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Effects of the Finnish Alzheimer Disease Exercise Trial (FINALEX)

a randomized controlled trial

Pitkälä, K.H., Pöysti, M.M., & Laakkonen, M. (2013). Effects of the Finnish Alzheimer Disease Exercise Trial (FINALEX): a randomized controlled trial.

Objective of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of intense and long-term exercise on the physical functioning and mobility of home-dwelling patients with Alzheimer Disease and to explore its effects on the use and costs of health and social services. Conclusion: an intensive and long-term exercise program had beneficial effects on the physical functioning of patients with AD without increasing the total costs of health and social services or causing any significant adverse effects.

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Kaisu Pitkälä
Minna Pöysti
Marja-Liisa Laakkonen

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ziekte van Alzheimer