Old adult health.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Perform a 24-week table tennis training that runs three times a week And the duration of each session will be 1.5 hours. Intervention 2: Control group: Continuing t
Sponsors
Shahroud University of Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 60 years; Independent living in the community; Lack of regular participation in other physical activities (such as walking, fitness classes); Last participate in table tennis for more than 5 years ago; Ensuring of participants safety during physical activity based on Physical Fitness Readiness Questionnaire; Independence in daily life activities; Physician certification for participation in the study; Signing a confirmation form for informed participation in the research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of bone metabolic disease and corticosteroids consumption; history of severe musculoskeletal disorders (such as lower back , knee or hip joint arthritis) and / or arthroscopy and artificial implants; history of neurological complications/problems (such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy); history of endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone density. Timepoint: Before starting the study and after completing the study. Method of measurement: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).;Body composition. Timepoint: Before starting the study and after completing the study. Method of measurement: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).;Lipid profile. Timepoint: Before starting the study and after completing the study. Method of measurement: Blood sampling.;Physical Function. Timepoint: Before starting the study and after completing the study. Method of measurement: Static balance by FICSIT-4, dynamic balance by the dynamic walking index and physical performance by the short physical performance battery will be evaluated . | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAynollah Naderi
Shahrood University of Technology
Outcome results
None listed