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The influence of Pilates on the strength and functionality of the elderly

Not Applicable
Conditions
Exercise Movement Techniques
Muscle Strength
G11.427.590.530.698.277 I03.350
E02.779.474
E01.370.600.425 G11.427.560
Registration Number
RBR-24z8q24
Lead Sponsor
niversidade Federal de Santa Maria
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Data analysis completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Being between 60 and 79 years of age; not having been practicing physical exercises for at least six months; presenting a medical certificate claiming to be fit for Pilates, presenting a score less or equal 14 points in the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 classified as elderly with moderate risk of clinical-functional vulnerability

Exclusion Criteria

Neurological; cardiovascular; respiratory and orthopedic diseases that prevent Pilates exercises; smoking habits; wheelchair use; frequency of less than 75% in classes during the time proposed for the established training

Study & Design

Study Type
Intervention
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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