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Resistance training for activity limitations in older adults with skeletal muscle function deficits: a systematic review

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Papa, Evan V, Dong, Xiaoyang, Hassan, Mahdi·2017·Clinical Interventions in Aging

Abstract

Human aging results in a variety of changes to skeletal muscle. Sarcopenia is the age-associated loss of muscle mass and is one of the main contributors to musculoskeletal impairments in the elderly. Previous research has demonstrated that resistance training can attenuate skeletal muscle function deficits in older adults, however few articles have focused on the effects of resistance training on functional mobility. The purpose of this systematic review was to 1) present the current state of literature regarding the effects of resistance training on functional mobility outcomes for older adults with skeletal muscle function deficits and 2) provide clinicians with practical guidelines that can be used with seniors during resistance training, or to encourage exercise. We set forth evidence that resistance training can attenuate age-related changes in functional mobility, including improvements in gait speed, static and dynamic balance, and fall risk reduction. Older adults should be encouraged to participate in progressive resistance training activities, and should be admonished to move along a continuum of exercise from immobility, toward the recommended daily amounts of activity.

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Authors
Papa, E. V., Dong, X., & Hassan, M.
Affiliations
University of North Texas Health Science Center (US)
Corresponding author
Papa, Evan V
Venue
Clinical Interventions in Aging
Published
2017-06
Volume
Volume 12
Pages
955-961
ISSN
  • 1176-9092 (ISSN-L)
  • 1178-1998
OpenAlex
W2603586365
Cited by
233
References
49
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 37 · 2022: 32 · 2021: 27 · 2020: 30 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 21 · 2017: 2
FWCI
2.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Clinical Interventions in Aging (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (UL1TR001105, KL2TR001103)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
Keywords
resistance training, older adults, sarcopenia, functional mobility, walking speed, balance, fall risk reduction, exercise recommendations, aging
MeSH terms
Accidental Falls, Walking Speed, Aged, Aging, Postural Balance, Female, Humans, Muscle, Skeletal, Muscle Strength, Resistance Training

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