Effects of a hybrid intervention combining exergaming and physical therapy among older adults in a long‐term care facility

Aim Physical inactivity can cause physical frailty and sarcopenia. We investigated the effects of a hybrid intervention combining commercial exergaming with physical therapy, and clarified the reasons for physical inactivity among older adults. Methods This was a pilot study of older participants re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Geriatrics & gerontology international 2019-02, Vol.19 (2), p.147-152
Hauptverfasser:	Wu, Yu‐Zu, Lin, Jia‐Yi, Wu, Pei‐Ling, Kuo, Ying‐Fen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	elderly Exercise gait speed long‐term care muscle strength Older people physical activity Physical therapy Sarcopenia
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