Publications by authors named "Cristiane de Almeida Nagata"
Influence of lower limb isokinetic muscle strength and power on the occurrence of falls in community-dwelling older adults: A longitudinal study.
Cristiane de Almeida Nagata Tânia Cristina Dias da Silva Hamu Paulo Henrique Silva Pelicioni João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan Patrícia Azevedo Garcia
PLoS One
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Previous studies showed a link between lower limb muscle strength and falls in older adults, but specific effects of individual muscle groups on fall risk are not well understood.* -
- This study assessed the muscle strength and power of knee, ankle, and hip muscles in 94 older adults to identify which groups are most predictive of falls.* -
- Results revealed that stronger hip abductors and more powerful hip flexors significantly reduced the likelihood of falls, suggesting these muscle groups could be targeted in fall-prevention strategies.*
Are dose-response relationships of resistance training reliable to improve functional performance in frail and pre-frail older adults? A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.
Cristiane de Almeida Nagata Patrícia Azevedo Garcia Tânia Cristina Dias da Silva Hamu Mônica Batista Duarte Caetano Rochelle Rocha Costa
Ageing Res Rev
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- * RT significantly improved performance in the sit-to-stand (STS) test and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), with at least two training sessions per week recommended to achieve better results.
- * The findings showed that while RT can enhance certain functional abilities, such as STS and SPPB scores, it does not have a significant impact on habitual walking speed (HWS), especially in institutionalized older adults.
Objective: To verify the importance of the isokinetic muscular torque and power of knee extensors and flexors on the functional performance of active and inactive elderly women.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 116 community-dwelling women (≥60 years old) without severe cognitive and/or motor dysfunction. Isokinetic muscle function was measured by peak torque and muscle power at 60°/s (5 repetitions) and 180°/s (15 repetitions), respectively.