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| The Research Council of Norway | OTHER |
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This study investigates how balance, mobility, strength, gait speed, and health-related quality of life in older adults (65+) are affected after an 8-week training period using the Norwegian national concept for older adults, Strong and Steady, compared to a modified version that incorporates functional training variables.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Intervention | Experimental | This group will use a functional training system developed specifically for elderlies to improve everyday movements, physical strength and balance. |
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| Positive control | Active Comparator | This group will use a general training system developed for elderlies to improve everyday movements, physical strength and balance. |
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| Negative control | No Intervention | Control group: A group that is not treated. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Experimental, comparator and control | Other | To quantify the effect of a training intervention for elderlies on improved range of motion, dynamic balance, gait speed, gait coordination, everyday movements and strength compared to a training group from the Norwegian elderly concept "Stærk og Stødig" and a control group. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Y-Balance Test | Measure balance performance (Cm) | Day 1 |
| Y-Balance Test | Measure balance performance (Cm) | 2 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| SF-36 questionnaire | Measure the participant's Health-related quality of life | 2 months |
| Mobility test | Chair-sit-and-reach and back scratch test (Cm) |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| SSA Steinkjer | Steinkjer | 7714 | Norway |
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| 2 months |
| Mobility test | Chair-sit-and-reach and back scratch test (Cm) | Day 1 |
| SF-36 questionnaire | Measure the participant's Health-related quality of life | 1 day |
| 6-minute walking test | Measure walking distance (Meters) | 2 months |
| 6-minute walking test | Measure walking distance (Meters) | Day 1 |
| Time up-and-go test | Measure agility (Secounds) | 2 months |
| Time up-and-go test | Measure agility (Secounds) | Day 1 |
| Functional Strength Test | Chair stand and Arm curl test (Repetitions) | 2 months |
| Strength Test | Chair stand and Arm curl test (Repetitions) | Day 1 |