Progressive resistance training in a post-acute, older, inpatient setting: A randomised controlled feasibility study.

Objectives: Progressive resistance training can successfully target functional decline in healthy older community-dwelling adults. There are concerns about the safety and acceptance of its use in frail older populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using progressive resistance training in an older, post-acute, inpatient setting.

Outcomes among older people in a post-acute inpatient rehabilitation unit.

Purpose: Designated multidisciplinary rehabilitation units have been shown to provide several benefits for the frail older population. The aim of this research was to evaluate changes in strength, mobility, balance, endurance, frailty and quality of life (QoL) following a 6-week multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation programme.

Method: This was a prospective, observational study performed in a post-acute multidisciplinary geriatric inpatient rehabilitation service.