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Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Saeterbakken, Atle Hole
Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth
Brudeseth, Anine
Andersen, Vidar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saeterbakken, Atle Hole& Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth& Brudeseth, Anine& Andersen, Vidar. 2018. Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saeterbakken, Atle Hole…[et al.]. Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study. Journal of Aging Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180790
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saeterbakken, Atle Hole& Bårdstu, Hilde Bremseth& Brudeseth, Anine& Andersen, Vidar. Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study. Journal of Aging Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1180790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1180790