An interventional study of brisk walk+ low intensity aerobic exercises and Brisk walk in Healthy Aging, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to male participants aged 60 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-07-10.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of brisk walk with low intensity aerobic exercises on flexibility balance muscle endurance and life satisfaction in healthy elderly population. The main question it aims to answer is:
Participants will be divided into Group A and Group B. Group A will perform brisk walk with low intensity exercises while group B will perform only brisk walk.
According to world population ageing, the worldwide populace aged equal to and greater than 60 years counted 9.62 × 108 as of 2017. It is contemplated to twofold by 2050 and is estimated to attain 2.1 billion. Regionally, in the emerging countries, there is rapid increase in the percentage at which the inhabitants are ageing, with Asia where a substantial number of individuals fall in the age category of 60 years and above. In Pakistan the longevity in previous 50 years has raised by thirty years, and it is expected to stretch to 72 years by 2023. Pakistan, being the world's sixth most populace, as of now has greater than 8 million elderly individuals and this count is likely to get to 27 million by 2050. Generally, there is declination of physical activity and wellbeing as one ages; nevertheless, evaluation of the effect of sedentary lifestyle on population health often neglect to especially target elderly. Literature recommends that the age specific reduction in functional capacity, quality of life, and expanded risk of morbidity, handicap, and mortality might be counterbalanced or postponed by the acquisition of more physical activity. Nonetheless, physical inactivity has become almost omnipresent, with an expected 31% of the total populace not gathering suggested physical activity levels.
Evolving evidence showed a weekly performance of moderate to vigorous physical activities for 75 minutes per week has been related with a decrease in all-cause mortality by 22% in elderly aged ≥60 years. The WHO has recommended that taking part in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes out of every week, with every session enduring at the very least 10 minutes, will prompt good health. It is sufficiently accepted that the musculoskeletal framework contributes a significant part in the falling mechanics. The functional outcome of the musculoskeletal framework is decreased in the older population. Predominantly, overall motor function of the lower limbs reduces, and muscle strength declines There is insufficient data on the effect of low intensity exercise on flexibility, balance, muscle endurance and life satisfaction, particularly in healthy older males. Moreover, there is no study conducted up until now, on the combined effect of brisk walking and low aerobic exercises on varied variables in the elderly. This study will contribute by examining the effectiveness of brisk walking along with low intensity aerobic exercises on flexibility, balance, muscle endurance and life satisfaction in the older male population.
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this group will perform the following exercises Brisk Walking Protocol The brisk walking protocol will consist of : 1. 10 min of warm-up period with flexibility exercises of the knees, hips and back 2. 30 min of walking 3. 5 min of cool down. General flexibility Exercises Protocol Chair Sitting exercise Standing Balance Exercises
Other: brisk walk+ low intensity aerobic exercises
this group will perform the following exercises Brisk Walking Protocol The brisk walking protocol will consist of : 1. 10 min: warming up of the knees, hips and back by flexibility exercises 2. 30 min of walking 3. 5 min of cool down.
Other: Brisk walk
Brisk Walking Protocol General flexibility Exercises Protocol Chair Sitting 1. Extending leg up then down 2. Raising up then down on toes later heels 3. Marching in place 4. Bringing leg to sideway then back towards middle 5. Bringing leg towards chair then forward 6. Bend arms up towards shoulders then back down again. 7. Pushing arms away from chest then back 8. Pushing arm up from shoulders then back down 9. Raising shoulders towards ears then back down 10. Rolling shoulders forward and backward 11. Raising arm at shoulder levels and extend forearm upward towards ceiling then back down 12. Bringing elbows inwards and outwards from chest Standing Balance Exercises
Brisk Walking Protocol The brisk walking protocol will consist of : 1. 10 min: warming up of the knees, hips and back by flexibility exercises 2. 30 min of walking 3. 5 min of cool down.
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone PAR-Q+
It screens for any risks while performing moderate physical activity and reviews family history and severity of the disease. The reliability of this questionnaire was high (r = 0.99)
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Modified Wells Bench Test
It is used to measure the flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings. The participant is sitting on the ground with legs extended forward and supported against the box. The individual is instructed to reach forward and perform flexion of the trunk, obtaining a score in centimeter. It has good intraclass test-retest reliability R = .92 and moderate-to-good relation with the criterion measure r = .76 for male elderly
Time frame: Twelve weeks
6 min walk test
The 6 Minute Walk Test is a test used to measure aerobic capacity as well as endurance. The covered distance of 6 minutes is used as the outcome to correlate changes in performance capacity. It has excellent test-retest reliability (ICC =0.95)
Time frame: Twelve weeks
The Mini-BESTest
It was developed in 2010 by Franchignoni et al. This clinical balance assessment tool is a shortened version of Balance Evaluation Systems (BESTest). This scale assesses dynamic balance , a unidimentional construct and includes 14 items addressing 4 sections; 1) Anticipatory postural adjustment 2) Reactive postural control 3)Sensory orientation 4) Dynamic gait. It has excellent test-retest reliability ICC =0.96 and validity r=0.72 (CI 0.61-0.81)
Time frame: Twelve weeks
Satisfaction with life scale
It is a brief 5-item tool devised to evaluate participant's perceived satisfaction with life. The SWLS is a 7-point Likert style response scale. It has adequate validity r=(0.81)
Time frame: Twelve weeks
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