The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured and progressive task-oriented, community based exercise program for older adults who have limitations in mobility and examine whether improvements in mobility and quality of life would be seen following completion at 6 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
38
The exercise program is led by an individual who has a background in exercise physiology and is trained by the Physical Therapist. The task oriented exercise program consists of 45 to 60 minutes of group exercise sessions with the following components: warm-up period (dual task activity and walking progressively), stretching/strengthening/balance (gradual progression of activities and repetitions for 30 minutes), and obstacle course (6 to 15 minutes of obstacle course and challenged walking).
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Change in 6 Minute Walk Test
A submaximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
Change in Activities Balance Confidence Scale
Assesses balance confidence in ambulatory adults and can be used as a predictor for future falls in community dwelling older adults.
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
Change in Short Form 36
A 36-item survey measuring physical function (PF), role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, bodily pain, general health perceptions, energy/fatigue, social functioning, as well as mental health and emotional well-being.
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
Change in Gait Speed
A measure of the time it takes to travel 10 meters at a pace that is normal for the individual.
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
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