Senesi Giulio, Scoppolini Massini Maria, Zinno Raffaele, Davalli Angelo, Romano Lorenzo, Barone Giuseppe, Pinelli Erika, Bragonzoni Laura
Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy.
Centro Studi Federazione Italiana Taekwondo, Roma, Italy.
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2025 Apr 24;11(2):e002613. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002613. eCollection 2025.
This pilot protocol study aims to evaluate the effects of an adapted Taekwondo-based intervention on upper limb strength and overall functional capacity in elderly care home residents. Considering the global trend of population ageing, physical activity interventions in care facilities are essential to mitigate functional decline and enhance well-being among this population. 20 participants will be stratified into walking and non-walking groups to reflect the diverse functional levels within the facility. The primary outcome will focus on upper limb strength, which will be assessed using the handgrip test. In contrast, secondary outcomes will evaluate functional capacity through the Short Physical Performance Battery, the Senior Fitness Test and mobility assessments. With its emphasis on arm movements, the Taekwondo-based intervention is expected to improve upper limb strength and overall functional abilities, supporting active ageing and enhancing participants' quality of life.
这项试点方案研究旨在评估一种基于跆拳道的适应性干预措施对老年护理院居民上肢力量和整体功能能力的影响。考虑到全球人口老龄化趋势，护理机构中的体育活动干预对于减轻这一人群的功能衰退和提高幸福感至关重要。20名参与者将被分为步行组和非步行组，以反映机构内不同的功能水平。主要结果将集中在上肢力量上，这将通过握力测试进行评估。相比之下，次要结果将通过简短体能测试、老年健身测试和活动能力评估来评估功能能力。基于跆拳道的干预措施强调手臂动作，预计将改善上肢力量和整体功能能力，支持积极老龄化并提高参与者的生活质量。
