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Effects of Elastic Resistance Training on Physical Performance, Inflammatory Marker and Myokines in Elderly Women
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Exercise, Training, and 1 other intervention for Exercise. Completed, enrolled 20 participants.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the acute and chronic effect of elastic resistance exercise in elderly women living in a nursing home. The primary outcome was the functional performance and hand grip strength. The secondary outcomes were myokines and inflammatory markers analysis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Exercise session consisted of general warm-up of 10 min, followed by 35-40 min of resistance exercises (chair squats, band seated: biceps curl, seated row, knee extension, leg press and hip abduction; standing behind the chair: knee flexion, and calf rise), and general cool down of 10 min.
Each training session consisted of general warm-up of 10 min, followed by 35-40 min of resistance exercises (chair squats, band seated: biceps curl, seated row, knee extension, leg press and hip abduction; standing behind the chair: knee flexion, and calf rise), and general cool down of 10 min.
The control group did not receive any treatment.