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Physical Activity and Disability Prevention in Postmenopausal Women
Sponsor: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Summary
The aim of this clinical study is to examine the impact of physical activity on the physical and mental health of postmenopausal women, with a particular focus on the development of disability. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can physical activity programs (Nordic walking, Bungy Pump, strength training, functional general conditioning training) prevent loss of mobility, bone density and urinary incontinence, reduce the risk of falls, lower metabolic syndrome parameters, and improve cardiovascular endurance in postmenopausal women? 2. Do regular exercises improve cognitive functions, motivation, memory, visual coordination, mood, and quality of life in postmenopausal women? Researchers will compare the test groups (Nordic Walking, Bungy Pump, strength training, functional general conditioning training) with the control group to determine whether physical activity brings benefits in terms of physical and mental health compared to no intervention. Participants will: Take part in a three-month physical activity program that includes Nordic walking, Bungy Pump exercises, functional general conditioning training and strength training, depending on the group. The control group will not participate in any additional physical exercise program and will continue with their usual daily activities.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
60 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2022-02-21
Completion Date
2025-10-15
Last Updated
2025-01-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Nordic walking
NW training sessions are conducted by a certified NW instructor leading participants in the outdoor forest of Gdansk. Training is about 60 minutes each time, 3 times a week, each interval of 1 or 2 days, a total of 12 weeks. Participants used professional Nordic Pole.
Strength training
Strength training was conducted in the gym with progressively increasing resistance from 65% to 75% of the maximum weight (one-repetition maximum (1-RM)). Participants performed 10-13 repetitions of the exercise in one serie. The training was carried out in station form and consisted of 10-13 exercises. There were rest intervals of 60-90 seconds between exercises. As intended, the training was comprehensive, i.e. it affected the muscles of the arms, legs, torso, abdomen and chest.
Bungy Pump Exercises
Buny Pump training sessions are conducted by a certified BP instructor leading participants in the outdoor forest of Gdansk. Training is about 60 minutes each time, 3 times a week, a total of 12 weeks. Participants used professional Bungy Pump Pole.
Daily life
The individuals engaged in routine daily tasks, while being advised against incorporating any supplementary physical exertion.
Functional general conditioning training
Training sessions were supervised by a certified instructor. Training was carried out at home with individually adjusted resistance depending on age and health. Participants typically performed 10-13 repetitions of a given exercise. 30-second rest intervals were used between exercises. As intended, the training was comprehensive, i.e. including muscles of the arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, chest, balance and flexibility exercises. Basic training equipment was used during the training.
Locations (1)
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland