OF LIFE; WALKING;

EID: 84925857593     PISSN: 15398412     EISSN: 21520895     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000019     Document Type: Article

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