Effects of an Eccentric Training Protocol Using Gliding Discs on Balance and Lower Body Strength in Healthy Adults

Impaired balance and lower body weakness are the main causes of falls, which are considered to be the major cause of fractures and head injuries in the elderly and are recognised as a serious health problem. The aim of this study is to observe the effect of eccentric training, introducing new technologies (gliding discs), on body composition, lower body strength, balance and quality of life. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with 56 healthy participants who were divided into an experimental group (n = 31) who underwent the protocol consisting of 12 training sessions and a control group (n = 25) who did not undergo the training. Before and after the intervention, all participants underwent a measurement of body composition, the SJ jump, balance with accelerometry and quality of life with the Short Form 12 Health Survey. In the experimental group, statistically significant improvements were found in the variables balance and lower body strength. The application of this training protocol improves lower body strength and the ability to control balance in the adult population.

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Resistance Training Reduces Pain Indices and Improves Quality of Life and Body Strength in Women with Migraine Disorders

10.21203/rs.3.rs-573627/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Payam Sari Aslani ◽

Maryam Hassanpour ◽

Omid Razi ◽

Beat Knechtle ◽

Abdolhossein Parnow

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Muscular Strength ◽

Control Group ◽

Migraine Treatment ◽

Positive Trend ◽

Migraine Disorders ◽

Body Strength ◽

Training Protocol

Abstract Purpose The benefits of resistance training (RT) for migraineurs appears to be lacking although beneficial of aerobic training have been shown in previous studies. The aim of current study, therefore, is to investigate the influence of RT on migraine headache indices, upper and lower-body strength, and quality of life (QOL) in women with migraine disorders. Methods Twenty female migraine patients who were referred by a neurologist were randomly assigned in two groups including RT group (n = 10) and control (CON) group (n = 10). The RT protocol consisted of 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, 45–60 min per session. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and pain diary were utilized to measure the subjects' migraine indices including duration, pain severity, and frequency within 48 h pre- and post-training protocol. Patients in Control group (CON) has been refrained from regular exercise during this study. The quality of life (QOL) and muscular strength were measured by the Headache Impact Tests (HIT) and one-repetition maximum (1RM) test, respectively, for 48 h pre- and post-training protocol. Results The RT resulted in a significant decrease in the migraine indices (headache intensity, frequency, and duration) (p = 0.02, p = 0.001, p = 0.04, respectivetly). Increased quality of life and chest and leg muscular strength significantly (p = 0.001 for all) were also showed after 8-week RT protocol. However, there was not any significant differences between groups considering, BMI and waist-hip ratio (WHR) after executing RT protocol (p > 0.05). Conclusion Based on results of current study that mainly had a positive trend, it could state that RT protocol with special considering for migraine patients is probably an alternative therapy or augmentative complement to established interventions for migraine treatment.

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Fitness in Older African American Population

Californian Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.32398/cjhp.v2i3.883 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 92-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Scott Marzilli ◽

Petra B. Schuler ◽

Kristin F. Willhoit ◽

Melissa F. Stepp

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

African American ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Upper Body ◽

Lower Body ◽

African American Adults ◽

Maximal Amount ◽

Body Strength ◽

Lower Body Strength

With the rapid growth of the number of Americans aged 65 or older resulting in expectations of doubling the number of the population in that age bracket, health professionals and fitness experts will be called upon to develop and implement methods for keeping this population as healthy as possible for as long as possible, and to aid these individuals with retaining their quality of life. This study examined whether incorporating a low-cost, community-based strength and flexibility program would improve performancebased measures of strength, flexibility, and endurance in older (57 to 82 yr.; M = 68 yr., SD = 5 yr.) African-American adults. Evaluated components were upper body strength (maximal amount of weighted arm curls), lower body strength (maximal amount of chair-ups), upper body flexibility (backscratch), lower body flexibility (modified sit-and-reach), and aerobic endurance (maximal distance covered in 6 minutes). Twenty African-American adults (5 male and 15 female) volunteered to participate in five weeks of strength and flexibility training (twice per week, 60 min. per session). Posttest results showed performance improvements for all five measured parameters, with significant improvements found for upper- and lower- body strength and lower body flexibility. Additionally, the structure of this exercise program resulted in adherence rates of more than 80%. In light of these findings, it is important that the design of strength and flexibility programs for older adults be implemented through the collaboration of health professionals and fitness experts; it is with this multifaceted approach to aging that an improvement in quality of life in later years can be achieved successfully.

