The purpose of this research is to see if taking part in a structured exercise plan that is designed to improve balance and muscle strength and one that can done at home helps to improve the ability to perform standard physical tasks, confidence in balance, and health-related quality-of-life
Traditional cardiac rehabilitation programs typically prioritize aerobic exercise (e.g., walking, cycling, etc.) with much less emphasis on improving physical function and strength, which is very important in, for example, decreasing the risk of falling. Through this research, researchers will implement a comprehensive fall risk screening and physical function assessment supported with individualized therapeutic exercise(s). Researchers hope that this will decrease fall risk, enhance rehabilitation experience, and improve ability to perform tasks of daily living.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
128
An individualized home exercise physical function training will be prescribed. This would include 5 balance training exercises and 1-2 upper and lower-body muscular conditioning exercises (i.e., wall push-up and chair stand) prescribed 3 days/week over the course of a 6-week period. Subjects will be assigned exercises from 1 of 3 different levels of exercise progression based on performance during the baseline muscular fitness assessment (functional chair stand and static chest throw).
Standard, clinically indicated cardiac rehabilitation and exercise program. Approximately 30 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercise within a prescribed rating of perceived exertion (RPE 11-14) and/or target heart rate and approximately 15 to 20 minutes of both upper and lower body resistance exercise up to three times per week for up to at least 12 weeks. In addition, subjects are provided with home exercise instructions, and will be expected to exercise for 30 to 60 minutes at home.
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
RECRUITINGMayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGChange in self-reported physical function
Measured using the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) a self-reported questionnaire to subjectively measure physical activity level and functional capacity. The questionnaire includes twelve questions with each question weighted differently to assign a total score. Functional capacity is graded based on the total score (i.e., Good = DASI \>31.95 or Poor = DASI \<31.95).
Time frame: Baseline, approximately 7 to 14 weeks
Change in fall risk
Measured using the Stop Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) assessment component which consists of 12 closed-ended questions. A score \>4 is considered at risk for falling.
Time frame: Baseline, approximately 7 to 14 weeks
Change in self-reported balance confidence
Measured using the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, a 16-item questionnaire that is scored with a Likert scale (0-100%). The subject is graded on level of confidence associated with fall risk while performing a range of daily activities with varying levels of difficulty. Higher scores greater confidence.
Time frame: Baseline, approximately 7 to 14 weeks
Change in health-related quality of life
Measured using the Dartmouth Primary Care Cooperative Information Project (COOP), a nine-question quality of life survey. There are nine categories including: physical condition, emotional condition, daily work, social activities, change in condition, overall condition, social support, quality of life and pain. Subjects will be graded with a total and sub-category score. Total scores range from 9-45 and a lower total score indicates a higher quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline, approximately 7 to 14 weeks
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Mobile application that allows subjects to track their independent home exercise with the option of heart rate monitoring by connecting to an external heart rate monitoring device.