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| An exploratory study of resistance training and functional ability in older adults |
| Doll GA |
| Activities, Adaptation & Aging 2009 Jul-Sep;33(3):179-190 |
| clinical trial |
| 5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; 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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This pilot study examined the effects of resistance training on functional task performance by older adults. Two groups of elderly adults participated in two 8-week resistance training programs, one using weight machines (n = 8) and the other calisthenics (n = 9). Paired t tests revealed the subjects in both groups significantly improved in their ability to perform six tasks: lifting five pounds overhead, getting down to and up from the floor, climbing and descending stairs, carrying groceries, getting out of the bathtub, and walking speed. In addition, the subjects' self-efficacy increased while RPE, or effort sense during the task, decreased. This study demonstrates that resistance training is a viable method for improving functional ability in older adults.
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