@article{ref1,
title="A study about a new standardized method of home-based exercise in elderly people aged 65 and older to improve motor abilities and well-being: feasibility, functional abilities and strength improvements",
journal="Geriatrics (Basel)",
year="2022",
author="Melchiorri, Giovanni and Triossi, Tamara and Viero, Valerio and Marroni, Silvia and D'Arcangelo, Giovanna and Tancredi, Virginia",
volume="7",
number="6",
pages="-",
abstract="BACKGROUND: To verify the effects in terms of feasibility, strength and functional abilities of a standardized exercise training method that is partially supported (home training), with the aim of improving motor abilities and well-being. <br><br>METHODS: A total of 67 participants underwent two sessions per week for 12 weeks for the program, based on 8 sequences with specific body part targets, with each sequence made up of 9 exercises. OUTCOME MEASURES: Recording of training session data, Chair Test, Hand Grip Test, Timed Up-and-Go Test, Stork Balance Test, Sit-and-Reach Test, VAS, Perceived Physical Exertion. <br><br>RESULTS: In total, 97% of the sample were &quot;adherent&quot; (more than 70% of the prescribed treatments performed). The rate of adverse events was infrequent (only 8). Chair Test +31%, Hand Grip Test +6%, Timed Up-and-Go Test -17%, Stork Balance Test +65%, Sit-and-Reach Test +55%, VAS -34%, Perceived Physical Exertion -69%. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Home training has good feasibility (adherence, tolerability, safety) and cost-effectiveness ratio and improves both strength and functional abilities, which, in turns, helps to improve motor abilities and well-being.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2308-3417",
doi="10.3390/geriatrics7060134",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7060134"
}