Influence of aquatic exercise training on balance in young adults

Introduction Physical exercise programs have been suggested to soften or reverse balance deficits and postural deviation. Objective This study investigated the influence of a systematic aquatic exercise program on body balance. Method Healthy young adult volunteers of both genders, aged 18–30 years were assessed. The experimental group (EG, n = 20) was subjected to 24 sessions of aquatic exercises of 50 minutes long, performed three times a week, and the control group (CG, n = 25) suffered no intervention. A 3-D force platform was used to calculate the center of pressure displacement (COP) in anteroposterior and mid-lateral directions with or without visual information. The individuals were assessed in pre or post-training. Results The results demonstrated a decrease in body oscillation in both visual conditions, with post-training values lower than pre-training ones. Visual information was not expressive for EG post-training. Conclusion It was concluded that the program was effective for body balance improvement.

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Effects of a multimodal physical exercise program on physical and mental health indicators in males with substance use disorder

ABCS Health Sciences ◽

10.7322/abcshs.2020073.1526 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. e021208

Author(s):

Bruno Marson Malagodi ◽

Márcia Greguol ◽

Attilio Carraro ◽

Timothy Gustavo Cavazzotto ◽

Helio Serassuelo Junior

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Substance Use Disorder ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Internalized Stigma ◽

Body Balance

Introduction: Substance use disorder (SUD) is seen as a serious and growing public safety and health problem worldwide. Long-term sequelae may involve permanent damage to physical fitness, body balance, and coordination skills, with a severe motor, functional, and emotional consequences. Objective: To verify the effect of 16 sessions of a multimodal physical exercise program on physical fitness, body balance, and internalized stigma of inpatients for the treatment of Substance use disorder. Methods: Forty-three males with Substance use disorder (aged 33.9 ±12.4 years) were divided into an Intervention Group (IG, n=21) and Control Group (CG, n=22). The IG was submitted to eight weeks of training with physical exercises. Participants were submitted to the evaluation of internalized stigma, body balance, agility, and flexibility, before and after the intervention period. Results: Positive results were observed in physical fitness (agility, p=0.001) and body balance variables (center of pressure path with closed eyes, p=0.050, and ellipse area with closed eyes, p=0.031). The time of substance use correlated with lower performance in agility and body balance tests. Conclusion: The data seem to support the potential benefit of physical exercise as an adjunct in Substance use disorder rehabilitation process, particularly for physical fitness and body balance variables.

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Hydrotherapy for the Treatment of Pain in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/473963 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Adelaida María Castro-Sánchez ◽

Guillermo A. Matarán-Peñarrocha ◽

Inmaculada Lara-Palomo ◽

Manuel Saavedra-Hernández ◽

Manuel Arroyo-Morales ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Aquatic Exercise ◽

Control Group ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Therapy Room ◽

Experimental Group

Background. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating neurological disease. Several studies have reported that complementary and alternative therapies can have positive effects against pain in these patients.Objective. The objective was to investigate the effectiveness of an Ai-Chi aquatic exercise program against pain and other symptoms in MS patients.Methods. In this randomized controlled trial, 73 MS patients were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group for a 20-week treatment program. The experimental group underwent 40 sessions of Ai-Chi exercise in swimming pool and the control group 40 sessions of abdominal breathing and contraction-relaxation exercises in therapy room. Outcome variables were pain, disability, spasm, depression, fatigue, and autonomy, which were assessed before the intervention and immediately and at 4 and 10 weeks after the last treatment session.Results. The experimental group showed a significant (P<0.028) and clinically relevant decrease in pain intensityversusbaseline, with an immediate posttreatment reduction in median visual analogue scale scores of 50% that was maintained for up to 10 weeks. Significant improvements were also observed in spasm, fatigue, disability, and autonomy.Conclusion. According to these findings, an Ai-Chi aquatic exercise program improves pain, spasms, disability, fatigue, depression, and autonomy in MS patients.

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Qigong for Muscle Strength and Static Postural Control in Middle-Aged and Older Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2021.784320 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

María del Carmen Carcelén-Fraile ◽

Agustín Aibar-Almazán ◽

Antonio Martínez-Amat ◽

Vânia Brandão-Loureiro ◽

José Daniel Jiménez-García ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Postural Control ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Eyes Open ◽

Experimental Group

In the present study, we aimed to determine the effects of a Qigong exercise program on the muscle strength and postural control in middle-aged and older postmenopausal women. This is a randomized clinical trial (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03989453) conducted on 125 women who were initially assigned to either an experimental group (n = 63) that performed a Qigong exercise program for 12 weeks or to a control group (n = 62) that did not receive any intervention. Muscle strength (dynamometer) and postural control (stabilometric platform) were evaluated before and immediately after an intervention period. The main findings of this study suggest that the women in the experimental group had improvements in muscle strength, mean velocity of the displacement of the center of pressure (CoP) with both eyes open and closed, and the surface sway area covered by the CoP, as well as the mediolateral and anteroposterior oscillations of the CoP, only with eyes open. The results of the present study determined that a 12 week Qigong exercise program has beneficial effects on muscle strength and postural control of middle-aged and older postmenopausal Spanish women.

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Effects of Long-Term Supplementation of Bovine Colostrum on the Immune System in Young Female Basketball Players. Randomized Trial

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13010118 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 118

Author(s):

Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn ◽

Mirosława Cieślicka ◽

Hanna Dziewiecka ◽

Sławomir Kujawski ◽

Anita Marcinkiewicz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Immune System ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Bovine Colostrum ◽

Control Group ◽

System Function ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Immune System Function ◽

Experimental Group

An intensive physical exercise program could lead to a decrease in immune system function. Effects of long-term supplementation of bovine colostrum on the response of immune function on physical exercise test in athletes were examined. Twenty-seven elite female basketball players (age 16–19) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Eventually, n = 11 athletes completed intervention in the experimental group (3.2 g bovine colostrum orally twice a day for 24 weeks), while n = 9 athletes in the control group were given a placebo. Before the supplementation, after 3 and 6 months, subjects performed the physical exercise stress test. Before, just after, and 3 h after physical exercise testing, blood was drawn and immune system indicators were examined. Plasma interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-2, IL-10, IL-13, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, creatine kinase (CK MM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and WBC, lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MON), and granulocyte (GRA) were measured. A statistically significant change in IL-10 in response to the exercise program during the supplementation period in both groups was observed (p = 0.01). However, the results of the rest of the comparisons were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Contrary to our initial hypothesis, there were no significant effects of bovine supplementation on the dynamics of immune system function indicators.

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The influence of an aquatic exercise program on balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckab120.008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (Supplement_2) ◽

Author(s):

Margarida Ferreira ◽

Cristina Mesquita ◽

Paula Santos ◽

João Borges ◽

Maria Graça ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Aquatic Exercise ◽

Body Sway ◽

Mean Velocity ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Eyes Closed ◽

Eyes Open

Abstract Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that leads to a limitation of mobility, which can cause postural deficits and progressive loss of balance. Aquatic exercise improves this health condition. The objetive is to verify the influence of an aquatic exercise program, on balance and functionality, in individuals with AS. Methods Pre-experimental study carried out on 6 individuals with AS. All individuals were assessed at baseline (M0) and 12 weeks after the intervention (M1) using the Bath indices (BASMI, BASFI and BASDAI) and the balance assessment protocol (‘Body Sway’) by the Physiosensing Platform. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Were used descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon test to compare M0 and M1. The significance value was 0.05. Results We verify improvements in BASMI (P = 0.046), BASFI (P = 0.042) and BASDAI (P = 0.027) scores. Through the analysis of the center of pressure variables, there were no statistically significant differences, between moments, in the protocol. However, when assessing balance, in the anteroposterior mean distance in both the protocol (eyes open) and in the protocol (eyes closed), in the root mean square in both protocols and in mediolateral mean velocity, only in the protocol (eyes open), there was a slight decrease in the median value. Conclusions The present study suggests that the specific aquatic exercise program, may influence balance and improve functionality in a population with AS. Therefore, the Bath indices translate improvements in the symptoms and functionalities of these participants.

