Mobility and Frailty Rehabilitation in Older Adults : Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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Mobility and Frailty Rehabilitation in Older Adults

Treacy, Daniel PhD; Sherrington, Catherine PhD

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Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia (Dr Treacy and Prof Sherrington); and Department of Physiotherapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Randwick, Australia (Dr Treacy).

Correspondence: Daniel Treacy, PhD, Department of Physiotherapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Randwick, NSW Australia 2031 ([email protected]).

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 39(2):p 124-130, April/June 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000393

Abstract

Mobility is a broad term which is defined as the ability to move around and change positions such as walking, rising from a chair, and maintaining balance while standing. Mobility has been shown to be key determinant in older individuals' overall health and quality of life. High rates of mobility and functional limitation are evident in older people with frailty. Exercise-based rehabilitation interventions including mobility and balance training are effective in improving mobility in individuals with frailty.

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