scholarly journals Balance, physical conditioning, and health perception in elderly women submitted to a 32-week physical exercise program

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale ◽  
Andréa Carmen Guimarães ◽  
Samária Ali Cader ◽  
Robert Wood ◽  
Helô Isa Oliveira Viana André ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Post Test

Abstract Study aim: To assess the effects of a long-term physical exercise program on balance, physical conditioning, and health perception in elderly women. Material and methods: The sample, 143 elderly women, were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG; n = 71; age: 71.62 ± 4.96 years) and control group (CG; n = 72; age: 72.89 ± 5.40 years). The EG was submitted to a 32-week physical exercise program (3×/week, 60 min/session). Balance and physical conditioning were assessed through the 10-step in a straight-line test, the unipedal balance test (UBT), the timed up and go (TUG) test, and the 30-second chair stand test (30s CST). Health perception was evaluated by a questionnaire. Results: Repeated measures ANOVA (2×3) revealed significant improvements (p < 0.05) in TUG and 30s CST in the EG from the pre- to the post-test and when compared to the CG in the post-test. There were significant increases (p < 0.05) in health perception, 10-step test, and UBT in the EG, and significant improvements (p < 0.05) in these EG variables when compared to the CG in the post-test. Conclusions: Participating in the exercise program resulted in improvements in balance, muscle strength, agility, and health perception in the elderly of the present study.

scholarly journals Influence of physical exercise on the functional capacity in institutionalized elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catarina Covolo Scarabottolo ◽  
Jair Rodrigues Garcia Júnior ◽  
Luis Alberto Gobbo ◽  
Marcelo José Alves ◽  
Aline Duarte Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly

ABSTRACT Introduction: With the rapid increase in life expectancy, systematic physical exercise programs can have a good influence on the functional capacity of the elderly, especially in relation to institutionalization. Objective: To analyze the association between a systematic physical exercise program and functional capacity in institu-tionalized elderly. Methods: The sample included 30 elderly subjects (16 women and 14 men) aged 60 years or older (mean age = 74.43), divided into a control group (n=16) and a training group (n=14), residents in a long-stay institution. A training protocol of 12 weeks, two weekly sessions, was applied, and functional capa-city was assessed before and after the intervention, through chair lift tests (lower limb strength), upper limb strength, timed up and go and handgrip dynamometry. The analysis pre and post-training of intervention and control groups was performed using paired Student t test and the ANOVA test for repeated measures. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: The main statistical significance were found for the following functional tests: upper limb strength (training 15.6±4.1 x control 10.7±6.6 rep, p<0.05) and chair lift test (training 11.0±4.0 x control 8.0±3.1 rep, p<0.05). Conclusion: The protocol used proved to be effective in improving some of the functional capabilities of the institutionalized elderly.

Comparison of Training between 2 Cycle Ergometers on Dynamic Balance for Middle-Aged Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucinda E. Bouillon ◽  
Douglas K. Sklenka ◽  
Amy C. Driver
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Tests ◽  
Cycle Training ◽  
Cycle Group

Context:Interval cycle training could positively influence dynamic balance in middle-aged women.Objective:To compare training effects of a strength ergometer and a standard ergometer on 3 dynamic balance tests.Design:Repeated measures.Setting:Laboratory.Participants:Seventeen women were randomly assigned to standard (n = 10) or strength cycle ergometry (n = 7). A control group consisted of 7 women.Intervention:Ergometry interval training (3 sessions/wk for 4 wk).Main Outcome Measures:Three balance tests—the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), timed up-and-go (TUG), and four-square step test (FSST)—were performed at pretraining and 4 wk posttraining.Results:Four SEBT directions improved and faster scores for FSST and TUG tests for the standard-cycle group were found, whereas the strength-cycle group only improved their TUG scores. No changes posttraining for the control group.Conclusions:Stationary cycle training should be included in the dynamic balance-rehabilitation protocol for middle-aged women.

scholarly journals El ejercicio físico supervisado durante el embarazo mejora la percepción de la salud. Ensayo clínico aleatorizado (Supervised physical exercise during pregnancy improves health perception. Randomised controlled trial)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 36-38
Author(s):  
Mireia Peláez ◽  
Soraya Casla ◽  
María Perales ◽  
Yaiza Cordero ◽  
Rubén Barakat
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Ensayo Clínico

Objetivo; Investigar la influencia de un programa de ejercicio físico de intensidad moderada realizado durante toda la gestación sobre la percepción de salud de la gestante. Material y métodos; Se desarrolló un ensayo clínico aleatorizado controlado. 101 mujeres primíparas fueron distribuidas aleatoriamente en dos grupos (grupo control (GC) n=51, grupo intervención (GI) n=50, muestra perdida 13, 11.4%). El GI participó en un programa de ejercicio físico desde la semana de gestación 10-14 hasta el final de la gestación (70-75 sesiones de 55-60 min, tres veces por semana). El GC recibió la atención médica regular. Todas las gestantes rellenaron dos cuestionarios validados sobre salud percibida e incontinencia urinaria, antes y después de la intervención. Resultados; Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre grupos en la salud percibida al final de la intervención [muy buena: GI 35, 70% vs. GC 5, 9.8%; buena: GI 15, 30% vs. GC 16, 31%; regular GI 0, 0.0% vs. GC 26, 51%; mala GI 0, 0.0% vs. GC 3, 5.9%; muy mala: GI 0, 0.0% vs. GC 1, 2% (p<.001)]. Además el GI padeció menos incontinencia urinaria [Puntuación ICIQ-SF GI 0.30 (SD1.3) vs. GC 3.1 (SD4.1), p<.001]. Conclusiones; Un programa de ejercicio físico supervisado, de intensidad moderada realizado durante toda la gestación que incluya ejercicios de fortalecimiento del suelo pélvico, mejora la percepción  de la salud en las gestantes y es efectivo en la prevención primaria de la incontinencia urinaria.Palabras clave: ejercicio físico; embarazo; percepción salud; incontinencia urinaria.Abstract: Aim: To investigate the influence of a moderate exercise program during pregnancy on the maternal health perception. Methods. A randomised controlled trial was performed. 101 primiparous women were allocated into the control group (CG, n=51) and the exercise group (EG, n=50), lost to follow-up 13, 11.4%. Women on the EC were asked to participate in a supervised exercise program during from 10-14 to 36 weeks of gestation (70-75 sessions, 55-60 min/session, three times per week). Women in the CG received usual care. All women were asked to fill in validated questionnaires about health perception and urinary incontinence before and after the intervention. Results. At the end of the intervention there were statistically significant differences between groups on health perception [very good: EG 35, 70% vs. CG 5, 9.8%; good: EG 15, 30% vs. CG 16, 31%; average EG 0, 0.0% vs. CG 26, 51%; poor EG 0, 0.0% vs. CG 3, 5.9%; very poor: EG 0, 0.0% vs. CG 1, 2% (p<.001)]. What is more, women in the EG showed less urinary incontinence [ICIQ-SF Score EG 0.30 (SD1.3) vs. CG 3.1 (SD4.1), p<.001]. Conclusions. A supervised physical exercise program during pregnancy which includes pelvic floor muscle training, improves health perception and it is effective on primary prevention of urinary incontinence.Keywords: physical exercise; pregnancy; health perception; urinary incontinence; quality of life.

scholarly journals Application of Two Intervention Programs in Order to Optimize Motivation and to Improve Eating Habits in Adult and Elderly Women

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Leyton ◽  
Marco Batista ◽  
Susana Lobato ◽  
Mª Isabel Aspano ◽  
Ruth Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maintenance Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental

AbstractThe objective of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of two intervention programs: a physical exercise program with strategies to support the three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness); and a physical exercise program with nutritional education in order to improve the lifestyles of adult and elderly women who practiced functional maintenance. The Self-Determination Theory was applied as the theoretical framework. A sample of 135 women aged between 40 and 88 years (59.66 ± 10.76) who enrolled in a 12-week functional maintenance program and attended 24 exercise classes took part in the study. A quasi-experimental study was performed where strategies to support the three basic psychological needs were applied to one group and strategies for the improvement of eating habits were applied to the other group. No strategy was applied to the control group. The main results showed an improvement in experimental groups I and II when compared to the control group regarding the variables of autonomy, competence, intrinsic regulation, identified regulation, introjected regulation, external regulation and eating habits, after the application of the intervention programs. The conclusion is that both intervention programs were successful with this project’s participants and that it is crucial to promote such intervention programs in functional maintenance classes, as they foster healthy lifestyles among participants.

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.

scholarly journals A single bout of physical exercise does not affect young adults’ executive functions

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-235
Author(s):  
Ambra Gentile ◽  
Ewan Thomas ◽  
Kaltrina Feka ◽  
Anita Di Vincenzo ◽  
Marco Restifo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Constant Intensity ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Block Test ◽  
The Impact

Summary Study aim. The purpose of the current study is to determine the impact of single bouts of physical exercise of different duration and intensity on young adults’ executive functions. Material and methods. The study employed 81 participants (37 females, 44 males) ranging between 19 and 39 years (mean age: 24.6 ± 4.08 years; mean height: 168 ± 9.67 cm; mean weight: 67.2 ± 13.0 kg). The executive functions were assessed through the Stroop task, the Tower of London test, and the Corsi block test. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three experimental conditions (30-second Wingate test condition, an incremental intensity exercise test, and a submaximal constant-intensity test) or the control group. Results. For all the conditions, repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant effect of time on executive function performances, meaning that participants improved their performance between pre-test and post-test, while the interaction time x activity was in the expected direction but nonsignificant. Conclusions. Apparently, a single, brief, high-intensity bout of exercise has no effects on young adults’ cognitive functions, but the same experiment should be replicated with a bigger sample.

scholarly journals The Effect of Specific Balance Training Exercises for Preventing Falls among Elderly Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ieva Kvietkutė ◽  
Vilma Dudonienė
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Functional Reach Test ◽  
Training Exercises

All European countries are experiencing significant ageing of the population. As the lifespan of the population increases, so does the prevalence of falls. Falls in older adults are a major public health concern and a main cause of morbidity and disability. More than one-third of persons 65 years of age or older fall each year, and in half of such cases the falls are recurrent. It is very important to maintain physical activity and independence in daily activities in elderly persons as well as to apply appropriate preventive means as soon as possible. Various interventions may be used to promote health, enhance quality life and reduce falls in elderly people: exercises, home modifications, appropriate footwear and walking aids. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of specific balance training exercises for preventing falls among elderly women. Twenty eight women aged 55–75 years participated in the study. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: exercise (n = 14, mean age 67.9 ± 6.13 years) and control (n = 14, mean age 68.9 ± 5.31). Exercise group women performed specific – Cawthorne-Cooksey balance training exercises for 4 weeks, 5 times a week. Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises consisted of moving head in sitting and standing positions with eyes open or closed, exercises on a balance platform, and walking around. One training session lasted for 30-35 minutes. No exercise was performed in the control group. Static and dynamic balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, and Tinetti Balance Scale, walking speed was assessed using Timed Up and Go Test. Risk for falls was assessed using Desmond Fall Risk Questionnaire [4]. Subjects were evaluated twice: before and after applying exercise program. More than 50% of women have had a fall in the past years, difficulty walking in the dark or on uneven surfaces, they have experienced loss of balance or a light-headed feeling standing up, and they could not walk a straight line. Only 29% of subjects participated in a regular exercise programme. The results of Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, Tinetti Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test did not differ between groups before applying specific exercise program. Specific exercises significantly improved patients’ static and dynamic balance, reach functions and walking speed, while in the control group the results of all performed tests had tendency to decline. Specific Cawthorne-Cooksey balance training exercises are effective (p < 0.05) in improving balance and preventing falls in elderly women.Keywords: falls, elderly age, balance, risk of falls.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Physiotherapeutic Program on Selected Static and Dynamic Foot Indicators and the Balance of Elderly Women Depending on the Ground Stability

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4660
Author(s):  
Joanna Matla ◽  
Katarzyna Filar-Mierzwa ◽  
Anna Ścisłowska-Czarnecka ◽  
Agnieszka Jankowicz-Szymańska ◽  
Aneta Bac
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Motor Functions ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Impact

Seniors are a constantly growing group of people in many societies. It is necessary to develop physiotherapeutic programs to improve their mobility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the physiotherapeutic program conducted unstable ground on selected indicators of motor functions of elderly women. Sixty women (60–80 years) participated in the research. Group A (N = 20) underwent a 12-week physiotherapeutic program on stable ground, group B (N = 20) followed an exercise program on unstable ground, and group C (N = 20) (control group) had no therapeutic intervention. The effects of the therapy were assessed by using a FreeMed platform (foot load analysis) and a Biosway balance system. The results were compared using ANOVA (the one-way analysis), the Kruskal–Wallis test and also the post hoc tests (Tukey’s test and the multiple comparison test). In group A, a statistically significant change was observed in the static test and balance assessment, in group B this was observed in the static and dynamic foot tests and balance assessment, in group C, no statistical significance was achieved. The authors’ physiotherapeutic program had a statistically significant effect on changes in the balance and selected indicators of the motor functions of the examined people. Comparing the results before and after the therapy more improvement changes were noted in women training on an unstable ground compared to women training on a stable ground.

scholarly journals Effects of Cognicise-Neurofeedback on Health Locus of Control, Depression, and Quantitative Electroencephalography Alpha Asymmetry in Elderly Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 899
Author(s):  
Heewook Weon ◽  
Jieun Yoo ◽  
Jumhwa Yu ◽  
Miso Park ◽  
Haekyoung Son
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quantitative Electroencephalography ◽  
Alpha Asymmetry ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: With an increase in the aged population, there is a growing concern regarding the care of the elderly. This study aims to identify effects of cognicise-neurofeedback on health locus of control, depression, and quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) alpha asymmetry in elderly women. Methods: A quasi-experimental control group pre-test–post-test design was used. Korean women aged 65 years or over at a senior welfare center were randomly allocated to the control (n = 12) or experimental (n = 19) groups from July to October 2019. The intervention consisted of cognicise (exercise with intensified cognitive activity) and neurofeedback twice a week for 10 weeks. The locus of control and depression were measured via self-reported questionnaires. QEEG alpha asymmetry was measured using BrainMaster. Results: Depression significantly decreased in the experimental group (t = 4.113, p = 0.001), while internality in the locus of control significantly decreased in the control group (t = 3.023, p = 0.012). On the other hand, QEEG alpha asymmetry index differences in F3-F4 between the pre-test and post-test were not significant in the experimental group (t = 0.491, p = 0.629) or control group (t = 0.413, p = 0.678). Conclusions: Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, contact between the elderly and healthcare workers in the clinical practice field has become more restricted. These findings can help decrease negative emotions among elderly women in the community based on an integrated neuroscientific approach.

scholarly journals Effects of Long-Term Supplementation of Bovine Colostrum on the Immune System in Young Female Basketball Players. Randomized Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn ◽  
Mirosława Cieślicka ◽  
Hanna Dziewiecka ◽  
Sławomir Kujawski ◽  
Anita Marcinkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Bovine Colostrum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
System Function ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Immune System Function ◽  
Experimental Group

An intensive physical exercise program could lead to a decrease in immune system function. Effects of long-term supplementation of bovine colostrum on the response of immune function on physical exercise test in athletes were examined. Twenty-seven elite female basketball players (age 16–19) were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Eventually, n = 11 athletes completed intervention in the experimental group (3.2 g bovine colostrum orally twice a day for 24 weeks), while n = 9 athletes in the control group were given a placebo. Before the supplementation, after 3 and 6 months, subjects performed the physical exercise stress test. Before, just after, and 3 h after physical exercise testing, blood was drawn and immune system indicators were examined. Plasma interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-2, IL-10, IL-13, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, creatine kinase (CK MM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and WBC, lymphocyte (LYM), monocyte (MON), and granulocyte (GRA) were measured. A statistically significant change in IL-10 in response to the exercise program during the supplementation period in both groups was observed (p = 0.01). However, the results of the rest of the comparisons were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). Contrary to our initial hypothesis, there were no significant effects of bovine supplementation on the dynamics of immune system function indicators.

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