scholarly journals Effects of Various Exercises on the Microvascular Reactivity of the Skin of the Knee Joint in Middle-Aged and Elderly Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Peng ◽  
fateh zereg ◽  
Anatoly Nikolaevich Tambovsky ◽  
Huan Zhu ◽  
Xiaoli Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Fast Walking ◽  
Microvascular Reactivity ◽  
Increase Rate ◽  
Group 15 ◽  
And Control ◽  
Walking Group

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of square dance and brisk walking with the same frequency on the microvascular reactivity of the knee joint of elderly and middle-aged women. For the first time in Enshi city, women aged 55 to 65 years old were selected for experimental subjects, which included 15 in square dance group, 15 in Taijiquan group, 15 in fast walking group and 15 in control group. The changes in the skin microvascular reactivity of the knee joint were studied. The effects of various exercise regimens on the knee joint were evaluated. The results after the experiment, compared with the pre-experiment group, the increase rate of MBP in Taiji group increased significantly, but there was no significant change in square dance group, brisk walk group and control group (P > 0.05). The MBP in control group decreased in different degrees but not significantly (P > 0.05). The change in the AVBC rate in the Taijiquan group was significant, but not significantly so compared to the control group. The same results were obtained in the other groups. Hence, the increase rate of MBP in Taijiquan group was significantly higher than that in square dance group, fast walking group and control group, the increase rate of MBP in square dance group was significantly higher than that in control group, and the increase rate of AVBC in Taijiquan group was significantly higher than that in fast walking group and control group.

scholarly journals 12-Week Exercise Training of Knee Joint and Squat Movement Improves Gait Ability in Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1515
Author(s):  
Myungsoo Choi ◽  
Nayoung Ahn ◽  
Jusik Park ◽  
Kijin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Active Motion ◽  
Combined Training ◽  
Digitally Controlled

This study analyzed the effects of an exercise training program consisting of a knee joint complex exercise device (leg-link system) with digitally controlled active motion function and squat movement on physical fitness and gait ability of elderly women aged 70 or above. Fifty four (54) elderly women aged 70 or above were divided into three groups as control group (n = 18), aerobic training group (n = 18), and combined training group with resistance and aerobic exercise (n = 18). Health-related physical fitness, gait ability-related physical fitness, and the temporal and spatial parameters of gait ability were compared. The health-related physical fitness after the 12-week training was not significantly altered in control group, whereas combined training group showed significant increase in all factors (p < 0.05) and aerobic training group showed significant increase (p < 0.05) only in the physical efficiency index. The gait ability-related physical fitness and all items of the temporal and spatial parameters of gait were found to have significantly increased (p < 0.05) in combined training group after the 12-week exercise training; however, in aerobic training group, only the factors related to muscular endurance and balance showed significant increase (p < 0.05). This study suggested that the exercise training consisting of knee joint complex exercise with digitally controlled active motion function and squat exercise for strengthening lower extremities and core muscles had positive effects on enhancing the ambulatory competence in elderly women.

scholarly journals The Survey of Effectiveness of Group Counseling with Cognitive – Behavioural Method in Reducing Mother’s Stress of Child with Mental Retardation under 6 Years Old Under Cover of Khorramabad Province Welfare Organization (2012)

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Azarinvand, Abrahim ◽  
Gorjee, Yosef ◽  
Sadrepooshan, Najmeh ◽  
Esmaili, Ghasem
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Trial Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 15 ◽  
Behavioral Method ◽  
And Control

<p>The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group counseling with cognitive – behavioral method in reducing mother’s stress of child with mental retardation less than 6 years old covered of Khorramabad province welfare organization (2012). The statistical society of this study consisted of 52 mothers of child with mental retardation who their children had file in the welfare office. 30 persons were selected by simple random sampling and were divided into two groups including trial group (15 persons) and control group (15 persons).</p><p>The method of study was quasi – experimental way with control group and random trial and data gathering tool such as Friedrich, Greenberg and Crink resources and stress questionnaire. To perform the study; the first step was pretest trial and control group and then 10 group counseling sessions with cognitive- behavioral method had hold among trial group. The control group’s mothers did not receive any counseling. Then, it established post – testing of both group again and another test provided to following – up step for two weeks after test.</p><p>The result of variance analysis with repeated measurements showed that, there is significant difference in percentage1 level between control and trial groups post – test and follow – up scores, so, the first hypothesis of this study had approved upon group counseling efficacy with cognitive – behavioral method in reducing mother’s stress of child with mental retardation. In addition, these results showed that group counseling with cognitive – behavioral method has been established significant reduction in percentage 1 level physical and emotional symptoms of trial groups’ mothers, but it did not find the significant difference in the cognitive symptoms.</p>

ASSESSMENT OF MORPHOFUNCTIONAL CHANGES IN ELDERLY WOMEN PERFORMING NORDIC WALKING EXERCISE

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (80) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Zofia Ignasiak ◽  
Alicja Nowak ◽  
Dorota Cichoń ◽  
Anna Sebastjan ◽  
Tomasz Ignasiak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Nordic Walking ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Health Training ◽  
And Control

Aim: the purpose of the research was an assessment of increased physical activity influence on selected elements of elderly women biological condition. Basic procedures: the research material consisted of measurement data of 80 elderly women that were divided into two grups: active (n=31) which participated in a health training, and control (n=49). We measured: basic somaic features, BMI, WHR, BMD and functional physical fitness. Results: analysed parameters of bone mineral density were slightly better of the physically active women in comparison to the unactive women. During analysis of physical fitness tests, active achieved decidedly higher results, which indicates positive influence of the nordic walking health training on functional physical fitness of elderly women. Conclusions: Utilised health training was an optimal stimulus for the examined women – their functional physical fitness and BMD improved considerably. No similar changes were noted in the control group

scholarly journals The values of AHCY and CBS promoter methylation on the diagnosis of cerebral infarction in Chinese Han population

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Shufang Bu ◽  
Ran Ran Pan ◽  
Cong Zhou ◽  
Kun Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Promoter Methylation ◽  
Methylation Level ◽  
Young Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background The goal of our study is to investigate whether the methylation levels of AHCY and CBS promoters are related to the risk of cerebral infarction by detecting the methylation level of AHCY and CBS genes. Methods We extracted peripheral venous blood from 152 patients with cerebral infarction and 152 gender- and age-matched healthy controls, and determined methylation levels of AHCY and CBS promoters using quantitative methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction. We used the percentage of methylation reference (PMR) to indicate gene methylation level. Results We compared the promoter methylation levels of two genes (AHCY and CBS) in peripheral blood DNA between the cerebral infarction case group and the control group. Our study showed no significant difference in AHCY promoter methylation between case and control. Subgroup analysis by gender showed that the methylation level of AHCY in males in the case group was lower than that in the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant in females. In a subgroup analysis by age, there was no significant difference in the AHCY methylation level between the case and control in the young group (≤44 years old). However, the level of AHCY gene methylation in the middle-aged group (45–59 years old) was significantly higher and the aged group (≥60 years old) was significantly lower than that in the control groups. However, CBS promoter methylation levels were significantly lower in the case group than in the control group (median PMR: 70.20% vs 104.10%, P = 3.71E-10). In addition, the CBS methylation levels of males and females in the case group were significantly lower than those in the control group (male: 64.33% vs 105%, P = 2.667E-08; female: 78.05% vs 102.8%, P = 0.003). We also found that the CBS levels in the young (23–44), middle-aged (45–59), and older (60–90) groups were significantly lower than those in the control group (young group: 69.97% vs 114.71%; P = 0.015; middle-aged group: 56.04% vs 91.71%; P = 6.744E-06; older group: 81.6% vs 119.35%; P = 2.644E-04). Our ROC curve analysis of CBS hypomethylation showed an area under the curve of 0.713, a sensitivity of 67.4%, and a specificity of 74.0%. Conclusion Our study suggests that hypomethylation of the CBS promoter may be closely related to the risk of cerebral infarction and may be used as a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for cerebral infarction.

Community-based screening intervention for depression affects suicide rates among middle-aged Japanese adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1500-1509 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Oyama ◽  
T. Sakashita
Keyword(s):  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Implementation Period ◽  
And Control

BackgroundIt has been suggested that screening interventions may be effective for suicide prevention. Few studies, however, have reported their effects on outcome measures, including death by suicide among middle-aged adults.MethodWe used a quasi-experimental parallel cluster design with matched community-based intervention and control municipalities (total eligible population: 90 000) in Japan. At-risk residents within the intervention area were invited for universal depression screening and subsequent care/support. We compared changes in suicide incidence of adults aged 40–64 years for the 4-year pre- and post-implementation periods in the intervention group with the control group and the whole country. Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of the outcomes were adjusted for age group, gender and interaction terms, using mixed-effects negative binomial regression models. Suicide rates among intervention and control subgroups were compared.ResultsThe screening procedure was offered to 52% of the intervention group, and 61% of those contacted responded over the implementation period. Suicide rates decreased more in the intervention group [IRR 0.57, 95% (CI) 0.41–0.78; F1,36 = 12.52, p = 0.001] than the control group (IRR proportion 1.63, 95% CI 1.06–2.48; F1,82 = 5.20, p = 0.025) or the whole country (IRR proportion 1.64, 95% CI 1.16–2.34; F1,42 = 8.21, p = 0.006). Sensitivity analyses confirmed the results from the primary analysis. There were lower suicide rates among both respondents and non-respondents to the screening than in the control group during the implementation period.ConclusionsPrevention efforts involved in the depression screening intervention were probably successful in reducing suicide rates.

