In the authors' words
“Stationary cycle training should be included in the dynamic balance-rehabilitation protocol for middle-aged women.”
What was measured
- Balance and falls Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Midlife women
- How many
- 24
- How long
- 4 weeks
- Exercise
- High-intensity intervals, Balance and functional training
- Cited
- 11 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 19561372
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