How movement speed affects muscle use in older adults with sarcopenia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving you feedback on how fast you move during exercises can improve muscle activation and how you feel about your body. It is for older adults with sarcopenia who have not done resistance training recently.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 to 95 years old
- You live at home or in the community (not a nursing home)
- You can walk and take care of yourself without help
- You have mild memory or thinking problems that do not keep you from making decisions
- You scored at least 4 on a short questionnaire about strength, walking, and falls
- You have not done a structured weight lifting or resistance program in the last year
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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