@article{ref1,
title="Balance training in elderly women using public parks",
journal="Journal of women and aging",
year="2014",
author="Leiros-Rodríguez, Raquel and García-Soidan, José L.",
volume="26",
number="3",
pages="207-218",
abstract="This study evaluates the effects of a balance training program developed in public parks on functionality and general state of health in elderly women. It was a randomized controlled trial. Women older than 65 years (n = 28; 68.5 ± 2.9) participated in a balance training program that lasted 6 weeks, with sessions taking place twice a week (12 exercises/session, 50 min). Balance was analyzed by the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up & Go Test. The generic health status was measured by the SF-12 Health Survey. These tests showed statistically significant differences in the experimental group (p <.05). Public parks are adequate installations for developing balance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0895-2841",
doi="10.1080/08952841.2014.888220",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2014.888220"
}