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FaME – effects of exercise programme on bone mineral density (2008)

The effects of the FaME exercise programme, delivered by PSI’s, on bone mineral density (measured by DEXA) are positive. This is the first time that research looking at preventing falls through exercise has also documented the changes to bone mineral density, a key risk factor for fractures. This abstract, given on Sun 27 July 2008…

June 15, 2010PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

FaME – Rationale for an exercise programme to prevent falls (1999)

Published in 1999, this article describes the rationale for the content (frequency, intensity, type and time; components of fitness) of the FaME programme of exercises that are delivered on the PSI Course. This paper gives information on the general delivery but does not give the specific exercises. To read the summary of the paper, published…

June 15, 2010PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

FaME – Effect of PSI exercise on reduction in falls (2005)

Published in 2005, the results of a randomised controlled trial comparing FaME (Falls Management Exercise), delivered by PSI’s, with no exercise (control group) on falls in a group of women with a history of 3 or more falls. The paper describes the background need for an effective group programme for those with a history of…

June 15, 2010PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

Category Archives: Evidence Base for LLT Courses

FaME – effects of exercise programme on bone mineral density (2008)

FaME – Rationale for an exercise programme to prevent falls (1999)

FaME – Effect of PSI exercise on reduction in falls (2005)

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