RESUMEN
Muscle weakness is associated with negative outcomes, in addition to being related to the pathogenesis of frailty and functional disability in the older individuals. Muscle strength and functionality are considered biomarkers of aging. Progressive resistance training (PRT) is a type of training that has been the subject of studies as it presents itself as a therapeutic option to fight the reduction of muscle strength and functionality in older individuals. However, few studies have assessed the clinically relevant gains in the levels of muscle strength and functionality of older individuals after PRT, in addition to the need of testing new PRT approaches, including individualization and periodization in training programs. Therefore, this article aims to assess the effect of an individual and periodized PRT protocol on handgrip strength (HS) and functionality in older individuals. Thus, the study sample included 69 older individuals, divided into 2 groups: case (n = 41) and control (n = 28). The case group participated in a PRT protocol for 12 weeks, with two weekly sessions. When compared to the control group, which received only health education, the individuals in the case group had a greater magnitude of improvement in all variables related to the assessed functionality (Timed up and go test, gait speed, and HS), proving the applicability of the assessed protocol to improve strength and functionality in the older individuals of a community.
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Entrenamiento de Fuerza , Anciano , Fuerza de la Mano , Humanos , Fuerza Muscular/fisiología , Equilibrio Postural , Entrenamiento de Fuerza/métodos , Estudios de Tiempo y MovimientoRESUMEN
As reflexões descritas nesse texto foram apresentadas no 3o Congresso Brasileiro de Gerontecnologia, durante a palestra "Inovações e Tecnologias Sociais para idosos". O evento foi realizado pela Sociedade Brasileira de Gerontecnologia (SBGTec), na cidade de São Paulo. O objetivo desse trabalho é refletir sobre o desenvolvimento de tecnologias sociais para idosos por meio da extensão universitária com base na experiência da Universidade da Maturidade da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UMA).(AU)
The reflections described in this text were presented at the 3rd Brazilian Congress of Gerontechnology, during the lecture "Innovations and Social Technologies for the elderly". The event was realized by the Brazilian Society of Gerontechnology (SBGTec), in the city of São Paulo. The objective of this work is to reflect on the development of social technologies for the elderly through university extension based on the experience of the University of Maturity of the Federal University of Tocantins (UMA).(AU)