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Exercise capacity and quality of life in cancer survivors after completion of a survivorship focused exercise program.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2018.36.7_suppl.169 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (7_suppl) ◽

pp. 169-169

Author(s):

Rebecca Jones ◽

Trish Harrison ◽

Doug Mesara

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Lower Body ◽

Test Analysis ◽

Body Strength ◽

Lower Body Strength ◽

Paired T Test

169 Background: Exercise is a key component in addressing the concerns of cancer survivors. Only a third of survivors meet physical activity recommendations, and 70% of survivors are overweight/obese. For survivors, inactivity and obesity increase risks of recurrence, development of a second primary cancer, and higher mortality overall. Benefits of exercise include weight loss and improved quality of life. Survivorcise, a 12 week exercise program for survivors, was developed with the goal of improving exercise capacity and quality of life. Methods: Survivorcise is a small group exercise program meeting for 60 minutes, twice a week, for 12 weeks. Pre and post testing of strength, balance, and aerobic capacity and pre and post quality of life surveys were completed. Results: Forty-four participants completed Survivorcise between 2015 and 2017. Paired t-test analysis of pre and post testing revealed significant improvements in upper body strength (p = 0.0001), lower body strength (p = 0.0001), and balance (p = 0.0071). Aerobic capacity (p = 0.1583) improved, but not significantly. Paired t-test analysis of pre and post quality of life surveys revealed significant improvements in patient perception of strength (p = 0.0001), stress (p = 0.0002), weight gain (p = 0.0002), adjusting to the new normal (p = 0.0031), depression (p = 0.0034), fatigue (p = 0.0089), change in mood/behavior (p = 0.0094), pain (p = 0.0118), and lymphedema (p = 0.0290). Patient perception of memory (p = 0.1002), balance, walking, and mobility (p = 0.1104), sleep disturbance (p = 0.1361), neuropathy (p = 0.1455), anxiety (p = 0.1537), nausea/vomiting (p = 0.1597), hot flashes (p = 0.2247), poor appetite (p = 0.4560), osteoporosis (p = 0.5748), falls, tripping, and stumbling (p = 0.6574), and weight loss (p = 0.7890) showed no significant change. Conclusions: Our data demonstrated that Survivorcise is an effective tool for cancer survivors. The program significantly improved upper and lower body strength and balance. Participants self-reported significant improvement in perceived strength, stress, weight gain, adjusting to new normal, depression, fatigue, change in mood and behavior, pain, and lymphedema.

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AB0889 SARCOPENIA AND HIP FRACTURE IN GERIATRIC POPULATION

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5440 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1749.3-1749

Author(s):

K. Boskovic ◽

S. Pantelinac ◽

S. Tomasevic-Todorovic ◽

T. Spasojevic ◽

D. Simic-Panic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Body Composition ◽

Hip Fracture ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Hip Fractures ◽

Control Group ◽

Link Type ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Experimental Group

