| Efficacy of a home-based training program for older adults using elastic tubing. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7851367 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of, and the adherence to, a 12-week home-based progressive resistance training program for older adults utilizing elastic tubing. Sixty-two adults (mean age, 71.2 years) qualified to participate in the study. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the exercise (E) (n = 31) or non-exercise (NE) group (n = 31). Pre- and post-testing included isokinetic (1.05 rad.s-1) concentric/eccentric knee extension/flexion strength testing and flexibility measures of the hip, knee, and ankle. The E group trained three times per week, performing one to three sets of 10-12 repetitions for each of 12 resistance exercises. The exercises involved muscles of both the lower and upper body. Within the E group, 25 of the 31 subjects (80.6%) completed the study. Of the E subjects completing the study adherence to the three training sessions per week was 90% (range 72%-100%). Training resistances used during workouts increased significantly with the average estimated increase being 82% (P < 0.001). The E group also demonstrated significant (P < 0.05) increases in isokinetic eccentric knee extension (12%) and flexion (10%) strength. No other significant changes were observed between E and NE groups. These results suggest that home-based resistance training programs utilizing elastic tubing can serve as a practical and effective means of eliciting strength gains in adults over the age of 65. |
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Authors:
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A E Mikesky; R Topp; J K Wigglesworth; D M Harsha; J E Edwards |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of applied physiology and occupational physiology Volume: 69 ISSN: 0301-5548 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol Publication Date: 1994 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-03-13 Completed Date: 1995-03-13 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0410266 Medline TA: Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 316-20 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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School of Physical Education, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. |
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Aged Exercise / physiology* Female Hemodynamics Humans Leg / physiology Male Muscle Contraction Muscle, Skeletal / physiology* Physical Education and Training |
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