Twelve-Weeks of Virtual and In-Person Exercise Training Improve Static and Dynamic Balance in Female Cancer Patients

Abstract Background: Balance is important for maintaining activities of daily living and functional independence. Whether balance is improved in cancer patients after fitness training is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine if 12-weeks of exercise improves balance and posture in female cancer patients. Methods: Thirty-eight female cancer patients were enrolled. Of the 16 patients who completed the program (mean age±SD: 65±10 years), 12 participants were novice and 4 were experienced exercisers. Six-weeks of exercise sessions were provided in-person and the remaining sessions were virtually delivered. The American College of Sports Medicine’s exercise recommendations were followed. Novice exercises received 36, 90-minute exercise sessions (3x/week) and experienced exercisers had 24, 90-minute sessions (2x/week). Posture was measured using the plumb line method and overhead squat test; balance was measured using the unipedal single leg stance and limits of stability (LOS). Body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility were also measured. Two-way repeated measures ANOVAs and Bonferroni’s multiple comparison tests were used to determine significant differences. Results: Balance on the left leg (eyes closed) and LOS with leftward excursion were significantly improved in experienced exercisers (P=0.0029), but not in the novice group (P=0.0013). Qualitative data showed that experienced exercisers had improved static and dynamic postural alignment of the lower body. Conclusions: While cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness significantly improved in the novice group, these patients did not show balance and postural improvements. Only the experienced exercisers had significant improvements in static and dynamic balance and lower body posture.

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Effects of Short-Term Dynamic Balance Training on Postural Stability in School-Aged Football Players and Gymnasts

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.767036 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Rouven Kenville ◽

Tom Maudrich ◽

Sophie Körner ◽

Johannes Zimmer ◽

Patrick Ragert

Keyword(s):

Repeated Measures ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Training Session ◽

Balance Training ◽

Retention Rates ◽

Football Players ◽

Static Balance ◽

Balance Performance ◽

Balance Assessment ◽

Eyes Closed

Static and dynamic balance abilities enable simple and complex movements and are determinants of top athletic performance. Balance abilities and their proficiency differ fundamentally with respect to age, gender, type of balance intervention, and type of sport. With this study, we aim to investigate whether 4weeks of dynamic balance training (DBT) improves static balance performance in school-aged gymnasts and football players. For this purpose, young male gymnasts (n=21) and male football players (n=20) completed an initial static balance assessment consisting of two one-legged stance (left and right foot) and two two-legged stance (eyes open and eyes closed) tasks. Subsequently, all participants underwent a 4-week intervention. DBT consisting of nine individual tasks was performed two times per week. Another static balance assessment followed 1day after the last training session and retention was assessed 2weeks later. Dynamic balance scores and total path length were analyzed via rank-based repeated measures designs using ANOVA-type statistics. The influence of factors GROUP and TIME on the static and dynamic balance performance was examined. Prior to DBT, young gymnasts showed better static balance performance than football players. However, after intervention, both groups improved in both one-legged stance tasks and also had high retention rates in these tasks. No significant improvements were seen in either group in the two-legged balance tests. Both groups improved in the dynamic balance tasks, although no differences in learning rates were evident. Our findings imply an inter-relationship between both static and dynamic balance components. Consequently, training regimes should include both balance components to facilitate early development of balance ability.

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EFFECTS OF NON MECHANICAL HORSE BACK RIDING ON BALANCE IN SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRAIL

QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH NEUROGENIC COMMUNICATION DISORDER ◽

10.52567/trj.v4i01.11 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 149-154

Author(s):

Nabeela Kanwal ◽

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Raheela Kanwal ◽

Rab Nawaz Khan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Functional Independence ◽

T Test ◽

Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽

Horseback Riding ◽

Eyes Closed ◽

Significant Difference

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of non-mechanical horseback riding with conventional Physical therapy on dynamic balance within spastic CP children. Material and Method: A single blinded randomized clinical trial conducted at THQ hospital Gujar Khan Pakistan. The n=30 spastic hemiplegic CP children with Gross Motor Function Classification scale (GMFCS) level-IV, a score of II on Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) were included through non-probability convenience sampling technique. The participants were randomly allocated into conventional physical therapy (CPT) group and non-mechanical horseback back riding (NMHBR) group through lottery method. The data was collected at baseline and post 06 months through the General demographic questionnaire, MAS, GMFCS and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS). For between-group comparison independent samples t-test was used while for within-group analysis paired sample t-test was used. Results: The mean age and BMI was 8.36±2.15, 14.5±0.75 respectively. When Comparing both groups, no significant difference was observed in Spasticity (p=0.130) and functional independence (p=0.216). But NMHBR group showed significant improvement in overall pediatric balance score as compare to CPT group (17±10.24 vs. 26.33±1429, p=0.049), after 6 months of intervention. The PBS’s task including standing unsupported (p=0.027), Standing with eyes closed (p=0.039), standing with feet together (p=0.021), Standing with one foot in front (p=0.016), Standing on one foot (p=0.039) and Reaching forward with outstretched arm (p=0.012) significantly improved in NMHBR groups as compare to CPT. Conclusion: It was concluded that conventional physical therapy and non-mechanical horseback riding both can improve spasticity, functional independence and balance of spastic CP children but NMHBR is more effective than CPT. Keywords: balance, hippo-therapy, physical therapy.

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Prevention of ovarian damage and infertility in young female cancer patients awaiting chemotherapy—clinical approach and unsolved issues

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-011-1261-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 19 (12) ◽

pp. 1909-1919 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Katharina Hancke ◽

Vladimir Isachenko ◽

Evgenia Isachenko ◽

Jürgen M. Weiss

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Young Female ◽

Clinical Approach ◽

Female Cancer Patients ◽

Ovarian Damage

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The impact of socio-demographic factors on the survival of cancer patients in Zimbabwe

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-91781-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Idika E. Okorie ◽

Ricardo Moyo ◽

Saralees Nadarajah

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Survival Analysis ◽

Marital Status ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Hazard Rate ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Female Cancer Patients ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

The Impact

AbstractWe provide a survival analysis of cancer patients in Zimbabwe. Our results show that young cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to old cancer patients. Male cancer patients have lower but not significant hazard rate compared to female cancer patients. Race and marital status are significant risk factors for cancer patients in Zimbabwe.

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Concussion History and Balance Performance in Adolescent Rugby Union Players

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546521998709 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 036354652199870

Author(s):

Mark Matthews ◽

William Johnston ◽

Chris M. Bleakley ◽

Richard J. Davies ◽

Alan T. Rankin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dual Task ◽

Inertial Sensor ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Rugby Union ◽

Static Balance ◽

Balance Performance ◽

Eyes Closed ◽

History Of ◽

Concussion History ◽

Rugby Players

Background: Sports-related concussion is a worldwide problem. There is a concern that an initial concussion can cause prolonged subclinical disturbances to sensorimotor function that increase the risk of subsequent injury. The primary aim of this study was to examine whether a history of sports-related concussion has effects on static and dynamic balance performance in adolescent rugby players. Hypothesis: Dynamic balance would be worse in players with a history of concussion compared with those with no history of concussion. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Male adolescent rugby players aged 14 to 18 years from 5 schools were recruited before the start of the 2018-2019 playing season. Participants completed questionnaires and physical tests, including dynamic Y balance and single-leg static balance (eyes closed) tests, while performing single and dual tasks. Dynamic balance was assessed using inertial sensor instrumentation. Dependent variables were normalized reach distance and the sample entropy (SEn) of the 3 axes ( x, y, and z). Results: Of the 195 participants, 100 reported a history of concussion. Those with a history of concussion demonstrated higher SEn in all directions, with highest values during anterior (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.4; 95% CI, 0.0-0.7; P = .027) and posteromedial (SMD, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.2-0.9; P = .004) reach directions compared with those with no history. There was no difference between groups (concussion history vs control) in traditional Y balance reach distances in the anterior or posteromedial directions or single-leg static balance during both single- ( P = .47) and dual-task ( P = .67) conditions. Conclusion: Adolescent rugby union athletes with a history of concussion had poorer dynamic balance during performance tasks compared with healthy controls. Static single-leg balance tests, either single or dual task, may not be sensitive enough to detect sensorimotor deficits in those with a history of concussion.

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A survey of female cancer patients’ awareness of and preferences for receiving sexual health interventions

Gynecologic Oncology ◽

10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.03.530 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 133 ◽

pp. 199 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Stabile ◽

E.C. Zabor ◽

R.E. Baser ◽

S. Goldfarb ◽

D.J. Goldfrank ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexual Health ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Health Interventions ◽

Female Cancer Patients

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Efficacy of Guided Imagery With Theta Music for Advanced Cancer Patients With Dyspnea: A Pilot Study

Biological Research For Nursing ◽

10.1177/1099800409347556 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 188-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Wei-Shu Lai ◽

Co-Shi Chantal Chao ◽

Wan-Ping Yang ◽

Ching-Huey Chen

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Advanced Cancer ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Guided Imagery ◽

Low Cost ◽

Borg Scale ◽

Advanced Cancer Patients ◽

End Tidal

Background: Dyspnea is a frequent and devastating symptom among advanced cancer patients for which improved and low-cost palliative techniques are needed.Methods: A one-group repeated measures research design investigated the efficacy of guided imagery (GI) with theta music (θM) on dyspnea in advanced cancer patients. The intervention consisted of four periods: (a) pretest; (b) intervention with peaceful non-θM; (c) intervention with 10 min of GI with θM (GI/θM), with the first and last 3 min being θM only (i.e., the middle 4 min was GI/θM); and (d) posttest. Dyspnea outcome was measured with the Modified Borg Scale (MBS) for self-reported evaluation of dyspneic symptoms. Physiological parameters measured were pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), end-tidal CO2(EtCO2), heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate (RR). Posttest qualitative data were obtained via interview for subjective patient experience.Results: Participants included 53 patients, 33% with lung cancer. GI/θM produced a significant decrease in MBS scores; 90% of the subjects gave positive qualitative reviews of GI/θM. SpO2did not change significantly over time. GI/θM significantly increased EtCO2, decreased RR, and decreased HR.Discussion: This study demonstrates that GI/θM is a useful intervention for palliative care of patients with dyspnea. θM alone was demonstrated to be effective, while soothing non-θM was not effective. GI/θM was more effective than θM alone. GI/θM should be considered low-cost end-of-life palliative care for dyspnea.

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