Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
46 elderly and 23 young people (control group) will undergo a weight training program (TP) with total duration of 12 weeks, frequency of three weekly sessions, on alternate days (Mondays, Wednesdays a
Other
VS2.001.001.003.004
Sponsors
UNESP-Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia do Campus de Presidente Prudente
UNESP-Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia do Campus de Presidente Prudente
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 95 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Signature of the informed consent form;both genders; over 60 years old; do not have chronic disabling diseases; not be bedridden; institutionalized or hospitalized; have their own mobility
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Osteoarticular limitations that impede the execution of the resistance training program; cognitive limitations that prevent the accomplishment of the proposed evaluations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The resistance training program in sarcopenia elderly can promote phase angle changes verified by means of the electrical bioimpedance | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that the order of execution of the exercises in the sarcopenic elderly influences changes in the phase angle | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactIsmael Freitas Junior
UNESP-Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia do Campus de Presidente Prudente
Outcome results
None listed