scholarly journals Static balance of elderly women submitted to a physical activity program

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 735-742
Author(s):  
Fernanda de Noronha Ribeiro Daniel ◽  
Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale ◽  
Rudy José Nodari Júnior ◽  
Tania Santos Giani ◽  
Silvia Bacellar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Post Test

Objective : The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a physical activity program on static balance in elderly women. Method : The sample was randomly subdivided into an experimental group (EG; n=28; 65.64±2.36 years; BMI= 27.52±3.13) and a control group (CG; n=21; 66.84±2.31 years; BMI= 27.67±2.78). The EG participated in twice-weekly 60-minute sessions of physical activity for 12 weeks, with a perceived intensity level between 3 and 5 (CR10 scale). Static balance was evaluated using a baropodometric platform. Mean postural amplitude oscillations were measured in displacement from the center of pressure (COP), left lateral (LLD), right lateral (RLD), anterior (AD) posterior (PD) and elliptical (EA) area. Results : Repeated-measures analysis of variance showed a significant decrease in EG pre and post-test oscillations (p<0.05) in the COP, AD (∆=0.59;p=0.021), PD (∆=-0.91; p=0.001) and EA (∆=1.56; p=0.044) displacement. When comparing the groups, post-test amplitude oscillations in the COP, RLD (∆%=-7.40;p=0.006), AD (∆%=-30.63; p=0.007), PD (∆%=-42.96; p<0.001) and EA (∆%=-34.41;p=0.017) of the EG were significantly lower (p<0.05) than those of the CG. There were no significant LLD alterations. Conclusion : The results confirm that static balance improved with physical exercise in EG subjects.

Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Static Balance and Functional Autonomy in Elderly Women

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Daniel ◽  
Rodrigo Vale ◽  
Tânia Giani ◽  
Sílvia Bacellar ◽  
Estélio Dantas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Functional Autonomy

Effects of a Physical Activity Program: The Study of Selected Physical Abilities Among Elderly Women

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 50-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matsouka Ourania ◽  
Harahousou Yvoni ◽  
Kabitis Christos ◽  
Trigonis Ionannis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Physical Abilities

Aggie Play: A Gender-Relevant Physical Activity Program for Girls

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 194-205
Author(s):  
Phillip Post ◽  
Rebecca Palacios
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Role Models ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Control Site ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Physical Activity Programming

A majority of U.S. children age 6–17 years do not meet the recommended 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day. Girls are less likely to meet these daily physical activity guidelines than boys. Following a call for greater gender-relevant physical activity programming, Aggie Play, an after-school physical activity program, engaged female student athletes to serve as active role models who lead girls through high-energy activities twice a week over a school year. The purpose of this study was to explore how Aggie Play affected girls’ self-efficacy and expected enjoyment for physical activity, time spent in various physical activity intensities during free play, and fitness, relative to a control group. Results revealed that the girls participating in Aggie Play increased ratings of physical activity self-efficacy and enjoyment compared with girls at a control site. Aggie Play girls also demonstrated greater improvements on the muscle-endurance test than girls at a control site. Results are consistent with prior gender-relevant physical activity and physical education research. This study extends prior results by documenting the benefits of gender-relevant physical activity programming when led by active female role models.

The Impact of Enrollment in an Instructional Physical Activity Program Course on the Physical Activity Level and Enjoyment of Physical Activity of University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant M. Hill ◽  
Bernard D. Goldfine ◽  
Kandice J. Porter ◽  
Zenong Yin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Training Control ◽  
The Impact

e purposes of this research were to determine whether participation in a university elective instruction-al physical activity program course (IPAP) would increase the weekly physical activity level of students and resultin a signi cantly higher score on the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Treatment-group participantswere enrolled in an elective IPAP course that was either sport-based (e.g., volleyball, tennis) or physical condi-tioning-based (e.g., aerobic/strength training). Control-group participants (N=180) were students from the sameuniversities who were not enrolled during that term in an IPAP course. Student responses to the Godin-ShephardLeisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire indicated within-group changes in pre vs. post physical activity thatwere signi cant for the treatment group, but not the control group. Results indicate participation in an IPAPcourse signi cantly increases the physical activity levels of students and also signi cantly increases the physical activ-ity enjoyment of students with the most sedentary lifestyles.

scholarly journals Effects of an adapted physical activity program on psychophysical health in elderly women

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 1009-1015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Battaglia ◽  
Marianna Bellafiore ◽  
Marianna Alesi ◽  
Antonio Paoli ◽  
Antonino Bianco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Program

scholarly journals A Randomized Trial of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Cancer

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Paul Saultier ◽  
Clothilde Vallet ◽  
Frédéric Sotteau ◽  
Zeinab Hamidou ◽  
Jean-Claude Gentet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Program

