The content of physical fitness training and the changes in physical fitness and functioning in orthopedic geriatric rehabilitation: an explorative observational study
Physical fitness training content varied and was generally low in intensity compared to guidelines. Its relation to fitness and functioning was limited. Future efforts should focus on improving training strategies and developing a valid measure of endurance.
Authors
- Wim G Groen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6300-5189)
- Cees M.P.M. Hertogh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3081-1245)
- Johannes C. van der Wouden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6639-6050)
- Franka Meiland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6219-5390)
- Dennis Visser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5272-7816)
- E. Wattel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7822-1511)
- Karin H. L. Gerrits (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4071-3545)
Institutions
- Vitality Institute (US)
- Merem (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2506823
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76
Funders
- ZonMw