Strength training and light physical activity reduces the apnea-hypopnea index in institutionalized older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the effect of 7 weeks of resistance training and walking on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in institutionalized older adults compared with a usual care control group.

Design

Secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Ten nursing and 3 assisted living facilities in Arkansas.

Participants

Institutionalized older adults.

Interventions

Exercise group (EG) performed supervised resistance training to arm and hip extensors on 3 days a week with additional 2 days a week of light walking. Usual care group (UC) participated in the usual activities provided within their living facility.

Measurements

Two nights of polysomnography before and following 7-week intervention.

Results

Adjusted means in the

SUBMITTER: Herrick JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4259214 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature