Elderly
Conditions
Interventions
For 12 weeks, twice weekly, with the vibration function activated, participants rolled the anterior thigh region for 5 sets of 30 s, with 30 s rest between sets.
For 12 weeks, twice weekly, same proto
participants maintained usual activities (assessment only).
Sponsors
Health Science University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Elderly persons using general care prevention services 2.Written informed consent to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, urinary, gynaecological, neurological
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Isometric knee extensor strength | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body composition Short Physical Performance Battery Isometric knee flexor strength Basic Check List | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactAtsuya Otsuka
Health Science University Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed