Cardiorespiratory and muscle fitness
LOWER LIMB, UPPER LIMB
A series of functional physical condition used in the scientific community especially in older persons will be used [Aerobic capacity: this will be measured with the 6-min walk test, measuring the maximum distance (meters) walked in 6 min by the participants [In addition, to complete the evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness of the older adults, an incremental protocol on a cycle ergometer will be carried out using a respiratory gas analyzer. Depending on the characteristics of the participants, adapted standard protocols will be used [Lower limb strength: this will be evaluated with the sit and stand test for 30 s. The number of times in 30 s the participant can completely stand up from a seated position with the back straight and the feet on the floor without pushing with the arms will be counted. A test will be performed to become familiarized with the test [In addition, a test will be carried out to evaluate the explosive strength of the lower limbs by performing 3 countermovement jumps with 30 s of rest between each jump on a force platform (Musclelab, Ergotest Technology AS, Langesund, Norway) [Upper limb strength: This will be evaluated with the bicep curl test made with a 2 kg weight for women and a 4 kg weight for men. The number of elbow curls made in 30 s with each upper limb will be counted [Hand grip strength: This will be evaluated with the hand grip strength test. This test will be done with a digital dynamometer [Motor Agility/Dynamic balance: This will be evaluated with the 8-foot up and go test. The patient must get up from a chair, walk 8 feet towards and around a cone and return to the chair in the shortest time possible [In addition, a static balance test will be carried out on a force platform (Musclelab, Ergotest Technology AS, Langesund, Norway). Three attempts will be made in standing position with eyes open and 3 attempts with the eyes closed (if possible) with 1 min of rest between each attempt.Flexibility/extensibility of the lower limbs: This will be measured with the “sit and reach test”. The patient will be seated with the leg extended and will slowly reach forward along the extended leg in an attempt to touch (or pass) the toes [Flexibility/extensibility of the upper limbs: This will be evaluated with the “back scratch test”. This test provides a general measurement of the range of shoulder movement. It measures the distance between (or superposition of) the middle fingers behind the back [