Pre-conference courses

Rationale

Chronic-degenerative musculoskeletal pathology affects both the contractile and joint components, leading to strength deficits, reduced muscle power, motor control alterations, and deterioration of functional capacity in older adults (Pion et al., 2017).

The loss of muscle power occurs to a greater extent than that of strength, constituting an early marker of functional decline and a predictor of risk for falls and disability (Reid & Fielding, 2012; Skelton et al., 2019). In this context, it is essential to incorporate therapeutic exercise programmes aimed at developing muscle power and motor control within appropriate safety limits, avoiding joint overload and promoting a controlled, gradual, and functionally adapted technical execution.