TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Effects of three different chair-based exercise programs on people over 80 years old
JO  - Rejuvenation research
A1  - Cancela, José
A1  - Pallin, Estrella
A1  - Orbegozo, Ander
A1  - Ayan, Carlos
SP  - 411
EP  - 419
VL  - 20
IS  - 5
N2  - This study aimed at comparing the effects of three chair-based exercise programs on people over 80 years. Thirty-six participants (87.91 ± 4.70 years) were randomly allocated to an elastic-band, pedal exerciser or range of motion exercise program. The participants exercised three days per week during three months. A hand-held dynamometer, the Tinetti Gait Balance, the Barthel Index and the Timed Up & Go tests (assessed by means of the Wiva® science sensor) were used to evaluate the effects of the programs on the participants strength, balance, functional independence and functional mobility, respectively. After the intervention, it was observed that only the elastic-band program resulted in significant improvements in strength, and balance. This results imply that when choosing a low cost exercise program for very old people, the use of elastic bands stands as a far better option than cycling on a pedal exerciser or performing mobility exercises.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1549-1684
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/rej.2017.1924
ID  - ref1
ER  -