scholarly journals The Effect of Eight Weeks of Hand-Selected Strength Exercises and the Cinnamon Supplementation on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Elderly Women with Osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayesteh Hassani ◽  
Sedigheh Hosseinpour Delavare ◽  
Hassan Safikhani
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Joint Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hand Osteoarthritis ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Resistance Exercises ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease (arthropathy) and a cause of disability in aging ages. The prevalence rate of the osteoarthritis is different and is related to different indicators. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of hand-selected exercises and cinnamon supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers in elderly women with osteoarthritis. Methods: The participants of this study were 48 women with hand-osteoarthritis. They divided into four groups (strength exercises, cinnamon-honey supplementation, combinatory and control) randomly. The first group underwent the hand-selected strength exercises. The second group used the supplementations for 8 weeks. The third group also applied hand-selected exercises and supplements simultaneously. The fourth group also participated as a control group without any exercise or supplementation. Patients’ TNfα and IL6 levels were measured before and after applying the independent variables and were compared. The dependent t-test was used to compare between pre and posttest and the ANOVA test to compare TNfα and IL6 levels between the four groups. The significance level P ≤ 0.05 was considered. Results: The results showed that by applying variables, the strength exercises and cinnamon-honey supplementary as well as the combination of exercises and supplementary have had a positive effect on inflammatory biomarkers and in fact, 8 weeks of resistance exercises and using cinnamon-honey supplements in women with hand osteoarthritis have led to a decrease in IL 6 and TNfα levels. Conclusions: Therefore, it is recommended to use wrist resistance exercises with supplements (cinnamon and honey) to accelerate the recovery of the disease and improve the wrist inflammatory.

scholarly journals Gait Symmetry in Children with Autism

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria L. Chester ◽  
Matthew Calhoun
Keyword(s):  
Motion Capture ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Gait Symmetry ◽  
Spatial Measures ◽  
Spatial Parameters ◽  
And Control ◽  
Walking Group

Most studies examining gait asymmetry have focused on infants and toddlers and have tended to use subjective methods of evaluating movement. No previous studies have examined gait symmetry in older children with autism using objective motion capture systems. The purpose of this paper was to quantify gait symmetry in children with autism versus age-matched controls. Fourteen children with autism (N=14) and twenty-two (N=22) age, height, and weight-matched controls participated in the study. An eight camera Vicon motion capture system and four Kistler force plates were used to compute temporal-spatial parameters and symmetry indices during walking. Group differences in these measures were tested using MANOVAs. No significant differences between the autism and control group were found for any of the temporal-spatial measures or symmetry indices. Therefore, results suggest that children with autism demonstrate typical symmetry or interlimb movement during gait. Further research is needed to examine the use of different gait inputs to the symmetry indices (e.g., joint angles and moments). A greater awareness of the movement patterns associated with autism may increase our understanding of this disorder and have important implications for treatment planning.

Evaluation of a successful aging promotion intervention program for middle-aged adults in Taiwan

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Chuan Hsu ◽  
Shu-Hui Chuang ◽  
Shang-Wei Hsu ◽  
Ho-Jui Tung ◽  
Shu-Ching Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Successful Aging ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Private Insurance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Aging Intervention ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: This study was to implement and evaluate a successful aging intervention program for middle-aged private insurance beneficiaries. Methods: The participants were recruited from the staff and middle-aged clients for the experimental and control groups of a private insurance company. The two client (experimental and control) groups were matched by comparable age groups, gender, education, and purchased insurance types. The intervention program provided for the staff and the experimental group consisted of a series of educational courses on the topics about successful aging and preparation for 4 months. In total, there were 40 staff members, in addition to the 74 members of the experimental group and 60 members of the control group participating in the study. Results: After the intervention, the rate of physical activity and exercise significantly improved for the staff and for the intervention group. There were significant improvements in behaviors associated with doing exercise and living a less sedentary lifestyle and in the utilization of health examinations, and improvements in fitness and blood pressure. Conclusion: The successful aging intervention program significantly improved awareness of successful aging, exercise behavior and fitness.

scholarly journals DEEP OSCILLATIONS- REDUCING EDEMA AND IMPROVING KINESIOLOGY IN THE EARLY STAGES AFTER KNEE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 3577-3581
Author(s):  
Evgeniya Vladeva ◽  
◽  
Mariyana Mihaylova ◽  
Liliya Panayotova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Mechanical Effect ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Joint arthroplasty is one of the most common modern operations in orthopedics and traumatology. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation are the final phase of the endoprosthesis and are of great importance both for the rate and for the extent of functional recovery. DEEP OSCILLATION® is a patented therapeutic procedure using resonant vibrations of tissues with minimal external mechanical effect and proven analgesic, antifibrotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effect. Aim of the study: To investigate the effect of deep oscillations and kinesitherapy on the reduction of edema, reduction of pain syndromes and restoration of the range of motion in patients after knee joint arthroplasty. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on 106 patients -38 men and 66 women randomly assigned to 2 groups - experimental group (EG) with 56 patients and control group (CG) with 50 patients, all after knee joint arthroplasty. Results: Our preliminary results indicate that there are significant differences in the recovery of patients in EG and CG. Patients who have a deep oscillation procedure are recovering faster and better, both in terms of subjective complaints and in terms of the monitored functional parameters (p<0.001). Conclusions: The results obtained have shown that deep oscillations are an effective method for reducing swelling, suppressing pain and inflammation, and increasing the range of motion (ROM) in early rehabilitation of patients after knee joint arthroplasty.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pajanan Sinar Ultraviolet B Bersumber dari Sinar Matahari terhadap Konsentrasi Vitamin D (25(OH)D) dan Hormon Paratiroit pada Perempuan Usia Lanjut Indonesia

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Setiati
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Sunlight Exposure ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
And Control

Berbagai penelitian menunjukkan bahwa defisiensi vitamin D dan hiperpara-tiroidisme sekunder menimbulkan dampak serius pada kesehatan, antara lain meliputi osteoporosis, osteomalasia, kelemahan otot, jatuh dan fraktur osteoporotik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) mengetahui pengaruh pajanan UVB sinar matahari pada konsentrasi 25(OH)D dan hormon paratiroid (PTH) perempuan usia lanjut Indonesia. (2) mendapatkan saat dan lama pemajanan yang optimal. Penelitian uji klinik acak terbuka ini melibatkan 74 perempuan berusia 60 - 90 tahun yang tinggal di 4 panti werda di Jakarta dan Bekasi. Randomisasi dilakukan untuk memisahkan kelompok studi dan kontrol. Kelompok kontrol hanya mendapat kalsium 1000 mg/hari, sedang kelompok intervensi dipajankan dengan matahari selama 6 minggu. Hasil yang diukur sebelum dan sesudah 6 minggu pemajanan adalah konsentrasi 25(OH)D, PTH, dan ion kalsium. Ditemukan bahwa, waktu pemajanan yang optimal adalah 1 jam sebelum dan sesudah tengah hari. Prevalensi defisiensi vitamin D pada wanita usia lanjut adalah 35,1%. Pada kelompok terpajan, konsentrasi 25(OH)D meningkat lebih tinggi daripada yang tidak dipajan (51,8% vs 12,5%). Hasil tambahan adalahrerata asupan kalsium 248 mg/hari, dan rerata asupan vitamin D 28 IU/hari.Kata kunci: Defisiensi vitamin D, perempuan usia lanjut, hormon paratiroidAbstractMany studies showed that vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyper-parathyroidism cause serious impact on health including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, paralysis, fall, and osteoporotic fracture. This study was conducted to compare the effect of UVB from sunlight exposure in combination with calcium supplementation, and control (calcium only) on the vitamin D status and parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentration in Indonesian elderly women. This study was a randomized clinical trial in institutionalized care unit. Subjects included 74 elderly women with a mean age 71 years. Intervention was random allocation of UVB from sunlight exposure at 0.6 MED/hour noted in the UV meter on the face and both arms and calcium 1000 mg, three times per week for 6 weeks, and without treatment (calcium 1000 mg only). Main outcome measured were fasting serum levels of 25(OH) D, PTH, and calcium ion at 0 and 6 weeks in both treatment and control groups. The incidence of vitamin D deficiency in this population study was 35.1 %. In the treatment group, 25(OH) D increased from 59.1 nmol/L to 84.3 nmol/L (mean value after 6 weeks of sunlight exposure) with only a slight increase of 25(OH) D in the control group (51.8% vs 12.5%). 25(OH)D deficient levels in 15 out 16 subjects became normal after 6 weeks of sun exposure. There was no change of PTH levels in both groups. Additional results of this study are mean calcium intake of 248 mg/day and vitamin D intake of 28 IU/day.Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency, elderly women, parathyroid hormone

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