The Effects of an Elderly-specific Multimodal Physical Activity Program: a Controlled Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Aging
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
- Enrollment
- 46
- Primary Endpoint
- Static Balance
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Although some authors have observed favorable effects of group physical activity programs, others have reported that the individualized prescription of exercises may be jeopardized by programs that do not allow sufficient consideration of individual characteristics. Therefore, we aim to verify the effects of an elderly-specific multimodal physical activity program on physical parameters after one year of intervention.
Investigators
José Rubens Rebelatto
Professor/Principal Investigator
Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participate in the Geriatric Revitalization Program for one year
- •Be on the waiting list for the Geriatric Revitalization Program
Exclusion Criteria
- •Attend less than 75% of the physical activity program's activities
- •Absent any of the three follow-up physical parameter evaluations
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Static Balance
Time Frame: one year
The one-leg stance test (OLST) was used to evaluate static balance. A point was marked at eye level on a board approximately one meter from the volunteer. Focusing on this point, the volunteer, with arms akimbo, lifted the leg of his or her choice by flexing the knee. The performance was timed with a chronometer (precision: 1ms) until either the individual lost balance or 30s was reached. The test was then carried out with the opposite leg and the series was repeated until three trials per leg had been performed. The mean time of the three trials was used for analysis.
Secondary Outcomes
- Aerobic Endurance(one year)
- Dynamic Balance(one year)
- Flexibility(one year)
- Handgrip Strength(one year)
- Body Mass Index(one year)
- Body weight(one year)