Results: At the end of the six-month study, the Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band
group had better performances in all of the functional fitness indicators than the control
group (all p < 0.05).
Conclusions: The Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band exercises significantly improved
the functional fitness of the older adults in wheelchairs. It is suggested that the program
be incorporated as a part of daily activities for nursing home older adults in wheelchairs.