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A seniors exercise park program for older adults with mild balance dysfunction - a feasibility study.

Yoke Leng NgKeith D HillPazit LevingerAngela JacquesElissa Burton
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2022)
This initially supervised Seniors Exercise Park program which progressed to independent practice is feasible, safe, and improved health outcomes in older adults with mild balance dysfunction. Strategies are needed to improve adherence to independent practice and minimise dropouts. Implications for rehabilitationGradually reduced supervision in a Seniors Exercise Park program progressing to independent practice is feasible and safe for older adults with mild balance dysfunction.Seniors Exercise Parks can assist older adults with mild balance dysfunction to improve their balance, lower body strength, mobility, and psychosocial health.There is a need for more Seniors Exercise Parks in community parks to enable greater access to this novel exercise approach by older people, including those with mild balance dysfunction.
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