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- Title
Can progressive resistance strength training reduce physical disability in older adults? A meta-analysis study.
- Authors
Liu, Chiung-Ju; Latham, Nancy
- Abstract
The decline of muscle strength is associated with physical disability in late adulthood. Progressive resistance strength training has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention to increase muscle strength, however, its effect on reducing physical disability in older adults is unclear. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of progressive resistance strength training on physical disability via meta-analysis.
- Publication
Disability and rehabilitation, 2011, Vol 33, Issue 2, p87
- ISSN
1464-5165
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3109/09638288.2010.487145