The Veterans Learning to Improve Fitness and Function in Elders Study: A Randomized Trial of Primary Care–Based Physical Activity Counseling For Older Men - Concepedia

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The Veterans Learning to Improve Fitness and Function in Elders Study: A Randomized Trial of Primary Care–Based Physical Activity Counseling For Older Men

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2009

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Miriam C. Morey, Matthew J. Peterson, Carl F. Pieper, Richard Sloane, Gail M. Crowley, Patricia A. Cowper, Eleanor S. McConnell, Hayden B. Bosworth, Carola C. Ekelund, Megan P. Pearson

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Abstract

In this group of older male veterans, multicomponent PA significantly improved rapid gait and PA. Translation from increased PA to overall functioning was not observed. Integration with primary care was successful.

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