@article{4eab720dfcf748238792dd6c23d121e2,
title = "Effects of elastic band exercise on lean mass and physical capacity in older women with sarcopenic obesity: A randomized controlled trial",
abstract = "Sarcopenia is associated with loss of muscle mass as well as an increased risk of physical disability in elderly people. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of elastic band resistance training (ERT) on muscle mass and physical function in older women with sarcopenic obesity. A randomized controlled trial with an intention-to-treat analysis was conducted. A total of 56 women (mean ± SD age 67.3 ± 5.1 years) were randomly assigned to the experimental group receiving 12 weeks of ERT and to the control group receiving no exercise intervention. Lean mass (measured using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer), physical capacity (assessed using the global physical capacity score), and a 36-item short form questionnaire were conducted at the baseline examination (T0), as well as the 3-month (T1) and 9-month followups (T2). At T1 and T2, the between-group difference was measured in total skeletal mass relative to T0, with mean differences of 0.70 kg (95% CI 0.12-1.28; P < 0.05) and 0.72 kg (95% CI 0.21-1.23; P < 0.01), respectively. Similar results were found in muscle quality, physical capacity, and physical function outcomes. The ERT exerted a significant beneficial effect on muscle mass, muscle quality, and physical function in older women with sarcopenic obesity.",
keywords = "Absorptiometry, Photon, Aged, Exercise, Exercise Therapy/methods, Female, Humans, Muscles/anatomy & histology, Obesity/complications, Sarcopenia/therapy, Surveys and Questionnaires, Treatment Outcome",
author = "Liao, {Chun De} and Tsauo, {Jau Yih} and Huang, {Shih Wei} and Jan-Wen Ku and Hsiao, {Dun Jen} and Liou, {Tsan Hon}",
note = "Funding Information: This study was funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (NSC 102–2314-B-038-053-MY3; MOST 105-2314-B-038-075); Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University (W106HCP-14); and Taipei Medical University (106TMU-SHH-05). The funding sources played no role in the design, implementation, data analysis, interpretation, or reporting of the study. The contents of this publication are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the funding sources. This manuscript was edited by Wallace Academic Editing. Funding Information: This study was funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (NSC 102-2314-B-038-053-MY3; MOST 105-2314-B-038-075); Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University (W106HCP-14); and Taipei Medical University (106TMU-SHH-05). The funding sources played no role in the design, implementation, data analysis, interpretation, or reporting of the study. The contents of this publication are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the funding sources. This manuscript was edited by Wallace Academic Editing. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 The Author(s).",
year = "2018",
month = feb,
day = "2",
doi = "10.1038/s41598-018-20677-7",
language = "English",
volume = "8",
pages = "2317",
journal = "Scientific Reports",
issn = "2045-2322",
publisher = "Nature Research",
number = "1",
}