Effects of resistance training combined with balance training on physical function among older adults: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The world's population is ageing. Age-related declines in physical function negatively affect the quality of life but may be ameliorated by certain types of exercise. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of combining resistance training (RT) with balance training on physical function in older community-dwelling adults to provide a reference for this type of exercise compared with other exercises and to provide a theoretical basis for optimising exercise plans to improve physical function among older adults.

Methods

This single-blind randomised controlled trial will recruit 66 community dwelling adults 60-89 years of age with normal cognition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: RT, RT combined with balance training o

SUBMITTER: Jiang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535182 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature