Home-based Progressive Resistance Exercise to Enhance Physical Performance of Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia

Home-based Progressive Resistance Exercise to Enhance Physical Performance of Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia

The overall aim of the proposed project is to improve muscle strength in older adults with possible sarcopenia by promoting home-based progressive resistance exercise. The target population for health talks is community-dwelling older adults. A Three monthly home-visits and weekly phone calls will be made. A waitlist randomised controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate effectiveness, and qualitative feedback will be collected from participants. A pilot study will be conducted first.

The inclusion criteria are:

• Aged 65-89;
• Possible sarcopenia (defined by AWGS 2019);
• No cognitive impairment (Abbreviated Mental Test score ≥8); and
• No communication problems.

The exclusion criteria are:

• having engaged in a structured exercise programme in the past 6 months or planning to do so within the intervention period;
• mobility-limiting injury of the hands or lower limbs, surgery or hospitalisation within the intervention period;
• contraindications such as musculoskeletal/cardiorespiratory disorders, or any advanced diseases that inhibit them from exercising.