What are the effects of exercise interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
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What are the effects of exercise interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
Keywords: Cochrane Review Summary; Elderly; Exercise; Falls; Rehabilitation.
Conflict of interest statement
The author declares no conflicts of interest.
Comment on
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Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Br J Sports Med. 2017 Dec;51(24):1750-1758. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096547. Epub 2016 Oct 4. Br J Sports Med. 2017. PMID: 27707740
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