scholarly journals Single- and multiple-set resistance training improves skeletal and respiratory muscle strength in elderly women

2014 ◽  
pp. 1775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anderson Marcal ◽  
Rejane Rodrigues ◽  
Vanderson Nascimento ◽  
Marzo Da Silva Grigoletto ◽  
Evitom C. Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength

scholarly journals Prevalence of reduced respiratory muscle strength in institutionalized elderly people

2009 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Polaquini Simões ◽  
Viviane Castello ◽  
Marco Antonio Auad ◽  
Jadiane Dionísio ◽  
Marisa Mazzonetto
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Predicted Values

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES: Respiratory muscle strength is relevant to the clinical situation of elderly patients, particularly those presenting with respiratory or cardiac diseases. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the respiratory muscle strength of institutionalized elderly women, compare this with predicted values for the Brazilian population and calculate the correlation with age and anthropometric characteristics. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at the Department of Physiotherapy of Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco. METHODS: The participants were 56 institutionalized elderly women (74.87 ± 10.55 years of age), evaluated in eight institutions in three cities in the central region of the State of São Paulo, between January 2005 and March 2006. They were separated into three subgroups according to age: 60-69 years (n = 20), 70-79 (n = 18) and 80-89 years (n = 18). Maximal respiratory pressures were obtained using a manovacuometer. The values obtained were compared between subgroups and with predicted values. Correlation analysis was used to evaluate age, weight, height and body mass index in relation to maximal respiratory pressures. The significance level was P < 0.05. RESULTS: No significant differences in maximal respiratory pressures were seen between the three subgroups. The maximal respiratory pressures were significantly lower in the three subgroups, compared with predicted values. Negative correlations between maximal respiratory pressures and age and positive correlations in relation to weight, height and body mass index were found. CONCLUSIONS: Respiratory muscle strength was markedly reduced in institutionalized 60 to 89-year-old women and the values demonstrated correlations with age and anthropometric characteristics.

scholarly journals Respiratory Muscle Strength Evaluation in Healthy Adult and Elderly Women—Respiratory Muscle Strength Assessment in Adult and Elderly

Health ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (08) ◽  
pp. 1031-1036
Author(s):  
M. C. de Souza Pereira Gama M. ◽  
Cássio Daniel Araújo da Silva ◽  
Fernanda Figueiroa Sanchez ◽  
J. Rebouças Demosthenes Marques ◽  
Pablo Costa Cortez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Strength Evaluation ◽  
Strength Assessment ◽  
Muscle Strength Assessment

scholarly journals Physical exercise modifies the functional capacity of elderly patients on hemodialysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moane Marchesan ◽  
Rodrigo de Rosso Krug ◽  
José Raphael Leandro da Costa e Silva ◽  
Aline Rodrigues Barbosa ◽  
Airton José Rombaldi
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Minute Walk

Abstract Introduction Patients on hemodialysis (HD) improve functional capacity after physical training. However, little is discussed about these effects in elderly patients, since these are usually excluded of studies, due to their physical disabilities and other deficits. Objective To analyze the effects of aerobic and resistance training in the functional capacity of elderly patients submitted to HD. Methods Studied participants were 15 patients, of both genders, and aged over 60 years. Aerobic and resistance training was carried out during the hemodialysis session, three times per week, during four months. Patients were distributed into control (CG) and experimental (EG) groups. Functional capacity was assessed by six-minute walk (6MW), sit-to-stand (STS) and respiratory muscle strength tests. Results After the physical training, EG presented a significant increase in the distance covered in 6MW (Z = 2.521, p < .012), respiratory muscle strength (inspiratory pressure: Z = 2.533, p < .011; expiratory pressure: Z = 2.536, p < .011); and in number of STS repetitions (2.54; p <.001). Conclusion The training modified the functional capacity of the HD patients, contributing to their rehabilitation.

Effect of resistance exercises applying maximum expiration on the respiratory muscle strength of elderly women

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ji Won Han ◽  
Young Mi Kim ◽  
Kyoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Respiratory Muscle ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Respiratory Muscle Strength ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Resistance Exercises ◽  
Post Test

BACKGROUND: Respiratory-muscle weakness is an important clinical problem. The respiratory system’s health is a decisive factor in the physical and social life of the elderly. Changes in respiratory muscular strength and function activate the torso’s adjustment ability, which affects daily activities. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of resistance exercises combined with breathing exercises on the respiratory-muscle strength of elderly women. METHOD: This study included 26 elderly woman, who were randomly divided into two sub-groups of 13 participants each. The experimental group performed breathing exercises and dynamic upper- and lower-extremity exercises, and the control group practiced only dynamic upper- and lower-extremity exercises. The maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) were measured both before and at the end of the six-week study. RESULTS: In both groups, both the post-test MIPs and MEPs were significantly higher than the pre-intervention ones (p< 0.05). For MIPs, the between-group difference was not statistically significant, either before the intervention or post-test (p> 0.05). For MEPs, the between-group difference was statistically significant at post-intervention points (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results showed that resistance exercises applying maximum expiration improved the respiratory-muscle strength of elderly women. These findings indicate that resistance exercises applying maximum expiration as described here in should be considered in patients who require breathing therapy, because the combination seems to significantly increase the strength of the respiratory muscles.

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