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| The effect of functional circuit training on physical frailty in frail older adults: a randomized controlled trial |
| Gine-Garriga M, Guerra M, Pages E, Manini TM, Jimenez R, Unnithan VB |
| Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2010 Oct;18(4):401-424 |
| clinical trial |
| 6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a 12-wk functional circuit-training program (FCT) could alter markers of physical frailty in a group of frail community-dwelling adults. Fifty-one individuals (31 women, 20 men), mean age (+/- SD) 84 (+/- 2.9) yr, met frailty criteria and were randomly assigned into groups (FCT = 26, control group (CG) = 25). FCT underwent a 12-wk exercise program. CG met once a week for health education meetings. Measures of physical frailty, function, strength, balance, and gait speed were assessed at weeks 0, 12, and 36. Physical-frailty measures in FCT showed significant (p < 0.05) improvements relative to those in CG (Barthel Index at weeks 0 and 36: 73.41 (+/- 2.35) and 77.0 (+/- 2.38) for the FCT and 70.79 (+/- 2.53) and 66.73 (+/- 2.73) for the CG. These data indicate that an FCT program is effective in improving measures of function and reducing physical frailty among frail older adults.
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