Effects of a multicomponent exercise program on functional ability in community-dwelling, frail older adults
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Effects of a multicomponent exercise program on functional ability in community-dwelling, frail older adults. / Worm, CH; Vad, E; Puggaard, L; Stovring, H; Lauritsen, J; Kragstrup, J.
In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 9, No. 4, 10.2001, p. 414-424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Effects of a multicomponent exercise program on functional ability in community-dwelling, frail older adults
AU - Worm, CH
AU - Vad, E
AU - Puggaard, L
AU - Stovring, H
AU - Lauritsen, J
AU - Kragstrup, J
PY - 2001/10
Y1 - 2001/10
N2 - The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multicomponent exercise program on basic daily functions and muscle strength in community-dwelling frail older people. The randomized, controlled study comprised 46 community-dwelling frail older people (above 74 years of age and not able to leave their home without mobility aids). For 12 weeks the intervention group (n = 22) was transported to 2 class-based exercise sessions each week. Assessment of physical function was obtained using Berg's Balance Scale and a walking test. Self-reported functional ability was assessed through SF-36. Maximal oxygen uptake and maximal voluntary contraction of the shoulders' abductors were measured. The intervention group had a significant improvement in balance, muscle strength, walking function. and self-assessed functional ability compared with the control group. This study demonstrates that multicomponent exercise has a significant effect on basic daily functions and muscle strength in community-dwelling frail older people and might improve their ability to live an independent life.
AB - The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multicomponent exercise program on basic daily functions and muscle strength in community-dwelling frail older people. The randomized, controlled study comprised 46 community-dwelling frail older people (above 74 years of age and not able to leave their home without mobility aids). For 12 weeks the intervention group (n = 22) was transported to 2 class-based exercise sessions each week. Assessment of physical function was obtained using Berg's Balance Scale and a walking test. Self-reported functional ability was assessed through SF-36. Maximal oxygen uptake and maximal voluntary contraction of the shoulders' abductors were measured. The intervention group had a significant improvement in balance, muscle strength, walking function. and self-assessed functional ability compared with the control group. This study demonstrates that multicomponent exercise has a significant effect on basic daily functions and muscle strength in community-dwelling frail older people and might improve their ability to live an independent life.
KW - physical function
KW - strength
KW - balance
KW - HEALTH SURVEY
KW - STRENGTH
KW - SF-36
KW - INTERVENTION
KW - AGE
U2 - 10.1123/japa.9.4.414
DO - 10.1123/japa.9.4.414
M3 - Journal article
VL - 9
SP - 414
EP - 424
JO - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
JF - Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
SN - 1063-8652
IS - 4
ER -
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