Effect of a lifestyle-integrated functional exercise (LiFE) group intervention (sLiFE) to falls prevention in non-institutionalized older adults. Protocol of a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Personalized programs of integrated strength and balance activities have been shown their effectiveness in falls reduction in the older adults.

Objective

To measure whether a group intervention with the strength and balance principles of the sLiFE program is more effective than standard health advice in reducing the incidence of falls.

Methods

The study will comprise 650 participants with more than 65 years who live at home, observing established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned in two groups: group intervention (n = 325) and standard health advice (n = 325). The intervention group will follow the balance and strength activities described in the LiFE program manual. The group intervention will be carri

SUBMITTER: Llamas-Ramos I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10801183 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature