Effectiveness of different physical activity programs in improving older adults’ physical capacities: a randomized controlled trial
In conclusion, sensorimotor and aquatic training significantly improved physical function, especially balance, strength, and mobility, in older people.
Authors
- Mário C. Espada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-4784)
- Orlando Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-8774)
- José M. Gamonales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2444-1535)
- Carolina A. Cabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1880-2218)
- José A. Parraça (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5254-7409)
- Víctor Hernández-Beltrán (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7449-5734)
- Cláudia Mendes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7873-5558)
Institutions
- University of Lisbon (PT)
- University of Évora (PT)
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (ES)
- Life Quality Research Centre (PT)
- Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal (PT)
- Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (ES)
- Universidad de Extremadura (ES)
- Universidade Lusófona (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Physiology
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1540776
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- Foundation for Science and Technology