Publications by authors named "M Rodrigues Perracini"
Objectives: To compare the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) and the Sarcopenia Definition and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) in identifying muscle quality indexes (MQI) and lower limb muscle performance in older women aged ≥ 65.
Methods: Participants meeting EWGSOP2 and SDOC criteria were classified into the sarcopenia group (GS); others were placed in the non-sarcopenia group (GNS). Using an isokinetic dynamometer, we assessed peak torque (PT), maximal work (MW), and power (POW) of lower limbs.
Background: We assessed whether clinical, functional and behavioral factors were associated with the decrease in mobility trajectories reported in older people at risk of sarcopenia (RS) and without risk of sarcopenia (NRS) during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We prospectively analyzed mobility trajectories reported in older adults with RS and NRS over 16-month follow-up (Remobilize study). The self-perceived risk of sarcopenia and mobility were assessed using the SARC-F and the Life-Space Assessment (LSA) tools, respectively.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between intrinsic capacity (IC) and hospitalization rates among older adults living in the community, aiming to see if monitoring IC can predict health issues.
- Researchers analyzed data from over 5,300 participants aged 65 and older, focusing on five domains of IC: vitality, locomotor, cognitive, sensory, and psychological.
- Results showed that those with higher IC scores had lower hospitalization rates and shorter hospital stays, indicating that assessing IC could help healthcare providers identify at-risk older individuals for tailored preventive care.
Effects of two different dual-task training protocols on gait, balance, and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: a 24-week randomized controlled trial.
PeerJ
April 2023
Background: Although alternating dual-task (ADT) training is functionally easier for older adults, a large part of the motor and cognitive tasks is simultaneously performed, especially during activities of daily living that require maintaining body balance.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of mixed dual-task training on mobility, cognitive function, and balance in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods: Sixty participants were randomly allocated at a 1:1 ratio into the experimental group-single motor task (SMT) and simultaneous dual task (SDT) interchangeably in stage 1 (for 12 weeks) and after strictly with SDT in stage 2 (the last 12 weeks)-or into the control group-only SMT and SDT interchangeably in stages 1 and 2.