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  #1 mflower on 02 Oct 16

   

  * Mayer, F., Scharhag-Rosenberg, F., Carlsohn, A., Cassel, M., Muller, S., & Scharhag, J. (2011). The intensity and effects of strength training in elderly. Deutsches Arzteblatt International, 108(21), 359-364. Link:
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3117172/
  This systematic review searched and utilized articles that appeared in the past 5 years about the effects and dose-response relationship of strength training in the elderly. The goal of strength training in the elderly is to reduce the loss of muscle mass and the resulting loss of motor function. This study found that strength training in the elderly increase muscle strength by increasing muscle mass and improving recruitment of motor units as well as increasing their firing rate. This article also found that to improve the rate of force development, training requires a higher intensity.
  "The results of a recent Cochrane review including 121 randomized controlled trials (with some 6700 participants) showed that in most studies, strength (resistance) training is done 2 to 3 times per week. As a rule, this results in a notable increase in muscle strength, a moderate increase in the distance covered walking, a better performance for rising from a sitting position, and a subjectively higher mobility. Furthermore, increased stamina, an increased mitochondrial capacity, and a drop in the resting heart rate have been shown." I really like this quote because it shows how strength training relates to functions our clients need to complete ADLs. At my facility, strength training is a common preparatory activity, so this article gave me confidence that even though it may not be occupation based, it can still add to how clients are able to complete ADLs.
  Overall, strength training does have positive effects on the elderly to increase strength, muscle mass, and ability.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">* Mayer, F., Scharhag-Rosenberg, F., Carlsohn, A., Cassel, M., Muller, S., & Scharhag, J. (2011). The intensity and effects of strength training in elderly. Deutsches Arzteblatt International, 108(21), 359-364. Link: <br /> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3117172/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3117172/</a> <br /> This systematic review searched and utilized articles that appeared in the past 5 years about the effects and dose-response relationship of strength training in the elderly. The goal of strength training in the elderly is to reduce the loss of muscle mass and the resulting loss of motor function. This study found that strength training in the elderly increase muscle strength by increasing muscle mass and improving recruitment of motor units as well as increasing their firing rate. This article also found that to improve the rate of force development, training requires a higher intensity. <br /> "The results of a recent Cochrane review including 121 randomized controlled trials (with some 6700 participants) showed that in most studies, strength (resistance) training is done 2 to 3 times per week. As a rule, this results in a notable increase in muscle strength, a moderate increase in the distance covered walking, a better performance for rising from a sitting position, and a subjectively higher mobility. Furthermore, increased stamina, an increased mitochondrial capacity, and a drop in the resting heart rate have been shown." I really like this quote because it shows how strength training relates to functions our clients need to complete ADLs. At my facility, strength training is a common preparatory activity, so this article gave me confidence that even though it may not be occupation based, it can still add to how clients are able to complete ADLs. <br /> Overall, strength training does have positive effects on the elderly to increase strength, muscle mass, and ability.</div>

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