| Keywords |
Elderly farmer; Functional Sarcopenia index; SPPB; Neuromuscular training |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 8-week neuromuscular training on the functional sarcopenia index of elderly farmers. The subjects of this study were 84 female farmers over the age of about 71 years old who were classified into 42 exercise groups (Ex) and 42 control groups (Con). The Ex conducted a neuromuscular training program consisting of lower body muscle strength, core muscle strength, and balance for 3 times a week, 60 minutes, and 8 weeks. As a result of the study, there was no significant difference in grip strength and muscle mass, But there was a significant effect in chair stand for 30 seconds excepts for 400 m walking. Among the variables of short-physical performance battery (SPPB), there were significant effects in the test of Chair stand test, 4 m gait speed, and 3 m up and go. In conclusion, neuromuscular training was found to have a significant effect on muscle endurance and SPPB required for daily life among the indicators of functional sarcopenia. |