Do changes in the frailty score differ by the type of group sports and exercises participated in? A 3-year longitudinal study
ConclusionParticipation in specific sports and exercise groups offer significant physical and psychological benefits for frailty prevention among older adults in Japan. The results of this study may offer substantive evidence to encourage older adults to participate in group activities for the prevention of multidimensional frailty. It will also help public health stakeholders to decide which type of sports and exercise groups to promote in a community.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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