Clinical trial NCT05751083: Effects of Brisk Walk With Low Intensity in Elderly
Official title: Effects of Brisk Walk With Low Intensity Aerobic Exercises on Flexibility, Balance, Muscle Endurance and Life Satisfaction in Elderly
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Healthy Aging
Keywords: aerobic exercises
flexibility
balance
endurance
satisfaction
elderly
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2023-03-02
Enrollment: 34
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 60
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of brisk walk with low intensity aerobic exercises on flexibility balance muscle endurance and life satisfaction in healthy elderly population. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Is brisk walk with low intensity aerobic exercises will improve flexibility, balance, muscle endurance and life satisfaction in healthy elderly population.

Participants will be divided into Group A and Group B. Group A will perform brisk walk with low intensity exercises while group B will perform only brisk walk.

Detailed description: According to world population ageing, the worldwide populace aged equal to and greater than 60 years counted 9.62 × 108 as of 2017. It is contemplated to twofold by 2050 and is estimated to attain 2.1 billion. Regionally, in the emerging countries, there is rapid increase in the percentage at which the inhabitants are ageing, with Asia where a substantial number of individuals fall in the age category of 60 years and above. In Pakistan the longevity in previous 50 years has raised by thirty years, and it is expected to stretch to 72 years by 2023. Pakistan, being the world's sixth most populace, as of now has greater than 8 million elderly individuals and this count is likely to get to 27 million by 2050. Generally, there is declination of physical activity and wellbeing as one ages; nevertheless, evaluation of the effect of sedentary lifestyle on population health often neglect to especially target elderly. Literature recommends that the age specific reduction in functional capacity, quality of life, and expanded risk of morbidity, handicap, and mortality might be counterbalanced or postponed by the acquisition of more physical activity. Nonetheless, physical inactivity has become almost omnipresent, with an expected 31% of the total populace not gathering suggested physical activity levels.

Evolving evidence showed a weekly performance of moderate to vigorous physical activities for 75 minutes per week has been related with a decrease in all-cause mortality by 22% in elderly aged ≥60 years. The WHO has recommended that taking part in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes out of every week, with every session enduring at the very least 10 minutes, will prompt good health. It is sufficiently accepted that the musculoskeletal framework contributes a significant part in the falling mechanics. The functional outcome of the musculoskeletal framework is decreased in the older population. Predominantly, overall motor function of the lower limbs reduces, and muscle strength declines There is insufficient data on the effect of low intensity exercise on flexibility, balance, muscle endurance and life satisfaction, particularly in healthy older males. Moreover, there is no study conducted up until now, on the combined effect of brisk walking and low aerobic exercises on varied variables in the elderly. This study will contribute by examining the effectiveness of brisk walking along with low intensity aerobic exercises on flexibility, balance, muscle endurance and life satisfaction in the older male population.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 60
* Gender: Male
* Healthy adults
* Participants who have no medical condition according to the pre-screening tool PAR-Q+.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed cases of 3rd or 4th stage osteoporosis
* Obese (BMI \> 30)
* Systemic disorders, Trauma, Disability
* Cancer, Musculoskeletal disorders

Primary outcomes:
measure: The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone PAR-Q+
timeFrame: Twelve weeks
measure: Modified Wells Bench Test
timeFrame: Twelve weeks
measure: 6 min walk test
timeFrame: Twelve weeks
measure: The Mini-BESTest
timeFrame: Twelve weeks
measure: Satisfaction with life scale
timeFrame: Twelve weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Rawalpindi
country: Pakistan
facility: Shahid international gym rawalpindi
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Aadil Omer, PhD*
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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