Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .
Progressive load training for the quadriceps muscle associated with proprioception exercises for the prevention of falls in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
Summary This study aims to evaluate the effect of 18-week progressive muscular strength and proprioception training program on the muscle strength of the quadriceps , in prevention of falls in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis . The incidence of falls in the intervention group was significantly lower than in the control group ( incidence rate ratio ( IRR ) = 0.263 , 95 % CI 0.10–0.68 ) . Introduction This study aims to evaluate the effect of a progressive muscular strength and proprioception training program on the muscle strength of the quadriceps , balance , quality of life , and reduction in the risk of falls in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis . Methods One hundred sedentary postmenopausal women with osteoporosis , ages ranging from 55 to 75 , were selected and r and omized into two groups : the intervention group comprised of 50 patients who underwent a 18-week of progressive load training for the quadriceps muscle ( 50 % up to 80 % of 1-RM — one maximum repetition ) and proprioception training associated to a drug treatment of osteoporosis and the  control group that included 50 patients who only underwent a drug treatment of osteoporosis .  The muscular strength , balance , functional mobility , and quality of life were evaluated in the beginning and end of the research . The number of falls was evaluated 24 weeks post-treatment . Results Eighty-five patients concluded the research . The program promoted a significant difference among the groups for SF-36 in the eight sub-scales ( p ≤ 0.0018 ) , Timed Up & Go Test ( p < 0.0001 ) , 1-RM test ( p < 0.0001 ) , Berg Balance Scale ( p < 0.0001 ) and also a decrease in the number of falls in the intervention group compared to control ( IRR = 0.263 , 95 % CI 0.10–0.68 , p = 0.0064 ) . Conclusion The association of progressive strength training for the quadriceps and the proprioceptive training is effective for the prevention of falls , increasing the muscle power , the static and dynamic balance and increasing the speed of the motor responses , therefore improving the performance of daily activities
Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .