Effects of different multicomponent training methods on functional parameters in physically-active older women

Aim. To analyze the efficacy of functional training (FT) and traditional training (TT) in body composition and determinants of physical fitness in older women. Methods. This is a randomized clinical trial in which participants performed two 12-week periods of different training methods, separated by eight weeks of washout. Forty-eight physically active older women (≥60 years of age) completed the intervention in three groups: (i) program that started with FT and ended with TT (FT ⟶ TT: n = 19), (ii) program that started with TT and ended with FT (TT ⟶ FT: n = 13), and (iii) stretching group (SG: n = 16). Before and after the interventions, the body composition was evaluated by bioimpedance, the physical fitness by battery of the Senior Fitness Test, and the quality of movement by Functional Movement Screen®. Results. Compared with SG, TT ⟶ FT and FT ⟶ TT promoted significant improvements in balance/agility (13.60 and 13.06%, respectively) and upper limb strength (24.91 and 16.18%). Only FT showed a statistically significant improvement in the strength of the lower limbs, cardiorespiratory capacity, and movement patterns when compared with SG considering the adaptations of methods separately. Conclusion. The programs used are equally effective in increasing physical fitness for daily activities in physically active older women, and therefore, they may be complementary to combat some of the deleterious effects of senescence.

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Urinary Incontinence in Physically Active Older Women of Northeast Brazil

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18115878 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 5878

Author(s):

Thais Sousa Rodrigues Guedes ◽

Marcello Barbosa Otoni Gonçalves Guedes ◽

Hévila Kilvia Miguel de Oliveira ◽

Rodrigo Lopes Soares ◽

Vitor Leandro da Cunha ◽

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Keyword(s):

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Older Women ◽

Short Form ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Protection Factor ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Factors Associated ◽

International Consultation ◽

Loss Of Balance

Low- and moderate-impact physical activity (PA) is associated with the prevention of urinary incontinence (UI). The objective of the cross-sectional study presented herein is to analyze the factors associated with UI in physically older active women who participate in senior community groups. The variable UI was measured by the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Socioeconomic variables were also collected, along with data on life habits and clinical history. The multivariate analysis employed Poisson’s Regression with robust variance for factors associated with UI. Of the 106 participants evaluated, 54.7% presented UI, of which stress incontinence was more frequent, with 40.6%. UI presented a statistically significant association with dizziness/loss of balance during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (prevalence ratio-PR 1.48; 95% CI 1.06–2.07) and nocturia (PR 1.63; 95% CI 1.05–2.55). Despite PA being a protection factor, UI presented an elevated prevalence in the older population, and therefore, other biological, social, and cultural aspects could also contribute to the occurrence of UI in this age group. Moreover, physically active older women with UI presented nocturia and dizziness/loss of balance during ADL, regardless of education levels and the number of births. These findings can help improve multi-professional programs aimed at promoting, preventing, and managing UI in the public.

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Influence of Different Dual-Task Conditions During Straight or Curved Walking on Gait Performance of Physically Active Older Women With Cognitive Decline

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2021-0099 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Luiz Fernado Biazus-Sehn ◽

Rafael Reimann Baptista ◽

Régis Gemerasca Mestriner ◽

Bianca Pacheco Loss ◽

Daniela Aldabe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Stride Length ◽

Cognitive Demands ◽

Stability Ratio ◽

Physically Active ◽

Secondary Tasks ◽

Dual Tasking ◽

Gait Parameters ◽

Walk Ratio ◽

Task Conditions

Real-world walking requires shifting attention from different cognitive demands to adapt gait. This study aims to evaluate the effect of dual tasking on spatiotemporal gait parameters of older adults. Participants were asked to perform a primary complex single-walking task, consisting of a fast-paced linear and a curved gait. Primary task was performed separately and simultaneously with different motor and cognitive secondary tasks. Spatiotemporal gait parameters, walk ratio, and walk stability ratio were measured. Apart from stride length, which stood relatively unchanged, gait speed and cadence were strongly affected by cognitive dual tasking. Cadence seems to be the most impacted by dual tasking during curved gait as it combines challenges of both primary and secondary tasks. Also, during curved phase, walking ratio was significantly lower and stability ratio was greater demonstrating that participants adopted a cautious gait where maintenance of stability took preference over efficiency.

