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The effect of Strength Training on Unstable Surfaces on the functional performance of the elderly

Effect of Unstable Surfaces on Neuromuscular Training on the functional performance of elderly with a history of falls: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-7wcmd6
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2017-08-08
Start date
2016-03-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy volunteers, aged, middle aged, women

Interventions

The elderly will be randomized into 4 intervention groups: 1. Placebo (control) group: 20 elderly people will perform recreational activities (dance, gymnastics) for six months. 2. Stable surface st
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Sponsors

Universidade de Pernambuco
Lead Sponsor
Centro Universitário Tabosa de Almeida ASCES - UNITA
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age equal or superior to 60 years; does not present conditions and / or diseases that limit or disqualify participation in the physical training program; stable from the point of view of medication;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Present low adherence to the training (frequency less than 75% of the sessions in a period of one month; present some limiting or incapacitating health impairment during the intervention; are involved in another physical exercise program.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Maintenance or improvement in the functional performance of the elderly, evaluated by the strength test (hand grip dynamometer), balance (force platform) and functionality (Berg scale). Data collected before the intervention, after 3 months of intervention and after 6 months of intervention.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Maintenance or improvement in the quality of life and history of falls, measured through questionnaires before, during and after the intervention.—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactValéria Oliveira

Universidade de Pernambuco

valeria.mayaly@gmail.com5587999524987

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)