title: Exercising in water.
abstract: Ageing is associated with decreased physical activity leading, in frail older people, to decreased independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) and decreased quality of life. The most useful exercises are those that replicate the movements that the older person will need to perform to remain independent. This might include stair climbing or getting up from a bed or chair. All these activities can be practised in water, which provides support and safety (falling is less likely to result in injury). As muscle strength increases, the water level can be lowered so that the person is supporting more of their own weight.
authors.affiliation: University of Portsmouth.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sander