Increased knee-extension strength and steps per day after a novel post-hospitalization rehabilitative program in older adults (65+): Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled single-blinded trial using an expanded sample size
This exploratory analysis indicates that while simple progressive strength training and protein supplementation does not improve functional performance assessed by the de Morton Mobility Index, it can benefit specific facets of physical activity and muscle strength among geriatric patients.
Authors
- Helle Gybel Juul‐Larsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8543-9201)
- Rasmus Hoxer Brødsgaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1215-3938)
- Jonathan F. Bean (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8385-8210)
- Baker Jawad
- Mette Merete Pedersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5719-2531)
- Thomas Bandholm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6884-1971)
- Janne Petersen
Institutions
- Amager Hospital (DK)
- Frederiksberg Hospital (DK)
- VA Boston Healthcare System (US)
- Hvidovre Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Experimental Gerontology
- Published
- 2024-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2024.112582
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.34
Funders
- Gentofte Hospital
- Lundbeckfonden
- Danske Fysioterapeuter
- Region Hovedstaden
- Ministeriet Sundhed Forebyggelse
- Hvidovre Hospital
- H. Lundbeck A/S
- University of California, San Francisco