"I just roll over, pick myself up, and carry on!" Exploring the Fall-Risk Experience of Canadian Masters Athletes.

DISCUSSION: Findings indicate that masters athletes accept the risk for falls and injuries in sport, find ways to adapt, and continue to compete because it is self-fulfilling. Sharing their experiences might inspire other older adults to get active as a rewarding means of remaining independent. PMID: 29345519 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research