Exercise Intervention and Running Biomechanics in Older Adults

University of Calgary105 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and stretching exercise intervention on isometric muscle strength, joint flexibility and running biomechanical patterns in older recreational runners. To do so, the subjects will be assessed before and after they engage in a 8-week exercise intervention program.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

105

Conditions

Aging Physical Activity

Interventions

Muscle strengthening exercisesOTHER

The group will perform 8-week home based muscle strengthening exercises with 8 weekly supervised sessions which will be conducted by a rehabilitation specialist.

Muscle stretching exerciseOTHER

The group will perform 8 week home based exercise intervention with 8 weekly supervised sessions which will be conducted by a rehabilitation specialist

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 55 YearsMax age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * no injuries of the lower extremity within 3 months prior to participation * running recreationally 2-3 times/week * familiar and comfortable with treadmill running * in good health upon entry into the study * no use of orthotics in the shoe Exclusion Criteria: * lower extremity injury within the last 3 months * surgery to the lower extremity within the last 8 months * head injury/vestibular disorder within the last 6 months * inability to speak or read English.

Locations (1)

Running Injury Clinic

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes from baseline of biomechanical movement patterns

Biomechanical measurements (kinematics and kinetics) will be taken at baseline and at 8 weeks of intervention.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Changes in isometric muscle strength and joint flexibility

Measurements of isometric muscle strength and joint flexibility will be taken at baseline and at 8 weeks of intervention program.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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