The pre-frail elderly are a population more vulnerable to diminished functionality and future disabilities. Thus, interventions focused on the prevention of sarcopenia are indicated to prevent dysfunction in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration training associated with inspiratory muscle training on functional outcomes, balance and muscle metabolism in pre-frail elderly women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
42
The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device that provides inspiratory resistance.
The whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform with three axes and vibration frequency set at 35 Hz. The amplitude used will be 02 to 04 mm.The inspiratory muscle training sham will be performed through a device without inspiratory resistance.
Whole body vibration training will be performed through a vibrating platform coupled to a device that generates non-therapeutic low frequency vibration. The simulation of inspiratory muscle training will be performed through a device with no inspiratory resistance.
Federal University of Pernambuco
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Walking Distance
The walking distance will be assessed through the six-minute walk test.
Time frame: Change from Baseline walking distance at 3 months
Balance
Static balance and dynamic balance will be evaluated through the Tinetti test
Time frame: Change from Baseline balance at 3 months
Functionality
It will be evaluated through the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
Time frame: Change from Baseline functionality at 3 months
Hand grip strength
The strength of the dominant hand will be evaluated by dynamometry.
Time frame: Change from Baseline hand grip strength at 3 months
Muscle Metabolism
It will be assessed through the blood lactate and glucose rate after moderate physical activity.
Time frame: Change from Baseline muscle metabolism at 3 months
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