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A Model for Delivering Strength Training and Nutrition Education for Older Adults (MoveStrong): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Strength and Balance Training & Nutrition Education and Usual Care for Chronic Disease and 11 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from credentialed exercise professionals to ensure sufficient dose and progression and to address fears or low exercise self-efficacy. Furthermore, low protein intake among older adults is common and initiating exercise when nutrition is inadequate may cause weight loss and limit gains in muscle strength. The primary goal is to determine the feasibility of implementing the MoveSTroNg program under real-world conditions, measured through referral and recruitment to the program and study retention and adherence rates.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Exercise:A kinesiologist-led twice-weekly program. Prior to attending the program, each attendee gets a 1:1 session with the kinesiologist to decide exercise starting levels. Group exercises start with a warm-up stepping game. Participants then perform 2 sets of 8 repetitions of each exercise, gradually progressing to an intensity of 3-8 repetitions maximum. Exercises include one each of a push, pull, squat, reach/press, lunge/step-up, lift and carry movement. After, there is a 10-minute group discussion to prompt making exercise routine at home. Nutrition:Two dietitian-led interactive group seminars to promote strategies to increase protein intake and sampling of protein-rich snacks and protein supplements. Seminar topics consider the cost to prepare high protein foods, the ability of retirement home residents to alter diet, how and why to spread protein intake through the day, how much protein is in their usual choices, and easy-to-consume protein-rich snacks.
During periods when a site is not involved in the MoveSTroNg program, participants will continue with their usual care routine. Usual care routines should not involve strength and balance exercises.