SynthesisSports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)2019
Can Resistance Training Improve Upper Limb Postural Tremor, Force Steadiness and Dexterity in Older Adults? A Systematic Review.
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- Association Between Physical Activity Levels and Life Functioning in Korean Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2024 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Strength-Endurance Training Reduces Tremor Severity and Improves Manual Dexterity and Upper Extremity Function in Adults with Essential Tremor: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mitochondrial Mechanisms of Resistance Exercise in COPD-Related Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction: A Narrative Review.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026Review
- Acute Effects of Complex Hand Proprioceptive Task on Low-Frequency Hand Rest Tremor.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Neuromuscular control of a five-finger pinch task is influenced by training history.Experimental brain research · 2025Article
- Test-retest reliability of postural control measures in healthy secondary school pupils: insights from the MOVE12 pilot study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Resistance band training with functional electrical stimulation improves force control capabilities in older adults: a preliminary study.EXCLI journal · 2024Article
- Training-induced improvements in knee extensor force accuracy are associated with reduced vastus lateralis motor unit firing variability.Experimental physiology · 2022Article
- A randomised controlled trial on effectiveness and feasibility of sport climbing in Parkinson's disease.NPJ Parkinson's disease · 2021Article
- The Effect of a Mixed Circuit of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Body Composition in Older Adults-Retrospective Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe ageing process and several health conditions may increase tremor and reduce force steadiness and dexterity, which can severely impact on function and quality of life. Resistance training can evoke a range of neuromuscular adaptions that may significantly reduce tremor and/or increase force steadiness and/or dexterity in older adults, irrespective of their health condition.
objectivesThe objective of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine if a minimum of 4 weeks' resistance training can reduce postural tremor and improve force steadiness and/or dexterity in older adults, defined as aged 65 years and over.
methodsAn electronic search using Ovid, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and EMBASE was performed. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool.
resultsFourteen studies met the eligibility criteria, including six randomised controlled trials and two quasi-randomised controlled trials. All eight studies that recruited healthy older adults reported significant reductions in postural tremor and/or improvements in force steadiness and dexterity. Five out of seven studies that examined older adults with a particular health condition reported some improvements in force steadiness and/or dexterity. Specifically, significant benefits were observed for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and essential tremor; however, small or no changes were observed for individuals with osteoarthritis or stroke.
conclusionsResistance training is a non-pharmacological treatment that can reduce tremor and improve force steadiness and dexterity in a variety of older adult populations. Future research should employ randomised controlled trials with larger sample sizes, better describe training programme methods, and align exercise prescription to current recommendations for older adults.
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