The effects of a multi-component intervention on the functional capacity, lower-body muscle strength, balance and gait in frail community-dwelling older people: a randomised controlled trial protocol

Iosimuta, Natália Camargo Rodrigues; Pessanha, Fernanda Pinheiro Amador S; Alves, Natália Maíra da Cruz; Marques, Larissa Tomasauskas; Porto, Jaqueline Mello; Freire, Renato Campos; Ferriolli, Eduardo; Abreu, Daniela Cristina Carvalho de

doi:10.1080/21679169.2019.1598488

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“…In addition to the effects on physical functions mentioned above, PA also promotes benefits on the cognition of frail older adults [ 53 ]. Although PA is an effective intervention to enhance physical capacity such as muscle strength, caution should be taken in type and intensity to optimize functional enhancements in frail older adults [ 54 ], since regular PA focused on the specificities of frail older adults can improve their functional levels and reverse the frail status [ 55 ]. Surprisingly, no significant correlation was found in this study between the weekly frequency of PA and physical functional performances in the CD group (see Figure 4 ).…”

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The Comparisons of Physical Functional Performances between Older Adults with and without Regular Physical Activity in Two Different Living Settings

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We compared the physical function performances of community-dwelling and day care center older adults with and without regular physical activity (PA). A total of 163 Taiwanese older adults living in rural communities participated. PA habits and physical functional performances were assessed. The participants were divided into community-dwelling (CD) and senior day care (DC) center groups that were further classified into regular physical activity (RPA) and non-physical activity (NPA) subgroups. Comparison took place between subgroups. In the CD group, only the grip strength, pinch strength, and box and blocks test scored significantly better for the participants with regular PA. Muscle strength, flexibility, and three items of functional ability of participants with regular PA were significantly better in the DC group. An active lifestyle contributes to a good old-age life. The effective amount of PA and the reduction of sedentary time should be advocated to prevent frailty and disability in older adults.

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