A18028 GOLD-X Case Report

Abstract

Objectives: GOLD-X is Geriatric Optimal Lifestyle Development on eXercise, a pilot program designated on sports medicine perspective to control predisposition factor on elderly. Improving physical capacities on athlete are important but it is more important to control life-threatening risk factor, such as hypertension. Through the precise lifestyle development, both targets are reached. Methods: 8-weeks sports medicine monitoring program was conducted on Female Indonesian Elite Master Swimmer. It applied on medical, physical activity and also exercises prescription to control the risk factors for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, dyslipidemia, risk of fall, poor fitness level. Health fitness parameters (BMI, Handgrip test, plank test, scratch test and 6-Minutes Walking Test) are examined at the beginning and end of exercise period to measure physical capacities. Results: Patient optimized the exercise program during 2 months periodization. The exercise intensity was moderate. Blood pressure and heart rate was controlled in every supervised exercise (mean 134/74 mmHg (SD ± 7,43/ ± 4.84) and 60 bpm (SD ± 4.76)). BMI was decreased from 32.3 kg/m2 to 30.9 kg/m2. Handgrip strength improved 3 kg for right-side,0.5 kg for left-side. Muscle endurance improved from 92 sec to 147 sec on plank test. Flexibility become more equals for both side. Cardiorespiratory endurance improved, based on distance reached in 6-MWT, from 548, 1 meters to 620 meters. No subjective-objective clinical symptoms, led to cardiovascular and complication of hypertension events, were found. In additional, patient got her personal best time and received 4 gold medals in various categories. Conclusion: All physical capacities improved clinically within 2 months sports medicine intervention. Thus improvementon patient's sports performance with no life-threatening event was found.