Cited by 526Nutrition and Health in AgingFrailty in Older AdultsBalance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Multicomponent exercises including muscle power training enhance muscle mass, power output, and functional outcomes in institutionalized frail nonagenarians

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Cadore, Eduardo L., Casas-Herrero, Alvaro, Zambom-Ferraresi, Fabricio, Idoate, Fernando, Millor, Nora, Gómez, Marisol, Rodriguez-Mañas, Leocadio, Izquierdo, Mikel·2014·AGE

Abstract

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of multicomponent training on muscle power output, muscle mass, and muscle tissue attenuation; the risk of falls; and functional outcomes in frail nonagenarians. Twenty-four elderly (91.9 ± 4.1 years old) were randomized into intervention or control group. The intervention group performed a twice-weekly, 12-week multicomponent exercise program composed of muscle power training (8-10 repetitions, 40-60 % of the one-repetition maximum) combined with balance and gait retraining. Strength and power tests were performed on the upper and lower limbs. Gait velocity was assessed using the 5-m habitual gait and the time-up-and-go (TUG) tests with and without dual-task performance. Balance was assessed using the FICSIT-4 tests. The ability to rise from a chair test was assessed, and data on the incidence and risk of falls were assessed using questionnaires. Functional status was assessed before measurements with the Barthel Index. Midthigh lower extremity muscle mass and muscle fat infiltration were assessed using computed tomography. The intervention group showed significantly improved TUG with single and dual tasks, rise from a chair and balance performance (P < 0.01), and a reduced incidence of falls. In addition, the intervention group showed enhanced muscle power and strength (P < 0.01). Moreover, there were significant increases in the total and high-density muscle cross-sectional area in the intervention group. The control group significantly reduced strength and functional outcomes. Routine multicomponent exercise intervention should be prescribed to nonagenarians because overall physical outcomes are improved in this population.

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Cadore, E. L., Casas-Herrero, A., Zambom-Ferraresi, F., Idoate, F., Millor, N., Gómez, M., Rodriguez-Mañas, L., & Izquierdo, M.
Affiliations
Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA) (ES)
Venue
AGE
Published
2013-09-13
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
773-785
ISSN
  • 0161-9152 (ISSN-L)
  • 1574-4647
OpenAlex
W2170739529
Cited by
526
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • AGE (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
European Commission (278803)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Keywords
multicomponent exercise, muscle power training, frail elderly, nonagenarians, muscle mass, muscle power output, muscle strength, muscle fat infiltration, fall risk, balance, gait, dual-task performance, functional status, institutionalized elderly
MeSH terms
Accidental Falls, Aged, 80 and over, Postural Balance, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Gait, Humans, Institutionalization, Male, Motor Activity, Frail Elderly, Treatment Outcome, Muscle, Skeletal, Resistance Training, Sarcopenia

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