Physical Functional Performance Aging
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized clinical trial with two parallel groups, composed of 80 older adults randomly allocated into a control group (n=40) and an experimental group (n=40). Participants exercised two ti
lower limb strengthening exercises such as footwork (10 repetitions in five standard positions), bilateral and unilateral bridges (10 repetitions each), leg circles (10 repetitions in each direction),
and upper limb exercises including pushing and pulling actions (3 sets of 10 repetitions) and scapular stability drills with elastic bands (3 sets of 10 repetitions). The session ended with breathing
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 60 years or older; Both sexes; Previous participation in Pilates classes for at least six months with a frequency of two or more sessions per week; availability to attend the 12 intervention sessions during the study period; signed informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive impairment; cardiovascular or respiratory disorders; hypertension; history of musculoskeletal or joint injuries and/or bone fractures in the lower limbs in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: To evaluate the feasibility of integrating high-velocity jump training into Pilates Reformer sessions for older adults, assessed through adherence rate, acceptability of the intervention, and occurrence of adverse events during the 6-week intervention period. Adherence will be verified by calculating the percentage of attended sessions relative to the total number of prescribed sessions. Acceptability will be verified using a structured questionnaire administered at the end of the intervention. Safety will be verified through systematic recording of adverse events throughout the intervention period. The protocol will be considered feasible if adherence is = 75%, no serious adverse events occur, and the majority of participants report positive acceptability.;Expected outcome 2: To evaluate changes in lower limb functional performance after the 6-week intervention, assessed using the Five Times Sit-to-Stand test and the Timed Up and Go test. Performance will be verified by the time (in seconds) required to complete each test. Pre- and post-intervention values will be compared to observe potential functional changes. ;Expected outcome 3: To evaluate changes in jump performance after the 6-week intervention through peak velocity, measured during the jump task on the Pilates Reformer and expressed in meters per second (m/s). Pre- and post-intervention values will be compared to observe possible changes in performance.;Found outcome 1:After the 6-week intervention, participants showed high acceptability of the exercise program. Responses indicated a high willingness to participate in similar exercise programs in the future. No relevant differences were observed between groups over time for individual acceptability items or for the total acceptability score. Adherence and dropout rates were also similar between groups.;Found outcome 2: After the 6-week intervention, significant improvements were observed in the 5STS test in the Pilates + Jump group, in | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactJader Beck
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed