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Is exercising once a week enough to maintain the strength and function of older adults post discharge from a day rehab centre?

The effectiveness of a once a week, community-based exercise program in maintaining the physical function, independence and program adherence of older adults post physical rehabilitation.

Sponsor

NHMRC

Enrollment

105 participants

Start Date

Feb 2, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

musculo-skeletal degenerationInjury or deconditioning involving the spine and/or lower limbs

Summary

The proposed research project will investigate whether high-intensity, community-based exercise programs performed once a week are sufficient to maintain or improve a variety of subjective and objective outcomes including the physical function, balance, independence and program adherence of older adults post-discharge from a Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC). The â¿¿once a weekâ¿¿ exercise intervention will be directly compared with â¿¿twice a weekâ¿¿ exercise, and with usual care for a period of 12 weeks post discharge. Participants will be followed up at the end of the intervention period and at 12 months post discharge from the DRC. The cost effectiveness of the interventions will also be determined.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 60 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether exercising once a week in the community (rather than twice a week) is enough to maintain or improve the physical fitness, balance, and independence of older adults after they are discharged from a day rehabilitation program. The study also looks at the cost-effectiveness of each approach. You may be eligible if: - You are 60 years of age or older - You have a musculoskeletal problem involving your spine or lower limbs, or general deconditioning - You have attended a Day Rehabilitation Centre for an initial assessment You may NOT be eligible if: - Your main diagnosis is a neurological condition, or a heart or breathing problem - You are currently still a client of the Day Rehabilitation Centre - You have been diagnosed with dementia or have significant cognitive impairment Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

High intensity, community based exercise performed once vs twice a week

High intensity, community based exercise performed once vs twice a week

Locations(1)

Australia

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