Muscle atrophy
Conditions
Interventions
This is an experimental study where participants will be recruited voluntarily from the local community. Thirty elderly women will be selected, 15 for the experimental group and 15 for the control gro
Sponsors
Universidade Católica De Brasília
Universidade Católica De Brasília
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Thirty women aged 60 or older who have been sedentary for at least three months will be selected
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who participate in less than 80 percent of the training sessions will be excluded, resulting in the loss of the sample; Participation in another strength training program; Use of hormone replacement therapy; Inability to understand instructions due to uncontrolled hypertension, including non-adherence to treatment, undertreatment, inadequate medication, unavailability of medication in the primary health care network, quantity and number of daily doses inconsistent with prescribed medication, resistance to treatment, and presence of comorbidities; Reports of chest pain, dizziness, or malaise; Osteomyoarticular problems or any other pre-existing condition that prevents participation in the physical exercise program; Inability to understand instructions due to cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that the quality of life of the participating women will improve, as well as their strength, functional capacity, cardiorespiratory capacity, and body composition | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare the changes by age group: classified as 60 to 64 years, 65 to 69 years, and over 70 years, investigated by group;Compare the changes resulting from the use or non-use of medication, according to the medical history taken during the pre-test;To assess whether sociodemographic factors influence the variables evaluated;Evaluate pain levels before and after training between the control and experimental groups | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactJonato Prestes
Universidade Católica De Brasília
Outcome results
None listed