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The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

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dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Filipe
dc.contributor.authorAmaro, Nuno
dc.contributor.authorMatos, Rui
dc.contributor.authorMendes, Diogo
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, Diogo
dc.contributor.authorMorouço, Pedro
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-17T13:10:51Z
dc.date.available2022-10-17T13:10:51Z
dc.date.issued2022-10-17
dc.description.abstractExercise interventions have shown significant improvements in the older adult population regarding functional and cognitive capacity. However, much research has applied exercise protocols that are expensive both for research and participation. Thus, high investments that are made are currently not ecologically efficient. The aim of the study was to determine whether the impact of a 20-week multicomponent exercise intervention using low-cost material could improve physical fitness in community-dwelling older adults. We tested the feasibility of this three times per week exercise protocol using an inclusive approach. Eligibility criteria included age ≥65 years, the ability to stand and walk with or without assistive devices, being physically inactive; medical clearance, and living in the community. Outcomes were muscle resistance measured using the chair-stand test for lower limbs, cardiorespiratory capacity measured using the 6-min walk test, and agility and balance using the Timed-up and Go test. Flexibility was measured using the chair sit and reach for lower limbs and the back scratch for upper limbs using the dominant leg and arm, respectively. Hand grip strength was measured using a dynamometer. Thirty participants (n = 30) were recruited and included in the intention-to-treat analysis. The mean age of participants was 70 years (±3.62 years), 100% were Caucasians, and 50% were female. There was a significant trend toward a clinically important improvement in the chair-stand (t = −5.23; p < 0.001; d = 0.36), arm curl (t = −5.21; p < 0.001; d = 0.74), 6-min walk test (t = −4.69; p = <0.001; d = 0.77), timed-up and go test (t = 8.788; p < 0.001; d = 1.18), and hand grip strength (t = 2.846; p = 0.009; d = 0.23). There were also differences in the back scratch (t = 2.243; p = 0.035; d = 0.29) and chair sit and reach test (t = −3.380; p < 0.001; d = 0.15). This pilot study has provided preliminary evidence that a 20-week community-based low-cost exercise program may be effective in improving overall functional fitness in older people. The pilot trial has provided the necessary data to design future randomized-controlled trials that can be implemented in the community in an ecological feasible manner.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationRodrigues F, Amaro N, Matos R, Mendes D, Monteiro D and Morouço P (2022), The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the communitydwelling older adults: A pilot study. Front. Physiol. 13:1039131. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1039131pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fphys.2022.1039131pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1664-042X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/7775
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
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dc.publisherFrontierspt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectFitnesspt_PT
dc.subjectExperimentalpt_PT
dc.subjectAutonomypt_PT
dc.subjectFrailtypt_PT
dc.subjectOlder adultspt_PT
dc.titleThe impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot studypt_PT
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