Effectiveness of a Community-delivered Pneumatic Machine Resistance Training Programme (Gym Tonic) For Older Adults at Neighbourhood Senior Centres – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Applied/Translational Research
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Others
31 December 2021
To evaluate the effectiveness of the 12-week Gym Tonic program in improving muscle strength and physical function for older. Gym Tonic can be successfully scaled and implemented to improve physical health among older adults in the community.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Technology, Quantitative Research, Digital Health, Medtech
About this Content
Aims
To evaluate the effectiveness of the 12-week Gym Tonic program in improving muscle strength and physical function for older adults.
Background
Resistance training benefits older adults but its scalability in community settings was not previously studied.
Methods
Conducted a 12-week randomized controlled trial at senior centers using pneumatic resistance training machines.
Results
Increased muscle strength by 11-26%; improved gait speed by 7%; high adherence rates (~90%).
Conclusion
Gym Tonic can be successfully scaled and implemented to improve physical health among older adults in the community.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration with community partners and effective stakeholder coordination ensure scalability.
Additional Information
Bronze (Young Investigator Award, Clinical Research) at SHBC 2021.
Keywords
Gym Tonic, Resistance Training, Frailty
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore Institute of Technology |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Wee Shiou Liang |
Project Member(s) | Lee Shuen Yee |
Connect with this contributor!
Wee Shiou Liang - shiouliang.wee@singaporetech.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C15_SIT_PulseSync_SHBC_2021_Effectiveness_of_a_community_delivered_training_Gym_Tonic.pdf