TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Effects of a functional training and calf stretching on risk for falls in older people - a pilot study
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
A1  - do Rosario, Jailton Thulher
A1  - da Fonseca Martins, Natalia Santos
A1  - Peixinho, Carolina Carneiro
A1  - Oliveira, Liliam Fernandes
SP  - 228
EP  - 233
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
N2  - This study aimed to determine the effects of a functional training and ankle stretching program in triceps surae torque, passive stiffness index and in risk for fall indicators in older adults. Twenty women (73.4 ± 7.3 years) were allocated into intervention or control group. The 12-week intervention consisted of functional training and calf stretching exercises performed twice a week. Measurements of peak passive and active torque, passive stiffness, maximum dorsiflexion angle and indexes of risk for fall (Timed Up and go, Functional reach test e QuickScreen-test) were collected. There were no significant differences for all variables, except the maximum dorsiflexion angle, which increased in the intervention group from 33.78 ± 8.57° to 38.89 ± 7.52°. The exercise program was not sufficient to enhance performance on functional tests and decrease the risk for falls of older adults. The significant increase in the maximum dorsiflexion indicates a positive impact of stretching exercises.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1063-8652
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2015-0316
ID  - ref1
ER  -