@article{ref1,
title="Outcomes of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in community settings",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2013",
author="Ball, Stephen and Gammon, Robin and Kelly, Patricia J. and Cheng, An-Lin and Chertoff, Keyna and Kaume, Lydia and Abreu, Eduardo L. and Brotto, Marco",
volume="25",
number="8",
pages="1388-1397",
abstract="Loss of muscle strength, flexibility, and balance are strong predictors of falls in the elderly.   OBJECTIVES: The goal of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of a 10-week, strength-based exercise program delivered by Extension professionals.   METHODS: Matched pair t tests were used to compare differences in five measures of fitness collected from 808 participants (mean age = 65.4 years) at the start and finish of the exercise program.   RESULTS: Following programming, participants significantly improved strength, flexibility, and balance.   DISCUSSION: Results indicate that an evidence-based program can be translated into a community Extension program that is able to improve the fitness level of seniors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/0898264313507318",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264313507318"
}