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The Effect of 8 Weeks of Zumba Exercıse on Flexbılıty and Some Strength Parameters in Women Aged 25-45

10.53350/pjmhs211572180 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (7) ◽

pp. 2180-2184

Author(s):

Mehmet Murat Beyaz ◽

Gökçe Oktay

Keyword(s):

Exercise Program ◽

Strength Parameter ◽

Control Group ◽

Muscular Endurance ◽

Leg Strength ◽

Lower Extremity Strength ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of 6-week Zumba exercises on flexibility, leg strength, back strength and muscular endurance parameters in women aged 25-45. The research group consists of a total of (n=20) women, (n=10) in the experimental group and (n=10) in the control group, between the ages of 25-45 living in Istanbul. The participants in the experimental group were given 60 minutes of Zumba exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks, and sit-reach, 1-minute sit-up and strength test measurements were made to the participants before and after the exercise program. Participants in the control group were not included in any exercise program. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the participants' flexibility, leg strength, back strength and muscular endurance values between the pre-test and post-test within the group (p< 0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference between the pre-test and post-test values between the groups (p< 0.05). In conclusion; It was determined that zumba exercises applied to the experimental group did not have a significant effect on flexibility, muscular endurance and back strength. In the leg strength parameter, the effect of zumba exercises applied to the experimental group on leg strength was found to be significant at a rate of 34%. In the light of these data, it was concluded that zumba exercises performed in sedentary women have a positive effect on lower extremity strength. Keywords: Zumba Fitness, Exercise, Women and Exercise

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Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1590/s1516-44462005000400003 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 266-271 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes ◽

Sérgio Garcia Stella ◽

Ruth Ferreira Santos ◽

Orlando Francisco Amodeu Bueno ◽

Marco Túlio de Mello

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Life ◽

Ventilatory Threshold ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Control Group ◽

Fitness Program ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Experimental Group

OBJECTIVE: Mood disorders are a frequent problem in old age, and their symptoms constitute an important public health issue. These alterations affect the quality of life mainly by restricting social life. The participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way of reducing or preventing the functional decline associated with aging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of fitness-endurance activity (at the intensity of Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT-1)) in depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors. METHODS: The study involved 46 sedentary seniors aged 60-75 (66.97 ± 4.80) who were randomly allocated to two groups: 1) Control group, which was neither asked to vary their everyday activities nor to join a regular physical fitness program; and 2) Experimental group, whose members took part in an aerobic fitness program consisting of ergometer cycle sessions 3 times a week on alternate days for six months working at a heart rate corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT-1) intensity. Subjects were submitted to a basal evaluation using the geriatric depression screening scale - GDS, STAI trait/state (anxiety scale) and SF-36 (quality of life scale). RESULTS: Comparing the groups after the study period, we found a significant decrease in depressive and anxiety scores and an improvement in the quality of life in the experimental group, but no significant changes in the control group. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that an aerobic exercise program at VT-1 intensity suffices to promote favorable modifications in depressive and anxiety scores to improve the quality of life in seniors.

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Abstract 452: Effect of Exercise Training on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Post Myocardial Infarction Patients

Circulation Research ◽

10.1161/res.119.suppl_1.452 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 119 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Jayati Vohra ◽

Kushal Madan ◽

Manish Sharma ◽

J.P.S Sawhney

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Exercise Training ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Physical Functioning ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Exercise Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Experimental Group

Objectives: To study the effect of four weeks of aerobic exercise training, on sleep quality and quality of life parameters like anxiety, depression and physical functioning in Post Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients. Methods: ST elevated MI patients (n=21, <65years age) were voluntarily divided into 2 groups, control group (n=11) and exercising group (n=10). The patients in experimental group followed an exercise program of 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. The subjective quality of life, anxiety and depression levels were assessed by the SF 36 questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HAD scale) and the sleep quality was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Poor sleep quality and short sleep duration was defined as PSQI > 5 and total sleep time <6hrs. respectively. After 4 weeks of the program the questionnaires were repeated for all 21 patients. Wilcoxon rank order test and Student T test were used. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant Results: Intergroup analysis showed statically significant reduction in anxiety score (9vs0.5) and depression score (3vs0) in exercise group as compared to control group respectively. As compared to control group, exercise group also showed statistically significant improvement in the quality of life parameter score [physical functioning (750vs1000), role functioning physical (0vs400) & emotional (0vs300), energy level (215vs400), emotional well-being (400vs500), social functioning (120vs200), general health (230vs462.5) & health changes (50vs100)]. Intra group analysis also showed significant changes only in exercise group. After 4 weeks of exercise training, PSQI score improved in the experimental group from 9.5±4.11 to 1.13±0.35 (p=0.00029) indicating better sleep quality and duration. While it remained comparable to the baseline values in the control group i.e. from 9.9±4.70 to 10.33±3.87 (p value= 0.514). Conclusion: Four weeks of exercise program improves the quality & duration of sleep and quality of life in MI patients after 2 weeks of index event.

