Effect of a multicomponent exercise programme (VIVIFRAIL) on functional capacity in frail community elders with cognitive decline: study protocol for a randomized multicentre control trial

Effect of a multicomponent exercise programme (VIVIFRAIL) on functional capacity in frail community elders with cognitive decline: study protocol for a randomized multicentre control trial

Abstract Background The benefit of physical exercise in ageing and particularly in frailty has been the aim of recent research. Moreover, physical activity in the elderly is associated with a decreased risk of mortality, of common chronic illnesses (i.e. cardiovascular disease or osteoarthritis) and...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Casas-Herrero, Ivan Anton-Rodrigo, Fabricio Zambom-Ferraresi, Mikel L. Sáez de Asteasu, Nicolás Martinez-Velilla, Jaione Elexpuru-Estomba, Itxaso Marin-Epelde, Fernanda Ramon-Espinoza, Roberto Petidier-Torregrosa, Juan L. Sanchez-Sanchez, Berta Ibañez, Mikel Izquierdo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Multicomponent exercise
Frail
Gait impairment
Functional capacity
Cognitive impairment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3426-0

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