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Effects of multicomponent exercise training intervention on hemodynamic and physical function in older residents of
Garyfallia Pepera1, Mpea Christina1, Krinta Katerina1
1Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 3rd km of Old National Road, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece.
Objectives:
To assess hemodynamic and physical function responses during a two-month multicomponent group exercise program (MCEP) in residents of long-term care facilities.
Methods:
40 older long-term care residents were randomly allocated equally to an intervention (IG; n = 20; 80 ± 7 years) and control group (CG; n = 20; 79 ± 7 years); they all submitted to hemodynamic (blood pressure and heart rate) and functional assessments before and after the MCEP. The IG performed a twice-weekly, two-months multicomponent exercise program composed of functional mobility, balance, muscle strength, and flexibility exercises; while the CG did not perform any exercise intervention.
Results:
There was a statistically significant decrease in systolic blood pressure (7.25 ± 14.64 mmHg; t = 2.2; effect size = 0.34; p < 0.05) following a two-month MCEP as compared with baseline. In all functional measurements (balance, mobility) were significantly improved after the MCEP (p < 0.05).
Discussion:
These data indicate that a two-month MCEP can improve systolic blood pressure and functionality in older residents of long-term care facilities.
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