Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate balance, coordination and agility of older subjects submitted to physical exercise. Methods: 61 male older subjects, aged between 60-75 years, randomly assigned to a resisted exercises with gradual load (n=39) group or to a control group submitted to exercise without load (n=22). The resisted exercise group participated in a 24 week-program, with 3 weekly visits, in not consecutive days. After the training ending, they were evaluated through the Berg Balance Scale and the Tinetti and Timed UP & GO tests. Results: Comparing the two groups, better statistical significant performance was verified for the experimental group for the Timed "Up & Go" (p=0.02), for the Total Tinetti (p=0.046) and for the Tinetti gait tests (p=0.029). Therefore, we did not find difference in the Berg Balance Scale or in the Tinetti balance test. Conclusion: The strength training program during 24 weeks behaved favorable in improving functional and motor performance of older subjects.
Translated title of the contribution | Balance, coordination and agility of older individuals submitted to physical resisted exercises practice |
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Original language | Portuguese |
Pages (from-to) | 88-93 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Balance
- Clinical inquiry
- Falls
- Physical exercise
- The elderly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation