Effects of aquatic exercise training using water-resistance equipment in elderly
Effects of aquatic exercise training using water-resistance equipment in elderly
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DOI：
10.1007/s00421-009-1306-0
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发表时间：
2010-03-01
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3
通讯作者：
Fujimoto, Shigeo
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作者：
Katsura, Yoshihiro;Yoshikawa, Takahiro;Fujimoto, Shigeo
在日本，为了防止福尔斯跌倒，建议对下肢进行步态和阻力训练。然而，老年人的阻力训练会导致肌肉损伤。近年来，利用水的浮力和阻力的水上运动已普遍由老年人进行。我们现在已经生产了新的防水设备。本研究的目的是评估老年人使用新设备进行水上运动训练的效果。受试者被分为两组：12名受试者的阻力组（使用防水设备）和8名受试者的非阻力组（没有设备）。水上运动训练时间为90 min，每周3次，共8周，以步行为主。所有受试者进行人体测量，体能测试，并配置文件的情绪状态（POMS）。两组的跖屈肌力和计时起立行走试验（TUG）均有显著改善。此外，阻力组的10米障碍步行和5米最大步行速度和睁眼长度也有显著改善。此外，阻力组TUG和POMS（紧张和焦虑）评分的变化程度之间存在较低的负相关。由于保持姿势、站立和移动变得更容易，日常生活中的紧张和焦虑随着下肢力量和平衡功能的改善而减轻。目前使用水阻力设备的水中运动训练可用于老年人以改善平衡和步行能力，这与预防福尔斯有关。
To prevent falls in Japan, both gait and resistance training of the lower extremities are recommended. However, resistance training for the elderly induces muscle damage. Recently, aquatic exercise using water buoyancy and resistance have commonly been performed by the elderly. We have now produced new water-resistance equipment. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of aquatic exercise training using the new equipment for the elderly. Subjects were divided into two groups: a resistance group of 12 subjects (using water-resistance equipment) and a non-resistance group of eight subjects (without the equipment). The aquatic exercise training was 90 min, three times per week for 8 weeks, and mostly consisted of walking. All subjects underwent anthropometric measurements, physical performance testing, and profile of mood states (POMS). Significant improvements were observed in muscle strength in plantar flexion, and the timed up and go test (TUG) in both groups. Additionally, 10-m obstacle walking and 5-m maximum walking speed and length with eye-open were significantly improved in the resistance group. Also, a low negative correlation was found between the degree of change in TUG and POMS (tension and anxiety) scores in the resistance group. As it became easier to maintain posture, stand, and move, tension and anxiety in everyday life were alleviated with improvement of strength of the lower extremities and balance function. The present aquatic exercise training using water-resistance equipment may be used by the elderly to improve balance and walking ability, which are associated with the prevention of falls.