Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Training Program on Physical Function in Institutionalized Frail Elderly
Joint Authors
Sousa, Vinícius Carolino
Ferreira, Aparecido Pimentel
Córdova, Cláudio
Ferreira, Cristiane Batisti
Teixeira, Pâmela dos Santos
Alves dos Santos, Geiane
Dantas Maya, Athila Teles
Americano do Brasil, Paula
Lima, Ricardo Moreno
Nóbrega, Otávio de Toledo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Abstract EN
With the increase in life expectancy, the Brazilian elderly population has risen considerably.
However, longevity is usually accompanied by problems such as the loss of functional capacity, cognitive decline, frailty syndrome, and deterioration in anthropometric parameters, particularly among those living in long-term care facilities.
This randomized controlled trial aimed to verify the effects of exercise training on biochemical, inflammatory, and anthropometric indices and functional performance in institutionalized frail elderly.
The sample consisted of 37 elderly people of both genders, aged 76.1 ± 7.7 years, who were randomly allocated into 2 groups: 13 individuals in the exercise group (EG) and 24 in the control group (CG).
Anthropometrics, clinical history, functional tests, and biochemical evaluation were measured before and after the completion of a physical exercise program, which lasted for 12 weeks.
The 12-week exercise program for frail elderly residents in a long-term care facility was efficient in improving muscle strength, speed, agility, and biochemical variables, with reversal of the frailty condition in a considerable number.
However, no effects in anthropometric and inflammatory parameters were noted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferreira, Cristiane Batisti& Teixeira, Pâmela dos Santos& Alves dos Santos, Geiane& Dantas Maya, Athila Teles& Americano do Brasil, Paula& Sousa, Vinícius Carolino…[et al.]. 2018. Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Training Program on Physical Function in Institutionalized Frail Elderly. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180766
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferreira, Cristiane Batisti…[et al.]. Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Training Program on Physical Function in Institutionalized Frail Elderly. Journal of Aging Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180766
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferreira, Cristiane Batisti& Teixeira, Pâmela dos Santos& Alves dos Santos, Geiane& Dantas Maya, Athila Teles& Americano do Brasil, Paula& Sousa, Vinícius Carolino…[et al.]. Effects of a 12-Week Exercise Training Program on Physical Function in Institutionalized Frail Elderly. Journal of Aging Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180766
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1180766