scholarly journals Strength and Endurance Training in Older Women in Relation to ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D Polymorphisms

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1236
Author(s):  
Cristina Romero-Blanco ◽  
María Jesús Artiga-González ◽  
Alba Gómez-Cabello ◽  
Sara Vila-Maldonado ◽  
José Antonio Casajús ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
The Other ◽  
Favorable Effect ◽  
Ace Polymorphism ◽  
Leg Strength ◽  
Buccal Swabs ◽  
Arm Strength

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of two genetic polymorphisms, ACTN3 R577X, and ACE I/D, on physical condition in a sample of active older women after a two-year training period. The sample was composed of 300 healthy women over the age of 60 who underwent a two-year training program. Adapted tests from the Senior Fitness Test were used. The genotyping of the polymorphisms was obtained from the participants’ DNA via buccal swabs. The analysis of the ACE polymorphism did not reveal differences between genotypes. The analysis of the R577X polymorphism showed a favorable effect for the ACTN3 XX genotype in tests for leg strength (p: 0.001) after training, compared to the other genotypes, and also in the analysis of the combined effect of the polymorphism (ACE II + ACTN3 RX/XX). The intragroup effect revealed an improvement in arm strength for carriers of the X allele after 24 months of training (p < 0.05). The endurance values significantly worsened in all study groups. Conclusions: The R577X polymorphism of ACTN3 may have an important role in capacities related to muscle strength, providing a beneficial effect for carriers of the X allele.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome According to Absolute and Relative Values of Muscle Strength in Middle-Aged and Elderly Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9073
Author(s):  
Wangyang Zhang ◽  
Zijian Zhao ◽  
Xuebin Sun ◽  
Xiaoxia Tian
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
World Health ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Leg Strength

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases with age, obesity, low physical activity, and decreased muscle strength. Although many studies have reported on grip strength and MetS, few studies have been conducted on leg strength. The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of MetS according to absolute and relative leg strength values in middle-aged and older women. The participants were 1053 women who visited the healthcare center: middle-aged (n = 453) and older (n = 601). MetS was diagnosed using the criteria established by the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and the World Health Organization’s Asia Pacific guidelines for waist circumference. For leg strength, knee flexion and extension were performed using isokinetic equipment. Grip strength was measured using a grip dynamometer and classified into quartiles. Analysis of prevalence using logistic regression showed that MetS was present in 21.2% of middle-aged and 39.4% of older women. The lowest relative leg extension increased 2.5 times in the middle-aged and 1.5 times in older women (p < 0.05). However, leg flexion did not have a significant prevalence in either age group. The prevalence of MetS in middle-aged and older women with the lowest relative grip strength increased 1.5 and 1.2 times, respectively. Conversely, the lower the absolute leg extension strength, the lower the MetS prevalence was at 0.520 in middle-aged and 0.566 in older women (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the prevalence of MetS increased in women with low relative grip and leg strengths. Specifically, the lower the relative leg extension muscle strength, the higher the prevalence of MetS. In addition, the prevalence of MetS increased in the high-frequency alcohol consumption and non-physical activity group.

scholarly journals Efeito de duas diferentes frequências semanais de treinamento com pesos sobre a força muscular e pressão arterial em mulheres idosas normotensas

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Galindo da Silva ◽  
Danilo Rodrigues Pereira da Silva ◽  
Fábio Luiz Cheche Pina ◽  
Matheus Amarante do Nascimento ◽  
Alex Silva Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
The Other ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Improve Muscle Strength ◽  
Total Muscle

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n1p118 The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of two different weekly resistance training (RT) frequencies on muscle strength and blood pressure (BP) in normotensive older women. Thirty normotensive and physically independent older women participated in the study, which were divided into two groups: RT performed in two weekly sessions (G2X, n = 17; 67.6 ± 4.6 years; 69.7 ± 13.4 kg; 156.6 ± 5.8 cm) and three weekly sessions (G3X; n = 13; 68.7 ± 5.0 years; 69.8 ± 16.1 kg, 155.2 ± 7.8 cm). The RT program was composed by eight exercises for different muscle groups (upper limbs, trunk and lower limbs), lasting 24 weeks (two phases of 12 weeks each). In the first phase, exercises were performed in one set of 10-15 maximum repetitions per exercise, while in the second phase, two sets were performed. BP and muscle strength (1RM) measures were performed at pre-training and after 12 and 24 weeks of RT. Increases in total muscle strength (P < 0.05) were observed in both groups (G2X = 16.8% and G3X = 18.9%), with no difference between groups. On the other hand, no significant changes (P > 0.05) in systolic BP and diastolic BP were found in both groups. The results suggest that 24 weeks of a supervised RT program improve muscle strength without affecting BP in normotensive older women, regardless of frequency of two or three weekly sessions. 

scholarly journals Correlation between age, muscle architecture, and muscle strength in children with Erb’s palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Saad Awad ◽  
Mostafa Soliman Ali ◽  
Mohamed Ismail Elassal
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Pennation Angle ◽  
Muscle Architecture ◽  
Active Movement ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Erb’S Palsy ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Muscle weakness is a widespread problem in children with Erb’s palsy as it can cause changes in muscle architecture parameters, which can be detected by ultrasonography. This study was conducted to determine the relation between age, muscle architecture, and muscle strength in children with Erb’s palsy. A total of 40 children with Erb’s palsy from both sexes aged 1–2.5 years were included in this study. Muscle thickness and pennation angle were measured by ultrasonography, and muscle strength was measured using the active movement scale. Results A significant relation was found between age, muscle thickness, pennation angle, and muscle strength (P < 0.05). Moreover, a significant difference was found in muscle architecture parameters during relaxation and contraction in both study groups and in each study group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Muscle weakness in children with Erb’s palsy has an effect on muscle architecture parameters, and these parameters also increase with age.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Physical Functional Performance and Strength in Women With Fibromyalgia, Age- and Weight-Matched Controls, and Older Women Who Are Healthy

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
pp. 1479-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn B Panton ◽  
J Derek Kingsley ◽  
Tonya Toole ◽  
M Elaine Cress ◽  
George Abboud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Women Subjects ◽  
Leg Strength ◽  
Continuous Scale ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Lower Body Strength ◽  
Physical Functional Performance

Abstract Background and Purposes. The purpose of this study was to compare functionality and strength among women with fibromyalgia (FM), women without FM, and older women. Subjects. Twenty-nine women with FM (age [X̅±SD]=46±7 years), 12 age- and weight-matched women without FM (age=44±8 years), and 38 older women who were healthy (age=71±7 years) participated. Methods. The Continuous Scale–Physical Functional Performance Test (CS-PFP) was used to assess functionality. Isokinetic leg strength was measured at 60°/s, and handgrip strength was measured using a handgrip dynamometer. Results. The women without FM had significantly higher functionality scores compared with women with FM and older women. There were no differences in functionality between women with FM and older women. Strength measures for the leg were higher in women without FM compared with women with FM and older women, and both women with and without FM had higher grip strengths compared with older women. Discussion and Conclusion. This study demonstrated that women with FM and older women who are healthy have similar lower-body strength and functionality, potentially enhancing the risk for premature age-associated disability.

Beneficial effect of lithium in female patient with bipolar affective illness and psoriasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Przemysław Filipiak ◽  
Anna Jaskóła ◽  
Karolina Gattner
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Lithium Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Patient Needs ◽  
Affective Illness ◽  
First Time

Objectives. Psoriasis makes a relative contraindication for lithium treatment which can exacerbate its symptoms or induce it itself. On the other hand, lithium exerts immuno-modulatory activity. Case study. In this paper, a case of a female patient is presented. The patient has been treated since 2012 for bipolar affective illness (bipolar disorder – BD) and psori­asis, which occurred for the first time during a depress­ive episode. Despite intensive pharmacological treatment, both as inpatient and outpatient, a satisfactory improvement of affective illness has not been obtained. After the introduction of lithium, a remission of BD was achieved as well as a reduction of psoriatic changes, which have been maintained until now (2021). Conclusion. The remission of Bipolar Disorder (BD) on lithium can suggest that the patient belongs to the group of the so-called excellent lithium responders. In the presen­ted case remission of psoriasis was observed during lithium treatment. This case report must be treated with caution because remission could be spontaneous and the patient needs further observation.

