Efficacy of an 8-Week Resistance Training Program in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Breanne S. Baker ◽  
Kelsey J. Weitzel ◽  
Lisa A. Royse ◽  
Kristin Miller ◽  
Trent M. Guess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Positive Effects

Older adults are challenged with aging-related declines in skeletal muscle mass and function. Although exercise interventions of longer duration typically yield larger changes, shorter-term interventions may kick-start positive effects, allowing participants to begin engaging in more activity. This study aimed to determine whether 8 weeks of a resistance training program (Stay Strong, Stay Healthy [SSSH]) improved dynamic muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and sleep. Inactive adults aged ≥60 years were randomized into SSSH (n = 15), walking (WALK; n = 17), or control (CON; n = 14) groups. The SSSH and WALK groups met 2 times per week for 60 min. The participants completed pre/post general health, activity, and sleep questionnaires; DXA scans; and functional tasks. One-way repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance was used to determine interactions and decomposed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. SSSH improved sit-to-stand performance, back scratch distance, and sleep quality and reported more auxiliary physical activity than WALK or CON (p < .05). Resistance training interventions in sedentary older adults can improve physical function and encourage additional activity in 8 weeks.

The Effect of a Practical Resistance Training Intervention on Mobility in Independent, Community-Dwelling Older Adults

1998 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
William P. Berg ◽  
Brian A. Lapp
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Gait Velocity ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Obstacle Clearance ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a practical resistance training program for the lower extremities on mobility in independent, community-dwelling older adults. Twenty-two volunteers with a mean age of 72.9 years underwent two identical pretests 1 month apart. Lower extremity strength, locomotor stability, preferred gait velocity, and step lime in obstacle clearance were assessed. Participants then engaged in an 8-week resistance training program for the lower extremities using adjustable ankle weights. Following a posttest, a repeated-measures ANOVA was used to determine whether changes in strength and mobility when the treatment was interjected differed from when it was not. Results indicated that the training had a limited effect on strength and no effect on mobility. The feasibility of practical resistance training interventions to counteract muscle weakness and associated immobility in independent older adults is discussed.

scholarly journals Adding Muscle Power Exercises To A Strength Training Program For People With Patellofemoral Pain: Protocol Of A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Souza de Vasconcelos ◽  
Guilherme Silva Nunes ◽  
Christian John Barton ◽  
Raquel Fantinelli Munhoz ◽  
Maria Eduarda Chinotti Batista da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

Abstract Background: Strong evidence supports the proximal combined with quadriceps strengthening for patellofemoral pain (PFP) rehabilitation. However, most reported rehabilitation programs do not follow specific exercise prescription recommendations or do not provide adequate details for replication in clinical practice. Furthermore, people with PFP have power deficits in hip and knee muscles and remains unknown whether the addition of power exercises would result in superior or more consistent outcomes. Therefore, this study is designed to verify whether the benefits of a rehabilitation program addressing proximal and knee muscles composed by power and strength exercises are greater than those of a program composed by strength exercises only. Method: This study will be a randomized controlled trial, that will be conducted at university facilities. A minimum of 74 people with PFP between the ages of 18 and 45 years will be included. The experimental group will engage in a 12-week resistance training program focusing on proximal and knee muscles using power and strength exercises. The control group will engage in a 12-week resistance training program focusing on proximal and knee muscles using strength exercises only. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity and physical function; and secondary outcomes will be kinesiophobia, self-reported improvement, quality of life, peak hip and knee torque, and hip and knee rate of force development. The primary outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, and after six weeks, twelve weeks, three months, six months and one year. The secondary outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and immediately after the interventions. Therapists and participants will not be blinded to group allocation.Discussion: This randomized clinical trial will investigate if adding power exercises to a progressive resistance training may lead to more consistent outcomes for PFP rehabilitation. The study will provide additional knowledge to support rehabilitation programs for people with PFP.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT 03985254. Registered on 26 August 2019.

scholarly journals Adding muscle power exercises to a strength training program for people with patellofemoral pain: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Souza de Vasconcelos ◽  
Guilherme Silva Nunes ◽  
Christian John Barton ◽  
Raquel Fantinelli Munhoz ◽  
Maria Eduarda Chinotti Batista da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

Abstract Background Strong evidence supports the proximal combined with quadriceps strengthening for patellofemoral pain (PFP) rehabilitation. However, most reported rehabilitation programs do not follow specific exercise prescription recommendations or do not provide adequate details for replication in clinical practice. Furthermore, people with PFP have power deficits in hip and knee muscles and it remains unknown whether the addition of power exercises would result in superior or more consistent outcomes. Therefore, this study is designed to verify whether the benefits of a rehabilitation program addressing proximal and knee muscles comprising power and strength exercises are greater than those of a program consisting of strength exercises only. Method This study will be a randomized controlled trial that will be conducted at university facilities. A minimum of 74 people with PFP between the ages of 18 and 45 years will be included. The experimental group will engage in a 12-week resistance training program focusing on proximal and knee muscles using power and strength exercises. The control group will engage in a 12-week resistance training program focusing on proximal and knee muscles using strength exercises only. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity and physical function; and secondary outcomes will be kinesiophobia, self-reported improvement, quality of life, peak hip and knee torque, and hip and knee rate of force development. The primary outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, and after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. The secondary outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and immediately after the interventions. Therapists and participants will not be blinded to group allocation. Discussion This randomized clinical trial will investigate if adding power exercises to a progressive resistance training may lead to more consistent outcomes for PFP rehabilitation. The study will provide additional knowledge to support rehabilitation programs for people with PFP. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT 03985254. Registered on 26 August 2019.

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