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Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Buitrago-Restrepo, Carlos Mario; Patiño-Villada, Fredy Alonso; Arango-Paternina, Carlos Mario.
Afiliação
  • Buitrago-Restrepo CM; Research Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
  • Patiño-Villada FA; Research Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
  • Arango-Paternina CM; Research Group on Physical Activity for Health (AFIS, in Spanish), University Institute of Physical Education and Sports, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
J Aging Phys Act ; 32(5): 651-667, 2024 Oct 01.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38710486
ABSTRACT
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of aquatic exercise on physical performance in older adults. Databases were searched up to July 2021. Randomized controlled trials were screened by two reviewers, who extracted data and assessed study quality. Ten randomized controlled trials (603 participants) were included. Compared with nonexercising controls, aquatic exercise probably improved lower limb muscle power (30-s Chair Stand Test; mean difference 4.75 repetitions; 95% confidence interval [0.07, 9.42]; I2 = 99%; 251 participants; very low-quality evidence). When comparing aquatic exercise with land exercise, there is probably no superiority in favor of either intervention on dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go Test; mean difference -0.12 s; 95% confidence interval [-0.37, 0.12]; I2 = 3%; 244 participants; very low-quality evidence).
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Exercício Físico / Desempenho Físico Funcional Limite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Aging Phys Act Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Exercício Físico / Desempenho Físico Funcional Limite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Aging Phys Act Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Estados Unidos