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NCT Number: NCT02852642

Plyometric Training for Elderly Women

Introduction: the physiological aging process induces several structural changes in the musculoskeletal system. These, in turn, result in functional changes that are reflected in the senescent dependency, determining the reduction in their quality of life. Power training has been identified as ideal to mitigate the effects of aging. However, there are indications that an intervention based on the potentiation of the stretch-shortening cycle action is a better choice.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

60 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Study hypotheses: the participants of the proposed intervention will increase their bone mineral density, muscle volume, functional capacity and will show some improvement in their gait, as well as in their quality of life. Purposes: the main objective of this study was to propose a training model based in the potentiation of the stretch-shortening cycle action and assess its effects on selected parameters of musculoskeletal morphology, functional capacity and quality of life of elderly women.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • sedentary women, not using bone alteration medication physically able

Exclusion criteria

  • attending less than 80% of the intervention sessions and not attending the final evaluation

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

Plyometric training

Primary outcomes

  1. Bone microstructure

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    Tibia and radius trabecular and cortical bone density

  2. body composition

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    Lean and fat body mass

  3. gait kinematics

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    toe clearance: minimum vertical distance of the forefoot and the ground during swing phase

  4. balance

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    Center of pressure displacement

  5. function capacity assessment

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    timed up and go test

  6. electromyography gait analysis

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months

    Knee extensors and flexors muscles co-contraction during the gait cycle

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Structure and Musculoskeletal Function, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life of Elderly Women in Response to a Plyometric Training Model Based on the Stretch-shortening Cycle

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Aug 2, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 2, 2016

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