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Interaction of Spatial Perception, Vestibular Function, and Exercise in Young School Age Boys with Learning Disabilities

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1989.68.3.727 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 68 (3) ◽

pp. 727-738 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Nancy N. Byl ◽

Frederick M. Byl ◽

Joseph H. Rosenthal

Keyword(s):

Spatial Perception ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Vestibular Function ◽

Control Group ◽

Group Iii ◽

Perceptual Skills ◽

Group I ◽

Before And After ◽

Vestibulo Ocular Reflex ◽

Experimental Group

Form rotation, figure directionality, and figure-ground discrimination were evaluated before and after 10 days of vestibular or aerobic exercises for 30 boys (7 to 12 yr.) who showed problems in learning, reading, and inattention. Eight subjects had normal vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) responses as determined by caloric and rotational testing. They were assigned to a vestibular program (Control Group I). The 22 subjects with abnormal VOR test responses were randomly assigned to either aerobic exercises (Experimental Group II) or a vestibular program (Experimental Group III). Spatial perceptual test scores varied widely, with the majority performing below age-expected norms but no significant differences on vestibular status appeared. Postexercise, only subjects completing the vestibular program made significant gains: Experimental Group III (abnormal VOR) made significant gains in accuracy and normal test responses compared to the other groups, and Control Group I made significantly greater gains in speed of spatial perceptual processing. For boys with problems in learning, reading, inattention, and vestibular function, a vestibular exercise program complementing a traditional or special educational program may enhance the spatial perceptual skills needed for reading.

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Effects of Augmented-Reality-Based Exercise on Muscle Parameters, Physical Performance, and Exercise Self-Efficacy for Older Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17093260 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 3260 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sangwan Jeon ◽

Jiyoun Kim

Keyword(s):

Skeletal Muscle ◽

Augmented Reality ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Exercise Program ◽

The Elderly ◽

Step Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Skeletal Muscle Index ◽

Experimental Group

This study was intended to determine the applicability of an augmented-reality-based muscle reduction prevention exercise program for elderly Korean women by observing changes in exercise self-efficacy and verifying the effectiveness of the program in the elderly after the application of the program. A total of 27 participants, who were elderly women aged 65+ and had not participated in any exercise programs until this study, were recruited for this study. They were divided into an experimental group (13 people) and a control group (14 people), and then the augmented-reality-based muscle reduction prevention exercise program was applied. This was a 30-min program, which included regular, aerobic, and flexibility exercises, and it was applied 5 times a week for 12 weeks. As a result of observing changes, it was found that the appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) (F = 11.222, p < 0.002) and the skeletal muscle index (SMI) (kg/m2) (F = 10.874, p < 0.003) muscle parameters increased more in the experimental group compared to the control group, and there was a significant increase in gait speed (m/s) (F = 7.221, p < 0.005). For physical performance, as a result of conducting the Senior Fitness Test (SFT), a significant change was observed in the chair stand test (F = 5.110, p < 0.033), 2-min step test (2MST) (F = 6.621, p < 0.020), and the timed up-and-go test (TUG) (F = 5.110, p < 0.032) and a significant increase was also observed for exercise self-efficacy (F = 20.464, p < 0.001). Finally, the augmented-reality-based exercise program in this study was found to be effective in inducing physical activity in the elderly. Therefore, the augmented-reality-based muscle reduction prevention exercise program is considered to be effective in increasing the sustainability of exercise, thus preventing muscle reduction in the elderly.

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