Conclusion Frequency of 1–6 sessions per week , training volume of 1–3 sets of 6–15 repetitions and intensity of 30–70%1-RM promoted significant enhancements on muscle strength , muscle power , and functional outcomes .
Therefore , in agreement with previous studies , we suggest that supervised and controlled RT represents an effective intervention in frailty treatment
Aim Exercise is one of the most important components in frailty prevention and treatment .
Therefore , we systematic ally review ed the effect of resistance training ( RT ) alone or combined with multimodal exercise intervention on muscle hypertrophy , maximal strength , power output , functional performance , and falls incidence in physically frail elderly .
The effect of functional circuit training on self-reported fear of falling and health status in a group of physically frail older individuals: a randomized controlled trial
Background and aim Physical frailty has been regarded as a precursor state to disability and dependence on others for daily activities . Frail individuals are considered to be the group of patients that presents the most complex and challenging problems to health care professionals . The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a 12-week functional circuit training program ( FCT ) could reduce self-reported fear of falling and improve health status in a group of physically frail community-dwelling older individuals . Methods Fifty-one individuals ( 31 F , 20 M ) , mean age ( SD ) 84 ( 2.9 ) years old , were considered frail and tested at week 0 and r and omly assigned into two groups ( intervention group , FCT = 26 ; control group , CG = 25 ) . FCT underwent a structured 12-week FCT program , which focused on a combination of functional balance and lower-body strength-based exercises . CG met once a week for health education meetings . Measures of self-reported fear of falling ( Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale ) and health status ( SF-12 ) were assessed at week 0 , 12 and 36 . All longitudinal analyses for continuous variables that were measured at the three time points ( week 0 , 12 and 36 ) were performed using linear mixed modeling . Results FCT participants had greater improvements than those in the CG in fear of falling and self-reported physical function , physical composite score and mental composite score ; these improvements were maintained in the week 36 follow-up , with significant group-by-time interactions by the end of the study . Conclusions These data indicate that a FCT program is effective in improving self-reported measures of fear of falling and health status in a group of physically frail individuals
Conclusion Frequency of 1–6 sessions per week , training volume of 1–3 sets of 6–15 repetitions and intensity of 30–70%1-RM promoted significant enhancements on muscle strength , muscle power , and functional outcomes .
Therefore , in agreement with previous studies , we suggest that supervised and controlled RT represents an effective intervention in frailty treatment
Aim Exercise is one of the most important components in frailty prevention and treatment .
Therefore , we systematic ally review ed the effect of resistance training ( RT ) alone or combined with multimodal exercise intervention on muscle hypertrophy , maximal strength , power output , functional performance , and falls incidence in physically frail elderly .