Efekty ćwiczeń zwiększających ruchomość stawów kończyn dolnych u mężczyzn po 60. roku życia

Aging is accompanied by multiple changes, including articular degeneration and limited articular mobility, which may cause pain. Functional capability in a senior age is crucial to ensure the comfort of life for as long as possible. Therefore, it is important to take actions to maintain the proper range of mobility in the joints. Systematic practice of properly selected exercises is one of such methods. The aim of the research was to assess the effects of a physical exercise programme used in men over 60 years of age. The study was conducted in a group of men between 60 and 75 years of age. All participants took part in a 6-week exercise programme. The range of lower limb joint mobility was assessed at baseline and after exercise programme completion. The results obtained indicate that the proposed exercise programme contributed to increased joint mobility in both lower limbs. Statistically significant differences were found for all types of movements except for flexion in the ankle joint. The 6-week exercise programme seems sufficient to increase articular mobility in men over 60 years of age