The Effects of Functional Power Training on Frail and Pre-frail Community - Dwelling Older Adults in Singapore

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    Geriatric Education and Research Institute
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Updated on 5 August 2020
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Summary

To investigate the efficacy of a 12-week Functional Power Training (FPT) program in pre-frail and frail community-dwelling older adults in Singapore for the management of physical frailty. The proposed study will provide information on the benefits of FPT on physical performances of older adults and help to shape future exercise recommendations to slow or reverse the onset and severity of physical frailty.

Details
Condition Muscle Weakness, Hemiparesis, Frailty
Age 55years - 99years
Treatment Usual care, Functional Power Training
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04438876
SponsorGeriatric Education and Research Institute
Last Modified on5 August 2020

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Inclusion Criteria

aged 55 years and above
low muscle strength - handgrip strength less than 26kg for men and 18kg for women
ambulate without human assistance
able to understand basic instructions

Exclusion Criteria

currently enrolled in another study
acute musculoskeletal injury
unable to participate in the full duration of the study
unwilling to participate if not assigned to the intervention group
deemed not suitable to participate in exercise by a medical doctor
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