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Rashidy P, Rahnama N. Comparison of the Effects of the Vivifrail and Locotra Exercise Programs on Motor Per-formance and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Locomotive Syndrome. IJMPP 2025; 10 (2) :1229-1235
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1- Department of Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2- Nader Rahnama, Professor, Department of Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.Phone:09132943148,E_Mail: n.rahnama@spr.ui.ac.ir, Fax:(+98)313 6687572 ,n.rahnama@spr.ui.ac.ir
2- Nader Rahnama, Professor, Department of Sport Science, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.Phone:09132943148,E_Mail: n.rahnama@spr.ui.ac.ir, Fax:(+98)313 6687572 ,
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A B S T R A C T
Aims: Aging causes locomotive syndrome, which is characterized by difficulties during this period. The present study compares the effects of the Vivifrail and Locotra exercise programs on motor performance and quality of life in older adults.
Instrument & Methods: 30 elderly individuals aged over 65 from Isfahan was purposefully selected and randomly assigned to either the Vivifrail group (N=15) or the Locotra group (N=15). The intervention lasted eight weeks, during which pre- and post-tests were conducted using the Timed Up and Go test, Loco-check questionnaire, and the OPQOL-35 questionnaire. Analysis of covariance was utilized to compare the effects of the two exercise programs, controlling for pre-test values(P<0/05).
Findings: The results showed that the effect of the pre-test variable on OPQOL scores, loco-check scores, and TUG was significant on the post-test values (p < 0.001). After controlling for the effect of the pre-test, there was no significant difference in the average post-test OPQOL scores (p = 0.622, η² = 0.011) and TUG time (p = 0.064, η² = 0.141) between the elderly individuals in the two groups. However, a significant difference was observed in the Loco-Check questionnaire scores between the elderly individuals in the two groups (p = 0.034, η² = 0.181).
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of structured exercise programs in improving physical capacity and addressing locomotive syndrome among older adults. While Vivifrail and Locotra demonstrated benefits, their varying effects on specific outcomes indicate the need for targeted interventions.
Aims: Aging causes locomotive syndrome, which is characterized by difficulties during this period. The present study compares the effects of the Vivifrail and Locotra exercise programs on motor performance and quality of life in older adults.
Instrument & Methods: 30 elderly individuals aged over 65 from Isfahan was purposefully selected and randomly assigned to either the Vivifrail group (N=15) or the Locotra group (N=15). The intervention lasted eight weeks, during which pre- and post-tests were conducted using the Timed Up and Go test, Loco-check questionnaire, and the OPQOL-35 questionnaire. Analysis of covariance was utilized to compare the effects of the two exercise programs, controlling for pre-test values(P<0/05).
Findings: The results showed that the effect of the pre-test variable on OPQOL scores, loco-check scores, and TUG was significant on the post-test values (p < 0.001). After controlling for the effect of the pre-test, there was no significant difference in the average post-test OPQOL scores (p = 0.622, η² = 0.011) and TUG time (p = 0.064, η² = 0.141) between the elderly individuals in the two groups. However, a significant difference was observed in the Loco-Check questionnaire scores between the elderly individuals in the two groups (p = 0.034, η² = 0.181).
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of structured exercise programs in improving physical capacity and addressing locomotive syndrome among older adults. While Vivifrail and Locotra demonstrated benefits, their varying effects on specific outcomes indicate the need for targeted interventions.
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Received: 2025/04/12 | Revised: 2025/07/12 | Accepted: 2025/06/30 | Published: 2025/06/29
Received: 2025/04/12 | Revised: 2025/07/12 | Accepted: 2025/06/30 | Published: 2025/06/29
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