1. Living Longer Living Stronger™: a community-delivered strength training program improving function and quality of life.
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Vrantsidis F, Hill K, Haralambous B, Renehan E, Ledgerwood K, Pinikahana J, Harper S, and Penberthy M
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- Accidental Falls statistics & numerical data, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Exercise Test, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Postural Balance, Program Evaluation, Treatment Outcome, Accidental Falls prevention & control, Activities of Daily Living psychology, Community Health Centers, Frail Elderly, Geriatric Assessment methods, Quality of Life, Resistance Training methods
- Abstract
Aim: This study investigated changes in function and quality of life for older adults participating in Living Longer Living Stronger™, a community-delivered strength training program for people aged over 50., Methods: Assessments were conducted at baseline, 4 and 8 months using measures of function, balance, mobility, strength, mental health and quality of life., Results: Thirty-five participants (mean age 66 years, 69% female) completed 4 months of the program; 24 completed 8 months. Using repeated-measures anova, significant improvements were found at 4 and 8 months for step test, gait stride length, 6-minute walk test, timed sit to stand, physical performance test and reported health transition (SF-36). At 4 months (n = 35), vitality (SF-36), quality of life and left shoulder abductor strength significantly improved; at 8 months (n = 24), role physical and mental health (SF-36) and gait velocity significantly improved., Conclusion: The program appears to be an effective community-delivered strength training program., (© 2013 Council on the Ageing Victoria. Australasian Journal on Ageing © 2013 ACOTA.)
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- 2014
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