Improvement of quality of life and postural balance of institutionalized elderly people undergoing to a treadmill walking training

Analysis of Common Exercise Modalities in Improving Athletic Performance in Older Adults: A Narrative Review

“…of creating artificial inclines and changing cadence to mimic traversing outdoor terrain (16). When looking at jogging, similar results are seen to those in brisk walkinghealthy adults aged 70 to 79 years enrolled in a 26-wk jogging training program had increased maximal oxygen consumption and improved endurance (18).…”

“…When looking specifically at treadmill walking, a study among institutionalized adults over 60 years old showed improvements in balance and gait speed with treadmill walking up to 40 min per session, twice a week, for 10 wk (16). This provides an alternative means of exercise for older adults if barriers restrict outdoor ambulation, with the added ability Strength training exercise with progressive overload where muscles exert a force against an external load For heavier weights: at least two times per week for 1 h with weights of at least 70% to 80% of 1RM, with emphasis on pushing close to failure (18) For lighter weights: two to three sets of seven to nine repetitions per set, up to 4 seconds between repetitions, and 60 seconds between sets, with emphasis on pushing close to failure (19) HIIT (high impact)…”

“…When looking specifically at treadmill walking, a study among institutionalized adults over 60 years old showed improvements in balance and gait speed with treadmill walking up to 40 min per session, twice a week, for 10 wk (16). This provides an alternative means of exercise for older adults if barriers restrict outdoor ambulation, with the added ability of creating artificial inclines and changing cadence to mimic traversing outdoor terrain (16).…”

A systematic review evaluating the efficacy of treadmill training in geriatric care as an intervention for improving balance and reducing fall risks in elderly population

“…One of the key areas of investigation is the impact of treadmill training on postural stability in the elderly. This aspect is crucial because maintaining a good postural balance is fundamental to performing everyday activities and reducing the risk of falls, which are a significant health concern in this age group (Pereira et al, 2020(Pereira et al, , 2021Hirjaková et al, 2020).…”

“…Nørgaard et al (2023) ingeniously introduced perturbation-based balance training on a treadmill, culminating in a compelling reduction in fall rates among community-dwelling older adults. A confluence of results fromPereira et al (2020Pereira et al ( , 2021,Pirouzi et al (2014), andTargino et al (2012) further amplifies this narrative, unveiling substantial improvements in postural balance and a significant upswing in the quality of life among institutionalized elderly individuals, further emphasizing the holistic impact of treadmill interventions.The narrative extends to older individuals grappling with neurological conditions, prominently Parkinson's disease and hemiparesis Luna et al (2020). masterfully unraveled the positive implications of treadmill training on gait patterns in Parkinson's disease, shedding light on the potential for rehabilitation and functional recovery in this population.…”