[Reversibility of frailty in elderly patients thanks to a multicomponent training programme]

Abstract

A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a multi-component training program with strength machines on physical performance and reversibility of frailty in elderly people. At the end of the program, a significant increase in physical performance was observed and there was a significant decrease in frailty.

Keywords: exercice physique contre résistance; fragilité; frailty; geriatric assessment; machine de renforcement musculaire; muscle strengthening machine; programme d’entraînement; resistance exercise; training program; évaluation gériatrique.