The MoveStrong program for promoting balance and functional strength training and adequate protein intake in pre-frail older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance and functional strength training can improve muscle strength and physical functioning outcomes and decrease the risk of falls in older adults. To maximize the benefits of strength training, adequate protein intake is also important. However, the number of older individuals that consume enough protein or routinely engage in strength training remains low at less than 5% and even lower for activities that challenge balance. Our primary aim was to assess the feasibility of implementing a model (MoveStrong) of service delivery to teach older adults about balance and functional strength training and methods to increase protein intake.

Methods

This study was a closed cohort stepped wedge randomized controlled trial. We recruited individuals ≥60 years considered p

SUBMITTER: Rodrigues IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462677 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature