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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Effectiveness of Home-Based Stretching and Strengthening Training for Improving Flexibility, Strength, and Physical Function in Older Adults with Leg Tightness and/or Suspected Sarcopenia.

Pornpimol Muanjai, Sirawee Chaovalit, Nongnuch Luangpon, Wirasinee Srijunto, Pongrung Chancharoen, Juntip Namsawang, Piyapong Prasertsri, Sigitas Kamandulis, Tomas Venckunas, Orachorn Boonla

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Pornpimol MuanjaiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Faculty, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-0521-7607
Sirawee ChaovalitDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
Nongnuch LuangponDepartment of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Faculty, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
Wirasinee SrijuntoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Faculty, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
Pongrung ChancharoenFaculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
Juntip NamsawangDepartment of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Faculty, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
Piyapong PrasertsriFaculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
Sigitas KamandulisInstitute of Sport Science and Innovations, Lithuanian Sports University, 44221 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0001-6476-1069
Tomas VenckunasInstitute of Sport Science and Innovations, Lithuanian Sports University, 44221 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-1956-6616
Orachorn BoonlaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences Faculty, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.

Funding

National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) N42A660935
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of flexibility or strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, strength, muscle architecture, and functional performance in older adults with leg tightness and/or suspected sarcopenia.

methodsNinety adults with leg tightness and/or suspected sarcopenia (age: 66.8 ± 4.9 years) were randomly allocated to two subtypes of intervention at home: resistance-band exercise (RE) or eccentric exercise (ECC) for those with weakness; static or dynamic stretching for those with tightness; and static stretching plus ECC or no exercise for those with both muscle tightness and weakness. The program consisted of 3-6 weekly sessions over eight weeks. Blinded outcome assessments before and after the eight-week program and at the three-month follow-up included mobility performance via Timed Up-and-Go (TUG), and flexibility and strength tests, as well as measurement of stiffness.

resultsAll groups had increased peak torque after eight weeks and improved TUG at the three-month follow-up (

conclusionsIncreases in mobility performance, strength, and flexibility appeared due to learning effects and increased physical activity, rather than the specific training impact. However, strength-based programs may be recommended for older adults with suspected sarcopenia, as they provide additional benefits, such as short-lasting muscle hypertrophy.

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eccentric exercisehome-based exercisemuscle thicknessstiffnessstretchingTimed Up-and-Go

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PMID40137789
PMCPMC11946402

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