BMC Geriatrics
Light exercise with blood flow restriction may aid strength and memory
An eight-week randomized trial in 36 oldest-old adults found favorable changes versus no exercise, but limited evidence of added benefit over matched light exercise.An eight-week randomized trial in 36 oldest-old adults found favorable changes versus no exercise, but limited evidence of added benefit over matched light exercise.
Randomized trial · 36 peopleInterventions
Who was studied36 oldest-old adults with sarcopenia and mild cognitive impairment, 8 weeks
What changedHandgrip strength improved with blood flow restriction training compared with no exercise
The catchOnly 36 participants were split among the exercise and control groups