Improving neuromuscular structure and function in healthy older adults Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Parallel randomisation was performed using a random number generator online. The non-active control group maintained normal living conditions whereas the two training groups performed multi-joint isok
training volume was not matched between groups. The training lasted for 7 minutes in week 1 and progressed to 12 minutes in week 4, which remained the same hereafter until the training programme was c
Sponsors
University of Northampton
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. =60 years of age 2. Able to independently ambulate without walking aids 3. Free from any illnesses and/or medication that affected the neuromuscular system or balance 4. Not currently involved in a structured exercise programme
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. <60 years of age 2. Enrolled in a resistance training programme 3. Diagnosed with a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disease that affects balance and/or strength 4. On medication that affects neuromuscular or musculoskeletal health
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower-limb muscular strength measured via dynamometry at baseline, mid-training (week 7) and post-training (week 13) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Lower-limb muscular power measured using the 10-repetition sit-to-stand test at baseline, mid-training (week 7) and post-training (week 13) 2. Vastus lateralis muscle thickness measured using B-mode ultrasonography at baseline, mid-training (week 7) and post-training (week 13) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactBrett Baxter
Outcome results
None listed