Introduction
cognitive declines
Prolonged bed rest and consequent physical inactivity are well known causes of functional and cognitive declines during acute hospitalization in older adults, particularly in those who are physically frail.Multicomponent exercise intervention including resistance/power training has been shown to be an effective strategy to enhance the physical functioning in older individuals.Although the changes in muscle power output and maximal strength following a tailored exercise intervention including muscle power training have been determined in acutely hospitalized patients,It has been shown that there is a dose–response relationship the during resistance exercise training older individuals, meaning that there is an association between the maximal relative load achieved (i.e., % of 1RM) and the magnitude of maximal strength gains.Previously, it was shown that three consecutive sessions of tailored multicomponent exercise incorporating muscle power training improved function in acutely hospitalized patients.