The Effect of Walking on Frailty

Sex: All

Ages: 60 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 165

Sponsor: Northwestern University

Location: Northwestern Univiersity Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences Chicago Illinois

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of walking intensity on both frailty category (i.e., frail, pre-frail, and nonfrail) and frailty score as a continuous outcome on the SHARE-FI (frailty instrument). As well as test the effect of walking intensity on mobility, physical function, balance, and total Physical Activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * • \> 60 years of age with pre-frailty or frailty as determined on the SHARE-FI. * Able to ambulate at least 10 feet with moderate assistance (\ 60 years of age to move into the retirement communities by virtue of the individual community policies. * Provision of informed consent and clearance for participation as determined by the Exercise and Screening for You (EASY). Exclusion Criteria: * • Uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, or respiratory disease that limits exercise participation (e.g., previous heart attack within 3 months of enrollment or uncontrolled diabetes) * Resting blood pressure \> 180/110 mmHg.

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