J Korean Biol Nurs Sci.  2017 Aug;19(3):191-197. 10.7586/jkbns.2017.19.3.191.

The Effectiveness of Community-based Muscle and Joint Self Management Program for Older Adults

• Song HJ
• Park HK
• Jwa SH
• Moon SH
• Kim SH
• Shin JY
• Han JY
• Lee JE
• Jang MY
• Hyun EH

• KMID: 2391145
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7586/jkbns.2017.19.3.191

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a community-based muscle and joint self-management program with muscle stretching and muscle strengthening exercises for community-dwelling older adults.
METHODS
The study was a pre-and-post design in a single group, which examined the effects after the intervention of muscle and joint self-management program for 6 weeks, on the 42 subjects of the elderly who registered in a Community Senior Center in J city. Data analyses were conducted with paired t-test by using a SAS (version 9.2 for Windows) program.
RESULTS
The effectiveness of muscle and joint self-management program on shoulder flexibility and right knee extension (flexibility) were significantly improved (t=2.72, p=.010; t=−2.26, p=.029). Joint symptoms (pain, stiffness), physical functioning, depression, fatigue, and left knee extension were not significantly improved after the muscle and joint self-management program.
CONCLUSION
The results showed the possibility of this 6-week exercise program in improving shoulder and knee flexibility for community-dwelling older adults.

Keyword

Aged; Exercise; Stretching; Muscle strength

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Aged
Depression
Exercise
Fatigue
Humans
Joints*
Knee
Muscle Strength
Pliability
Self Care*
Senior Centers
Shoulder
Statistics as Topic