Strength training in elderly people improves static balance: a randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Sarabon Nejc (Author), Stefan Loefler (Author), Jan Cvecka (Author), Milan Sedliak (Author), Helmut Kern (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two different types of strength training programs on static balance in elderly subjects. Subjects older than 65 years of age were enrolled and assigned to control group (CG, n =19), electrical stimulation group (ES, n = 27) or leg press group (LP,...