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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Do muscle strengthening exercises improve performance in the 6-minute walk test in postmenopausal women?

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Author(s):
Reis, Julia G. [1] ; Costa, Gustavo C. [1] ; Schmidt, Andre [2] ; Ferreira, Cristine H. J. [1] ; Abreu, Daniela C. C. [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, FMPR, Dept Biomech Med & Rehabil Locomotor Syst, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, FMRP, Div Cardiol, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY; v. 16, n. 3, p. 236-240, MAY-JUN 2012.
Web of Science Citations: 5
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Walking speed seems to be related to aerobic capacity, lower limb strength, and functional mobility, however it is not clear whether there is a direct relationship between improvement in muscle strength and gait performance in early postmenopausal women. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of muscle strengthening exercises on the performance of the 6-minute walk test in women within 5 years of menopause. METHODS: The women were randomized into control group (n=31), which performed no exercise, and exercise group (n=27), which performed muscle strengthening exercises. The exercises were performed twice a week for 3 months. The exercise protocol consisted of warm-up, stretching, and strengthening of the quadriceps, hamstring, calf, tibialis anterior, gluteus maximus, and abdominal muscles, followed by relaxation. Muscular strength training started with 60% of 1MR (2 series of 10-15 repetitions), reaching 85% until the end of the 3-month period (4 series of 6 repetitions each). RESULTS: The between-group comparisons pre- and post-intervention did not show any difference in distance walked, heart rate or blood pressure (p>0.05), but showed differences in muscle strength post-intervention, with the exercise group showing greater strength (p CONCLUSION: The results suggest that muscle strengthening of the lower limbs did not improve performance in the 6-minute walk test in this population of postmenopausal women. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 07/07606-0 - Evaluation of Static and Dynamic balance and biomechanical aspects in women aged 60-74 years
Grantee:Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants