@article{ref1,
title="Effect of exercise on balance, strength and reaction time in older people",
journal="Australian journal of physiotherapy",
year="1994",
author="Lord, S. and Castell, S.",
volume="40",
number="2",
pages="83-88",
abstract="Twenty subjects enrolled to take part in an exercise programme (mean age = 62.5 years) and 20 control subjects (mean age = 65.5 years) underwent assessments of strength, reaction time, neuro-muscular control and body sway. The exercisers participated in one hour exercise sessions comprising a cardiorespiratory (walking) component and a gentle exercise component twice weekly for 20 weeks. All subjects were then re-tested for the same measures after the completion of the programme. The exercisers showed improved quadriceps strength, reaction time and reduced body sway when compared with the control group; the exercise group showing continued improvement throughout the programme in tests of body sway. The findings suggest that exercise can improve physical function in older people.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0004-9514",
doi="10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60454-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60454-2"
}