| Autor: |
Silva Neto LS; Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil.; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Dos Santos CA; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Travassos A; PPG BIONORTE, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Figueiredo AB; Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Nunes DP; Faculty of Nursing, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil., Rosa TDS; Faculty of Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasilia, Taguatinga, Brazil., Frauzino FC; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Santana WV; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Sesti LF; Faculty of Biomedicine, Lutheran University Center of Palmas, Palmas, Brazil., Nunes GF; Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Ribeiro EM; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil., Osório NB; University of Maturity, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas, Brazil. |
| Abstrakt: |
Muscle weakness is associated with negative outcomes, in addition to being related to the pathogenesis of frailty and functional disability in the older individuals. Muscle strength and functionality are considered biomarkers of aging. Progressive resistance training (PRT) is a type of training that has been the subject of studies as it presents itself as a therapeutic option to fight the reduction of muscle strength and functionality in older individuals. However, few studies have assessed the clinically relevant gains in the levels of muscle strength and functionality of older individuals after PRT, in addition to the need of testing new PRT approaches, including individualization and periodization in training programs. Therefore, this article aims to assess the effect of an individual and periodized PRT protocol on handgrip strength (HS) and functionality in older individuals. Thus, the study sample included 69 older individuals, divided into 2 groups: case ( n = 41) and control ( n = 28). The case group participated in a PRT protocol for 12 weeks, with two weekly sessions. When compared to the control group, which received only health education, the individuals in the case group had a greater magnitude of improvement in all variables related to the assessed functionality (Timed up and go test, gait speed, and HS), proving the applicability of the assessed protocol to improve strength and functionality in the older individuals of a community. |
