The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two exercises to improve physical functioning of older adults with sarcopenia. the primary aim of this RCT is: To measure the influence of pilates exercises versus resistance training in elderly with sarcopenia. To introduce an affordable, effective and safe exercise care program, which prioritizes to make geriatric population independent. Participants will be assessed for all outcome measures change at baseline and after 3 weeks following an exercise intervention. Participants enrolled in pilates exercise group will receive total of 9 exercises and participants enrolled in resistance exercise group will receive total of 8 exercises.
A total sample of 70 of geriatric population with sarcopenia will be collected from Dow University Hospital Ojha. Non-probability purposive sampling technique will be used. Participants will be screened and referred from medicine, family medicine and neurology OPD to physiotherapy OPD. Outcome measure assessment will be performed in all patients at two time points: baseline and follow up at the end of last session. Outcome measures include short physical performance battery assessment tool (SPPB). Strength and gait are first evaluated by the ability to perform the tasks of getting up and sitting on a chair five consecutive times and performing the walking speed test (3 meters), Time up and go test, sit and reach test, and 2-minute step test as a measure of physical functioning. After complete assessment at baseline all participants will be randomized to different treatment groups using 70 opaque sealed envelopes containing notes written with "new treatment" or "Standard treatment" on (n= 35 of each). The envelops will be scrambled before each participant allow to draw an envelope and thus find out in which group they will be allocated. Treatment will be provided to both groups. Group 1 will be provided with pilates exercises and group 2 will be provided with resistance exercises. Both groups will perform generalized warm up for up to 10 minutes at the beginning and 10 minutes of relaxation exercises at the end of treatment session.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
The Pilates technique consist of hundred, swimming, prone leg lift, single leg stretch, spine stretch forward, arm circles, imprint and release, one leg circles and mini squat.
Resistance training include leg press, shoulder press, bench press, back arm press, seated row, knee extension, leg curl and seated calf raise
Dow University of Health and Sciences
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Dow University of Health and Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan
Short physical performance battery assessment tool.
The SPPB assesses physical performance through balance, strength, and gait. .Each test is scored from 0 (inability to perform the task) to 4 points (best test performance).The SPPB total score ranges from 0 (worst performance) to 12 points (best performance) and categorically evaluates performance in the tests using three classes of scores: three classes: 0-6 points (poor performance), 7-9 points (moderate performance), and 10-12 points (good performance).
Time frame: 3 weeks, change from baseline
Time up and go test
TIME UP AND GO TEST: To evaluate agility and dynamic balance this is essential for tasks that demands quick movements.
Time frame: 3 weeks, change from baseline
sit and reach test
SIT AND REACH TEST: It determines the lower back and hamstring flexibility. Which is necessary for proper gait pattern, good posture and multiple movement task.
Time frame: 3 weeks, change from baseline
2-minute step test
2-MINUTE STEP TEST: To assess aerobic fitness.
Time frame: 3 weeks, change from baseline
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