Combination of self-management strategies for reducing sedentary behavior with multicomponent exercise on sedentary behavior patterns and physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, blinded clinical trial with 40-week follow-up.

Vinícius Ramon da Silva Santos, Gabriela Cassemiliano, Ana Claudia Silva Farche, Stefany Lee, Laura Bonome Message, Tainara Rodrigues Dos Santos, Paulo Giusti Rossi, Bianca Ferdin Carnavale, Guillermo Rúben Oviedo, Myriam Guerra-Balic, Maria Giné-Garriga, Anielle Cristhine de Medeiros Takahashi

Department of Physical Therapy, UFSCar-Federal University of São Carlos, R. Washington Luiz, Km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo, Zip Code: 13565-905, Brazil.Department of Physical Therapy, UFSCar-Federal University of São Carlos, R. Washington Luiz, Km 235, São Carlos, São Paulo, Zip Code: 13565-905, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of combining self-management strategies (SMS) for reducing sedentary behavior (SB) with multicomponent exercise (ME) compared to ME alone on SB patterns and physical function among community-dwelling older adults.

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Research summary

The study claims that combining self-management strategies for reducing sedentary behavior with multicomponent exercise improves sedentary behavior patterns and physical function in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses lifestyle interventions that may mitigate age-related decline in physical function, contributing to healthier aging.

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