Detection of Clinical-functional Changes Following Exercise Therapy and Neuroscience Education in Institutionalised and Community-dwelling Older Adults Diagnosed With Sarcopenia
Resistance Training, Aged, Nursing Homes
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Resistance Training
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Older adults aged 55 years or older. Living in an institutionalised setting or community-dwelling older adults living in the province of Badajoz or Cáceres. Voluntarily participating in the study. Who had a diagnosis of sarcopenia/fragility in the last year. Submit a prescription from the centre's medical practitioner to participate in the study as physiotherapy intervention would be appropriate and potentially beneficial. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with cognitive impairment (score ≥24 in the validated Spanish version for general older adults of the Mini-Mental Status Examination). Unable to tolerate moderate physical activity due to cardiovascular or respiratory disease. With balance disorders other than those caused by ageing such as dizziness or vestibular disorders requiring the ingestion of medication with a potential effect on balance, as well as balance disorders secondary to the ingestion of any medication or other medical causes. At high risk of falling (≥ 51 points on the MORSE scale). At high risk of falling (≥ 51 points on the MORSE scale). At high risk of falling (≥ 51 points on the MORSE scale).
Sites / Locations
- Rosalba Nursing HomeRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Experimental Group Exercise
Control Group
Participants will be required to undertake a strength oriented physical therapy exercise programme.
Participants will not engage in a strength oriented therapeutic physical exercise programme.