Abstract
Objective: to determine the meta-effects of different types or combinations of exercise interventions from randomized controlled trials on improvement in preferred gait speed. Twenty-five studies were analysed in this meta-analysis.
Conclusion: Progressive resistance training with high intensities, is the most effective exercise modality for improving preferred gait speed. Sufficient muscle strength seems an important condition for improving preferred gait speed. The addition of balance-, and/or endurance training does not contribute to the significant positive effects of progressive resistance training. A promising component is exercise with a rhythmic component. Keeping time to music or rhythm possibly trains higher cognitive functions that are important for gait.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-16 |
| Journal | BMC geriatrics |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 72 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
Keywords
- elderly people
- gait speed
- exercise
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What type, or combination of exercise can improve preferred gait speed in older adults? a meta-analysis. / van Abbema, Renske; de Greef, Mathieu; Crajé, Céline; Krijnen, Wim; Hobbelen, Hans; van der Schans, Cees.
In: BMC geriatrics, Vol. 15, No. 72, 01.07.2015, p. 1-16.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - What type, or combination of exercise can improve preferred gait speed in older adults?
T2 - a meta-analysis
AU - van Abbema, Renske
AU - de Greef, Mathieu
AU - Crajé, Céline
AU - Krijnen, Wim
AU - Hobbelen, Hans
AU - van der Schans, Cees
PY - 2015/7/1
Y1 - 2015/7/1
N2 - Improved preferred gait speed in older adults is associated with increased survival rates. There are inconsistent findings in clinical trials regarding effects of exercise on preferred gait speed, and heterogeneity in interventions in the current reviews and meta-analyses.Objective: to determine the meta-effects of different types or combinations of exercise interventions from randomized controlled trials on improvement in preferred gait speed. Twenty-five studies were analysed in this meta-analysis.Conclusion: Progressive resistance training with high intensities, is the most effective exercise modality for improving preferred gait speed. Sufficient muscle strength seems an important condition for improving preferred gait speed. The addition of balance-, and/or endurance training does not contribute to the significant positive effects of progressive resistance training. A promising component is exercise with a rhythmic component. Keeping time to music or rhythm possibly trains higher cognitive functions that are important for gait.
AB - Improved preferred gait speed in older adults is associated with increased survival rates. There are inconsistent findings in clinical trials regarding effects of exercise on preferred gait speed, and heterogeneity in interventions in the current reviews and meta-analyses.Objective: to determine the meta-effects of different types or combinations of exercise interventions from randomized controlled trials on improvement in preferred gait speed. Twenty-five studies were analysed in this meta-analysis.Conclusion: Progressive resistance training with high intensities, is the most effective exercise modality for improving preferred gait speed. Sufficient muscle strength seems an important condition for improving preferred gait speed. The addition of balance-, and/or endurance training does not contribute to the significant positive effects of progressive resistance training. A promising component is exercise with a rhythmic component. Keeping time to music or rhythm possibly trains higher cognitive functions that are important for gait.
KW - elderly people
KW - gait speed
KW - exercise
KW - ouderen
KW - lichamelijke activiteit
U2 - 10.1186/s12877-015-0061-9
DO - 10.1186/s12877-015-0061-9
M3 - Article
VL - 15
SP - 1
EP - 16
JO - BMC geriatrics
JF - BMC geriatrics
SN - 1471-2318
IS - 72
ER -