scholarly journals Home-Based Orolingual Exercise Improves the Coordination of Swallowing and Respiration in Early Parkinson Disease: A Quasi-Experimental Before-and-After Exercise Program Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chin-Man Wang ◽  
Wann-Yun Shieh ◽  
Chan-Shien Ho ◽  
Yu-Wei Hu ◽  
Yih-Ru Wu
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

scholarly journals The Effect of Selected Corrective Exercises With Physioball on the Posture of Female Computer Users With Upper Crossed Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-123
Author(s):  
Fariba Javazi ◽  
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Parisa Sedaghati ◽  
Hasan Daneshmandi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chest Expansion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Objective Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a type of musculoskeletal system involvement that results in shortening of anterior muscles and weakening of posterior muscles. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of selected corrective exercises with physioball on the postural status of female computer users with UCS. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 24 female students with UCS who were selected using a purposive sampling method. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of exercise (n=12) and control (n=12). The exercise group performed exercises for 6 weeks. Photogrammetry method was used to measure the angle of the forward head and round shoulder. A flexible ruler was used to measure the angle of kyphosis, and tape measure was used to measure the chest expansion. These measurements were performed before and after intervention. The collected data were analyzed using paired t-test and ANOVA at the significance level of P<0.05. Results There was a significant difference in mean values of kyphosis (P=0.001), round shoulder (P=0.001), forward head (P=0.002) and chest expansion (P=0.003) before and after exercise. Conclusion Improvement in forward head, round shoulder and thoracic kyphosis angles and chest expansion showed the effectiveness of applied exercise program. Therefore, it is recommended to use this exercise program in computer users with UCS.

scholarly journals EXERCISES WITH AND WITHOUT VIRTUAL REALITY ON PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON DISEASE: A RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED, SINGLE-BLIND TRIAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Matheus Silva D'Alencar ◽  
Jean Ribeiro ◽  
Rafael Cruz ◽  
Kátia Sá ◽  
Elen Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Functional Markers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Introduction: Pain in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) may result from factors such as progressive changes of the disease, originating from the Central Nervous System (CNS), until coming from classic symptoms such as stiffness, dyskinesia and dystonia, having possible correlations with important functional markers such as balance and gait. There is no consensus with regard to the treatment of pain in this condition, and exercises associated with virtual reality (VR) may be an effective intervention. Objective: To evaluate the influence of an exercise program associated with virtual reality (VR) on pain intensity, correlating changes in this symptom with the functional performance of elders with Parkinson Disease (PD). Design: randomized comparative clinical trial. Setting: clinical facility from a school of physiotherapy in Brazil. Participants: 29 elders with PD. Interventions: exercises with VR and exercises without VR. Main Outcome Measures: pain, balance and gait, evaluated before and after 10 sessions, by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Berg Balance Scale and 10 Meter Walk Test. Results: Reduction in pain intensity in the VR Group, and groups improved their balance and gait performance. Significant correlation was between the improvement in pain intensity and reduction in gait timing in the non VR Group (r = 0.713; p < 0.005). Conclusion: VR in elders with PD may be a tool for reducing pain intensity, and independently of the type, physical exercises had positive impact on their functional performance.

scholarly journals Buy-In for Back Pain: Does Individualization Matter?

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Mitchell T. Gibbs ◽  
Paul W.M. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Before And After ◽  
General Exercise ◽  
Intention To Exercise ◽  
First Session

ABSTRACT Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of individualization of an exercise program on the buy-in received from chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients. Methods: Participants were randomized to 8 weeks of an individualized (IEP) or general exercise program (GEP). All participants were required to attend one 1:1 session per week with an exercise physiologist and 4 home-based sessions. Clinical outcomes were assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analog pain scale (VAS) measured before and after the 8-week intervention along with barrier self-efficacy and adherence. Additionally, multidimensional outcome expectations, exercise self-efficacy, and intention to exercise were measured before the intervention, after the first session, and after 8 weeks. Measures were taken after the first session to observe if clinical assessment and informing the patient that the program was individualized manipulated beliefs differently compared to providing a GEP. Beliefs about the program after the first session were elevated in both groups. Results: Adherence to the supervised and home-based sessions was high and similar between groups. Clinical outcome measures were similar with both groups showing significant reduction from baseline in the ODI (P ≤ 0.01). Conclusion: Thus, it appears an individualized program is no more beneficial than a GEP for CLBP. Clinically, it appears a GEP is an intelligent choice for practitioners as it negates the need for clinical assessments, which appear to add no benefit to outcomes or adherence.