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Influence of the Nordic Walking Intervention Program on the Improvement of Functional Parameters in Older Women

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation ◽

10.1097/tgr.0000000000000222 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 129-133

Author(s):

Helen Panou ◽

Vasilios Giovanis ◽

Elias Tsougos ◽

George Angelidis

Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Nordic Walking ◽

Functional Parameters ◽

Walking Intervention

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Facilitators of and Barriers to Physical Activity in Retirement Communities: Experiences of Older Women in Urban Areas

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20110149 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 92 (4) ◽

pp. 551-562 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Gudfinna Bjornsdottir ◽

Solveig A. Arnadottir ◽

Sigridur Halldorsdottir

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Women ◽

Social Environment ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Functional Decline ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Retirement Community ◽

Retirement Communities ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Physically Active

Abstract Background Older people are being encouraged to be physically active for as long as possible as a preventive measure against disease and functional decline. It remains, however, uncertain how living in a retirement community affects physical activity (PA). Objectives This study was conducted to understand the PA experiences of older women living in retirement communities and what they experience as facilitators of and barriers to PA. Design The study was qualitative and guided by the Vancouver School of doing phenomenology, a unique blend of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and constructivism. Method Participants were 10 women, aged from 72 to 97 years (mean=84 years). In-depth interviews were conducted, recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed. Results A model was constructed with 3 main themes: (1) the women themselves, including their experienced health condition, individual aspects of functioning, and various personal factors; (2) the physical environment; and (3) the social environment. These main themes all include subthemes of experienced influences on PA, such as health, design of housing and environment, and local culture. These influences could both facilitate and hinder PA, depending on the context. The facilitating effects of good outdoor areas, accessible physical training facilities, a familiar neighborhood, and finding joy in PA were clear in the study. The barriers included worsening health, a colder climate with ice and wind, and lack of a PA culture within the retirement community. Conclusions An older woman's residence may strongly influence her ability and motivation to be physically active. Physical therapists should acquaint themselves with the facilitators of and barriers to PA of women within retirement communities and use that knowledge to influence the physical and social environment and to target PA interventions to the women themselves.

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Adipocytokine and ghrelin levels in relation to bone mineral density in physically active older women: longitudinal associations

Acta Endocrinologica ◽

10.1530/eje-08-0673 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 160 (3) ◽

pp. 381-385 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Jaak Jürimäe ◽

Tatjana Kums ◽

Toivo Jürimäe

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Body Composition ◽

Lumbar Spine ◽

Femoral Neck ◽

Older Women ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Total Variance ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Physically Active ◽

Independent Variables

PurposeWe investigated the relationship between the decrease in bone mineral mass (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) values with baseline adipocytokine and ghrelin concentrations in physically active postmenopausal women.MethodsLeptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, BMC, BMD and different body composition values were measured in 35 women (age: 69.7±6.0 years) before and after a 12-month prospective study period.ResultsSignificant (P<0.05) decreases in fat-free mass (FFM) (by 2.56%) and BMC (by 1.63%) and increases in adiponectin (by 14.8%) were seen in older females as a result of the study period. The independent variables that were associated with decreases in total BMC were baseline fat mass (FM) and adiponectin explaining 30.6% (R2×100) of the total variance. In another model, baseline FFM and leptin were the independent variables that explained 20.6% (P<0.05) of the total variance in the decreases in total BMD value. The variables that were associated with decreases in femoral neck BMD were FM and leptin (R2=0.102;P<0.05), while the independent variables were baseline trunk fat:leg fat ratio and adiponectin in the model with decreases in lumbar spine BMD as the dependent variable, and accounted for 13.1% (P<0.05) of the decreases in BMD variance.ConclusionsInitial adiponectin concentration together with specific body composition characteristics predicted loss in BMC and lumbar spine BMD values, while initial leptin concentration together with specific body composition parameters determined the loss in total and femoral neck BMD values in physically active older women.

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“You Have to Keep Moving, Be Active”: Perceptions and Experiences of Habitual Physical Activity in Older Women With Osteoporosis

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20150131 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 361-370 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ing-Mari Dohrn ◽

Agneta Ståhle ◽

Kirsti Skavberg Roaldsen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older Women ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Fear Of Falling ◽

Physical Therapists ◽

Physically Active ◽

Qualitative Interview Study ◽

Impaired Balance ◽

Context Specific

Background Physical activity (PA) is essential for older adults with osteoporosis, and health care professionals play important roles in promoting PA and encouraging patients to make healthy choices. However, many factors influence habitual PA, and there is only limited knowledge about the perceptions and experiences of PA among older women with osteoporosis. Objectives The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions and experiences of PA and the factors that influence habitual PA among older adults with osteoporosis, impaired balance, and fear of falling. Design This was a qualitative interview study applying interpretive content analysis with an inductive approach. Methods Informants were a purposeful sample of 18 women, aged 66 to 86 years, with osteoporosis, impaired balance, and fear of falling. Individual, semistructured, face-to-face interviews were recorded, transcribed, condensed, and coded to find subthemes and themes. Results The overall theme found was “Physical activity—a tool for staying healthy with osteoporosis.” This overall theme comprised 2 main themes interpreting the challenges and possibilities of being physically active with osteoporosis. These themes were not separate but rather linked to each other like 2 sides of the same coin, with factors that could act as both barriers to and facilitators of PA. Personal preferences and osteoporosis-related concerns influenced habitual PA, and individualization was perceived as important. Limitations Some results may be context specific and limit the transferability to people with other cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. Conclusions The women perceived that PA was an important tool to maintain health with osteoporosis and believed that they had a responsibility to use this tool. They had adapted to disease-specific limitations and developed strategies to overcome challenges and barriers to PA. Lack of PA promotion and conflicting advice about PA from physicians created uncertainty. Encouragement and guidance from physical therapists, individually or in groups, were very important.

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Influence of overweight on functional capacity of physically active older women

Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance ◽

10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e67000 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

Author(s):

Akeline Santos de Almeida ◽

Patrícia Almeida Fontes ◽

Jamille Mendonça Reinaldo ◽

Maria de Lourdes Feitosa Neta ◽

Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Older Women ◽

Body Mass ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

The Body ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Physically Active

Abstract Aging comprises a dynamic and progressive process, characterized by physiological and functional changes. Among these changes, increase in body fat is considered relevant, since it can leads to impaired physical fitness and augmented cardiometabolic risks. Considering this, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of overweight on functional capacity of physically active older women. A field survey was performed with 24 older women who practiced physical exercise. Participants were submitted to anamnesis, anthropometric measures (i.e., body mass and height); the Senior Fitness test; sit and reach flexibility test; and handgrip strength test. Pearson’s correlation test and multivariate logistic regression were used to verify the association between overweight and functional capacity. It was observed that hip flexibility (R=-0.494, p=0.014) and flexibility of the lower limbs (i.e., sit and reach test) showed negative correlation with the body mass index (R=-0.446, p=0.02); and after the multivariate logistic regression, negative correlation of lower limbs flexibility (B=-0,035, p=0,014) and the body mass index was observed. Thus, higher the body mass index among participants, lower hip flexibility they presented.

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Association between Agility, Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Anthropometric Variables in Physically Active Older Adult Women with Depression

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare10010100 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 100

Author(s):

Carmen Galán-Arroyo ◽

Damián Pereira-Payo ◽

Miguel A. Hernández-Mocholí ◽

Eugenio Merellano-Navarro ◽

Jorge Pérez-Gómez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Women ◽

Older Adult ◽

Adult Women ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Anthropometric Data ◽

Physically Active ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Introduction. Depressive disorders are mental disorders that last over time, and seriously affect the lives of the people who suffer from them, diminishing their quality of life, reducing their motor capacity, and incapacitating them in their daily lives. It is a major problem worldwide. Objective. To study the association between agility, health-related quality of life (hrqol), anthropometric status, and depression status in older adult women with depression. Design. Data collected from 685 physically active older women with depression were analyzed. Result. A moderate inverse correlation (r = −0.34) is shown between Time Up & Go (TUG) and EuroQol Five-Dimensional Three-Level Version (EQ-5D-3L). Between TUG and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), there is a small direct correlation (r = 0.14) between them. Between TUG and anthropometric data, all observed correlations are significant. Conclusions. There is a significant association between agility, health-related quality of life, depression, and anthropometric data in physically active older women with depression.

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Autonomia funcional de idosas fisicamente ativas e insuficientemente ativas de uma cidade do centro sul cearense: um estudo seccional

Revista de Educação Física / Journal of Physical Education ◽

10.37310/ref.v86i3.241 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 86 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Degilvânia Ferreira dos Santos ◽

Micheli Lopes Diniz ◽

Glêbia Alexa Cardoso ◽

Danielli Braga de Mello ◽

Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Exercise ◽

Older Women ◽

Elderly Women ◽

City Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Long Time ◽

Functional Autonomy ◽

The City

Introdução: Estudos têm sido desenvolvidos de modo a contribuir para a melhoria da qualidade de vida na terceira idade e um dos aspectos a essa relacionados é a autonomia funcional, que pode ser beneficiada pela prática de atividade física.Objetivo: Comparar a autonomia funcional de idosas fisicamente a tivas e insuficientemente ativas de uma cidade centro sul cearense.Métodos: Estudo observacional, do tipo seccional, para o qual foram convidadas a participar mulheres idosas (>60 anos de idade), aleatoriamente, em diversos locais da cidade de Iguatu-CE. A autonomia funcional foi avaliada por meio do protocolo de autonomia GDLAM.Resultados: Participaram 30 mulheres idosas (60 a 83 anos) foram divididas em dois grupos: G1 (n=15) composto de praticantes de exercícios físicos (66 ± 5,01 anos) e G2 (n=15) de mulheres insuficientemente ativas (67 ± 6,17 anos). A única diferença entre os grupos G1 e G2 foi no teste de vestir e tirar uma camiseta (14,19 ± 4,13s vs 18,24 ± 12,51s). Os valores dos dois grupos ficaram bem próximos. O G1 demostrou um melhor desempenho, com um resultado bom, e o G2 demorou na execução das atividades, com um resultado regular.Conclusão: Mulheres idosas praticantes de exercícios físicos apresentaram maior autonomia funcional significativa no teste de vestir e tirar a camiseta quando comparada a mulheres insuficientemente ativas, demonstrando que a prática de exercício físico pode contribuir para maior autonomia. Functional Autonomy of Elderly Physically Active and Insufficiently Active Elderly Women in a City in the Cearense Middle South: A Cross-Sectional StudyIntroduction: Studies have been developed in order to contribute to the improvement of quality of life in the third age. One of the aspects related to it is the functional autonomy, which physical activity can benefit.Objective: To compare the functional autonomy of physical active and insufficiently active elderly women in a city center at south of Ceará.Methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study. In several locations in the city of Iguatu-CE, elderly women (> 60 years of age) were randomly invited to participate. The functional autonomy was evaluated through the GDLAM autonomy protocol.Results: Thirty elderly women (60 to 83 years) were divided into two groups: G1 (n = 15) composed of physical exercise practitioners (66 ± 5.01 years) and G2 (n = 15) of insufficiently active women ( 67 ± 6.17 years). The only difference between groups G1 and G2 was in the in the dressing and undressing a T-shirt test (14.19 ± 4.13s vs 18.24 ± 12.51s). The values of the two groups were very close. The G1 showed a better performance with a good result, and the G2 took a long time to complete the activities, with a regular result.Conclusion: Older women practicing physical exercise presented significant higher functional autonomy in the dressing and undressing a T-shirt test when compared to insufficiently active women, demonstrating that the practice of physical exercise can contribute to greater autonomy.

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