Effects of the Otago exercise program on falls, balance, and physical performance in older nursing home residents with high fall risk: a randomized controlled trial.

Parinaz JahanpeymaFatma Özge Kayhan KoçakYasemin YıldırımSevnaz ŞahinFisun Şenuzun Aykar

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2020)

The Otago exercise program improved balance and physical performance and reduced falls in our sample and may be effective in falls prevention interventions for old-aged nursing home residents.

Keyphrases

physical activity
community dwelling
high intensity
mental health
resistance training
quality improvement
middle aged