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Topic- Functional training
Physical activity in midlife means improved function in later years
When they were in middle age, 4,753 men and women reported the number of hours/week spent in regular physical activity. They were classified as active or inactive.
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Falls may indicate future disability
The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL), such as eating, bathing and dressing, is an indicator of a person’s functional independence.
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Simple functional assessment indicates longevity
A functional assessment that involves a person getting down on the floor, sitting and then standing with the least amount of support, can indicate mortality, according to a study conducted in a clinic in Brazil. A video of the test shows how it is performed.
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