Customized exercise programs implemented by physical therapists improve exercise-related self-efficacy and promote behavioral changes in elderly individuals without regular exercise: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Specialized, individualized exercise programs that increase self-efficacy (SE) are essential for the development and maintenance of regular exercise. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of customized exercise programs (CEPs) implemented by physical therapists in improving exercise-related SE and promoting behavioral changes among elderly individuals who do not exercise regularly compared with commonly prescribed exercises.

Methods

In this randomized controlled study, the sampling frame consisted of participants in an annual town-sponsored medical check-up. The inclusion criteria were no regular exercise and age of 65-74 years at enrollment. The subjects in the intervention group (CEP group) were instructed to perform individualized exercises presc

SUBMITTER: Wada T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6617696 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature