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Conditions
Interventions
15 minutes of aerobic resistance exercises (gait, swimming with speed increase)
Sixty participants will be selected, divided into two groups (Hydrotherapy and Control) randomly. All randomization processes will be performed by a researcher without any link to the study.The Contro
20 minutes of resistance exercises and muscular activation of the main muscle groups of the trunk and lower limbs
15 minutes of balance activities
and 5 minutes of cool down.
The warm-up will be consisted of gait in different directions and with increased speed, associated to some playful activity. The resistance and muscular activation exercise
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ability to walk alone; reported initial availability of attending the training twice a week; not being engaged for five or more times per week in one or more of the activities walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobic exercise, dancing, gardening or weight lifting.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any cardiovascular or infectious disease present in the list of the absolute contraindications described in the Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination; score in the Mental State Mini-exam below the cut-off point designated by level of schooling minus one standard deviation; to present a motor sequelae of stroke and neurological diseases that interfere with cognition or mobility; urinary incontinence; open wounds; sensitivity to chemicals used in swimming pool; severe and uncorrected audiovisual disturbance that makes communication difficult during the tests.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome 1: Lower limbs strength assessed by 5 times sit-to-stand test at baseline, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining. ;Primary outcome 2: The balance will be evaluated by means of pressure center data (COP) obtained by the Force Platform (EMG System). Three trials of each condition, lasting 30 seconds and a 1 minute interval between them, will be performed at baseline, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining.;Primary outcome 3: Mobility will be assessed by the simple Timed Up and Go (TUG) test associated with a cognitive-motor task (TUG-DT), at the initial time, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining.;Primary outcome 4: Cognition will be evaluated by ACE-R (consisting of a battery of brief cognitive evaluation, ranging from 0 to 100 points) and by BAF (an instrument specially developed for detecting changes in executive functions associated with the functioning of the frontal cortex), at the initial time, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining.;Primary outcome 5: Behavioral symptoms will be assessed using abbreviated GDS, FES-I and Cardioemotion. The abbreviated GDS is validated for Brazil and has a sensitivity of 86.8% and specificity of 82.4% for depression. The fear of falling will be evaluated by the FES-I, being an adapted evaluation for the Brazilian elderly population. The Cardioemotion appliance is a cardiovascular biofeedback, which can be used for mental health assessment and training. Performed at baseline, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome 1: Presence of falls assessed by falls calendar and phone calls once a month, during 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining.;Secondary outcome 2: Body mass index from the weight calculation divided by the squared height at the initial time, after 16 weeks of training and 6 weeks of detraining. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJuliana Ansai
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Outcome results
None listed