WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: In a 12-week study of 30 assisted living residents, the Mobility-Fit program – which focuses on upper-limb strength to help prevent falls and includes exercises targeting strength, agility, coordination, and balance – participants experienced improvements in knee extension strength, reaction time, and time to stand from a sitting position.
Effects of the Mobility-Fit Physical Activity Program on Strength and Mobility in Older Adults in Assisted Living: A Feasibility Study
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: In a 12-week study of 30 assisted living residents, the Mobility-Fit program - which focuses on upper-limb strength to help prevent falls and includes exercises targeting strength, agility, coordination, and balance - participants experienced improvements in knee extension strength, reaction time, and time to stand from a sitting position.
