Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Simple exercises (stretching while grasping the back of a chair, thigh and heel lift exercises) that can be done continuously every day were taught. Intervention instruction was given for one hour at
Sponsors
Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Able to walk to the venue on his/her own. Able to read, write, and give instructions through conversation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systolic blood pressure 180 mmHg or higher Diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg or more Persons who are prohibited from exercising by a physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference between the mean values of the intervention and control groups for grip strength, skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), and 6 m walking speed after 24 weeks of exercise intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in the QOL rating scale (SF-8) between groups after 24 weeks of exercise intervention. | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactTakeshi Yoda
Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare Department of Health and Sports Science
Outcome results
None listed