Background:Sarcopenia is a loss of skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and function, with an impact on the quality of life, increased risk of bone loss and fracture, which is associated with normal aging.Objectives:To determine the effect of sarcopenia on the recovery of patients after hip fracture, their fitness, functionality, and quality of lifeMethods:A prospective study had 60 patients with hip fractures of both sexes,> 65 years of age (70.8), in the experimental group of patients with sarcopenia and the control group without sarcopenia. All anthropometric measurements were performed: BMI (kg / m2), waist circumference, the volume of the upper arm and lower leg muscle mass, handgrip force (kg) - dynamometry. The following questionnaires were used to assess functionality, mobility, and quality of life: Health assessment questionnaire (HAQ), Harrison hip score (HHS), Sarcopenia and Quality of life (SarQol)Results:Muscle mass (BMI) was significantly lower in the experimental group patients (p <0.005) compared to the control group. The clamp strength measured by the dynamometer was significantly lower in patients with hip fractures (p <0.005) compared to the control group. About 2/3 of the subjects with sarcopenia and hip fracture have a severe and complete physical disability. There was a significant difference in all domains of quality of life between subjects with hip fractures and the control group due to the presence of sarcopenia (p <0.005).Conclusion:The presence of sarcopenia indicates consequently reduced functionality and a degree of disability in patients with hip fractures, slows recovery and increases the need for mobility aids, thus extending hospital stay and patient recovery.References:[1]He H, Liu Y, Tian Q, Papasian CJ, Hu T, Deng HW. Relationship of sarcopenia and body composition with osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int. 2016 Feb; 27(2):473–82.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-015-3241-8PMID: 26243357[2]Oliveira A, Vaz C. The role of sarcopenia in the risk of osteoporotic hip fracture. Clin Rheumatol. 2015 Oct; 34(10):1673–80.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-015-2943-9PMID: 25912213[3]Tarantino U, Piccirilli E, Fantini M, Baldi J, Gasbarra E, Bei R. Sarcopenia and fragility fractures: molecular and clinical evidence of the bone-muscle interaction. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Mar 4; 97(5):429–37.https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.N.00648PMID: 25740034 Benichou O, Lord SR. Rationale for Strengthening Muscle to Prevent Falls and Fractures: A Review of the Evidence. Calcif Tissue Int. 2016 Jun; 98(6):531–45.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-016-0107-9PMID: 26847435[4]Hirschfeld HP, Kinsella R, Duque G. Osteosarcopenia: where bone, muscle, and fat collide. Osteoporos Int. 2017 Oct; 28(10):2781–2790.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-017-4151-8PMID: 28733716[5]Rantanen T, Volpato S, Ferrucci L, Heikkinen E, Fried LP, Guralnik JM. Handgrip strength and causespecific and total mortality in older disabled women: exploring the mechanism. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003 May; 51(5):636–41.https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0579.2003.00207.xPMID: 12752838[6]Syddall H, Cooper C, Martin F, Briggs R, Aihie Sayer A. Is grip strength a useful single marker of frailty? Age Ageing. 2003 Nov; 32(6):650–6.https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afg111PMID: 14600007[7]Chen LK, Liu LK, Woo J, Assantachai P, Auyeung TW, Bahyah KS, et al. Sarcopenia in Asia: consensus report of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2014 Feb; 15(2):95–101.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2013.11.025PMID: 24461239[8]Wehren LE, Hawkes WG, Hebel JR, Orwig DL, Magaziner J. Bone mineral density, soft tissue body composition, strength, and functioning after hip fracture. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2005 Jan; 60 (1):80–4.https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/60.1.80PMID: 15741287Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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MISMATCH BETWEEN PERCEIVED AND OBJECTIVE MOTOR IMPROVEMENTS WITH ADAPTED TANGO INTERVENTION IN OLDER ADULTS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.605 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S170-S170

Author(s):

