Impact of muscle strength ladder training on disabled elders

Background Currently, there are many studies focusing on the physical activity program of disabled elders, but little is known about effective and cheap appliances for the disabled elderly to take home exercise. Aims To evaluate the impact of muscle strength ladder training on the activity ability of disabled elders. Methods A self-control trial was applied to 35 disabled elders in the communities in Shanghai for three months. The patients were evaluated for muscle strength and daily living activity (ADL) at the time of entry and intervention for three months. Results After the intervention, the patient's muscular strength grade was improved (P<0.01), and the activity ability score was increased (P<0.01). Conclusion Muscle strength ladder training could improve the muscle strength and activity ability of the upper and lower extremities. With the help of the muscle strength ladder training, the convenience, effectiveness and safety of exercise training could be increased.