Effects of regular exercise on intraocular pressure

Background Exercise may potentially provide an adjunctive measure to help control intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients. However, currently, there is still no substantial evidence that regular exercise can produce a prolonged effect of intraocular pressure reduction. We aim to determine the effects of regular exercise on intraocular pressure in healthy individuals. Methods We conducted a prospective, interventional study at the University of Malaya Medical Centre. Our subjects consist of 45 healthy participants in the intervention arm, and 38 healthy control participants who were age- and gender-matched. The intervention arm was enrolled into a supervised exercise programme for a 6-week period, where controls were asked to continue their usual daily lifestyle. The intervention consists of three sessions every week, which focused on aerobic exercise and strength training. Results Baseline intraocular pressure was measured, and then remeasured again at the end of 6 weeks of exercise conditioning. In the intervention group, there was a reduction of baseline intraocular pressure from pre-intervention mean intraocular pressure of 15.55 ± 2.63 mmHg, down to 13.36 ± 3.16 mmHg at 6 weeks, a statistically significant reduction of −2.18 ± 2.25 mmHg ( p < 0.001) post-intervention. On the other hand, the control group recorded a non-statistically significant mean increase of 0.63 ± 2.47 mmHg ( p = 0.123) at 6 weeks. Conclusions Our study concluded that regular exercise results in a significant intraocular pressure reduction in healthy individuals.

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Effect of “Spatially Separated Speech in Noise Training” on speech perception in noise in children with bimodal fitting

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology ◽

10.1186/s43163-021-00130-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Younes Lotfi ◽

Mahdieh Hasanalifard ◽

Abdollah Moossavi ◽

Enayatollah Bakhshi ◽

Mohammad Ajalloueyan

Keyword(s):

Speech Perception ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Auditory Training ◽

Control Group ◽

Interventional Study ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Speech Perception In Noise ◽

Speech In Noise ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Recognition Ability

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of “Spatially separated speech in noise” auditory training on the ability of speech perception in noise among bimodal fitting users. The assumption was that the rehabilitation can enhance spatial hearing and hence speech in noise perception. This study was an interventional study, with a pre/post-design. Speech recognition ability was assessed with the specific tests. After performing the rehabilitation stages in the intervention group, the speech tests were again implemented, and by comparing the pre- and post-intervention data, the effect of auditory training on the speech abilities was assessed. Twenty-four children of 8–12 years who had undergone cochlear implantation and continuously used bimodal fitting were investigated in two groups of control and intervention. Results The results showed a significant difference between the groups in different speech tests after the intervention, which indicated that the intervention group have improved more than the control group. Conclusion It can be concluded that “Spatially separated speech in noise” auditory training can improve the speech perception in noise in bimodal fitting users. In general, this rehabilitation method is useful for enhancing the speech in noise perception ability.

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Effects and Responsiveness of a Multicomponent Intervention on Body Composition, Physical Fitness and Leptin in Overweight/Obese Adolescents

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18147267 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (14) ◽

pp. 7267

Author(s):

Leticia Borfe ◽

Caroline Brand ◽

Letícia Schneiders ◽

Jorge Mota ◽

Claudia Cavaglieri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Interleukin 10 ◽

Control Group ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Multicomponent Program

Physical exercise reduces the biochemical markers of obesity, but the effects of multicomponent interventions on these markers should be explored. The present study aimed to elucidate how overweight/obese adolescents respond to a multicomponent program approach on body composition, physical fitness, and inflammatory markers, using a quasi-experimental study with 33 overweight/obesity adolescents (control group (CG) = 16; intervention group (IG) = 17). The intervention consisted of 24 weeks with physical exercises and nutritional and psychological guidance. Both groups were evaluated at the pre/post-intervention moments on body mass index (BMI); body fat (%Fat); waist circumference (WC); waist/hip ratio (WHR); waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF); abdominal strength, flexibility; leptin; interleukin 6; interleukin 10; and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Mixed-analysis of variance and generalized estimation equations were used for statistical analysis. There was an interaction effect between groups and time on %Fat (p = 0.002), WC (p = 0.023), WHR (p < 0.001), WHtR (p = 0.035), CRF (p = 0.050), and leptin (p = 0.026). Adolescents were classified as 82.4% responders for %Fat, 70.6% for WC, 88.2% for WHR, and 70.6% for CRF. Further, there was an association between changes in %Fat (p = 0.033), WC (p = 0.032), and WHR (p = 0.033) between responders and non-responders with CRF in the IG. There was a positive effect on body composition, physical fitness, and leptin. In addition, reductions in body composition parameters were explained by CRF improvements.

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Can an online exercise prescription tool improve adherence to home exercise programmes in children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disabilities? A randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e040108

Author(s):

Rowan W Johnson ◽

Sian A Williams ◽

Daniel F Gucciardi ◽

Natasha Bear ◽

Noula Gibson

Keyword(s):

Exercise Prescription ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Exercise Programme ◽

