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PNF Versus Conventional Exercise in Older Women at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia
Comparative Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Conventional Exercise on Balance, Mobility, and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Older Women at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia
- Sponsor
- Uşak University (Academic or other)
- Enrollment
- 40 enrolled
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Interventions
- Conventional Exercise Program; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises
- Ages
- older adults
- Registry
- NCT07741786
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
From the registry
Age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance may impair balance, mobility, and independence in older adults. Exercise may help preserve these functions; however, thethe comparative benefits of PNF-based exercise versus conventional exercise remain unclear in older women who screen positive for sarcopenia risk. This randomized study compared a PNF-based exercise program with conventional exercise in community-dwelling women aged 65 years or older with SARC-F scores of 4 or higher. Although all participants screened positive for sarcopenia risk, none met the criteria for confirmed sarcopenia according to the revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People framework (EWGSOP2). Forty participants were randomly allocated to two groups, with 20 participants in each group. Thirty-four participants completed the study and were included in the analysis, with 17 participants in each group. Both groups followed a 10-week exercise program comprising three sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The first three sessions were…
Primary outcomes
- Change in Berg Balance Scale score
History
Last registry update
Registered
Study completion
Primary completion
Started