scholarly journals Resistance Training Reduces Pain Indices and Improves Quality of Life and Body Strength in Women with Migraine Disorders

Author(s):  
Payam Sari Aslani ◽  
Maryam Hassanpour ◽  
Omid Razi ◽  
Beat Knechtle ◽  
Abdolhossein Parnow

Abstract Purpose The benefits of resistance training (RT) for migraineurs appears to be lacking although beneficial of aerobic training have been shown in previous studies. The aim of current study, therefore, is to investigate the influence of RT on migraine headache indices, upper and lower-body strength, and quality of life (QOL) in women with migraine disorders. Methods Twenty female migraine patients who were referred by a neurologist were randomly assigned in two groups including RT group (n = 10) and control (CON) group (n = 10). The RT protocol consisted of 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 45–60 min per session. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and pain diary were utilized to measure the subjects' migraine indices including duration, pain severity, and frequency within 48 h pre- and post-training protocol. Patients in Control group (CON) has been refrained from regular exercise during this study. The quality of life (QOL) and muscular strength were measured by the Headache Impact Tests (HIT) and one-repetition maximum (1RM) test, respectively, for 48 h pre- and post-training protocol. Results The RT resulted in a significant decrease in the migraine indices (headache intensity, frequency, and duration) (p = 0.02, p = 0.001, p = 0.04, respectivetly). Increased quality of life and chest and leg muscular strength significantly (p = 0.001 for all) were also showed after 8-week RT protocol. However, there was not any significant differences between groups considering, BMI and waist-hip ratio (WHR) after executing RT protocol (p > 0.05). Conclusion Based on results of current study that mainly had a positive trend, it could state that RT protocol with special considering for migraine patients is probably an alternative therapy or augmentative complement to established interventions for migraine treatment.

Author(s):  
Payam Sari Aslani ◽  
Maryam Hassanpour ◽  
Omid Razi ◽  
Beat Knechtle ◽  
Abdolhossein Parnow

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 5965
Author(s):  
Juan Lopez-Barreiro ◽  
Pablo Hernandez-Lucas ◽  
Jose Luis Garcia-Soidan ◽  
Vicente Romo-Perez

Impaired balance and lower body weakness are the main causes of falls, which are considered to be the major cause of fractures and head injuries in the elderly and are recognised as a serious health problem. The aim of this study is to observe the effect of eccentric training, introducing new technologies (gliding discs), on body composition, lower body strength, balance and quality of life. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with 56 healthy participants who were divided into an experimental group (n = 31) who underwent the protocol consisting of 12 training sessions and a control group (n = 25) who did not undergo the training. Before and after the intervention, all participants underwent a measurement of body composition, the SJ jump, balance with accelerometry and quality of life with the Short Form 12 Health Survey. In the experimental group, statistically significant improvements were found in the variables balance and lower body strength. The application of this training protocol improves lower body strength and the ability to control balance in the adult population.


2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 480-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Dalgas ◽  
E. Stenager ◽  
J. Jakobsen ◽  
T. Petersen ◽  
HJ Hansen ◽  
...  

Fatigue occurs in the majority of multiple sclerosis patients and therapeutic possibilities are few. Fatigue, mood and quality of life were studied in patients with multiple sclerosis following progressive resistance training leading to improvement of muscular strength and functional capacity. Fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale, FSS), mood (Major Depression Inventory, MDI) and quality of life (physical and mental component scores, PCS and MCS, of SF36) were scored at start, end and follow-up of a randomized controlled clinical trial of 12 weeks of progressive resistance training in moderately disabled (Expanded Disability Status Scale, EDSS: 3—5.5) multiple sclerosis patients including a Control group ( n = 15) and an Exercise group ( n = 16). Fatigue (FSS > 4) was present in all patients. Scores of FSS, MDI, PCS—SF36 and MCS—SF36 were comparable at start of study in the two groups. Fatigue improved during exercise by —0.6 (95% confidence interval (CI) —1.4 to 0.4) a.u. vs. 0.1 (95% CI —0.4 to 0.6) a.u. in controls ( p = 0.04), mood improved by —2.4 (95% CI —4.1 to 0.7) a.u. vs. 1.1 (—1.2 to 3.4) a.u. in controls ( p = 0.01) and quality of life (PCS—SF36) improved by 3.5 (95% CI 1.4—5.7) a.u. vs. —1.0 (95% CI —3.4—1.4) a.u. in controls ( p = 0.01). The beneficial effect of progressive resistance training on all scores was maintained at follow-up after further 12 weeks. Fatigue, mood and quality of life all improved following progressive resistance training, the beneficial effect being maintained for at least 12 weeks after end of intervention.


2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Hanna Krześniak ◽  
Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak

Abstract Introduction: Back pain is a serious social problem which frequently affects women. So far, the effectiveness and safety of physical activities recommended to them have not been confirmed scientifically. The aim of the work was to determine the influence of circuit resistance training on the quality of life and disability of women with back pain. Materials and methods: The study included 25 women (mean age 52.81 ± 13.83 years) with back pain in the course of degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. Circuit resistance training was done on the machines with hydraulic resistance. Prior to the training, each participant was diagnosed on the basis of the McKenzie functional assessment. The quality of life was evaluated with the use of SF-36 survey, while pain intensity was assessed with visual analogue scale (VAS). The level of disability was examined with Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ). The examinations were repeated after a three-month period of training and compared with a control group including 31 women (mean age 43.43 ± 14.64 years) who did not take up any physical activity in this period. Results: In the research group, 73.68% of the subjects improved their quality of life assessed with SF-36 survey, mainly in the category of physical functioning (p=0.006). Moreover, their disability decreased significantly (p=0.01) and pain subsided (p=0.003) compared to the control group. Conclusions: Circuit resistance training decreased low back pain, reduced disability and improved the quality of life of the subjects. This type of training may be recommended to individuals with non-specific low back pain.


2020 ◽  
pp. 64-65
Author(s):  
A.A. Ruzieva

Objective. To study the effect of Thiotriazoline in patients with post-infarction chronic heart failure (CHF). Materials and methods. We examined 46 patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) who had undergone myocardial infarction. The average age was 50.8±3.2 years; men – 32 (70 %), women – 14 (30 %). All patients were examined in the form of anamnesis and examination, general clinical and biochemical studies, electrocardiography. The assessment of CHF manifestations in patients of both groups was carried out according to the New York classification based on the results of the 6-minute walk test. The distribution into two groups was carried out according to the following parameters: the 1st group included 26 (56.5 %) patients (men – 19 [73.1 %], women – 7 [26.9 %]), who, along with basic therapy, received Thiotriazoline at a dose of 8.0 intravenously jet for 10 days; the 2nd (control) group included 22 (43.5 %) patients (men – 14 [63.6 %], women – 8 [36.4 %]) who received standard therapy (β-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, calcium antagonists, nitrates). Distribution by class of CHF at the time of inclusion in the study was observed in 1st group in 21 (80.7 %) patients: I functional class (FC) – 2 (9.5 %), II FC – 11 (52.4 %), III FC – 6 (28.6 %) and IV FC – 2 (9.5 %). In 2nd group – (77.3 %) patients: I FC – 3 (17.6 %), II FC – 6 (35.3 %), III FC – 7 (41.2 %) and IV FC – 1 (5.9 %) patients. According to the Minnesota questionnaire in group 1, the quality of life indicators (average value in points) were 71.1±1.8 points (p<0.05). The 2nd group had 67.9±1.9 points (p<0.05). Results and discussion. Positive hemodynamics and assessment of CHF manifestations by FC served as a clear statement of improvement in the quality of life. In the group receiving Thiotriazoline, the number of patients with II FC increased from 11 (42.3 %) to 14 (54 %), I FC – from 2 (9.5 %) to 6 (23 %) compared to the initial data due to patients from III FC and IV FC. The number of patients with III FC decreased to 2 (7.8 %) and IV FC – to 1 (3.8 %), and in the control group there was a slight negative dynamic (III FC – to 2 (9.5 %) and IV FC – without changes). The quality of life according to the Minnesota questionnaire indicated a positive trend. In group 1, the quality of life indicators improved from 71.1±1.8 to 53.3±0.6 points (p<0.01); in group 2 – from 67.9±1.9 to 63.3±1.9 points (p<0.05). Conclusions. Thiotriazoline is a cytoprotector of the highest class, in particular, a myocardoprotector, which, when used (from 10 days in a hospital and then up to 1 month), improves the metabolism of the heart muscle, stabilizing intracellular mechanisms. Thiotriazoline is indicated for all patients with IHD who have suffered a myocardial infarction in the early stages of CHF.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicianus Anthony Pereira ◽  
Nabila Najam Soomro ◽  
Dilshad Farheen Hasnain

