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. 2022 Sep 1;7(3):175-182.
doi: 10.22540/JFSF-07-175. eCollection 2022 Sep.

Effectiveness of multimodal circuit exercises for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults: A randomized controlled trial protocol

Daniele B G Ribeiro  1   2 , Paulo R V Gentil  3 , Renan A Resende  4 , Rodrigo L Carregaro  5 , Sérgio T D Fonseca  4 , Wagner R Martins  5
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Effectiveness of multimodal circuit exercises for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults: A randomized controlled trial protocol

Daniele B G Ribeiro et al. J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls. .

Abstract

Studies have shown that musculoskeletal pain is one of the most prevalent health conditions that affects many individuals worldwide. In older adults, persistent pain is a widely prevalent and a disabling condition of multiple contributing factors: physical, mental, and social. Consequently, their quality of life is hampered. We aimed to analyze the effectiveness of a multimodal circuit exercise program on chronic musculoskeletal pain and disabling in older adults. This is a randomized parallel study (two arms) with blinded outcome assessments. The participants' recruitment will be done by a non-probabilistic sampling resulting from invitations to Basic Health Units (BHU). The sample size estimation indicated 164 participants. Participants will be allocated, by means of a randomization process, to one of two groups (82 for each group): Experimental Group (multimodal circuit exercise) or Control Group (cycle of multidisciplinary lectures on pain and stretching exercise). All analyses will be processed using the RStudio software, with significance when a p-value of 2 tails is less than 5% (p<0.05). Statistical analysis will follow the intention to treat. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04719130, January 20, 2021.

Keywords: Aged; Chronic Pain; Exercise; Musculoskeletal Pain.

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6 (six) project steps.
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Multimodal Circuit. * Indicate the first exercise program.
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