FRAGILITY

This study follows 200 adults who have elective coronary bypass or heart valve surgery to see how their physical abilities, lung function, and muscle strength change after the operation. Researchers measure walking speed, balance, handgrip strength, and breathing tests before and…

This study tested a smart shoe insole that tracks movement and encourages walking in frail older adults living at home. About 70 people aged 65 and older took part to see if they would accept and use the device in daily life. The goal was to learn how well the insole works for mo…

This study looked at whether a personalized physical activity program could help older adults who are frail or at risk of becoming frail. Nearly 1,000 participants aged 65 and older had their strength, thinking skills, and well-being assessed. They then received a custom exercise…

This completed study from Kırıkkale University looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like belly fat, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Participants f…