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Old women with a recent fall history show improved muscle strength and function sustained for six months after finishing training

Beyer, Nina, Simonsen, Lene, Bülow, Jens, Lorenzen, Tove, Jensen, Dorte V., Larsen, Lone, Rasmussen, Ulla, Rennie, Michael +1 more·2007·Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

Abstract

Background and aims Restricted physical activity as a consequence of chronic disease or injury is a predictor of functional decline. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a 6- month multidimensional training program would have sustained beneficial effects upon the physiological, functional and psychological condition of old women with a recent history of falls.Methods Participants were 65 home-dwelling women (70-90 years) identified from hospital records as having had an accidental fall. After assessment of muscle strength, balance performance, walking speed, balance confidence, and physical activity level, the participants were randomly assigned to a control group (n=33) or a training group (n=32), who performed a multidimensional training program including moderate resistance exercise and balance exercise twice weekly for 6 months. Measurements were repeated after 6 and 12 months.Results Six months of multidimensional training resulted in significant improvements and between-group differences in isometric knee extension strength (p<0.05), trunk extension/ flexion strength (p<0.001), habitual/maximal walking speed (p<0.001) and balance performance (p<0.001). At follow-up, 6 months after intervention, these improvements were preserved in the training group and there was also a significant between- group difference with regard to balance confidence. No between-group differences were found concerning number of falls or physical activity level during the one-year study period.Conclusions A multi-dimensional training program produced significant improvements in physiological and functional risk factors for falls and disability in women aged 70-90 years with a recent history of falls.

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Authors
Beyer, N., Simonsen, L., Bülow, J., Lorenzen, T., Jensen, D. V., Larsen, L., Rasmussen, U., Rennie, M., & Kjær, M.
Affiliations
  • Bispebjerg Hospital (DK)
  • University of Nottingham (GB)
Corresponding author
Beyer, Nina
Venue
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
Published
2007-08
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
300-309
ISSN
  • 1594-0667 (ISSN-L)
  • 1720-8319
OpenAlex
W1995983617
Cited by
58
References
41
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Aging Clinical and Experimental Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
Keywords
falls in older women, resistance training, balance training, muscle strength, walking speed, balance performance, balance confidence, fall risk, functional decline, community-dwelling older adults
MeSH terms
Accidental Falls, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Postural Balance, Female, Humans, Rehabilitation, Time Factors, Exercise, Walking, Treatment Outcome, Muscle Strength

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