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    Living Longer Living Stronger™: A community-delivered strength training program improving function and quality of life

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    Vrantsidis, F.
    Hill, Keith
    Haralambous, B.
    Renehan, E.
    Ledgerwood, K.
    Pinikahana, J.
    Harper, S.
    Penberthy, M.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Vrantsidis, F. and Hill, K. and Haralambous, B. and Renehan, E. and Ledgerwood, K. and Pinikahana, J. and Harper, S. et al. 2014. Living Longer Living Stronger™: A community-delivered strength training program improving function and quality of life. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 33 (1): pp. 22-25.
    Source Title
    Australasian Journal on Ageing
    DOI
    10.1111/ajag.12008
    ISSN
    1440-6381
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25021
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Aim This study investigated changes in function and quality of life for older adults participating in Living Longer Living Stronger™, a community-delivered strength training program for people aged over 50. Methods Assessments were conducted at baseline, 4 and 8 months using measures of function, balance, mobility, strength, mental health and quality of life. Results Thirty-five participants (mean age 66 years, 69% female) completed 4 months of the program; 24 completed 8 months. Using repeated-measures anova, significant improvements were found at 4 and 8 months for step test, gait stride length, 6-minute walk test, timed sit to stand, physical performance test and reported health transition (SF-36). At 4 months (n = 35), vitality (SF-36), quality of life and left shoulder abductor strength significantly improved; at 8 months (n = 24), role physical and mental health (SF-36) and gait velocity significantly improved. Conclusion The program appears to be an effective community-delivered strength training program.

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