scholarly journals Effects of Multicomponent Exercise on Functional and Cognitive Parameters of Hypertensive Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélio José Coelho Junior ◽  
Bruno Rodrigues ◽  
Daniele Jardim Feriani ◽  
Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves ◽  
Ricardo Yukio Asano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Response To Exercise ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of a 6-month multicomponent exercise program (MCEP) on physical function and cognitive parameters of normotensive (NTS) and hypertensive (HTS) older patients and verify if age can influence the adaptations in response to the exercise.Methods. A total of 218 subjects, 101 NTS and 117 HTS, were recruited and underwent functional and cognitive evaluations before and after six months of a MCEP. The program of exercise was performed twice a week, for 26 weeks. The physical exercises were thought to mimic the activities of daily living and, therefore, aggregated functional and walking exercises. Exercise sessions were performed at moderate intensity.Results. Data indicated that HTS and NST patients showed a similar increase in the performance of walking speed test and one-leg stand test after the MCEP. Regarding age, results did not show differences in the magnitude of adaptations between old and young HTS and NTS patients.Conclusions. Data of the present study indicated that a 6-month MCEP was able to increase equally balance and mobility in NTS and HTS patients. Moreover, data demonstrated that aging did not seem to impair the capacity to adapt in response to exercise in both groups.

scholarly journals Multicomponent Exercise on Physical Function, Cognition and Hemodynamic Parameters of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves ◽  
Alexandre Nunes Bandeira ◽  
Hélio José Coelho-Júnior ◽  
Samuel da Silva Aguiar ◽  
Samuel Minucci Camargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Hemodynamic Parameters ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Walking Speeds ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

This paper reports on a quasi-experimental study that aimed to identify changes in muscle function (i.e., mobility, maximal walking speed, lower limb muscle strength, balance, and transfer capacity), cognition (i.e., executive function) and hemodynamic parameters of community-dwelling Brazilian older adults during a six-month multicomponent exercise program (MCEP). A total of 436 community-dwelling older adults performed functional, cognitive and hemodynamic assessments before and after a six-month MCEP. The program of exercise was performed twice a week over 26 weeks at moderate intensity. Results indicate that balance, mobility (i.e., usual and maximal walking speeds) and transfer capacity (p < 0.05) were significantly improved after the MCEP. Moreover, all hemodynamic parameters (i.e., systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures), except for heart rate (p > 0.05), were significantly reduced after the intervention. The current findings indicate that a six-month MCEP may provide physical and hemodynamic benefits in community-dwelling older adults. Nevertheless, our findings need to be confirmed in larger samples and better designed studies.

scholarly journals Home intervention model to promote physical activity in female older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Maria da Conceição Lopes Ribeiro ◽  
Lélia Lessa Teixeira Pinto ◽  
Andreza Soares dos Santos ◽  
Joilson Menegucci ◽  
Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Logical Model ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Home Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

The aim of the study was to describe the logical model of a home intervention using a motivational strategy to improve physical fitness components in female older adults. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 91 elderly women between 61 and 80 years old, divided into intervention (IG) and control (CG) groups. The participants also answered a questionnaire with sociodemographic information, stage of behaviour change, physical activity and physical performance tests, before and after 12 weeks of intervention. The intervention was performed using a guide with home-based physical exercise associated with motivational strategies (telephone calls and home visits). e intervention with reduced interaction was planned to have a low financial cost, both in relation to the physical space and the materials necessary to practice the home-based physical activities, making feasible the applicability in different places. The logical model provides insight into the intervention and its phases of planning, implementation, and evaluation.

scholarly journals Effects of two programs of exercise on body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Barboza Seron ◽  
Renan Alvarenga C. Silva ◽  
Marcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Objective: To investigate the effects of a 12 week aerobic and resistance exercise on body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with 41 adolescents with Down syndrome, aged 15.5±2.7 years, divided into three groups: Aerobic Training Group (ATG; n=16), Resisted Training Group (RTG; n=15) and Control Group (CG; n=10). There were two types of training: aerobic, with intensity of 50-70% of the heart rate reserve 3 times/week, and resisted, with intensity of 12 maximum repetitions 2 times week. Both trainings were applied during a 12-week period. The percentage of fat evaluation was performed using plethysmography with Bod Pod(r) equipment. Waist circumference (WC), body weight and height were also measured. Paired t-test was used to compare variables before and after the exercise program. Results: The percentage of body fat did not change significantly for both groups that participated in the training intervention. However, CG showed a significant increase in this variable (31.3±7.2 versus 34.0±7.9). On the other hand, body mass index (BMI) and WC were significantly reduced for ATG (BMI: 27.0±4.4 and 26.5±4.2; WC: 87.3±11.1 and 86.2±9.7), while RTG and GC showed no differences in these variables. Conclusions: The aerobic and resisted training programs maintained body fat levels. ATG significantly reduced BMI and WC measures. Individuals who did not attend the training intervention increased their percentage of fat.

