Physical function in sedentary and exercising older veterans as compared to national norms

Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development

Volumn 41, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 653-658

  Peterson, Matthew J ^a   Crowley, Gail M ^b   Sullivan, Robert J ^b   Morey, Miriam C ^b  

^a DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Aging; Exercise; Mobility; Physical activity; Physical function; Sedentary; Veterans

Indexed keywords

HEALTH; HEALTH CARE; PATIENT REHABILITATION; PATIENT TREATMENT;

OUTPATIENTS; PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS; SEDENTARY VETERANS;

PHYSIOLOGY;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; EXERCISE TEST; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HEALTH; SITTING; SOLDIER; STANDING; WALKING;

AGED; EXERCISE; HUMANS; LIFE STYLE; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; VETERANS;

EID: 8644228437     PISSN: 07487711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1682/JRRD.2003.09.0141     Document Type: Article

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