scholarly journals Low-dose tibolone (1.25 mg/d) does not affect muscle strength in older women

2010 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eva L. Ribom ◽  
Peter Svensson ◽  
Steve van Os ◽  
Marita Larsson ◽  
Tord Naessen
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Low Dose

scholarly journals Endogenous Hormones, Muscle Strength, and Risk of Fall-Related Fractures in Older Women

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sipila ◽  
E. Heikkinen ◽  
S. Cheng ◽  
H. Suominen ◽  
P. Saari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Endogenous Hormones ◽  
Risk Of Fall

PSVI-7 Effect of substrates of agroindustrial wastes fermented with LAB and yeasts on productive, reproductive and health indicators in primiparous guinea pigs

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 396-397
Author(s):  
Juan Taboada ◽  
Wilfido Briñez ◽  
José E Miranda ◽  
Alfredo Marin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Kluyveromyces Fragilis ◽  
Agroindustrial Wastes ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el posible efecto probiótico del sustrato de residuos agroindustriales fermentado con BAL y levaduras sobre los indicadores productivos, reproductivos y de salud de cobayas primíparas y su descendencia. Se utilizaron 80 cuyes nulíparas distribuidas en 4 grupos de 20 hembras nulíparas cada uno, de 120 ± 5 días de edad, 1450 ± 25 g de peso vivo, todas sometidas al mismo sistema de manejo y alimentación actual de la granja. Se aplicaron con una dosis de 1 mL del bioaditivo / animal. Los tratamientos suministrados fueron las siguientes variantes: T1. control. T2, Sustrato (residuos agroindustriales) fermentado con L. acidophilus ATCC® 4356 ™. T3, sustrato más Kluyveromyces fragilis L4 (UCLV). T4, sustrato fermentado con microorganismos T2 y T3.En el experimento se utilizó un diseño completamente al azar, donde se evaluaron los indicadores reproductivos, productivos y de salud. Weight gain in pregnancy was greater (P &lt; 0.05) in T4 in this same group, weight loss was less (P &lt; 0.05) in lactation; the age at first conception and at delivery decreased (P &lt; 0.05) in T4; fertility, the number of live-born animals and the weight at birth and at weaning were higher (P &lt; 0.05) in T4 compared to the other groups; Likewise, blood parameters notably improved in the animals of treatment 4. The treaties with bioaditive were the ones whit the best behavior as reflected in table 1. In the experiment, the beneficial effect as a probiotic was confirmed by the treatments (T2, T3 and T4) of these with the best performance was T4. The inclusion of substrates fermented with LAB and yeasts significantly improves the productive, reproductive and health indicators of primiparous guinea pigs and their offspring.

One-Handed Musicians—More Than a Gimmick

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
KH Woldendorp ◽  
W van Gils
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Many

There are many musicians with acquired limitations in making music, and there are many people with a disability who would like to play a music instrument in a modified way. There is discouragingly little information about this topic in literature. This article gives an overview of “making music in a modified way.” It focuses on the possibilities for musicians with one-handed functionality to overcome problems with regards to their physical condition, insufficient muscle strength, or missing parts of the upper extremity. Five categories of possibilities for the functional one-handed musicians are described: 1) one-hand reconstructed instruments, 2) one-hand compositions, 3) adaptations of the instrument for the other hand, 4) prostheses to make it possible to play with both hands/arms, and 5) other techniques which enable the use of the leg(s). The solutions described make clear that playing music in an adaptive way requires an interdisciplinary approach. The purpose of this article is to inform, and to inspire, the healthcare professional about the many possibilities for functional one-handed musicians.

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