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Benefits of the FaME and Otago exercise programs in community-dwelling older adults
March 2016
Benefits of the FaME and Otago exercise programs in community-dwelling older adults
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Promoting physical activity in older people in general practice: ProAct65+ cluster randomised controlled trial
Br J Gen Pract. 2015 Nov;65(640):e731-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
1,254 community-dwelling adults aged 65 or older and from 43 different practices were cluster-randomized to either the Falls Management Exercise Program (FaME), the Otago Exercise Program (OEP), or to usual care. The purpose of the study was to determine if the two programs increased physical activity in older adults to the recommended levels. The FaME program significantly improved the proportion...
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