Background: to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a physical activity program (PAP) in children and adolescents with cancer. Methods: children and adolescents with cancer were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the six-month PAP (intervention group) or to the control group. The first evaluation was performed at the end of the PAP (T0 + 6 mo). At T0 + 6 mo, both groups received the six-month PAP with a second evaluation at T0 + 12 mo. The primary outcome was the evolution of exercise capacity measured using the six-minute walk test (6 MWT) at T0 + 6 mo. Secondary outcomes included PAP safety and changes in other physical functions, self-esteem, and quality-of-life parameters. Results: The trial involved 80 children and adolescents (age range 5.0–18.4 years), of whom 41 were assigned to the interventional group and 39 to the control group. Underlying malignancies were leukemia (39%) and a broad range of solid tumors (61%). No adverse events occurred. At T0 + 6 mo, the evolution of the 6 MWT distance (±SEM) was improved in the intervention group vs. the control group (86 ± 12 m vs. 32 ± 6 m, p < 0.001). Several other physical parameters were significantly improved in the intervention group. Global self-esteem and parent-reported quality-of-life were significantly increased in the intervention group. Analysis at T0 + 12 mo showed persistence of the benefits in the intervention group on exercise capacity evolution (115 ± 18 m vs. 49 ± 11 m, p = 0.004) and on most physical and QoL parameters. Conclusion: In children and adolescents with cancer, a physical activity program is safe, improves exercise capacity, and may have physical and psychological benefits.

scholarly journals Effects of a Web-Based Parent–Child Physical Activity Program on Mental Health in Parents of Children with ASD

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12913
Author(s):  
Mengxian Zhao ◽  
Yonghao You ◽  
Shihui Chen ◽  
Linlin Li ◽  
Xiru Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Child Physical Activity ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Parent Child

Parents of children with ASD experience a higher incidence of mental health difficulties, including stress, depression, and anxiety, than parents of children without ASD. According to studies related to ASD, parent–child physical activity programs are an effective approach to encourage both parents and their children with ASD to exercise together, thus improving the mental health of parents due to this interactive family activity. The purpose of the present study was to explore the effects of this web-based parent–child physical activity program on the mental health of parents of children with ASD. A total of 94 parent–child pairs consented to participate in this study, and 75 parent–child pairs completed the study. Three instruments—DASS-21, PSI-4-SF, and WHOQOL-26—were used to measure mental health, parental stress, and quality of life, respectively. A randomized controlled trial design was implemented to examine the effectiveness of the 10-week web-based parent–child physical activity program on improving the mental health of parents of children with ASD. The results showed that after the 10-week parent–child physical activity program, there were significant differences in overall DASS-21 and PSI-4-SF for the experimental group, compared with control group (p < 0.05), which indicated that the parent–child physical activity program has a positive influence on mental health in parents of children with ASD. One sub-area of WHOQOL-26 between the experimental and control groups across pre-/post-testing intervals also showed greater reductions in the item of psychological health (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the findings demonstrated the efficacy of the web-based parent–child physical activity program for improving mental health in parents of children with ASD.

Short-Term Adapted Physical Activity Program Improves Bone Quality in Osteopenic/Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 844-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Tolomio ◽  
A. Ermolao ◽  
G. Travain ◽  
M. Zaccaria
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Bone Quality ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maximal Strength ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Activity Program

Background and aims:It is known that people affected by osteopenia/osteoporosis can benefit from an adequate amount of physical activity, counteracting the progressive loss of bone and muscle mass caused by aging. Moreover, there is increasing evidence that exercise has positive effects on bone structure. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects on bone tissue and muscular strength of a short-term exercise program in osteopenic/osteoporotic postmenopausal women.Methods:Forty-nine osteopenic/osteoporotic postmenopausal women were divided into 2 groups: exercise and control. All subjects underwent 2 evaluations: before and after a training period. Bone quality was assessed by phalangeal quantitative osteosonography, and maximal strength of leg extensor muscles was also evaluated. The experimental group participated in a specific supervised 20-week physical activity program that included aerobic, balance, and strength training.Results:After the training period, all bone parameters and lower-limb maximal strength were significantly improved in the exercise group (P < .05), whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group.Conclusions:Our study showed that a broad-based training protocol, lasting 20 weeks, can improve leg strength and bone quality parameters—main determinants of fall and fracture risk, respectively.

Effects of an 8-Week Structured Physical Activity Program on Psychosocial Behaviors of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peggy Hiu Nam Choi ◽  
Siu Yin Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to investigate the impact of an 8-wk structured physical activity program on selected psychosocial behaviors of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and to estimate whether generalization occurred. Thirty children (22 boys, 8 girls) with mild ID took part in the study. The ANCOVA results showed a significant difference between the training group and the control group in emotional self-control mean scores, F(1, 25) = 7.61, p = .011, with the posttest mean score of the training group being better than that of the control group. The correlation analysis showed a medium, positive correlation between the gain scores of emotional self-control in the training context and classroom context of the training group (r = .41, n = 16, p = .12). Hence, generalization appeared to have occurred.

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