White paper: Strength training for the older adult.
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The aim of this White Paper was to review the current recommendations for strength training of older adults, to promote physical therapist best practice and achieve optimal functional outcomes. A secondary intent was to encourage prospective researchers to use published guidelines to establish an adequate strength stimulus for patients in their research, rather than perpetuating "usual or traditional" care.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of geriatric physical therapy
دوره 32 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009