Effect of physical exercise on muscle strength and physical performance among adults with sarcopenia at selected old age homes, Puducherry

Abstract

Background: Elderly population were attributed to several problematic factors in the society. Among all the illness that affects the elderly, physical illness are the biggest challenges to be faced by the elderly people that directly affects the activity of daily living and quality of life.Methodology: Quantitative research approach, true experimental research design, pre-test posttest control group design was adopted. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used. Simple random sampling technique by lottery method was used. The tool used for collection of data which consist of socio demographical variables, SARC-F to assess the Sarcopenicstatus; Short physical performance battery (SPPB) to assess physical performance; CAMRY hand dynamometer to assess the muscle strength. Results and Discussion: There is significant association between muscle strength and age (p