The Effects of a Water-Based Exercise Program on Strength and Functionality of Older Adults

被引：47
作者：
Barauce Bento, Paulo Cesar [1 ]
Pereira, Gleber [1 ]
Ugrinowitsch, Carlos [2 ]
Rodacki, Andre L. F. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Fed Parana, Sect Biol Sci, BR-80060000 Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, Sao Paulo, Brazil
来源：
JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 2012年 / 20卷 / 04期
关键词：
elderly; aging; physical activity; SKELETAL-MUSCLE; FITNESS; PERFORMANCE; WALKING; POWER; EXTENSION; FALLERS; FORCE; SPEED; YOUNG;
D O I：
10.1123/japa.20.4.469
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
Objective: To analyze the effects of a water-based exercise program on peak torque (PT) and rate of torque development (RTD) during maximal voluntary ballistic isometric contractions of the lower limb muscles and the performance of a number of functional tests in the elderly. Method: Thirty-seven elderly were randomly assigned to water-based training (3 d/wk for 12 wk) or a control group. Extensor and flexor PT and RTD of the ankle, knee, and hip joints and functional tests were evaluated before and after training. Results: PT increased after training for the hip flexors (18%) and extensors (40%) and the plantar-flexor (42%) muscles in the water-based group. RTD increased after training for the hip-extensor (10%), knee-extensor (11%), and ankle plantar-flexor (27%) muscles in the water-based group. Functional tests also improved after training in the water-based group (p < .05). Conclusion: The water-based program improved PT and RTD and functional performance in the elderly.
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页码：469 / 483
页数：15
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