Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 8 , Pages 582-590 , October 2005

Effect of High-Intensity Strength-Training on Functional Measures of Balance Ability in Balance-Impaired Older Adults

  • Jennifer A. Hess, DC, MPH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of the Labor Education and Research Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jennifer A. Hess, DC, MPH, PhD, Labor Education and Research Center, 1289 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403.
    • ,
  • Marjorie Woollacott, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of the Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore

Received 27 July 2004 ,Revised 21 April 2005

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 Source of support: This research was supported by a Northwest Health Foundation, Poland, Ore, student grant; the University of Oregon Center for Study of Women in Society, Eugene, Ore, Stanton scholarship; and a Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research fellowship.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00242-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.08.013

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 8 , Pages 582-590 , October 2005

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