A comparison of endurance as measured by the physiological cost index among elderly people

Robyn Humerickhouse; Tami Murphy Cassety; Carol M. Davis

doi:10.1080/J148v11n04_03

A comparison of endurance as measured by the physiological cost index among elderly people

Robyn Humerickhouse, Tami Murphy Cassety, Carol M. Davis

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This study was designed to determine whether differences in physiological cost index (PCI) exist between elderly individuals operationally defined as fit and nonfit. Twenty-six elderly people were studied and divided into either a nonfit or fit group. The nonfit people did not participate in any formal exercise program. whereas the people in the fit group walked for 20 minutes a minimum of three times a week. The results of this study indicate that endurance was enhanced in the fit group as demonstrated by a statistically significant reduction in PCI. In addition, the PCI provides effective documentation for endurance changes that occur as a result of involvement in a submaximal walking program. This study suggests that submaximal walking programs for elderly people should

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	35-46
Number of pages	12
Journal	Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Volume	11
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/J148v11n04_03
State	Published - Jan 1 1994

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Geriatrics and Gerontology

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Humerickhouse, R., Cassety, T. M., & Davis, C. M. (1994). A comparison of endurance as measured by the physiological cost index among elderly people. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 11(4), 35-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/J148v11n04_03

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