Home Exercise ◽

Control Group ◽

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities ◽

Home Exercise Programme ◽

Exercise Programmes ◽

Randomised Controlled

ObjectiveDetermine the adherence to and effectiveness of an 8-week home exercise programme for children with disabilities delivered using Physitrack, an online exercise prescription tool, compared with traditional paper-based methods.DesignSingle-blinded, parallel-groups, randomised controlled trial (RCT).SettingIntervention took place in participants’ homes in Western Australia.ParticipantsChildren aged 6 to 17 years, with neurodevelopmental disabilities including cerebral palsy (CP), receiving community therapy services.InterventionAll participants completed an individualised home exercise programme, which was delivered to the intervention group using Physitrack and conventional paper-based methods for the control group.Primary outcome measuresAdherence to exercise programme, goal achievement and exercise performance.Secondary outcome measuresEnjoyment, confidence and usability of Physitrack.ResultsFifty-four participants with CP (n=37) or other neurodevelopmental disabilities (n=17) were recruited. Fifty-three were randomised after one early withdrawal. Forty-six completed the 8-week programme, with 24 in the intervention group and 22 in the control group. There was no difference between the two groups for percentage of exercises completed (intervention (n=22): 62.8% (SD 27.7), control (n=22): 55.8% (SD 19.4), between group mean difference −7.0% (95% CI: −21.6 to 7.5, p=0.34)). Both groups showed significant improvement in their self-rated performance of individualised goal activities, however there was no statistically significant difference between groups for goal achievement, quality of exercise performance, enjoyment, confidence or preferred method of delivery. There were no adverse events.ConclusionPhysitrack provides a therapist with a new means of providing an exercise programme with online tools such as exercise videos, but our preliminary findings indicate that it may be no better than a traditional paper-based method for improving exercise adherence or the other outcomes measured. Exercise programmes remain an intervention supported by evidence, but a larger RCT is required to fully evaluate online delivery methods.Trial registration detailsAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry; ACTRN12616000743460.

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Intraocular pressure reduction after subconjunctival mitomycin-C in absolute glaucomatous eyes

Annals of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1007/s12009-001-0006-0 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 122-124

Author(s):

Viney Gupta ◽

H. C. Agarwal

Keyword(s):

Intraocular Pressure ◽

Mitomycin C ◽

Pressure Reduction ◽

Intraocular Pressure Reduction

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Feasibility study of sustained-release travoprost punctum plug for intraocular pressure reduction in an Asian population

Clinical Ophthalmology ◽

10.2147/opth.s102181 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 757 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Shamira Perera ◽

Monisha Nongpiur ◽

Paul Chew ◽

Maria Cecilia Aquino ◽

Chelvin Sng ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intraocular Pressure ◽

Sustained Release ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Asian Population ◽

Pressure Reduction ◽

Intraocular Pressure Reduction

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Feasibility and Impact of a Combined Supervised Exercise and Nutritional-Behavioral Intervention following Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study

Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1155/2015/693829 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Friedrich C. Jassil ◽

Sean Manning ◽

Neville Lewis ◽

Siri Steinmo ◽

Helen Kingett ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Lifestyle Intervention ◽

Behavioral Intervention ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Activity Level ◽

Randomised Control Trial ◽

Control Group ◽

Supervised Exercise

Background.Lifestyle intervention programs after bariatric surgery have been suggested to maximise health outcomes. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and impact of an 8-week combined supervised exercise with nutritional-behavioral intervention following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.Methods.Eight female patients (44 ± 8 years old, BMI = 38.5 ± 7.2 kgm−2) completed the program. Before and after intervention, anthropometric measures, six-minute walk test (6MWT), physical activity level, eating behavior, and quality of life (QoL) were assessed. Percentage weight loss (%WL) outcomes were compared with a historical matched control group.Results.The program significantly improved functional capacity (mean increment in 6MWT was 127 ± 107 meters,p=0.043), increased strenuous intensity exercise (44 ± 49 min/week,p=0.043), increased consumption of fruits and vegetables (p=0.034), reduced consumption of ready meals (p=0.034), and improved “Change in Health” in QoL domain (p=0.039). The intervention group exhibited greater %WL in the 3–12-month postsurgery period compared to historical controls, 12.2 ± 7.5% versus 5.1 ± 5.4%, respectively (p=0.027).Conclusions.Lifestyle intervention program following bariatric surgery is feasible and resulted in several beneficial outcomes. A large randomised control trial is now warranted.

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Effectiveness of balance training programme in reducing the frequency of falling in established osteoporotic women: a randomized controlled trial

Clinical Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/0269215516628616 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 217-224 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ibolya Mikó ◽

Imre Szerb ◽

Anna Szerb ◽

Gyula Poor

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Balance Training ◽

Training Programme ◽

Exercise Programme ◽

Berg Balance Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Randomized Controlled

Objective: To investigate the effect of a 12-month sensomotor balance exercise programme on postural control and the frequency of falling in women with established osteoporosis. Design: Randomized controlled trial where the intervention group was assigned the 12-month Balance Training Programme and the control group did not undertake any intervention beyond regular osteoporosis treatment. Subjects: A total of 100 osteoporotic women – at least with one osteoporotic fracture – aged 65 years old and above. Main measures: Balance was assessed in static and dynamic posture both with performance-based measures of balance, such as the Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go Test, and with a stabilometric computerized platform. Interventions: Patients in the intervention group completed the 12-month sensomotor Balance Training Programme in an outpatient setting, guided by physical therapists, three times a week, for 30 minutes. Results: The Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go Test showed a statistically significant improvement of balance in the intervention group ( p = 0.001 and p = 0.005, respectively). Balance tests using the stabilometer also showed a statistically significant improvement in static and dynamic postural balance for osteoporotic women after the completion of the Balance Training Programme. As a consequence, the one-year exercise programme significantly decreased the number of falls in the exercise group compared with the control group. Conclusion: The Balance Training Programme significantly improved the balance parameters and reduced the number of falls in postmenopausal women who have already had at least one fracture in the past.

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