Effects of resistance training on the performance of activities of daily living in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Author(s)

Garuffi, Marcelo ^[1] ; Riani Costa, Jose Luiz ^[1] ; Soleman Hernandez, Salma Sthephany ^[1] ; Vital, Thays Martins ^[1] ; Stein, Angelica Miki ^[1] ; dos Santos, Julimara Gomes ^[1] ; Stella, Florindo ^{[1, 2]}

Affiliation

^[1] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Phys Educ, Inst Biosci, Phys Act & Aging Lab LAFE, Rio Claro - Brazil

^[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, UNICAMP, Clin Geriatr Psychiat, Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Geriatrics & Gerontology International; v. 13, n. 2, p. 322-328, APR 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 15

Abstract

Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of resistance training in activities of daily living performance in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Methods: An exploratory and longitudinal study, lasting for 16weeks, with the participation of 34 patients divided equally in: the training group (TG), who participated in a resistance training protocol (three sets of 20 repetitions in five exercises); and the social gathering group (SGG), who participated in a social interaction protocol (i.e. group dynamics, writing and reading activities). Results: We observed significant differences between the groups in moving around the house, climbing stairs, standing up from the floor and putting on socks tests. Conclusion: This study showed that resistance training improves agility, lower limb strength, balance and flexibility in AD patients, while SGG protocol is important to improve the agility. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2013; 13: 322328. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/00543-6 - EFFECTS OF WEIGHT TRAINING ON BASIC AND INSTRUMENTAL DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES OF PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
• Grantee: Marcelo Garuffi Santos
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation