Impact of Various Therapeutic Methods on Gait Quality, Physical and Mental Fitness of Postmenopausal Women.

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which physical activity affects the quality of gait, physical and mental fitness of older women. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does any of the training methods improve the physical or mental fitness of postmenopausal women? Which of these training methods improves the physical and mental condition of postmenopausal women the most?

Researchers will compare the results of three training groups to each other and to control group (with no training) to see which training method has the greatest impact on improving the quality of gait, physical fitness and mental health of postmenopausal women.

Participants took part in physical activity classes that took place for 12 weeks, twice a week for 45 minutes.

Before starting the first and after completing the last physical activity, participants participated in the following tests: resting circulatory parameters, anthropometric tests, respiratory spirometry, cardiorespiratory fitness assessment, Fullerton test, measurement of force distribution and foot pressure, physical activity level assessment (IPAQ), and questionnaires on health-related quality of life (SF-36), geriatric depression scale (GDS), and cognitive function assessment scale (MoCA).

Conditions

• Physical Performance and Fitness in Old Age

Interventions

OTHER

Coordination Training

The group included 25 women over 65 years of age. The group participated in sports activities twice a week for three months. Each training session lasted 45 minutes and focused on the coordination and balance. The exercises were performed in various positions and using small sports equipment to achieve smooth, accurate, and controlled movements. These was achieved by exercises with: * Coordination ladders - developing rhythm, speed, and precision * Unstable surface exercises - improving balance and postural control * Reaction exercises (e.g., responding to auditory/visual signals). * Multitasking tasks - combining physical and mental elements * Exercises in variable conditions (e.g., closed eyes, non-standard equipment). * Movement games and activities - varying directions, speeds, and reactions to external stimuli, developing the ability to switch and adapt movement.

OTHER

Core Training

The group included 25 women over 65 years of age. The group participated in sports activities twice a week for three months. Each training session lasted 45 minutes and focused on the postural stabilization to keep the body's center of mass within its, allowing for steady positioning while sitting, standing, or moving. The exercises were performed in various positions and using small sports equipment. exercises were chosen to improve the body's ability to control and maintain its position against gravity, enhancing balance and core strength

OTHER

Mobility Training

The group included 25 women over 65 years of age. The group participated in sports activities twice a week for three months. Each training session lasted 45 minutes and focused on the mobility of a single joint. The exercises were performed in various positions and using small sports equipment. Yoga elements and breathing exercises were also included.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The President Stanisław Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Katarzyna Domaszewska, Prof.dr hab. · University School of Physical Education in Poznan

• Marta L Hofman, Master · The President Stanisław Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz

• Piotr Szewczyk, Dr · The President Stanisław Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz

• Katarzyna Sobczak, Dr · University School of Physical Education in Poznan

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-10-01

Primary Completion

2025-04-11

Completion

2025-04-30

Countries

• Poland

Study Locations