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  • Author: Odessa Addison
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Home-based exercise to improve functional outcomes in Veterans with a recently healed diabetic foot ulcer: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes, often resulting from peripheral neuropathy and inadvertent trauma. Poor healing is exacerbated by …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent and associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran clinical exercise program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. DESIGN: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent & associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran community clinical exercise program

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. Design: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to maximize hip abductor strength and reduce fall risk in older Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Preliminary effectiveness of a companion dog whole health intervention for improving balance and gait quality in Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The benefits of exercise for older adults are well known; however, most older adults do not meet recommendations for regular physical activity. Alternative …

Physical Health Well-Being Peer reviewed