In the authors' words
“All three outcomes improved in the intervention group and were better than in the controls.”
What was measured
- Quality of life Reported an improvement
- Balance and falls Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density, osteoarthritis or joint pain
- How many
- 78
- How long
- 52 weeks
- Exercise
- Balance and functional training, Other exercise
- Cited
- 39 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 26984569
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