Audrin Said Vojciechowski1, Simone Biesek2, Jarbas Melo Filho3, Estela Iraci Rabito4, Maryelle Paula do Amaral3, Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes5. 1. Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Electronic address: audrinsaid@ufpr.br. 2. Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Centro Universitário Autônomo do Brasil (UNIBRASIL), Curitiba, PR, Brazil. 3. Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. 4. Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. 5. Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Prevention and Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. Electronic address: anna.gomes@ufpr.br.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Frailty is one of the key geriatric syndromes and is related to the loss of functional independence. However, the practice of physical training (PT) combined with protein supplementation (PS) may improve musculoskeletal function (MF). OBJECTIVE: To verify the effect of PT using 'exergames' with or without PS on MF, nutritional status, and risk of falls in pre-frail older women. METHOD: The protocol is for a randomized controlled clinical trial with a sample of pre-frail older women, divided into 5 groups: control group; PT using exergames; PS; PT using exergames combined with PS; PT using exergames combined with isoenergetic supplementation. The primary outcomes will be: the strength and power of the lower limbs, assessed by isokinetic dynamometer and the sit-and-stand test carried out 5 times; muscle architecture, assessed by ultrasound; body composition, assessed by anthropometric measurements, bioelectrical impedance and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; and functional mobility and risk of falls, assessed using the Timed-Up and Go test. The secondary outcomes will be: centre of pressure (CoP), assessed using a force plate; and fear of falling, assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale - International, Brazil. PT using exergames with a gradual increase in the mass weighted vest will be carried out twice a week for 50 min over 3 months. The supplements will be ingested 5 days a week for 3 months. All outcomes will be assessed before and after 3 months. DISCUSSION: The WiiProtein study will be the first clinical trial to examine the effects of PT using exergames with progressive resistance, which may or may not be combined with PS, on MF, nutritional status, and risk of falls in pre-frail older women.
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BACKGROUND: Frailty is one of the key geriatric syndromes and is related to the loss of functional independence. However, the practice of physical training (PT) combined with protein supplementation (PS) may improve musculoskeletal function (MF). OBJECTIVE: To verify the effect of PT using 'exergames' with or without PS on MF, nutritional status, and risk of falls in pre-frail older women. METHOD: The protocol is for a randomized controlled clinical trial with a sample of pre-frail older women, divided into 5 groups: control group; PT using exergames; PS; PT using exergames combined with PS; PT using exergames combined with isoenergetic supplementation. The primary outcomes will be: the strength and power of the lower limbs, assessed by isokinetic dynamometer and the sit-and-stand test carried out 5 times; muscle architecture, assessed by ultrasound; body composition, assessed by anthropometric measurements, bioelectrical impedance and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; and functional mobility and risk of falls, assessed using the Timed-Up and Go test. The secondary outcomes will be: centre of pressure (CoP), assessed using a force plate; and fear of falling, assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale - International, Brazil. PT using exergames with a gradual increase in the mass weighted vest will be carried out twice a week for 50 min over 3 months. The supplements will be ingested 5 days a week for 3 months. All outcomes will be assessed before and after 3 months. DISCUSSION: The WiiProtein study will be the first clinical trial to examine the effects of PT using exergames with progressive resistance, which may or may not be combined with PS, on MF, nutritional status, and risk of falls in pre-frail older women.
Authors: Tamires Terezinha Gallo da Silva; Jarbas Melo Filho; Simone Biesek; Audrin Said Vojciechowski; Victória Zeghbi Cochenski Borba; Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes Journal: Front Public Health Date: 2022-05-17
Authors: Renata Gonçalves Pinheiro Correa; Anna Raquel Silveira Gomes; Victoria Zeghbi Cochenski Borba Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-10-03 Impact factor: 4.614