Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group (VBT group):
The sit-to-stand training will involve measuring the stand-up speed during each session. Immediate feedback will be provided through audio feedback or numerical display
Sponsors
Kouda Ken
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 70 years or older, regardless of gender. Capable of performing sit-to-stand movements and independent walking, with no difficulties in performing tests, measurements, and training. Persons who fit the above criteria are recruited and who agree to participate in the research after oral and documented explanations are provided.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have declined to participate in the study. Individuals with motor or sensory paralysis or pain. Individuals with limitations in daily activities or exercise. Individuals who cannot use the INBODY770 to measure body composition (persons with implantable medical devices or medical devices necessary for life support). Individuals who are prohibited from resistance training or exercise by a physician or other health care provider.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical function (5-times sit-to-stand test, sit-to-stand velocity, 6-meter walking velocity) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical findings: height, weight, body composition (lower limb muscle mass, skeletal muscle index) | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHayato Yamaguchi
Wakayama Medical University
Outcome results
None listed