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Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women
| Resumo: | Aging is associated with physiological changes that increase the risk of falls, impacting functional independence and quality of life. Multicomponent exercise training has emerged as an effective strategy for mitigating these risks by enhancing strength, balance, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 30-week multicomponent training program on functional fitness and fall prevention in older women. A parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 participants (aged ≥ 65 years), divided into an exercise group and a control group. The intervention combined strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic training, following international exercise guidelines for older adults. Functional fitness was assessed using validated tests, including the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, lower limb strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance measures. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the intervention group, particularly in TUG performance (p < 0.001), lower limb strength (p < < 0.001), and flexibility (p < 0.05), indicating enhanced mobility and reduced fall risk. These findings reinforce the importance of structured, multicomponent training programs for aging populations, particularly women, who experience greater musculoskeletal decline due to menopause-related hormonal changes. Future research should explore long-term retention of benefits and optimize intervention strategies. This study highlights the critical role of tailored exercise programs in promoting active aging, improving functional capacity, and reducing healthcare burdens associated with fall-related injuries. |
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| Autores principais: | Schneider, André |
| Outros Autores: | Leite, Luciano Bernardes; Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Monteiro, António M. |
| Assunto: | Multicomponent exercise Functional fitness Fall prevention Aging women Strength and balance training |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Instituto Politécnico de Bragança |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Biblioteca Digital do IPB |
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| author | Schneider, André |
| author2 | Leite, Luciano Bernardes Teixeira, José Eduardo Forte, Pedro Barbosa, Tiago M. Monteiro, António M. |
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| description | Aging is associated with physiological changes that increase the risk of falls, impacting functional independence and quality of life. Multicomponent exercise training has emerged as an effective strategy for mitigating these risks by enhancing strength, balance, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 30-week multicomponent training program on functional fitness and fall prevention in older women. A parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 participants (aged ≥ 65 years), divided into an exercise group and a control group. The intervention combined strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic training, following international exercise guidelines for older adults. Functional fitness was assessed using validated tests, including the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, lower limb strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance measures. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the intervention group, particularly in TUG performance (p < 0.001), lower limb strength (p < < 0.001), and flexibility (p < 0.05), indicating enhanced mobility and reduced fall risk. These findings reinforce the importance of structured, multicomponent training programs for aging populations, particularly women, who experience greater musculoskeletal decline due to menopause-related hormonal changes. Future research should explore long-term retention of benefits and optimize intervention strategies. This study highlights the critical role of tailored exercise programs in promoting active aging, improving functional capacity, and reducing healthcare burdens associated with fall-related injuries. |
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| title | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
| title_full | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
| title_fullStr | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
| title_short | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
| title_sort | Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women |
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