Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on isometric strength, rate of force development (RFD), physical function (stair climbing, rising from a chair, and preferred and maximal walking speed), and physical activity among frail elderly people re...
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| description | The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on isometric strength, rate of force development (RFD), physical function (stair climbing, rising from a chair, and preferred and maximal walking speed), and physical activity among frail elderly people receiving home-care services. Thirty participants were randomly assigned (by sex) to a control group (CON) or a strength training group (ST) performing a supervised training programme using elastic bands, box-lifting, and body weight exercises twice per week. Twenty-three participants were selected to complete the study (age 84.9 ± 6.1 years). For the ST, only improvement in muscle properties was the peak RFD in leg extension (p=0.04). No significant differences were observed in muscle properties for the control group (CON) (p=0.16–1.00) or between groups (p=0.39–1.00). There were no changes within and between the groups in physical function (p=0.12–0.19) or physical activity levels (p=0.06–0.73). The results of this pilot study did not demonstrate greater improvements in muscle properties and physical function and improved physical activity after attending a home-based resistance program compared to physical activity advise; however, larger population studies should examine these findings. This trial is registered with ISRCTN10967873. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4fb8173dc424961bd8bdc28c77b60012025-02-03T01:21:57ZengWileyJournal of Aging Research2090-22042090-22122018-01-01201810.1155/2018/89162748916274Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot StudyAtle Hole Saeterbakken0Hilde Bremseth Bårdstu1Anine Brudeseth2Vidar Andersen3Faculty of Teacher Education, Culture and Sport, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, NorwayFaculty of Teacher Education, Culture and Sport, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, NorwayFaculty of Teacher Education, Culture and Sport, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, NorwayFaculty of Teacher Education, Culture and Sport, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, NorwayThe aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 10-week strength training intervention on isometric strength, rate of force development (RFD), physical function (stair climbing, rising from a chair, and preferred and maximal walking speed), and physical activity among frail elderly people receiving home-care services. Thirty participants were randomly assigned (by sex) to a control group (CON) or a strength training group (ST) performing a supervised training programme using elastic bands, box-lifting, and body weight exercises twice per week. Twenty-three participants were selected to complete the study (age 84.9 ± 6.1 years). For the ST, only improvement in muscle properties was the peak RFD in leg extension (p=0.04). No significant differences were observed in muscle properties for the control group (CON) (p=0.16–1.00) or between groups (p=0.39–1.00). There were no changes within and between the groups in physical function (p=0.12–0.19) or physical activity levels (p=0.06–0.73). The results of this pilot study did not demonstrate greater improvements in muscle properties and physical function and improved physical activity after attending a home-based resistance program compared to physical activity advise; however, larger population studies should examine these findings. This trial is registered with ISRCTN10967873.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8916274 |
| spellingShingle | Atle Hole Saeterbakken Hilde Bremseth Bårdstu Anine Brudeseth Vidar Andersen Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study Journal of Aging Research |
| title | Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study |
| title_full | Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study |
| title_short | Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study |
| title_sort | effects of strength training on muscle properties physical function and physical activity among frail older people a pilot study |
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