Effect of the Otago Exercise Programme on the frailty of people between 65 and 80 years old.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of the Otago Exercise Programme on the frailty of non-institutionalized people between 65 and 80 years of age and study factors associated with frailty.

Method: Pre-post test study (baseline and after 12 months) without control group in people aged 65-80 years (living in the community and with independent ambulation) after being trained in the Otago Exercise Programme in 5 sessions: weeks 1, 2, 4 and 8, and a reinforcement session at 6 months. Patients were recruited from 3 health areas (n = 200).