Evaluation of The Canadian Red Cross Society's Fun and Fitness Program for Seniors

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Myers ◽  
N. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Care ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise ◽  
Apartment Complexes ◽  
General Community

ABSTRACTAn ongoing, structured, low-intensity exercise program designed to foster physical, social and cognitive functioning was evaluated in 128 seniors ranging in age from 55 to 101 years. The sample included individuals residing in the general community, seniors' apartment complexes and institutional care facilities. Participation in other exercises was found to increase since joining the program. The program appeared to be providing an opportunity for social interaction among participants, and the exercises appeared to be mentally stimulating. Implications for program modifications, including building in self-monitoring procedures, are discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined with Exercises versus an Exercise Program on the Physical Characteristics and Functions of the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2463
Author(s):  
Eun Mi Jang ◽  
So Hyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

(1) Background—The application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with low-intensity exercise to the elderly can be more efficient than low-intensity exercise only in terms of delaying the loss of muscle mass. We aimed to assess the adjunct of NMES to low-intensity lower limb strengthening exercise to prevent falls in frail elderly for a relatively short period of 4 weeks. (2) Methods—Thirty elderly women aged 65 or above were randomly categorized into three groups: control group (CON, n = 8), exercise group (EX, n = 10), and NMES with exercise group (EX + NMES, n = 9). The exercise group took part in a lower limb strengthening exercise program for one hour three times a week for four weeks. Furthermore, the NMES with exercise group had added NMES stimulation when exercising. The limbs’ muscle mass, body fat mass, calf circumference, grip force, five times sit-to-stand test, timed up-and-go test (TUG), one-leg stand test, and Y-balance test (YBT) were evaluated at baseline and 4 weeks after. (3) Results—Comparisons between the three groups showed that the TUG was significantly decreased and the YB was significantly increased in NMES with exercise group (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions—These results suggested that a combination of NMES stimulation and exercises was more helpful in strengthening balance than exercises alone in the short term.

Effectiveness of a low intensity exercise program during pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with ILD

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Markopoulou ◽  
Konstantina Dipla ◽  
Afroditi Boutou ◽  
Stavros Papadopoulos ◽  
Stella Kritikou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

scholarly journals Restless Leg Syndrome in Peripheral Artery Disease: Prevalence among Patients with Claudication and Benefits from Low-Intensity Exercise

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1403
Author(s):  
Lamberti ◽  
López-Soto ◽  
Rodríguez-Borrego ◽  
Straudi ◽  
Basaglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Artery Disease ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Restless Leg Syndrome ◽  
Peripheral Artery ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) disrupts sleep, affecting the quality of life of patients with various chronic diseases. We assessed the prevalence of RLS in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients and the effects of a pain-free exercise program. A total of 286 patients with claudication were enrolled in a home-based low-intensity exercise program prescribed at the hospital. RLS was determined through standardized questions. Hemodynamics, degree of calf deoxygenation, and mobility were assessed using the ankle-brachial-index, a treadmill test assisted by near-infrared spectroscopy and the 6-min walk test, respectively. During hospital visits, persistence of RLS, adherence to exercise, hemodynamics, and mobility were assessed. At the enrollment, 101 patients (35%) presented RLS, with higher prevalence among females (p = 0.032). Compared to RLS-free patients, they showed similar hemodynamics but more severe calf deoxygenation (p < 0.001) and lower mobility (p = 0.040). Eighty-seven RLS patients (83%) reported the disappearance of symptoms after 39 (36−70) days of exercise. This subgroup, compared to nonresponders, showed higher adherence (p < 0.001), hemodynamic (p = 0.041), and mobility improvements (p = 0.003). RLS symptoms were frequent in PAD but were reduced by a pain-free walking exercise aimed at inducing peripheral aerobic adaptations. The concomitant recovery of sleep and mobility may represent a synergistic action against the cardiovascular risk in PAD.

The Cardiorespiratory Response and Energy Expenditure of Tai-Chi-Qui-Gong

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (04) ◽  
pp. 451-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yann-Fen C. Chao ◽  
Ssu-Yuan Chen ◽  
Ching Lan ◽  
Jin-Shin Lai
Keyword(s):  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Maximum Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Response ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiorespiratory response and energy expenditure during the practice of Tai-Chi-Qui-Gong (TCQG). Forty-seven TCQG practitioners with a mean age of 60.7 ± 9.9 years participated in this study. The cardiorespiratory responses and energy expenditure were measured by a K4 telemetry system. TCQG has 54 motions and can be divided into 3 sets. The result indicated that the exercise intensity of each motion is about 3 metabolic equivalents (MET) and the energy expenditure of each set is about 60 Kcal. The estimated intensity of TCQG in elderly individuals approximated 50% of the maximum oxygen uptake [Formula: see text] for men, and 60% of the maximum oxygen uptake [Formula: see text] for women. The findings demonstrate that TCQG is a low intensity exercise and can be prescribed as an alternative exercise program for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

