Exercise for Adults With Limited Mobility

Effects of a Community Based, Task-Oriented Exercise Program on Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Limited Mobility: A 6-month Longitudinal Cohort Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured and progressive task-oriented, community based exercise program for older adults who have limitations in mobility and examine whether improvements in mobility and quality of life would be seen following completion at 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Limitations in mobility as evidenced by 6 Minute Walk Test score of < 499 meters
• Motivation to participate in an exercise program

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to follow commands
• unstable cardiac status
• greater than minimal assist for mobility