Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .
[Physical training as treatment of reduced functional ability in frail 75+ year-olds living at home. A randomized intervention study in general practice with technological assessment elements].
INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to establish the value of physical training as a treatment of reduced physical ability in frail , elderly patients living at home . MATERIAL AND METHODS 46 community-dwelling frail elderly patients ( > 74 years ) participated in a r and omised , controlled intervention study . The intervention group was transported to training , whilst the control group was not activated . All had their physical functional ability determined using SF-36 , Berg 's Balance Scale , 10 m walking test and muscle strength test . RESULTS The intervention group had a significant improvement in functional ability measured by means of Berg 's Balance Scale , walking test , muscle strength test and SF-36 ( p < 0.01 ) compared with the control group . The average cost per patient was estimated at 121 DKK per training session , equivalent to 1452 DKK for a 12-week training period . DISCUSSION The establishing of a " multi-component-training " as a treatment offer , to which general practitioners could refer their patients , would involve some costs , but savings due to reduced nursing care can be expected
Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .