Effect of 24 sessions of resistance training in a patient with gonarthrosis bilateral: A case study

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effects of 24 moderate-high intensity progressive Resistance Training (RT) on functional capacity, muscle strength and body composition in an elderly patient with gonarthrosis (GA) bilateral. Methods: Functional capacity, muscle strength and anthropometric variables were measured before and after 24 training sessions. The patient performed a 12-weeks progressive RT (2 times/week), between 8 and 12 repetitions maximum, using the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs. Results: There was an improvement in the sit-to-stand test (46,1%), in sit and reach test (33,3%), the muscle strength increased in all exercises analyzed and the anthropometric indices enhanced. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that 24 sessions of progressive RT, can be effective in improving anthropometric indices, functional capacity and muscle strength of elderly patients diagnosed with GA bilateral.