Practice‐based evidence: Perspectives of effective characteristics of Australian group‐based physical activity programs for postpartum women

Recommendations for prescribing stretching exercises are regularly updated. It appears that coaches progressively follow the published guidelines, but the real stretching practices of athletes are unknown. The present study aimed to investigate stretching practices in individuals from various sports or physical activity programs. A survey was completed online to determine some general aspects of stretching practices. The survey consisted of 32 multiple-choice or open-ended questions to illustrate the general practices of stretching, experiences and reasons for stretching. In total, 3546 questionnaires were analyzed (47.3% women and 52.7% men). Respondents practiced at the national/international level (25.2%), regional level (29.8%), or recreationally (44.9%). Most respondents (89.3%) used stretching for recovery (74.9%) or gains of flexibility (57.2%). Stretching was generally performed after training (72.4%). The respondents also indicated they performed stretching as a pre-exercise routine (for warm-up: 49.9%). Static stretching was primarily used (88.2%) but when applied for warm-up reasons, respondents mostly indicated performing dynamic stretching (86.2%). Only 37.1% of the respondents indicated being supervised. Finally, some gender and practice level differences were noticed. The present survey revealed that the stretching practices were only partly in agreement with recent evidence-based recommendations. The present survey also pointed out the need to improve the supervision of stretching exercises.

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EFFECTIVENESS OF A DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG POSTPARTUM WOMEN WITH HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY

Journal of the American College of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/s0735-1097(21)04414-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 77 (18) ◽

pp. 3059

Author(s):

Jennifer Lewey ◽

Samantha Murphy ◽

Dazheng Zhang ◽

Mary Putt ◽

Mitesh S. Patel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Digital Health ◽

Health Intervention ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy ◽

Hypertensive Disorders

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Friedreich ataxia in COVID-19 time: current impact and future possibilities

Cerebellum & Ataxias ◽

10.1186/s40673-020-00127-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tommaso Schirinzi ◽

Andrea Sancesario ◽

Enrico Castelli ◽

Enrico Bertini ◽

Gessica Vasco

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Global Health ◽

Neurodegenerative Diseases ◽

Daily Life ◽

Friedreich Ataxia ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Home Based ◽

Training Strategies ◽

Physical Activity Programs ◽

Current Impact

AbstractCOVID-19 outbreak profoundly impacted on daily-life of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, including those with ataxia. Effects on interventional trials have been recently described. Conversely, changes in physical activity programs, which are crucial in care of ataxic patients, have not been assessed yet.Here we used a structured electronic survey to interview twenty patients with Friedreich ataxia (FA) on changes in physical activity during the lockdown in Italy.Regular physiotherapy was interrupted for most patients and up to 60% of them referred a substantial worsening of self-perceived global health. However, FA patients (especially those mildly affected) adopted voluntarily home-based training strategies and, in 30% of cases, used technology-based tools (TBTs) for exercise.COVID-19 crisis thus disclosed the urgent need to support ataxic patients improving systems for remote physical activity and technology-based assistance.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AND ENERGY EXPENDITURE ASSESSED BY ACCELEROMETRY IN 60Y+ BRAZILIAN SUBJECTS

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-869220192502185134 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 116-120

Author(s):

Luiz Antonio dos Anjos ◽

Bruna de Andrade Messias da Silva ◽

Vivian Wahrlich

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Physical Activity Programs ◽

Sedentary Activities ◽

Activity Recommendations

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the physical activity level (PAL) and the total daily energy expenditure (EE-TDEE) in a sample of ≥60y subjects from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: A convenience sample of 88 subjects recruited from recreational physical activity programs wore an accelerometer around the waist for seven consecutive days for at least 10h/day. Minute-by-minute EE was estimated from the counts per minute (CPM) data, and the daily sum yielded the TDEE. PAL (TDEE/BMR) with BMR calculated with the FAO/WHO predictive equation and a population-specific equation. Body composition was assessed by DXA. Results: Mean age (SD) was 69.2 (5.8) years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 36.4 and 25.0%, respectively, and excess body fat was 39.8%. The subjects spent 600min/day engaged in sedentary activities (CPM<100). Men engaged in 30min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (CPM≥1,952) daily, on average. The subjects were active on 34.5 and 18.0% of the weekdays and weekend days with a 1,400 steps/day difference between these days. TDEE was 1,731.5 (348.7) and 1,356.3 (223.7) kcal/day depending on the BMR prediction equation used. Mean PAL was lower than the maintenance level. Conclusions: The high prevalence of sedentary activities and the low percentage of subjects who met the physical activity recommendations indicate that physical activity programs must be adjusted so that the enrolled subjects can meet the physical activity recommendations, preferably with the activities objectively monitored. Population-specific equations improve the final estimation of TDEE and PAL. Level of Evidence I; Diagnostic studies - Investigating a diagnostic test.

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Barriers to implementation of "Academia da saúde program" in Santa Catarina

Journal of Physical Education ◽

10.4025/jphyseduc.v30i13046 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 3046

Author(s):

Francisco Timbó de Paiva Neto ◽

Giovana Zarpellon Mazo ◽

Paula Fabrício Sandreschi ◽

Daniel Rogério Petreça ◽

Cassiano Ricardo Rech

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Human Resources ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Statistics ◽

Santa Catarina ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organizational Infrastructure ◽

Barriers To Implementation ◽

Physical Activity Programs ◽

Compensation Payments

The Ministry of Health established the Academia da Saúde Program (PAS) with the objective of contributing to the promotion of health, the implementation of policies for the conduct of physical activities, physical activity and leisure and the reduction of healthy lifestyles. The objective of this study was to identify managers of physical activity programs on the barriers to the operation of the PAS poles in Santa Catarina (SC). A cross-sectional study was carried out with 26 managers (61.5% women) of physical activity programs in Santa Catarina. As compensation payments were withdrawn from the base for updating health statistics. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard avoidance, absolute and relative frequency) were made for data analysis. The results triggered a lack of human resources, lack of leadership, lack of materials, facilities, equipment and a lack of standardized instruments to carry out an evaluation of actions. It was concluded that organizational, infrastructure and human resources barriers are present in the day-to-day actions of PAS in SC.

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