Muscle weakness
Conditions
Interventions
This study is characterized as a randomized clinical trial. The research project is linked to the Aging and Movement Reference Center (CREM). The participants are healthy elderly individuals. The stud
and an active control group (n=15), which will perform a conventional strength training protocol at the gym. The masking is single-blind, that is, only the evaluators will be blinded to the group in w
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Eligibility
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and women over 65 years of age. Must be able to perform physical activities upon presentation of a medical certificate. Must not have performed regular physical training in the three months prior to the start of the project. Must be available to go to the higher education institution for both the assessments and the 15 intervention sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases or associated complications. Have musculoskeletal problems that prevent the practice of physical exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess lower limb strength and endurance using the 30-second chair stand test. An increase in the number of repetitions in the test is expected at the end of the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess upper limb strength and endurance through a 30-second arm curl test. An increase in the number of repetitions in the test is expected at the end of the intervention;To assess lower limb flexibility using the sit and reach test. An increase in flexibility is expected at the end of the intervention;To assess upper limb flexibility using the back scratch test. An improvement in upper limb flexibility is expected at the end of the intervention;Assess physical mobility using the 8-foot up and go test. A reduction in test time is expected when compared to baseline values;To assess aerobic endurance using the six-minute walk test. An increase in the total distance covered in the test is expected when compared to baseline values;To assess quality of life in the physical, psychological, environmental, social and general domains. An improvement in the overall quality of life of volunteers is expected;To assess the quality of life of the elderly in the domains of sensory functioning; autonomy; past, present and future activities; social participation; death and dying; intimacy. An improvement in all domains is expected after the intervention | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactGiovanni Brito
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Outcome results
None listed