Residual effects of muscle strength and muscle power training and detraining on physical function in community-dwelling prefrail older adults: a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although resistance exercise interventions have been shown to be beneficial in prefrail or frail older adults it remains unclear whether there are residual effects when the training is followed by a period of detraining. The aim of t...

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Main Authors: Zech Astrid, Drey Michael, Freiberger Ellen, Hentschke Christian, Bauer Juergen M, Sieber Cornel C, Pfeifer Klaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/68