After an injury, an older adult may experience changes to how they complete their daily activities and participate in physical activity. Changes in how or how often an older adult performs an activity (such as climbing the stairs) can be warning signs of increased future difficulties. The purpose of this study is to prevent this decline by providing an exercise program for older adults experiencing these changes. This pilot study will determine if a 12-week home-based high intensity functional strength training (HIFST) program is feasible for older adults who have had an injury from a slip, trip, or fall. HIFST involves combining periods of performing 'hard' everyday movements to build strength (for example standing and sitting from a chair) with periods of rest or 'easy' activity. Feasibility will be determined based on the amount of recommended exercise sessions people complete, the ability to enroll participants and have them finish the program, as well as demonstration of safety. The study will also measure the effects on physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and enjoyment. Interviews with participants in the HIFST program will be conducted after the 12-weeks to gather information on their experience, opinions, likes/dislikes, and suggestions. All this information will be used to guide a future larger study to determine effectiveness.
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Feasibility: Adherence
Timeframe: over 12 weeks (intervention duration)
Feasibility: Recruitment
Timeframe: 4-6 month recruitment period
Feasibility: Retention
Timeframe: over 12 weeks
Feasibility: Safety (number/presence of intervention-related serious adverse events)
Timeframe: over 12 weeks (intervention period)