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Water exercise effects on bone density and fall risk in postmenopausal women

Creator:

Littrell, Tanya R.

Abstract:

Exercise may be the most effective strategy to reduce osteoporotic fractures in older adults because of its potential to reduce both bone loss and fall risk. It is unclear whether water exercise is an effective strategy to reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women. PURPOSE: To examine the effects of a...

Resource Type:

Dissertation