scholarly journals EFFECTS OF A MULTICOMPONENT EXERCISE PROGRAM ON THE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS IN ELDERLY WOMEN

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Shiguemitsu Suzuki ◽  
Alexandre Lopes Evangelista ◽  
Cauê Vazquez La Scala Teixeira ◽  
Marcos Rodolfo Ramos Paunksnis ◽  
Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Trained Group ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Introduction: Aging is inevitable and irreversible, but with the advancement of technology, life expectancy is increasing every year, bringing proposals for various interventions to improve the quality of life. One such intervention is physical exercise programs. Objectives: To investigate the impact of multicomponent training in circuits on functional autonomy parameters in elderly women. Methods: Elderly were recruited and distributed in two groups: trained (N = 16) and non-trained (N = 15). Those in the trained group performed 75-minute training sessions twice a week over a 56-week period. The resistance training included upper and lower limbs with a relative intensity of 70% of 1RM, exercises using body weight, stretching and specific tasks for agility, performed in a circuit form and totaling three passages. Participants underwent functional autonomy (FA) assessment by the protocol of the Latin American Developmental Group for Maturity, the 6-minute walk test (T6M), and the sit-and-reach (SR) test. Results: The trained group had a significant decrease in body weight (p=0.02) and body mass index (p=0.015). Significant improvements (p=0,009) were also observed in FA, SR, and T6M after the intervention Compared with the untrained group, the trained group also obtained significant differences in all functional parameters analyzed. Conclusion: A long-term multicomponent training program conducted on a circuit and applied twice a week was enough to improve multiple components of the functional autonomy of elderly women. Level of Evidence II; Prognostic studies - Investigating the effect of a patient characteristic on the outcome of disease.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Physiotherapeutic Program on Selected Static and Dynamic Foot Indicators and the Balance of Elderly Women Depending on the Ground Stability

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4660
Author(s):  
Joanna Matla ◽  
Katarzyna Filar-Mierzwa ◽  
Anna Ścisłowska-Czarnecka ◽  
Agnieszka Jankowicz-Szymańska ◽  
Aneta Bac
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Motor Functions ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Impact

Seniors are a constantly growing group of people in many societies. It is necessary to develop physiotherapeutic programs to improve their mobility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the physiotherapeutic program conducted unstable ground on selected indicators of motor functions of elderly women. Sixty women (60–80 years) participated in the research. Group A (N = 20) underwent a 12-week physiotherapeutic program on stable ground, group B (N = 20) followed an exercise program on unstable ground, and group C (N = 20) (control group) had no therapeutic intervention. The effects of the therapy were assessed by using a FreeMed platform (foot load analysis) and a Biosway balance system. The results were compared using ANOVA (the one-way analysis), the Kruskal–Wallis test and also the post hoc tests (Tukey’s test and the multiple comparison test). In group A, a statistically significant change was observed in the static test and balance assessment, in group B this was observed in the static and dynamic foot tests and balance assessment, in group C, no statistical significance was achieved. The authors’ physiotherapeutic program had a statistically significant effect on changes in the balance and selected indicators of the motor functions of the examined people. Comparing the results before and after the therapy more improvement changes were noted in women training on an unstable ground compared to women training on a stable ground.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAINING VOLUME AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY CHANGES IN ELDERLY WOMEN

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-234
Author(s):  
Juan José Rábade Espinosa ◽  
Teresa Valverde Esteve ◽  
Ana Pablos Monzó ◽  
Carlos Pablos Abella ◽  
Vicente Carratalá Deval
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Trained Group ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
T Score ◽  
Density Methods

ABSTRACT Introduction: Several studies have analyzed the relationship between physical activity and bone density. However, the prescription of exercise is not entirely clear as to the type, quantity and intensity. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between the amount of exercise and changes in bone mineral density. Methods: Fifty-two women, members of the Municipal Program of Physical Activity for Seniors, voluntarily underwent two ultrasonographies of the calcaneus within a 6-month interval. During this period, all physical activity was recorded. Afterwards, a lineal correlation study was carried out between the amount of exercise and bone changes, expressed as T-Score variation, first in total number of participants and then in groups. Considering the average body weight obtained for all women, two groups were created ("light" < 69 kg and "heavy" > 69 kg). Later, women who had participated in less than 72% of the targeted program were excluded from both groups, and the differences between the groups "light and trained" and "heavy and trained" were analyzed. To do so, the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test was used. Results: A significant relationship of r= -0.59 was found between the total amount of exercise and the T-Score variation in the group of women above 69 kg. Significant differences were found between the "light and trained" group and the "heavy and trained" group with respect to the variation of T-Score. Conclusion: The effect of exercise on bone mineral density is determined, somehow, by body weight. This interaction is due, possibly, to mechanical demands difference.

scholarly journals Twelve Weeks of High-Intense Interval Training Enhance the Neuromuscular and Cardiorespiratory Performance of Elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Joy Cavalcante Braga ◽  
Rodrigo Eufrásio de Freitas ◽  
Kennedy Maia dos Santos ◽  
Rodonilton Pontes da Silva ◽  
Josimar Mota da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
The Impact

Background: Exercise is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for the enhancement of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory health. In particular, High-Intense Intermittent Training (HIIT) has been implicated in health management; however, in specific populations such as the elderly, is needed more investigations. Objective: The aim is to determine the impact of HIIT in the neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory fitness of the elderly. Methods: Thirty-two elderly volunteers, 71.0 ± 2.1 years, were randomly divided into two groups, control (CG) (n = 16), that did not participate in any interventions, and experimental (EG) (n = 16) that participated in a 12-week exercise program based on HIIT 3 times a week, and 40 minutes by a meeting. Both groups were subjected before and after the intervention period to neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory testing, and monthly were clinically evaluated by a Physician. Results: No orthopaedic events were reported to both groups, and the CG showed no enhancement to all variables. The EG, muscular endurance of the upper limbs was enhanced (p <0.0001), as was muscular endurance of the lower limbs (p <0.0001), localized muscular endurance of abdominal muscles (p <0.0001), lower limb muscle power (p <0.0001) and aerobic power (p <0.0001). There were no adverse events during or after the intervention period. Conclusion: HIIT is an effective strategy to promote enhancement of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory fitness in the elderly and showed safe because no orthopaedic and cardiovascular events were reported.

scholarly journals Effects of Rio de Janeiro Ar Livre program on the autonomy of octogenarian elderly women

Motricidade ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Larissa Aguirres ◽  
Helio Furtado ◽  
Gabriela Rezende de Oliveira Venturini ◽  
Flavia Porto ◽  
José Manuel Vilaça Maio-Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
Physical Program ◽  
The Impact

With the increase in life expectancy, it is important to acknowledge the impact of health promotion programs on the elderly. The aimed of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Rio de Janeiro Ar Livre physical program on the functional autonomy of octogenarian elderly women´s. To this end, elderly women´s from 19 Rio de Janeiro Ar Livre program gyms were selected for the experimental group (EG) (n=23; 82.57±3.78 years), and for the Control Group (CG) (n=17; 82.88±2.23 years) from the attending cohabitation houses of the City of Rio de Janeiro. To access the functional autonomy was used Rikli and Jones (1999) protocol in two times separated by (28 weeks). It was observed in the EG a significant (p=0.010) increase in Upper limbs' strength test (13.00±3.41 to 15.09±3.60 times, pre and post innervation, respectively) and a significant (p=0.002) increase in 2 minutes Step test in the CG (36.59±15.00 to 47.24±10.96 times, pre and post, respectively). However, any significant differences between groups were observed in all variables analysed. Based in the present data we can conclude that the training program was only effective in the promotions of the functional strength of the upper limbs and to maintain the functional autonomy of octogenarian elderly women.

Effect of the Rhythm Exercise Program on Cobb's Angle, Pelvis Tilt, and Functional Fitness in Elderly Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Jae-Yong Park ◽  
Byoung-Oh Ahn ◽  
Sung-Hyun Park ◽  
Tae-Yong Lee ◽  
Jeong-Bae Park
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cobb’S Angle

scholarly journals Programmed body weight loss in morbidly obese women and its influence on general physical fitness, knee status and every day life activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-90
Author(s):  
Iwona Morawik ◽  
Aneta Zarębska ◽  
Marian Jędrych ◽  
Michał Zajko ◽  
Mirosław Jabłoński
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Obese People ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction. Obesity is a serious health and social problem. Various sources indicate that it affects approx. 20% of the world’s population. It is also counted among the diseases of affluence. Excessive body weight adversely affects a number of systems in the human body, including the locomotor system. Studies have shown that there is a close relationship between obesity and either a dysfunction or osteoarthritis of knee joints. Aim. To evaluate the impact of weight reduction on the basic parameters of the overall capacity of obese women and their well-being. Material and methods. 7 extremely obese women aged 28-51 looking to reduce their body weight participated in the study. The weight reduction program lasted for 12 months and consisted of reported intervention. The validated survey by Johanson was used to assess the performance of the lower limbs. Each tested person filled in 3 surveys of the same kind – the first at the beginning of the research project, the second after losing 20 kg of body weight, and the third after 12 months of weight reduction. Results. There has been a statistically significant decrease in body weight (p=0.002) and BMI (p=0.002) of women surveyed between the specific periods of observation. The pain from the knee joints decreased or was resolved through weight reduction (p=0.004) in the respondents. The participants also started to take less painkillers for knee discomfort (p=0.005). Authors also noted an increase of the walking distance without rest (p=0.01) and less problems while walking upstairs (p=0.004). There was a statistically significant improvement in their self-care for the feet (p=0.003), as well as in the ability to use public transport (p=0.05) or to do shopping (p=0.05). There were no significant differences in the performance of household chores, getting out of bed, using the bath or shower or in need of orthopaedic equipment. Conclusions. Significant weight reduction in obese women proportionally reduces or relieves knee pain and improves their performance. It reduces the need for using analgesics. Weight reduction in obese people has a significant impact on improving the performance of lower limbs.

scholarly journals Functional Autonomy Evaluation Levels in Middle-Aged and Older Spanish Women: On Behalf of the Healthy-Age Network

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9208
Author(s):  
Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo ◽  
Noelia González-Gálvez ◽  
Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal ◽  
Gemma María Gea-García ◽  
Abraham López-Vivancos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Percentile Rank ◽  
Classification Pattern ◽  
Spanish Women ◽  
Functional Autonomy

Aging is associated with a progressive loss of functional capacity that affects the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older people. The purpose of this study was to report functional autonomy evaluation levels in middle-aged and older women in the Spanish context. A total of 709 middle-aged and older women, between 50 and 90 years old, were selected to participate in the study. The sample was divided by age category every five years. The functional autonomy levels were determined by the Latin American Group for Maturity (GDLAM) protocol and we developed a classification pattern for middle-aged and older women living in Spain. The GDLAM Index (GI) was then calculated to assess functional autonomy. The classification of the tests and the GI followed the percentile rank (P) Very Good (p < 0.15), Good (p 0.16–p 0.50), Regular (p 0.51–p 0.85), and Poor (p > 0.85). It was considered that the lower the value found for the percentile, the better the result. The GDLAM protocol showed strong reliability with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values greater than 0.92 in all tests. It is observed that all variables of the GDLAM protocol presented a positive and significant correlation with age (p < 0.001). The Roc Curve showed that GI values higher than 26 (CI95% = 0.97–1.00; p < 0.001) and 32 (CI95% = 0.98–1.00; p < 0.001) for middle-aged and elderly women, respectively, can predict and indicate low functional autonomy. The normative values hereby provided will enable evaluation and adequate interpretation of Spanish middle-aged and older women’s functional autonomy.

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