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标题：Effects of Static Stretching on Functional Capacity in Older Women: Randomized Controlled Trial
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作者：Luiza Herminia Gallo ; Luiza Herminia Gallo ; André Luiz Demantova Gurjão 等
期刊名称：Journal of exercise physiology online
印刷版ISSN：1097-9751
出版年度：2015
卷号：18
期号：5
页码：13-22
语种：English
出版社：American Society of Exercise Physiologists
摘要：Gallo LH, Gurjão ALD, Gobbi S, Ceccato M, Prado AKG, Jambassi Filho JC, Gomes ARS. Effects of Static Stretching on Functional Capacity in Older Women: Randomized Controlled Trial. JEPonline 2015;18(5):13-22. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of static stretching on functional capacity of older women. Thirty-one older women (68.2 ± 7.4 yrs) were randomly assigned to two groups: Control Group (n = 16) and Training Group (n = 15). Functional capacity was assessed by a motor test battery and the global functional fitness index (GFFI) calculated by summing the scores of all motor tests. Maximal voluntary contraction was evaluated during unilateral isometric knee extension. After 8 wks of training, the TG had significantly (P<0.001) better flexibility levels (59.0 ± 9.9 cm) than the CG (49.5 ± 10.1 cm). The TG also improved the GFFI overall classification, which changed from "Fair" (200-299 points) to "Good" (300-399 points), while the CG remained classified as "Fair". No difference was observed between groups for the other variables. Thus, the findings indicate that static stretching training is effective in improving flexibility and general functional activities in older women.
关键词：Flexibility;Static stretching;Physical fitness;Aging