Effects of two physical exercise protocols on physical performance related to falls in the oldest old: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: To compare the effects of 16-week multicomponent and resistance training, and 6-week detraining on physical variables related to a higher risk of falls in very old people.

Methods: A randomized, three-arm, controlled trial was carried out. A total of 69 community-dwelling older adults aged 80 years and older were allocated to three groups: control, multicomponent training and resistance training.