Effect of Chair Suryanamaskar with Strength Training on Functional Fitness in Frail Older Adults: A Research Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
Introduction: Physical frailty is a syndrome characterised by deterioration in multiple physiological domains, including muscle mass and strength, flexibility, balance, neuromuscular coordination, and cardiovascular function. Evidence suggests that regular exercise provides substantial health be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18245/64028_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_PF1(AG_KM)_PFA_PB(AG_KM)_QC(SHK_SS)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Physical frailty is a syndrome characterised
by deterioration in multiple physiological domains, including
muscle mass and strength, flexibility, balance, neuromuscular
coordination, and cardiovascular function. Evidence suggests
that regular exercise provides substantial health benefits,
reducing the risk of many chronic diseases and medical costs,
especially for frail older adults. However, the effect of exercise
on functional status in this population is not well explored.
Need of the study: Population aging in India is rapidly accelerating,
and frailty is a significant clinical condition associated with
aging. Frailty increases the risk of institutionalisation, morbidity,
and mortality. Regular exercise has been shown to improve
functional fitness in older adults, but exercises performed
while standing unaided can be challenging for individuals with
compromised balance and mobility. Chair Suryanamaskar, a
form of exercise performed while seated, may be an alternative
mode of exercise for this population. Although aerobic and
resistance exercises have shown benefits, there is growing
interest in exploring the potential benefits of a multicomponent
intervention for frail older adults.
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of chair
Suryanamaskar with strength training on functional fitness in
community-dwelling frail older adults.
Materials and Methods: The study will be conducted from
March 2021 to March 2024. This two-group parallel singleblind randomised controlled trial will take place at MAEER's
Physiotherapy College in TalegaonDabhade, Maharashtra,
India. Approximately 400 older adults will be screened for frailty
using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test.
Participants with an SPPB score ≤7 will be considered frail and
a total of 108 participants aged 65-84 years will be recruited
based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants
will be equally divided into two groups (54 participants in
each group) using computer-generated random tables. The
experimental group (group A) will receive a 45-minute Chair
Suryanamaskar with strength training protocol three times a
week for 12 weeks. Before the study begins, participants will
have two practice sessions of 20 minutes each to become
familiar with Chair Suryanamaskar. The control group (group
B) will participate in two 20-minute health education program
sessions and receive weekly telephonic follow-ups to monitor
for adverse events. Additionally, a health education program
booklet will be provided. The primary outcome of the study is
the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Assessments will be conducted at
baseline (0 weeks) and post-intervention (12 weeks). Intentionto-treat analyses with mixed linear modeling will be used for
statistical analysis. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |