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Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

Description

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training or plyometric jump training on muscle stiffness, jump performance and measures of daily activity in older adults living independently in the community.

Conditions

Activity, Motor
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Study Details

Study overview

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training or plyometric jump training on muscle stiffness, jump performance and measures of daily activity in older adults living independently in the community.

The Effects of Plyometric or Resistance Training on Muscle and Tendon Stiffness, and Functional Performance in Older Adults

Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

Condition
Activity, Motor
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Coral Gables

Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging, Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33147

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Independently living
  • * Between 55-90 years of age
  • * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease that prevents participation in a training program.
  • * Documented HIV infection or another immunodeficiency syndrome.
  • * Current neuromuscular diseases that prevent exercise.
  • * Current musculoskeletal injury that prevents exercise.
  • * Incarcerated individuals
  • * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score below 18

Ages Eligible for Study

55 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Miami,

Joseph F. Signorile, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

2026-01-30