Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of a group exercise program in a long-term care facility: a randomized pilot trial.
The purpose of this pilot was to determine whether a strength and flexibility program in frail long-term care facility (LTC) residents would result in improved function. ⋯ Frail elderly in a LTC facility were able to participate and benefit from a strength training program. The program was delivered with low-cost equipment by an exercise physiologist and LTC staff. The advantage of such a program is that it provides recreational and therapeutic benefits.