Why the study?
Does progressive resistance training reduce depression and improve quality of life in depressed elders?
Population
32 volunteers aged 60-84 (mean age 71.3 +/- 1.2 years) with major or minor depression or dysthymia.
Comparison
Supervised progressive resistance training… vs Attention-control group for 10 weeks.
Design
RCT, randomized
Follow-up
10 weeks
Authors
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Progressive resistance training merits consideration for late-life depression; confirms RCT efficacy on symptoms and supports integration into geriatric care.
Does progressive resistance training reduce depression and improve quality of life in depressed elders?
Progressive resistance training is an effective intervention for reducing depression and improving quality of life and strength in elderly patients with depression.
Singh et al. (1997) studied this question.
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