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Etude comparative de deux modes d'entrainements physiques en Ehpad (Comparison with two types of training in dependent's elderly person) [French]
Baumann A, Paizis C, Mourey F
Kinesitherapie La Revue 2013 Jul;13(139):30-35
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; 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*

This study compared two types of training in 22 senior subjects of an EHPAD service. Subjects were randomized to either one of two groups, the "strength" or the "aerobic" group. Sixteen subjects participated to all sessions and were included in the statistical analysis. The "strength" group underwent analytical musculature exercises in room and the "aerobic" group underwent continuous and intermittent walking sessions in a lane. The duration of specific training was 5 weeks. Each population was evaluated pre- and post-training using two tests: the "30s-chair-stand test", evaluated inferior limbs power, and maximal speed evaluation after 8 minutes intermittent walk. Results indicate a statistically significant improvement in the two parameters evaluated after training, without any effect of the type of training. Level of evidence -- level II.

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