Effect of aerobic training combined with strength training with an elastic tube on the functional capacity of the elderly

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hypertension; C14.907.489

• Registration Number: RBR-8fdwth
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria were: age equal to or greater than 50 years; not practicing systematic training in the last 6 months and; have medical clearance for physical exercise.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals were excluded if any disease that could be aggravated by training; muscle or joint limitations; did not reach 85% of the total number of planned sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluate the functional capacity of the elderly, through the tests: Time Up and Go, sit and stand in 30 seconds, elbow flexion in 30 seconds, handgrip strength, flexibility and stair descend test, recording the time performance, number of repetitions and achieved brands.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the maximum voluntary isometric contraction of the knee extensors, using a manual dynamometer, recording the peak torque values.