Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a multicomponent exercise program on the physical and hemodynamic functions of community-dwelling older adults with low schooling levels in relation to simple multicomponent group exercises. Twenty-one older people were randomly assigned to two groups: G1 (n = 11) and G2 (n = 10); sixteen of whom completed the sixteen sessions over a six-week period, three times a week. During eight sessions, G1 performed adapted dual-task multicomponent exercises (strengthening, balance, and cognition) and G2 simple multicomponent exercises (strengthening and balance), and both groups engaged in eight additional sessions of simple multicomponent exercises. The dual-task multicomponent exercises exhibited similar effects to those of their simple multicomponent counterparts. The older adults from both groups improved mobility, frailty, static postural control, balance, and hemodynamic stability. The adapted program was beneficial to the community-dwelling older people with low schooling in the group intervention.
Highlights
According to the United Nations, the decline in fertility rates and increased life expectancy have resulted in an aging population worldwide
A recent systematic Cochrane review of 23,407 older adults from 25 countries found that balance and gait training exercises and muscle strengthening lowered the rate of falls by up to 23% and the number of falls by 5% [10, 11]
Studies aimed at identifying the benefits of multicomponent exercise programs for older people observed positive effects on Journal of Aging Research frailty and falling [12, 13], physical function [14, 15], cognition [16], and functionality [17], as well as a decline in blood pressure and heart rate [18]
Summary
According to the United Nations, the decline in fertility rates and increased life expectancy have resulted in an aging population worldwide. Studies aimed at identifying the benefits of multicomponent exercise programs for older people observed positive effects on Journal of Aging Research frailty and falling [12, 13], physical function [14, 15], cognition [16], and functionality [17], as well as a decline in blood pressure and heart rate [18]. In addition to multicomponent programs, other studies investigated the effects of dual tasks combined with multicomponent exercises in the older population and the results demonstrated improved mobility and balance [19,20,21], as well as physical and cognitive function [22]. Dynamic and Static Balance. e Figure of 8 Walk (F8W) test assesses dynamic balance, with individuals asked to walk a 10 m long and 15 cm wide figure of eight courses as Cognitive domains
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