Yoga Practices as an Alternative Training for Physical Fitness in Children With Visual Impairment

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-446
Author(s):  
Soubhagyalaxmi Mohanty ◽  
Balaram Pradhan ◽  
Alex Hankey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Group Time

Physical activities provide fundamental benefits to children’s health and well-being. They are vital for development and healthy life, but participation of children with visual impairment is limited. Herein, the authors report results of a 16-wk yoga program, evaluating its effects on physical fitness in children with visual impairment. Eighty-three children age 9–16 years (12.37 ± 2.19) participated in a 2-arm, single-blind wait-list-controlled study at a residential school in south India. Participants (yoga group 41, controls 42) were assessed on muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and respiratory health. Significant improvements in physical fitness were observed after the yoga intervention (Group × Time interactions for right-hand grip strength, p  < .001; sit-up, p  < .001; sit and reach, p  < .001; bilateral plate tapping, p  < .001; and peak expiratory flow rate, p  < .001). Left-hand grip strength showed main effects of time, although there were no Group × Time interactions. Results demonstrate yoga’s ability to improve a wide range of physical variables in children with visual impairment.

Physical fitness, activity and hand-grip strength are not associated with arterial stiffness in older individuals

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 779-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C. van Dijk ◽  
K. M. A. Swart ◽  
A. C. Ham ◽  
A. W. Enneman ◽  
J. P. van Wijngaarden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Combined Chair-Based Exercises Improve Functional Fitness, Mental Well-Being, Salivary Steroid Balance, and Anti-microbial Activity in Pre-frail Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado ◽  
Rubens Vinícius Letieri ◽  
Adriana Silva-Caldo ◽  
Joice C. S. Trombeta ◽  
Clara Monteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Steroid Hormones ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Mental Well Being

IntroductionRegular exercise has long been shown to positively impact the immune system responsiveness and improve mental well-being (MWB). However, the putative links between biomarkers of mental health and immune efficiency in exercising subjects have been scarcely investigated. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of a 14-week combined chair-based exercise program (CEP) on salivary steroid hormones and anti-microbial proteins, functional fitness, and MWB indexes in pre-frail older women.MethodsThe participant women (82.8 4.6 years old; n = 32) were randomly divided into the exercising group (CEP, n = 17) and the non-exercising control group (CG, n = 15). The pre/post assessment included: (1) salivary anti-microbial proteins lysozyme; (Lys) and immunoglobulin-A (IgA); (2) salivary steroid hormones of testosterone (TT) and cortisol (COR); (3) functional fitness (gait speed, hand grip strength, and static balance); (4) MWB questionnaires (happiness, depression state, satisfaction with life, and stress).ResultsSignificant differences with large Cohen’s (d) effect sizes were found on increased salivary TT (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.60) after exercise intervention. The results revealed a decrease in IgA levels after CEP (p &lt; 0.01, d = 0.30). The increase in subjective happiness levels (p &lt; 0.05, d = 0.30) and decrease of stress perception (p &lt; 0.01, d = 2.60) and depressive state (p &lt; 0.05, d = 0.30) were found after intervention in the CEP group. Robust statistical differences in gait speed (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.60) and balance tests (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.80) were also found in the CEP group. In control, COR increased moderately (p &lt; 0.05; d = 0.65) while no changes were found for the other indicators. Correlation analyses showed inter-dependence between pre–post variations of MWB, biochemical indexes, and fitness function (e.g., COR inverse correlation with hand grip strength and balance tests).ConclusionThe CEP program was able to improve functional-fitness performance, decrease feelings of stress, and increase happiness. The CEP also induced clinically relevant hormonal and immune responses, which suggests that chair exercises that combine muscular strength, balance, and gait speed training are promising interventions to improve physical and mental health of older pre-frail adults.

scholarly journals Components of physical fitness as prognostic factors for falls in elderly female exercise practitioners: a longitudinal study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovana Zarpellon Mazo ◽  
Raquel Ester Lima ◽  
Pedro Silvelo Franco ◽  
Leonardo Hoffmann ◽  
Enaiane Cristina Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Elderly Female ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Falls In Elderly

