EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON THE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIALS
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Functional Capacity, Muscle Strength, Physical Exercise, Postmenopause, Resistance TrainingAbstract
Postmenopause is characterized by hormonal and physiological changes that may compromise muscle strength and functional capacity in women. In this context, resistance training represents a strategy for maintaining functionality and independence. This study aimed to analyze the effects of resistance training on functional capacity in postmenopausal women. An integrative literature review was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and SciELO databases, without restrictions on publication year. Controlled clinical trials investigating the effects of resistance training on objective indicators of functional capacity were included. Of the 125 records identified, nine studies met the eligibility criteria. The findings demonstrated favorable effects on functional mobility, gait speed, dynamic balance, functional muscular endurance, and autonomy. Interventions ranged from six weeks to 13 months, predominantly involving two to three weekly sessions. However, certain outcomes, including motor coordination, usual gait speed, and distance covered in the six-minute walk test, did not show significant improvements. Heterogeneity in training protocols and assessment instruments limited direct comparisons between studies. It was concluded that resistance training may contribute to improvements in different components of functional capacity in postmenopausal women, although its effects vary according to intervention characteristics and the outcomes assessed. These findings highlight the importance of individualized exercise prescription and further studies with greater methodological standardization.
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