Effect of muscle strength training on the muscular system, posture and balance in postmenopausal women .

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Aging process in postmenopausal women; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609001053213
• Lead Sponsor: Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Postmenopausal women within 5 years of menopause and sedentary.

Exclusion Criteria

Smoking habits, hysterectomy, cardiorespiratory, neurologic and rheumatic diseases, orthopaedic problems, cognitive problems, vestibulopathies, diabetes mellitus, and recent history of bone fractures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance improvement. Balance was evaluated by Standing Balance Test.[at baseline and at 3 months after the initial evaluation];Strength and muscular function improvement.<br>The strength was evaluated using the 1 Repetition Maximum Test and The Sit-to-Stand Test. <br>The function of pelvic floor muscles was evaluated using perineometer and electromyography.[at baseline and at 3 months after the initial evaluation]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The 6-minute walking test evaluation, in order to analyze the functional exercise capacity.[at baseline and at 3 months after the initial evaluation]