Conclusion Plyometric training is a feasible and safe training option with potential for improving various performance , functional , and health-related outcomes in older persons
Background The aging process is associated with a progressive decline of neuromuscular function , increased risk of falls and fractures , impaired functional performance , and loss of independence .
Plyometric training may mitigate or even reverse such age-related deterioration ; however , little research on the effects of plyometric exercises has been performed in older adults .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of plyometric training in older adults .
Jumping combined exercise programs reduce fall risk and improve balance and life quality of elderly people who live in a long-term care facility.
AIM The objective of this study was to determine whether regular combined exercise program , which consists strength , stretching and aerobic exercises and additional jumping training , improve balance , fall risk , quality of life and depression status of older people living in a residential care . METHODS A total of 168 residents who live in a long term care facility were screened . The trial began with 78 eligible participants and they were r and omly grouped as combined exercises program ( COM ) group that includes stretching , strength and aerobic exercises , and COM plus jumping ( COMpJ ) group . 66 of the participants finished the trial . The groups were convened three times a week for six weeks . Each group had a warm-up , effective training and a cooling down periods . The total exercising time was no longer than 45 minutes in each group . Berg balance test and Biodex Balance System for the assessment of the dynamic balance and fall risk , short form 36 ( SF 36 ) for the health related quality of life and Geriatric Depression Scale ( GDS ) for evaluation of the depression status were used . RESULTS The balance improvement and fall risk reduction were observed in both of the groups at the end of the trial ; however , the improvements were statistically better in jumping combined group . Also health related quality of life improved in both groups . CONCLUSION Regular group exercise in a long term care facility have several beneficial effects on the elderly residents in regard to balance improvement , fall risk reduction and quality of life . The addition of jumping to strength , stretching and aerobic exercises provides important contributions to balance improvement and fall risk reduction
Conclusion Plyometric training is a feasible and safe training option with potential for improving various performance , functional , and health-related outcomes in older persons
Background The aging process is associated with a progressive decline of neuromuscular function , increased risk of falls and fractures , impaired functional performance , and loss of independence .
Plyometric training may mitigate or even reverse such age-related deterioration ; however , little research on the effects of plyometric exercises has been performed in older adults .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of plyometric training in older adults .