Trial reportClinical interventions in aging2018
Effect of 6-month community-based exercise interventions on gait and functional fitness of an older population: a quasi-experimental study.
Trial report in Clinical interventions in aging, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Trial
- Effects of Two Types of 9-Month Adapted Physical Activity Program on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Balance in Moderate Sarcopenic Older Women.BioMed research international · 2018Trial
- Biomechanical Effects of the MIND&GAIT Exercise Program on Sit-to-Stand and Marching in Place Motor Coordination in Institutionalized Older Adults: Implications for Functional Stability.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of resistance training on muscular strength, endurance, body composition and functional performance among sarcopenic patients: a systematic review.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2023Review
- Effects of a Physical Exercise Program on the Physical Capacities of Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2023Article
- Associations between physical activity and functional limitations in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander middle-aged and older adults in the United States.Ethnicity & health · 2022Article
- The Effect of a Resistance Training, Detraining and Retraining Cycle on Postural Stability and Estimated Fall Risk in Institutionalized Older Persons: A 40-Week Intervention.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- 12-Week Exercise Training of Knee Joint and Squat Movement Improves Gait Ability in Older Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundGait ability in older adults has been associated with independent living, increased survival rates, fall prevention, and quality of life. There are inconsistent findings regarding the effects of exercise interventions in the maintenance of gait parameters.
objectivesThe aim of the study was to analyze the effects of a community-based periodized exercise intervention on the improvement of gait parameters and functional fitness in an older adult group compared with a non-periodized program.
methodsA quasi-experimental study with follow-up was performed in a periodized exercise group (N=15) and in a non-periodized exercise group (N=13). The primary outcomes were plantar pressure gait parameters, and the secondary outcomes were physical activity, aerobic endurance, lower limb strength, agility, and balance. These variables were recorded at baseline and after 6 months of intervention.
resultsBoth programs were tailored to older adults' functional fitness level and proved to be effective in reducing the age-related decline regarding functional fitness and gait parameters. Gait parameters were sensitive to both the exercise interventions.
conclusionThese exercise protocols can be used by exercise professionals in prescribing community exercise programs, as well as by health professionals in promoting active aging.
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