The conclusion is that there is firm evidence for training effects on physical fitness , functional performance , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life .
The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review on training outcomes influencing physical fitness , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life in institutionalized older people .
Our ultimate goal was to propose criteria for an evidence -based exercise protocol aim ed at improving physical fitness , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life of frail institutionalized older people .
An exercise program to improve fall-related outcomes in elderly nursing home residents.
This study tested a 3-month ankle-strengthening and walking program design ed to improve or maintain the fall-related outcomes of balance , ankle strength , walking speed , risk of falling , fear of falling , and confidence to perform daily activities without falling ( falls efficacy ) in elderly nursing home residents . Nursing home residents ( N = 81 ) between the ages of 64 and 100 years participated in the study . Two of the fall-related outcomes , balance and fear of falling , were maintained or improved for the exercise group in comparison to the control group
The conclusion is that there is firm evidence for training effects on physical fitness , functional performance , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life .
The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review on training outcomes influencing physical fitness , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life in institutionalized older people .
Our ultimate goal was to propose criteria for an evidence -based exercise protocol aim ed at improving physical fitness , activity of daily living performance , and quality -of-life of frail institutionalized older people .