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Comparing the effect of fun physical activity and routine physical activity on degree of mobility and muscle strength in elderly residents in nursing homes in mashhad

(2016) Comparing the effect of fun physical activity and routine physical activity on degree of mobility and muscle strength in elderly residents in nursing homes in mashhad. Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. pp. 325-329. ISSN 17359279

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Abstract

Background and purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of routine and fun physical activities on degree of mobility and muscle strength in elderly residents in nursing homes in Mashhad. Materials and methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted (in 2013-2014) in which two groups of elderly living in nursing homes in Mashhad were recruited. Data was collected using Elderly Mobility Scale and Dynamometer (T.K.K.5401). The intervention group participated in fun physical activities while the control group had routine physical activity. Both types of exercises were conducted 20 minutes every other day for 8 weeks. Results: Significant differences were seen between the two groups in mean score of mobility and muscle strength after the intervention. Conclusion: Motivating elderly to begin fun exercise could increase their level of activity, thereby preventing movement disorders among this population. © 2016, AMazandaran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: physical activity, mobility, muscle strength, elderly, nursing home
Page Range: pp. 325-329
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Journal Index: Scopus
Volume: 25
Number: 133
Publisher: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
ISSN: 17359279
Depositing User: دکتر محبوبه عبداللهی
URI: http://eprints.thums.ac.ir/id/eprint/235

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