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Effect of the weekly frequency, with equalized volume, of the Strength Training with instability on the functional capacity of elderly people

Effect of weekly frequency with equalized volume of Strength Training on unstable surface on neuromuscular capacity, quality of life and fear of falling in the elderly

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-3rj7tt
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-03-03
Start date
2019-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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Conditions

Muscle strength, quality of life, fear of falling

Interventions

Strength Training on unstable surfaces. The public (60 volunteers) will be randomized and allocated into three groups: 1) Group that will train four sessions a week for six weeks
2) Group that will train two sessions a week for 12 weeks
and 3) Control group that will maintain their usual activities. The training protocol will consist of eight exercises for the entire body (Bench Press, Legpress 45°, Shoulder Press with Dumbbell, Step
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Sponsors

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
60 Years to 110 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must be 60 years of age or older, have not practiced strength exercises for at least 6 months, have no disabling diseases and be able to understand and make study commitments

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who do not have the time to participate in the experimental and elderly groups that are currently participating in another exercise program

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It is expected from this study that the results obtained in a shorter period (6 weeks) with more weekly workouts (4 sessions) will be the same for a longer period (12 weeks) with less weekly workouts (2 sessions) with respect to neuromuscular capacity through the evaluation of muscle strength, quantified by the 1 RM Test (a maximum repetition)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
It is also expected that the results obtained in a shorter period (6 weeks) with more weekly trainings (4 sessions) will be the same in for a longer period (12 weeks) with fewer weekly workouts (2 sessions) regarding quality of life, measured by scores generated by the self-administered questionnaire (WHOQOL);It is also expected that the results obtained in a shorter period (6 weeks) with more weekly trainings (4 sessions) will be the same in for a longer period (12 weeks) with fewer weekly trainings (2 sessions) regarding the fear of falling, measured by scores generated by the self-applicable questionnaire (FES-I)—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactFernando Angelo

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

nandoangelojr@hotmail.com+558121268000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)