TY - JOUR
T1 - Pilot study of the sequential square mat “Fisior® program”
T2 - A strategy for improving mobility in older adults
AU - Alegre-Tamariz, José
AU - Runzer-Colmenares, Fernando M.
AU - Bermejo-Franco, Alberto
AU - Castel-Sánchez, Marina
AU - Rico-Mena, Patricia
AU - Parodi, José F.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s)
PY - 2025/1/1
Y1 - 2025/1/1
N2 - Objective: The present study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a gait re-education program using a sequential square mat (Tapiz Fisior®, in advance SSM Fisior®) in aspects related to mobility, balance, muscle strength, and gait of elderly people. Methods: The intervention lasted eight weeks through progressive resistance training designed specifically for older people, with an approximate duration of 30–40 min, and was carried out three times a week on non-consecutive days using the SSM Fisior®. Result: The intervention improved gait, balance, physical performance, lower limb strength, and walking speed. The women improved in balance, gait, physical performance, and lower limb strength, while the men improved only in balance and gait. Better outcomes were seen in participants who were not functionally dependent at baseline. Older people who did not have functional dependence before the intervention improved in balance, gait, physical performance, and strength of the lower limbs. Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings underscore that the SSM Fisior® program stands out as an effective strategy for enhancing the mobility domain of intrinsic capacity in older individuals. These results advocate for the implementation of the SSM Fisior® program as a promising approach to improve the overall well-being and functional abilities of older adults.
AB - Objective: The present study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a gait re-education program using a sequential square mat (Tapiz Fisior®, in advance SSM Fisior®) in aspects related to mobility, balance, muscle strength, and gait of elderly people. Methods: The intervention lasted eight weeks through progressive resistance training designed specifically for older people, with an approximate duration of 30–40 min, and was carried out three times a week on non-consecutive days using the SSM Fisior®. Result: The intervention improved gait, balance, physical performance, lower limb strength, and walking speed. The women improved in balance, gait, physical performance, and lower limb strength, while the men improved only in balance and gait. Better outcomes were seen in participants who were not functionally dependent at baseline. Older people who did not have functional dependence before the intervention improved in balance, gait, physical performance, and strength of the lower limbs. Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings underscore that the SSM Fisior® program stands out as an effective strategy for enhancing the mobility domain of intrinsic capacity in older individuals. These results advocate for the implementation of the SSM Fisior® program as a promising approach to improve the overall well-being and functional abilities of older adults.
KW - Aged
KW - Functional status
KW - Gait
KW - Healthy aging
KW - Mobility limitation
KW - Postural balance
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85214404681&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.12.040
DO - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.12.040
M3 - Artículo
AN - SCOPUS:85214404681
SN - 0197-4572
VL - 61
SP - 642
EP - 647
JO - Geriatric Nursing
JF - Geriatric Nursing
ER -