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Long-term effects on rate of torque development and fear of falling following high-speed resistance training in older adults
| datacite.subject.fos | Ciências Médicas::Outras Ciências Médicas | |
| datacite.subject.sdg | 03:Saúde de Qualidade | |
| dc.contributor.author | Martins, Alexandre Duarte | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fernandes, Orlando | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gonçalves, Bruno | |
| dc.contributor.author | Batalha, Nuno | |
| dc.contributor.author | Brito, João Paulo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oliveira, Rafael | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-11T11:27:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-11T11:27:00Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08-09 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the influence of physical activity (PA) on the retention of rate of torque development (RTD) effects achieved following a 16-week high-speed resistance training (HSRT) over a 12-month follow-up period. Secondly, the fear of falling was also assessed. After the follow-up, 36 participants were categorized into two groups according to the PA: light activity group (LAG, N = 20, age 70.00 ± 3.66 years) and moderate-to-vigorous activity group (MVAG, N = 16, age 68.50 ± 2.09 years). At the four time points, RTDPEAK and its time intervals for knee extension and flexion were measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at 60º/s, and the fear of falling was assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale–International questionnaire. Both groups showed significant RTDPEAK improvements from pre intervention to the 12-month follow-up (moderate-to-large effect sizes). However, PA levels suggested to influence the retention effects: LAG showed declines in dominant RTDPEAK (2% in extension and flexion) and in non-dominant side (6% extension and 5% flexion). In contrast, the MVAG maintained or slightly improved RTDPEAK performance in dominant (1% extension and 2% flexion) and in non dominant side (3% extension and 1% flexion). Fear of falling scores remained significantly reduced in both groups compared to pre-intervention, regardless of PA level. In summary, maintaining moderate to-vigorous PA during follow-up appears to enhance the long-term retention of HSRT-induced neuromuscular adaptations, whereas HSRT effects on fear of falling were sustained regardless of PA level, highlighting its clinical potential for fall prevention. | eng |
| dc.identifier.citation | Martins, A.D., Brito, J.P., Fernandes, O., Gonçaves,B., Oliveira,R. & Batalha,N.(2025).Long-term effects on rate of torque development and fear of falling following high-speed resistance training in older adults. Scientific Reports, 15, 29139. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09095-8 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1038/s41598-025-09095-8 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2045-2322 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/5850 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | Springer Nature | |
| dc.relation.hasversion | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-09095-8 | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | aging | |
| dc.subject | physical activity | |
| dc.subject | exercise | |
| dc.subject | Neuromuscular monitoring | |
| dc.subject | muscle contraction | |
| dc.title | Long-term effects on rate of torque development and fear of falling following high-speed resistance training in older adults | eng |
| dc.type | research article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.title | Scientific Reports | |
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| person.familyName | Brito | |
| person.familyName | Oliveira | |
| person.givenName | João Paulo | |
| person.givenName | Rafael | |
| person.identifier.ciencia-id | 9C16-7F53-1375 | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0002-0540-2282 | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-6671-6229 | |
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