Effects of a dynamic combined training on impulse response for middle-aged and elderly patients with osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis: a randomized control trial

Chao Chun Huang, Hsiang Hsin Wang, Kuan Cheng Chen, Kai Jie Yang, Li Ying Chang, Tzyy Yuang Shiang, Tsung Ching Lin*

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Abstract

Dynamic combined training is a crucial component in treating musculoskeletal conditions to increase muscle strength and improve functional ability. This randomized control trial aimed to examine the effect of dynamic combined training on muscle strength and contractile rate of force development (RFD) in patients with osteoporosis (OP) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA). 58 participants with OP or KOA were randomly assigned to a control group (CG) (CGOP, n = 12; CGKOA, n = 15) or training group (TG) (TGOP, n = 14; TGKOA, n = 17). The training group participated in a 12-week, three-days-per-week supervised program consisting of stretching and warm-up exercises (10 min), hydraulic resistance training (40 min), and cool-down and relaxation exercises (10 min). All participants were evaluated at baseline and post-training. The maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and contractile RFD at 0–200 ms increased significantly in middle-aged and older patients with OP. As for KOA, the dynamic combined training program was effective in improving the muscle strength. The maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and contractile RFD at 0–200 ms increased significantly (by 29.22%, P =.000 and 27.25%, P =.019, respectively) in middle-aged and older patients with OP. In the KOA group, MVC and contractile RFD improved but did not reach statistical significance. The dynamic combined training program is effective for health promotion in older adults with OP or KOA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-123
Number of pages9
JournalAging clinical and experimental research
Volume33
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021 Jan

Keywords

  • Dynamic combined training
  • Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC)
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Rate of force development (RFD)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ageing
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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