The Influence of Movement Velocity Biofeedback on Muscle Activation and Self Perception in Older Adults With Sarcopenia

Launched by CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY · Feb 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of instructions during exercise can help older adults with muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. Researchers want to find out if giving feedback on how fast to move (external focus) is more helpful than not giving any specific instructions (internal focus) when it comes to improving muscle strength and motivation during resistance training. They will look at how these different types of focus affect how hard participants feel they are working and how motivated they are to continue exercising.

To participate, individuals need to be between 60 and 95 years old, live independently, and not have serious mental impairments. They should also score a 4 or higher on a simple questionnaire about muscle strength. Participants will visit the lab once a week for three weeks, where they will do leg press exercises and answer questions about their workout experience. This study aims to help physical therapists better support older adults in improving their muscle strength and overall health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Community-dwelling older adults 60-95 years of age
• • Physically independent
• • Free of severe mental impairment
• • Score 4 or greater on the SARC-F sarcopenia questionnaire
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participated in a structured resistance training program in the last 12 months
• • Had a lower extremity injury or surgical intervention within the past 6 months
• • Have neuromuscular (i.e., Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis), circulatory, or edema pathology