scholarly journals Effect of Eight Weeks of 11+ Training on Functional Movement Screening Test Scores in Female Futsal Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-11
Author(s):  
Akram Kiani Sheikhabadi ◽  
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Reza Mahdavinejad ◽  
Nader Rahnma ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Movement Screening ◽  
Deep Squat ◽  
Functional Movement Screening

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an 8-week 11+ exercise program on seven test scores of Functional Movement Screening (FMS) in female futsal players. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 48 female futsal players who were selected using purposive and convenience sampling methods and randomly divided into two groups of exercise (n=36; Mean±SD age=23.3±2.8 years; Mean±SD height=164.94±4.93 cm; Mean±SD weight=63.58±6.35 kg) and control (n=12; Mean±SD age=23.08±2.74 years; Mean±SD height=165.42±5.08 cm; Mean±SD weight=62.83±6.10 kg). Seven FMS tests were carried out before and after implementation of the 11+ exercise protocol for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week each for 20 minutes. For analyzing the data, repeated-measures ANOVA was used considering a significant level of P≤0.05. Results: The 11+ exercise program had a significant interaction effect on the scores of deep squat (F(1.46)=6.07; P=0.01), hurdle step (F(1.46)=4.98; P=0.03), and in-line lunge (F(1.46)=11.63; P=0.001) in subjects, but had no significant effect on their shoulder mobility (F(1.46)=2.19; P=0.14), active straight-leg raise (F(1.46)=2.003; P=0.16), trunk stability push-up (F(1.46)=1.09; P=0.30), and rotary stability (F(1.46)=0.20; P=0.20). Conclusion: It seems that the 11+ exercise program was effective in improving the FMS scores of female futsal players. It can be used by coaches and corrective exercises experts as a training method for injury prevention before training in female futsal players.

scholarly journals Effect of Four Weeks of Home-Based Balance Training on the Performance in Individuals with Functional Ankle Instability: A Remote Online Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1428
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Seyedi ◽  
Hadi Nobari ◽  
Hamed Abbasi ◽  
Davood Khezri ◽  
Rafael Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Ankle Instability ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Before And After

The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the effect of 4 weeks of home-based balance training (HBBT) on the performance of individuals with functional ankle instability (FAI) in daily activities and sports. Thirty college students diagnosed with FAI and with a mean weight of 79.8 ± 3.4 kg, height of 182.5 ± 5.1 cm, age of 23.5 ± 1.2 years, and instability score of 20 ± 2.3 were selected to participate in this study and were randomly divided by computer-generated methods into two groups: the HBBT group and the control group (CG), each consisting of 15 subjects. The HBBT group performed the program at home for 4 weeks, while the CG was non-exercise. Before and after the 4 weeks of exercise program, a form containing the foot and ankle ability measure for daily activities and sports was completed by the individuals. For data analysis, intra- and inter-group comparisons were performed using paired and independent sample t-tests, respectively, at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. The results showed that 4 weeks of progressive HBBT were sufficient to significantly improve the measurement of the ability of ankle and foot function in individuals with FAI, even with a total volume of only 60 min per week. Accordingly, it is suggested that individuals with FAI can benefit from short-term HBBT programs, which are simple yet powerful enough to promote improvements in daily activities.

Home-Based Exercise May Not Decrease the Insulin Resistance in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiao-Nan Chen ◽  
Lee-Ming Chuang ◽  
Mallikarjuna Korivi ◽  
Ying-Tai Wu
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Before And After

Background:This study investigated the differences in exercise self-efficacy, compliance, and effectiveness of home-based exercise in individuals with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS).Methods:One hundred and ten individuals at risk for diabetes participated in this study. Subjects were categorized into individuals with MetS and individuals without MetS. Metabolic risk factors and exercise self-efficacy were evaluated for all subjects before and after 3 months of home-based exercise. Univariate analysis of variance was used to compare the effectiveness of a home-based exercise program between individuals with and without MetS.Results:The home-based exercise program improved body mass index and lipid profile in individuals at risk for diabetes, regardless of MetS status at baseline. Individuals without MetS had higher exercise self-efficacy at baseline and performed greater exercise volume compared with individuals with MetS during the intervention. The increased exercise volume in individuals without MetS may contribute to their better control of insulin resistance than individuals with MetS. Furthermore, baseline exercise self-efficacy was correlated with exercise volume executed by subjects at home.Conclusions:We conclude that home-based exercise programs are beneficial for individuals at risk for diabetes. However, more intensive and/or supervised exercise intervention may be needed for those with MetS.

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