<b>Level of physical activity and accidental falls in elderly: a systematic review</b>

• Main Authors: Ana Cristina Passarella Brêtas (Author), Áurea Christina de Paula Corrêa (Author), Gustavo Puggina Rogatto (Author), Priscila Carneiro Valim-Rogatto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of this study was to analyze studies evaluating the association between the level of physical activity and the occurrence of accidental falls in the elderly. A systematic literature review of the LILACS and MEDLINE databases was conducted. As inclusion criteria, complete scientific articles...