Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of major mobility disability in older adults: the LIFE study randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

In older adults reduced mobility is common and is an independent risk factor for morbidity, hospitalization, disability, and mortality. Limited evidence suggests that physical activity may help prevent mobility disability; however, there are no definitive clinical trials examining whether physical activity prevents or delays mobility disability.

Objective

To test the hypothesis that a long-term structured physical activity program is more effective than a health education program (also referred to as a successful aging program) in reducing the risk of major mobility disability.

Design, setting, and participants

The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study was a multicenter, randomized trial that enrolled participants between February

SUBMITTER: Pahor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4266388 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature