The effects of an active-assisted stretching program on functional performance in elderly persons: A pilot study

Damian C Stanziano1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA;2 Stein Gerontological Institute, Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, Miami, FL, USA

Bernard A Roos1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA;2 Stein Gerontological Institute, Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, Miami, FL, USA;3 Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL, USA;4 Departments of Medicine and Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

Arlette C Perry1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Shenghan Lai5 Departments of Pathology and Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

Joseph F Signorile1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA;3 Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Pages 115-120 | Published online: 10 Mar 2009

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