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Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 14, No. 4, 357-371 (1995)
DOI: 10.1177/073346489501400401
© 1995 Southern Gerontological Society

Physical Activity Training for Functional Mobility in Older Persons

Tom Hickey

University of Michigan

Fredric M. Wolf

University of Michigan

Lynne S. Robins

University of Michigan

Marilyn B. Wagner

Cleveland State University

Wafa Harik

Case Western Reserve University

The effectiveness of low-intensity physical activity for improving functional ability and psycho logical well-being in chronically impaired older individuals was demonstrated in a pilot study. Participants who completed 6 weeks of structured low-intensity exercise (N = 77) improved in the time and number of steps required to walk a measured course, in self-assessments of mobility and flexibility, and in three measures of well-being. Those who continued to exercise in a peer-led program (n = 32) maintained improvements in mobility and optimism after 18 weeks.


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