title: White paper: Strength training for the older adult.
abstract: The aim of this White Paper was to review the current recommendations for strength training of older adults, to promote physical therapist best practice and achieve optimal functional outcomes. A secondary intent was to encourage prospective researchers to use published guidelines to establish an adequate strength stimulus for patients in their research, rather than perpetuating "usual or traditional" care.
authors.affiliation: Post-professional DPT Program, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Avers
authors.forename: Marybeth
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000502:physiology; D019985:Benchmarking; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D055656:Prescriptions; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D013997:Time Factors; D016474:Weight-Bearing