Effect of Early Low-Intensity Exercise on Rat Hind-Limb Muscles Following Acute Ischemic Stroke

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myoung-Ae Choe ◽  
Gyeong Ju An ◽  
Yoon-Kyong Lee ◽  
Ji Hye Im ◽  
Smi Choi-Kwon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hind Limb ◽  
Gastrocnemius Muscle ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Type I ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Muscle Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise

This study examined the effects of daily low-intensity exercise following acute stroke on mass, Type I and II fiber cross-sectional area, and myofibrillar protein content of hind-limb muscles in a rat model. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups (n = 7-9 per group): stroke (occlusion of the right middle cerebral artery [RMCA]), control (sham RMCA procedure), exercise, and stroke-exercise. Beginning 48 hours post-stroke induction/sham operation, rats in the exercise group had 6 sessions of exercise in which they ran on a treadmill at grade 10 for 20 min/day at 10 m/min. At 8 days poststroke, all rats were anesthetized and soleus, plantaris, and gastrocnemius muscles were dissected from both the affected and unaffected sides. After 6 sessions of exercise following acute ischemic stroke, the stroke-exercise group showed the following significant (p < .05) increases compared to the stroke-only group: body weight and dietary intake, muscle weight of affected soleus and both affected and unaffected gastrocnemius muscle, Type I fiber cross-sectional area of affected soleus and both affected and unaffected gastrocnemius muscle, Type II fiber cross-sectional area of the unaffected soleus, both affected and unaffected plantaris and gastrocnemius muscle, Type II fiber distribution of affected gastrocnemius muscle, and myofibrillar protein content of both affected and unaffected soleus muscle. Daily low-intensity exercise following acute stroke attenuates hind-limb muscle atrophy in both affected and unaffected sides. The effects of exercise are more pronounced in the soleus and gastrocnemius as compared to the plantaris muscle.

scholarly journals Drug therapy problems identified among older adults placed in a nursing home: the Croatian experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 030006052092879
Author(s):  
Katarina Fehir Šola ◽  
Iva Mucalo ◽  
Andrea Brajković ◽  
Ivona Jukić ◽  
Donatella Verbanac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Drug Therapy Problems

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and type of drug therapy problems (DTPs) in older institutionalized adults. Method We conducted a cross-sectional observational study from February to June 2016 at a 150-bed public nursing home in Croatia, where comprehensive medication management (CMM) services were provided. A rational decision-making process, referred to as the Pharmacotherapy Workup method, was used to classify DTPs. Results Data were prospectively collected from 73 residents, among which 71% were age 75 years or older. The median number of prescribed medications per patient was 7 (2–16) and polypharmacy (> 4) was recorded for 54 (74.0%) patients. A total 313 DTPs were identified, with an average of 4.3 ± 2 DTPs per patient. The most frequent DTP was needing additional drug therapy (n = 118; 37.7%), followed by adverse drug reaction (n = 55; 17.6%). Lactulose (14.4%), tramadol (6.7%), and potassium (6.4%) were the medications most frequently related to DTPs. Conclusion The high prevalence of DTPs identified among older institutionalized adults strongly suggests the need to incorporate new pharmacist-led CMM services within existing institutional care facilities, to improve the care provided to nursing home residents.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Motion Tracking-Based Online Fitness Program for Office Workers

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 584
Author(s):  
Sun-Young Joo ◽  
Chang-Bae Lee ◽  
Na-Young Joo ◽  
Chung-Reen Kim
Keyword(s):  
Motion Tracking ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Digital Healthcare

The development of technology-based home fitness has emerged from the booming digital healthcare market and recent demands for at-home fitness and health equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital healthcare company Alyce Healthcare recently developed Weelo, which is a web-based online fitness program. Weelo recommends an exercise protocol through machine-learning-enabled recognition of the user’s motion and provides visual and auditory feedback. We evaluated whether Weelo improves physical and mental well-being to assess its capabilities and effectiveness. Thirty-two participants performed a total of 20 exercise sessions following the Weelo guide on a laptop. The participants were evaluated using a before and after exercise program, body composition, handgrip strength, six-minute walk test, modified star excursion balance test, short form 36, fatigue severity scale, Beck depression index, and a satisfaction survey. Overall, there was a significant improvement in muscle strength, endurance, and balance ability, as well as an improved quality of life and significant reduction in fatigue and depression. Participants showed high motivation to continue following the Weelo exercise program. In conclusion, utilizing Weelo improved physical and mental well-being and is considered to be an individual-use indoor exercise program that serves as an alternative to traditional face-to-face exercise.

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