In the authors' words
“Significant improvements at tandem (p < 0.05, effect sizes from -0.67 to -1.35) and one-limb stance (p < 0.05, effect sizes from -0.76 to -1.03) for women carrying out water-based treatment were observed.”
What was measured
- Balance and falls Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- How many
- 36
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- Water-based exercise
- Cited
- 10 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 28539066
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