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| Translated title of the contribution | Warum ein Krafttraining in metastabilen Gleichgewichtslagen für ältere Menschen nützlich sein könnte: ein narratives Review |
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| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 54-59 |
| Journal | Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2021 |
Abstract
Using resistance training on unstable supports or with instability devices athletes aim to prepare their neuromuscular system for sudden and unforeseen impairments in equilibrium impeded by the environment or through sports partners. In contrast to athletes, older adults aim to avoid such situations impeded by instability to reduce a possible risk of falling. › The goal of this review is to outline the specific benefits of resistance training on unstable supports or with instability de-vices, denote as metastability resistance training (MRT), in older adults while extending knowledge of past reviews in this field. › Existing studies comparing MRT to traditional resistance training (RT) on stable surfaces are reviewed and summarized. Our review shows that MRT: a) is safe for the older adult when properly introduced and supervised; b) requires smaller training loads and stresses larger articular areas while providing similar or larger gains in strength as traditional RT on stable surfaces; c) provides extended gains in functional mobility, balance, and power; d) offers a strengthening of stabilizer muscles whose strength loss is assumed to facilitate falls; e) stabilizes gait performance and, thus, reduces the risk of falls; f) improves cognitive performance reducing reductions the fear of falling and improves executive functions. › Moreover, MRT was found to be particularly beneficial for Par-kinson’s disease patients. Hence, MRT could be a very useful tool to complement the physical conditioning of older adults.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Health Professions(all)
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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In: Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin, Vol. 72, No. 2, 03.2021, p. 54-59.
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T1 - Why Resistance Training in Metastable States of Equilibrium Could Be Beneficial for Older Adults
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AU - Kibele, Armin
AU - Claußen, L.
AU - Eckardt, N.
PY - 2021/3
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KW - Fall Prevention
KW - Fear of Falling
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