468 | How Strength Training Protocols Improve Gait Outcome Measures in Older Adults - a research review
About this episode
The episode discusses how strength training can improve gait outcomes in older adults and emphasizes the importance of muscle power for walking speed.
In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the critical link between walking speed and overall health in older adults. They discuss research showing that resistance training can significantly improve gait parameters, emphasizing that muscle power is the most important modifiable factor influencing walking speed. The hosts highlight key exercise like calf raises, hip abduction, and squats, stressing the need for progressive overload to stimulate real muscle adaptation and improve gait. They encourage listeners of all ages to prioritize strength training to reduce fall risk, support cognitive health, and improve longevity. Ultimately, the episode underscores health tips on how targeted exercise can improve gait and overall quality of life.
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