Old women with a recent fall history show improved muscle strength and function sustained for six months after finishing training

Restricted physical activity as a consequence of chronic disease or injury is a predictor of functional decline. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a 6- month multidimensional training program would have sustained beneficial effects upon the physiological, functional and psycholog...

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Published in:Aging clinical and experimental research 2007-08, Vol.19 (4), p.300-309
Main Authors: Beyer, Nina, Simonsen, Lene, Bülow, Jens, Lorenzen, Tove, Jensen, Dorte V, Larsen, Lone, Rasmussen, Ulla, Rennie, Michael, Kjaer, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Female
Humans
Muscle strength
Muscle Strength - physiology
Physical fitness
Physiology
Postural Balance - physiology
Rehabilitation - methods
Time Factors
Training
Treatment Outcome
Walking - physiology
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Summary:Restricted physical activity as a consequence of chronic disease or injury is a predictor of functional decline. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a 6- month multidimensional training program would have sustained beneficial effects upon the physiological, functional and psychological condition of old women with a recent history of falls. Participants were 65 home-dwelling women (70-90 years) identified from hospital records as having had an accidental fall. After assessment of muscle strength, balance performance, walking speed, balance confidence, and physical activity level, the participants were randomly assigned to a control group (n=33) or a training group (n=32), who performed a multidimensional training program including moderate resistance exercise and balance exercise twice weekly for 6 months. Measurements were repeated after 6 and 12 months. Six months of multidimensional training resulted in significant improvements and between-group differences in isometric knee extension strength (p
ISSN:1594-0667
1720-8319
DOI:10.1007/BF03324706