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Filtering by: Creator McNamara, Adrienne J. Subject Falls (Accidents) in old age -- Prevention

Translating the Better Bones and Balance Intervention Program into the community setting: effects of participation on skeletal health, fall risk indicators, and physical activity among older women

Creator:

McNamara, Adrienne J.

Abstract:

Better Bones and Balance (BBB) is a community-based exercise program to improve bone health and reduce fall risk among older adults. Prior research has shown that when the program is delivered by researchers under controlled conditions, participants improved strength and balance, and maintained bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip....

Resource Type:

Dissertation