Abstract Background: Bleeding episodes in mild haemophilia may occur after major injuries or surgical procedures with some people not experiencing bleeding episodes. People suffering from moderate haemophilia bleed once a month, however they rarely experience spontaneous bleeding. Those suffering from severe haemophilia bleed quite often into muscles or joints, and episodes can occur once to twice a week. Bleeding usually occurs spontaneously.Objective: To investigate the effects of progressive resistance training on quality of life, muscular strength and joint score in patients with haemophilia. Methodology: Sixty patients will be enrolled in the study. Thirty patients will be allocated to control group, and thirty to intervention group. Controls will be administered active muscle stretching and aerobic exercises. Intervention group will be given active muscle stretching, and resistance training. Patients will be randomly allocated to each group. Anthropometric data will be measured pre-test to establish a baseline. Study variables include muscular strength, and quality of life. All tests will be measured pre-test and post-test to compare effects of treatment.Results: Participant recruitment commenced in June 2021. The post intervention phase will be completed by August 2020. Data analysis will commence after this. A write-up for publication is expected to be completed after the follow-up phase is finalized in August 2021.Conclusions: If resistance training is found to be effective in improving quality of life and muscular strength in participants, it could reduce the frequency of factor therapy given prophylactically, or even as acute treatment, thus directing it towards more severe cases. It will also provide financial relief to organizations supporting the treatment of the hemophilic population.The registration number for this trial is NCT04892628.


Author(s):  
Luis Andreu-Caravaca ◽  
Domingo Jesús Ramos-Campo ◽  
Linda H. Chung ◽  
Pedro Manonelles ◽  
Joao Paulo Vilas Boas ◽  
...  

This study aimed to analyze the benefits of a lower-limb fast-velocity concentric resistance training on rate of force development, mobility, and quality of life in people with Multiple Sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 30 people with Multiple Sclerosis, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental (n=18) or a control (n=12) group. The experimental group carried out 10-weeks of fast-velocity concentric resistance training, while the control group did not perform any intervention. Early and late rate of force development during knee extension in both legs, sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go tests and quality life questionnaire were evaluated before and after intervention. The training program evoked an increase in early rate of force development in experimental group (0-30; Rightleg: 63.9%, p<0.001;ES=-1.4; Leftleg: 52.7%, p<0.001;ES=-1.0) compared to control group (showed modest increases). Furthermore, experimental group improved mobility after training (Sit-to-stand: 22.2%, p<0.001;ES=1.0; Timed Up and Go Test: 10.1%, p<0.001;ES=1.1) and increased the perception of quality of life after training, while control showed no changes. The fast-velocity concentric resistance training has the potential to improve early rate of force development and mobility after 10-weeks of training. In addition, the increase in self-perceived quality of life following this training modality demonstrates promising results in the Multiple Sclerosis population.


Author(s):  
Raja Nurul Jannat Raja Hussain ◽  
Maisarah Shari

Strength and conditioning coaches frequently use traditional resistance training (TRT) to build strength. However, in recent years, whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) was used in elite athletes to increase muscle strength. This study aimed to assess the effect of two different types of training on muscular strength. Sixty female collegiate players (Age = 23.52±1.89 years, Height = 156.20±1.71cm; Mass = 53.21±3.17kg) participated in this study and were randomly assigned to three training groups. All groups trained as usual for eight weeks, except for the first group, which received additional TRT. The second group received additional electrical stimulation training, and the third group did not receive any additional training following the regular softball bat swing training. Muscular strength (upper and lower body) was assessed by a 3RM bench press and a 3RM squat test before and after the eight-week programme. The primary findings indicate that after eight weeks of training, upper body and lower body strength increased significantly in both the TRT and WB-EMS groups (p = 0.000 and p = 0.000, respectively) in comparison to the control group. However, the t value indicated that the TRT group improved both upper body strength (20.18) and lower body strength (29.18) more than the WB-EMS group (upper body = 6.18; lower body = 6.47). The findings demonstrate the efficacy of both training modalities for increasing muscular strength and suggest that TRT be prioritised over whole-body electrical stimulation training for increasing muscular strength in collegiate softball players.


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