EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON THE FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY OF OLDER ADULTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
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Functional Capacity, Functional Mobility, Knee Osteoarthritis, Older Adults, Resistance TrainingAbstract
Knee osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition among older adults, associated with pain, joint stiffness, and limitations in functional mobility. This study aimed to analyze the effects of resistance training on functional mobility in older adults with knee osteoarthritis, considering intervention protocols and instruments used to assess physical performance. An integrative literature review was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and SciELO databases. A total of 192 records were identified, of which seven studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. The findings demonstrated that resistance training improved certain components of functional mobility, particularly walking performance, gait speed, and tasks involving changes in body position. Benefits related to muscle strength, pain reduction, and physical function were also observed. However, some interventions resulted in strength gains without significant improvements in functional performance tests, indicating that muscular adaptations do not necessarily translate into proportional improvements in mobility. Differences in training protocols, sample characteristics, and assessment instruments limited the identification of optimal training parameters. It was concluded that resistance training represents a relevant strategy for improving functional outcomes in older adults with knee osteoarthritis, although its effects are not consistent across interventions. The findings highlight the importance of individualized exercise prescription and monitoring through objective functional assessments, considering the transfer of muscular adaptations to daily activities and the preservation of functional independence.
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