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标题：Physical Activity and Mobility Function in Elderly People Living in Residential Care Facilities. “Act on Aging”: A Pilot Study
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作者：Monica E. Liubicich ; Daniele Magistro ; Filippo Candela 等
期刊名称：Advances in Physical Education
印刷版ISSN：2164-0386
电子版ISSN：2164-0408
出版年度：2012
卷号：2
期号：2
页码：54-60
DOI：10.4236/ape.2012.22010
出版社：Scientific Research Publishing
摘要：The present study aims at investigating the changes between pre-test and post-test in mobility function, balance, and gait after a physical activity program in a sample of elderly people. Forty-four individuals living in residential care facilities were recruited, with a mean age of 85 (SD = 6.6) in the control group and 84.26 (SD = 7.4) in the intervention group. We collected baseline and post-test measurements for the Tinetti Test. The findings showed that the physical activity intervention had a positive effect on physical functions. There was a statistically significant change between the means of the two groups over time; the intervention groups showed a stable condition with respect to overall mobility function, balance, and gait while the control group showed decreased performance at the post-test. These results underline that even in critical conditions, relatively simple training may promote a more positive adjustment to old age.
关键词：Aging; Physical Functioning; Exercise; Balance; Gait; Mobility Function