The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a technique called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) that aims to improve muscle strength, muscle mass, exercise tolerance, resilience (i.e. how well someone responds to a stressor), quality of life, physical activity, and physical function when added to rehabilitative exercise training in individuals over age 65 who have some difficulty with mobility.
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Feasibility of study intervention as measured by the number of participants who completed the study
Timeframe: Up to 6 weeks
Feasibility of study intervention as measured by the attrition rate
Timeframe: Up to 6 weeks
Feasibility of study intervention as measured by the number of exercise visits attended per participant
Timeframe: Up to 6 weeks
Feasibility of study intervention as measured by the number of RIC home applications completed per participant
Timeframe: Up to 6 weeks
Acceptability of study intervention as measured by an Intervention Acceptability Questionnaire
Timeframe: Up to 6 weeks