Pole Walking Intervention in Retirement Communities

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This patient-oriented study aims to co-design and pilot a pole walking intervention with residents and staff of the participating independent living/retirement communities. The proposed pilot will answer the following principal question: Is pole walking intervention feasible in the independent living/retirement communities? We will also assess if pole walking intervention will be associated with improved physical activity, function, mobility and quality of life. The final format of the intervention will be designed with resident- and staff-advisors. We anticipate that the pole walking sessions will be held outdoors, 2-3 times a week, for 20-60 min/session, over 12 weeks.

Clinical Trial Description

Pole walking provides an attractive form of exercise therapy for older adults. It is a simple, well-tolerated and effective means to improve overall functional fitness in older adults. Pole walking has improved upper and lower body muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility in community dwelling older adults. It has been positively associated with balance, functional mobility, muscle strength, and aerobic exercise capacity in older adults. Pole walking is considered to offer a safe format for walking as poles provide support and help with balance and thus, contribute to confidence in being active. However, there has not yet been a study assessing the feasibility of pole walking intervention in older adults living in independent living/retirement communities. This study is a patient-oriented pilot intervention. Our target is to include 50 independent living/retirement community's residents. Pole walking exercises are based on ongoing, patient-oriented Nordic Walking intervention, tailored for participants and progressive in nature. Training sessions will be led by trained peer/staff/student-instructors. Training sessions will be held outdoors, 2-3 times a week, for 20-60 min/session, over 12 weeks. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05388227
Study type	Observational
Source	University of Saskatchewan
Contact	Saija A Kontulainen, PhD
Phone	(306) 966-1077
Email	saija.kontulainen@usask.ca
Status	Recruiting
Phase
Start date	June 1, 2022
Completion date	March 31, 2023

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