Does the addition of balance and strengthening exercises to a walking programme lead to a greater improvement in the mobility of acute elderly in-patients?

Date First Published:

May 9, 2010

Last Updated:

May 9, 2010

Report by:

Roanna Braganza, Clinical Service Lead Physiotherapist(Elderly Care) (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust)

Three-Part Question:

In[acute elderly in-patients]does[the addition of balance and strengthening exercises to a walking programme]lead to[better mobility/function]?