None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The proposed research project will investigate whether high-intensity, community-based exercise programs performed once a week are sufficient to maintain or improve a variety of subjective and objective outcomes including the physical function, balance, independence and program adherence of older adults post-discharge from a Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC). The â¿¿once a weekâ¿¿ exercise intervention will be directly compared with â¿¿twice a weekâ¿¿ exercise, and with usual care for a period of 12 weeks post discharge. Participants will be followed up at the end of the intervention period and at 12 months post discharge from the DRC. The cost effectiveness of the interventions will also be determined.
Interventions
High intensity, community based exercise performed once vs twice a week
Sponsors
NHMRC
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Primary diagnosis of musculo-skeletal impairment involving the spine and/or lower limbs or non-specific general de-conditioning and reduced functional mobility.Attended Day Rehabilitation Centre for initial assessment.Greater than or equal to 60 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
Primary diagnosis of neurological impairment or cardiac or respiratory dysfunction.Current client of the Day Rehabilitation CentreLess than 60 years of ageDiagnosed dementia or cognitively impaired.
Outcome results
None listed