Effectiveness of SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Protocol on Functional Mobility in Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity - A Quasi-Experimental Study

BACKGROUND: The aging process combined with co-morbid factors like sarcopenic obesity can lead to reduced functional mobility. A regular and diverse exercise protocol is necessary to maintain functional mobility. AIM: The aim of this study was to find the effectiveness of SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for life) protocol on functional mobility in older adults with sarcopenic obesity using SPPB scores after 4 weeks duration (3 alternate days a week for 55-60 mins). METHOD: The experimental study was carried out among 30 older adults of which 11 were males and 19 were females. They were selected according to the study criteria. Written consent was taken. Effect of SAIL protocol on functional mobility of older adults was analyzed using appropriate parametric tests. Analysis was done using Microsoft excel and Graphpad. RESULT: The SPPB values after the intervention showed p value of 0.0059 which is considered very statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) protocol positively improves the functional mobility among older adults with sarcopenic obesity as evidenced by the Short Physical Performance Battery scores.