Article

As the number of older adults continues to rise worldwide, the prevention of
physical disability among seniors is an increasingly important public health
priority. Physical exercise is among the best known methods of preventing
disability, but accumulating evidence indicates that considerable variability
exists in the responsiveness of older adults to standard training regimens.
Accordingly, a need exists to develop tailored interventions to optimize the
beneficial effects of exercise on the physical function of older adults at risk
for becoming disabled. The present review summarizes the available literature
related to the use of adjuvant or alternative strategies intended to enhance the
efficacy of exercise in improving the physical function of older adults. Within
this work, we also discuss potential future research directions in this area.
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