Improving the speed of progress with the implementation of a Programme of Muscle Strength in adults over 60’s

Authors

  • Lenin Mendieta Toledo Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  • Rijkaard Mendieta Toledo Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
  • Jonh Marcelo Chamba Universidad Técnica de Machala

Keywords:

walking speed, seniors, muscular strength

Abstract

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT, Nursing. 12/10/2014). The Ethics Research Committee of the Ponti cal Catholic University of Ecuador, Headquarters Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, Ecuador, Investigium 2014-02) approved the design, protocols and procedures for written informed consent, all participants provided informed consent written. Signi cant effect of group was found, time or interaction (p = 0.05) for gait speed in the control group during the Cooper test test gains were (are actually losses) on April 1, 54 % in the group increased from four to ve participants who made 1200 m; 13,64 % in the group increased from ve to eight participants who took 1500 m; losses (gains are actually) of 13,63 % in the group fell from 40,9 % to 27,27 % in the group decreased from nine to six participants who took 1800 m; 4,55 % in the group decreased from 18,18 % to 13,63 % in the group under four to three participants who made 2200 m. The conclusions that have been made in the study is that a program to strengthen muscle strength leads to an increase in walking speed and muscle strength gains in older adults in their sixties who participated in the training program on muscle strength Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas-Ecuador. 

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...

Author Biographies

Lenin Mendieta Toledo, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Docente-Investigador, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Sede Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas 

Rijkaard Mendieta Toledo, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Investigador de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja 

Jonh Marcelo Chamba, Universidad Técnica de Machala

Docente-Investigador de la Universidad Técnica de Machala 

References

Axel Gottlob, (2008). Entrenamiento muscular diferenciado. Editorial Paidotribo, Les Guixeres, C/de la Energía, 19-21 08915 Barcelona España.

Jeison Daniel Salazar Pachón. Jhon F. Ramírez Villada. David Chaparro, (2014). Revisión sistemática sobre el impacto de la actividad física en los trastornos de la marcha en el adulto mayor. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5672/ apunts.2014-0983.es.(2014/4).118.03. Recuperado de internet, 02-03-2014

Mitchell, Carol Krucoff, (2012). http://www. doctornews.org/la-densidad-osea-mejorada- notablemente-por-entrenamiento-en-pesas- incluso-en-ancianos/

Jacoby, E., Bull, F., & Neiman, A. (2003). Rapid changes in lifestyle make increased physical activity a priority for the Americas. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 14(4), http:// www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_artte xt&pid=S102049892003000900002&lng=en &nrm=iso&tlng=en

González Peris. (2009). Prescripción del ejercicio físico, la mejor receta para la salud http://historico.medicosypacientes.com/ noticias/2009/02/09_02_14_ejercicio

Published

2016-12-04

How to Cite

Mendieta Toledo, L., Mendieta Toledo, R., & Marcelo Chamba, J. (2016). Improving the speed of progress with the implementation of a Programme of Muscle Strength in adults over 60’s. CEDAMAZ, 5(1). Retrieved from https://revistas.unl.edu.ec/index.php/cedamaz/article/view/42

Issue

Section

Research Articles