Abstract Introduction: Physical exercise is used as a strategy for the prevention of falls because it improves the physical fitness of older adults. Objective: To determine which components of physical fitness are predictors of falls in elderly female exercise practitioners. Method: Longitudinal, descriptive, comparative study. The components of physical fitness (upper and lower limb strength and flexibility, agility, aerobic endurance, and hand grip strength) and the occurrence or not of falls in the last 12 months were analyzed in 80 older women practitioners of exercise from 2013 to 2016. Descriptive analysis, ROC curve attributing cut-off points, and binary logistic regression for the prediction of falls were used. Results: The mean age of the participants was 67.46 years (SD=7.65). Over the years, a significant difference between elderly fallers and non-fallers was observed for right hand grip strength (2013 and 2015), left hand grip strength (2014 and 2015), lower limb flexibility (2013, 2014 and 2015), agility (2015), and aerobic endurance (2015). In adjusted analysis, older women with poor lower limb flexibility in 2013 had a higher risk of falls in 2016 (OR=4.98; 95%CI 1.12 - 22.1). Older women with poor flexibility in 2015 also had a higher risk of falls (OR= 6.08; 95%CI 1.06 - 34.67). Conclusion: Poor performance in the lower limb flexibility, right and left hand grip strength, agility and aerobic endurance tests was associated with falls and these components are predictors of future falls in elderly exercise practitioners.

scholarly journals Anthropometric and Physical Fitness of the Under-16 Regional-School Cricket Players, of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol III (I) ◽  
pp. 333-342
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tahir Nazeer ◽  
Muhammad Zia Ul Haq ◽  
Muhammad Badar Habib
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
T Test ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Arm Span

The aim of this study was to analysis the anthropometry and fitness of the under-16 regional and school cricket players. Twenty participants were selected from the Bahawalpur regional cricket team and (n = 20) from school teams. Selected variables were height, weight, skinfolds, girths, bone lengths, breadths, 30-m race, set-ups, hand grip strength, flexibility, standing broad jump, and agility. the anthropometric and physical fitness of regional and school cricket players was compared by applying Independent t-test. The results disclosed that the regional cricket players were significantly higher in arm span, arm length, and leg lengths, shoulder, elbow and knee breadths. The regional cricketers were faster in 30 m sprints, hand grip strength, setups, flexibility, and standing broad jump than school players. It was concluded the under-16 regional players were superior in anthropometric and physical fitness because they were selected from the larger population and regular in training program than school cricketers.

scholarly journals Morphological and Physical Profile of a Collegiate Water Skier

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1150
Author(s):  
Michael A. Woodgate ◽  
Joshua J. Gann ◽  
William Hey ◽  
Hyun Chul Jung
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Posterior Extension ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Physical Profile

This study aimed to examine morphological and physical fitness profile in collegiate water skiers and to identify the potential morphological and physical fitness factors, important for success in the slalom, trick, and jump events. Twenty collegiate water skiers were subject to anthropometric, somatotype measurements and a battery of physical tests inclusive of water ski-specific fitness variables. An independent t-test was used to compare the gender differences of dependent variables. Partial correlation and linear regression analyses were used to identify the factors that are associated with water ski performance. Male water skiers were lower in endomorphic component and better in power, speed, and cardiorespiratory fitness than female water skiers (p < 0.05). Somatotype such as mesomorphic (r = −0.48) and ectomorphic components (r = −0.60), sum of hand-grip strength (r = 0.98), and muscular endurance including posterior extension (r = 0.59) and left lateral flexion (r = 0.63) were significantly correlated with water skiing performance score (p < 0.05). The results of regression analyses showed that mesomorphic component (r2 = 0.24, p = 0.04), sum of hand-grip strength (r2 = 0.95, p = 0.001), and muscular endurance (r2 = 0.30, p = 0.03), appear to be crucial factors associated with water ski performance in slalom, trick (hands pass), and the jump events, respectively. Our study suggests that different morphological and fitness components are required to succeed in each tournament water skiing event. Coaches and athletes can utilize the battery of physical tests and design a specialized training regimen for each tournament water skiing event.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Wrist Range of Motion and Hand Grip Strength in Women with the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Controlled Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Nurdan PAKER ◽  
Mehmet ALP ◽  
Ayşe Nur BARDAK ◽  
Derya BUĞDAYCI ◽  
Feride SABIRLI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

scholarly journals The Relationships Between Some Physical Fitness Factors and Muscle Damage in People With Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Hojjatollah Siavoshi ◽  
◽  
Hamid Agha Alinejad ◽  
Ali Kashi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Samavati Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Significant Relationships

