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Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People
Published on: July 5, 2017
[Impact of APA on functional performance in elderly sarcopenic patients]
Matthieu Lilamand1, Théodore Decaix2, Fanny Chatenet2
1Hôpital Lariboisière - Fernand-Widal, AP-HP Nord, université Paris Cité, 200 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France; Inserm UMR-S 1144, université Paris Cité, 4 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Adapted physical activity (APA) is an important means of preventing sarcopenia. Our aim was to evaluate the impact on functional performance of a multi-component program entitled "circuit gym", including the use of muscle-strengthening machines specially designed for seniors. This was a single-center interventional study combining endurance, machine resistance and balance exercises, lasting three months. We included 95 patients (mean age 82.5 years, 59% women). A median increase of two points in the Short Physical Performance Battery was observed at the end of the program (p<0.0001), as well as a significant improvement in walking speed, chair raising and Timed Up and Go. This study demonstrated a functional improvement in elderly sarcopenic individuals at three months associated with multicomponent adapted physical activity.
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