Objectives: The physical component of tasks can be a problem because of muscle weakness; therefore, this research was performed to investigate the relationships between some physical fitness factors and muscle damage enzyme levels in people with mild Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 314 students with ID (Body Mass Index [BMI]: 23.42±4.84 kg/m2), after measuring their anthropometric variables (height, weight, and BMI), performed the Canadian Standardized Test of Fitness (CSTF). This test includes flexibility (sit and reach test), muscle endurance (Push-ups and Sit-ups tests), muscle strength (Hand-grip test), and cardiorespiratory endurance (Canada Home Fitness test). Then saliva samples were collected from 20 subjects who were homogeneous for age (Mean±SD: 20.30±2.27 years), sex (male only), and type of ID, for measuring their saliva levels of Creatine Phosphate Kinase (CPK), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), and C-reactive Protein (CRP). Data were analyzed by the Pearson correlation coefficient and linear and nonlinear regressions (P<0.05).  Results: The findings indicated significant relationships between some of the physical fitness factors and some enzymes of muscle damage (P<0.05). The results indicated significant relationships between CPK, with push-ups, sit-ups, and hand-grip strength, as well as between the LDH with push-ups and CRP with sit-ups and hand-grip strength (P<0.05). Discussion: According to the results of the present research, CPK, LDH, and CRP saliva levels in males with an ID have a significant relationship with some of the physical fitness components. Also, the results of the present research have provided equations for estimating CPK, LDH, and CRP saliva levels through CSTF battery test scores in people who have an educable ID.

scholarly journals Seven-month Wintertime Supplementation of 1200 IU Vitamin D Has No Effect on Hand Grip Strength in Young, Physically Active Males: A Randomized, Controlled Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leho Rips ◽  
Alar Toom ◽  
Rein Kuik ◽  
Ahti Varblane ◽  
Hanno Mölder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Hand Grip

Abstract BackgroundThere has been a growing interest in the role of vitamin D for the well-being and physical performance of humans; however, there is a lack of long-term supplementation studies performed on members of the young, physically active, male population.The hypothesis of the study was that vitamin D supplementation during wintertime will decrease the prevalence of critically low vitamin D blood serum levels and increase hand grip strength during the winter season among young male conscripts. Study DesignLongitudinal, triple-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. MethodsFifty-three male conscripts from the Estonian Army were randomized into two groups: 27 to an intervention group and 26 to a placebo group. The groups were comparable in terms of their demographics. The intervention group received 1200 IU (30 µg) capsules of vitamin D3 and the control group received placebo oil capsules once per day. The length of the follow-up was seven months, from October 2016 until April 2017. Blood serum vitamin D (25(OH)D), parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium (Ca), ionized calcium (Ca-i), testosterone and cortisol values and hand grip strength were measured four times during the study period. ResultsThe mean 25(OH)D level decreased significantly in the control group to a critically low level during the study, with the lowest mean value of 22 nmol/l found in March 2017. At that time point, 65% in the control group vs 15% in the intervention group had 25(OH)D values of less than 25 nmol/l (p < 0.001). In the intervention group the levels of 25(OH)D did not change significantly during the study period. All other blood tests revealed no significant differences at any time point. The corresponding result was found for hand grip strength at all time points. ConclusionLong-term vitamin D supplementation during wintertime results in fewer conscripts in the Estonian Army with critically low serum vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels during the winter season. However, this did not influence their physical performance in the form of the hand grip strength test. Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04359524. Registered 20 April 2020 - Retrospectively registered. https://register.clinicaltrials.gov

scholarly journals The correlation between right hand finger ratio (2D:4D) and the parameters of anthropometric and physical fitness in children

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 656
Author(s):  
Nebahat Eler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Long Jump

It is hypothesized that there is a correlation between the ratio of second hand finger to fourth hand finger (2D:4D) which is an indicator of prenatal testosterone and physical fitness and sportive performance The aim of this study was to determined correlation between the right hand finger ratio (2D:4D) and the parameters of anthropometric and physical fitness in male and female children aged between 10 and 12. Six hundred and seventy eight males whose age average was 0.49±1.32 and 592 females whose age average was 10.38 ± 1.48 participated in this study. In addition to taking the students’ right hand 2D:4D, height, weight, triceps, subscapular, full arm and leg measurements, vertical jumping, standing long jump, flexibility, 20 m sprint, 10x5 agility, leg strength, right/left hand grip strength, 20 m shuttle run and balance tests were also performed. Statistically differences were found between anthropometric measurements apart from height and BMI, 2D:4D and physical fitness parameters in the males and females. A negative correlation between right hand 2D:4D and vertical jumping, standing long jump, 20 m sprint, 10x5 agility and right hand grip strength in the males. As for the females, although a negative correlation was detected between right hand 2D:4D and height, a positive correlation was found between the same variable and body fat ratio (p<0.05). It can be concluded that while a low 2D:4D ratio was correlated with static and explosive strength, speed and agility in the males, it was correlated with height and body fat ratio in the females.

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