Crystal Bennett ◽

Nathalie Angel ◽

Madeleine Hackney

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Education ◽

Motor Function ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Lower Body ◽

Repeated Measures Design ◽

Body Strength ◽

Lower Body Strength

Abstract The purpose of this secondary analysis was to assess the relationship between objective and subjective perceptions of motor function measures in older adults following a 12 week adapted tango or health education intervention. A quasi-experimental, two-group, repeated-measures design was used. The study took place in diverse senior independent living communities in an urban metropolitan area. 74 older adults participated (Tango: n= 62, age: 82.3 (8.81) years; Education: n=12, age: 84.1 (7.86) years). Participants were assigned to 20 sessions of 90-minute tango (n = 62) or health education (n = 12) classes over 12 weeks. Motor function, depression, mental and physical quality of life were measured before and after intervention. At post-test, participants indicated their level of agreement with statements that they improved in the objectively measured domains of motor function. Correlations were performed between subjectively rated agreement, and changes in motor function and depression/quality of life. Tango subjective ratings were negatively correlated with empirically observed improvements in balance (r= -.423) and endurance (r= -.241); although their ratings moderately correlated positively with coordination (r=.319) and minimally correlated positively with lower body strength (r=.188). In Tango, decreased depression was positively correlated with self-perceived improved lower body strength (r=.271) and endurance (r= .254). Improved mental function was moderately (r=.423) positively correlated with self-perceived improved balance and coordination (r=.306). After rehabilitation, even in the presence of improved depression and quality of life, older adults may not perceive empirically observed motor function improvements, particularly in balance and lower body strength.

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Effects of Pilates and aqua fitness training on older adults’ physical functioning and quality of life

Biomedical Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/bhk-2013-0005 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 22-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Magdolna Vécseyné Kovách ◽

Judit Kopkáné Plachy ◽

József Bognár ◽

Zsuzsanna Olvasztóné Balogh ◽

István Barthalos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Functional Fitness ◽

Lower Body ◽

Body Strength ◽

Fitness Training

Abstract Study aim: To measure the effects of Pilates and aqua fitness training on functional fitness and quality of life in older individuals. Material and methods: A total of 54 participants (M = 66.4 ± 6.2 years) from a club for retired people in Eger, Hungary, were randomly assigned to 3 groups: one did Pilates 3 times/week (n = 22); one did aqua fitness 3 times/week (n = 17); and a control group (n = 15). The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (FFFT) was used to measure functional fitness pre - and post-program. Quality of life was measured by WHO’s quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL). Results: In the FFFT, significant improvement was found in 5 out of 7 variables: lower and upper body strength, lower body flexibility, physical mobility (especially dynamic balance), and aerobic endurance by the Pilates group. Shoulder flexibility improved significantly in the Aqua fitness group. Lower body strength improved in the control group. BMI did not change significantly in any of the groups. WHOQOL showed improvement in perception and autonomy in the Pilates group; sociability in the Aqua group. The between-subject analyses yielded a significant main effect of the experimental group F(1, 52) = 4367 (p < 0.001). Discussion: A 6-month intervention program is an appropriate tool to improve overall physical performance of healthy, inactive older adults, regardless of the type of exercise concerning Pilates or Aqua fitness, but might improve only some aspects of QOL. There is a strong need for well-designed intervention programs for the elderly.

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The relationship between second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D), muscle strength and body composition to bone mineral density in young women

Kinesiology ◽

10.26582/k.51.2.8 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 51 (2) ◽

pp. 238-245

Author(s):

Hamid Arazi ◽

Ehsan Eghbali

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Young Women ◽

Upper Body ◽

Lower Body ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Body Strength ◽

Lower Body Strength ◽

The Relationship

2D:4D ratio is determined by balance between androgens and estrogens. Low level estrogen reduces bone mineral density (BMD) and incurs negative changes to bone microarchitecture, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and, as a consequence, fracture risk in women. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between 2D:4D, muscle strength and body composition to BMD in young women. One hundred twenty-seven young women (age range 24-36 years) voluntarily participated in this study. Lengths of the second (index) and fourth (ring) fingers, upper and lower body strength and body composition (body mass index, BMI; waist to hip ratio, WHR) and body fat percentage were estimated. Also, blood levels of calcium and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) were evaluated and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry device was used to measure BMD in the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN). The results showed that digit ratios, upper body and lower body muscle strength, BMI and fat percentage had a positive relationship with LS and FN BMD (LS BMD: r=.47, r=.56, r=.46, r=.34, r=.28, p≤.001, respectively; FN BMD: r=.34, r=.49, r=.51, r=.45, r=.27, p≤.001, respectively). In addition, there was no significant relationship between WHR and BMD of LS and FN (p˃.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed the upper body strength was a stronger determinant of LS BMD and the lower body strength was a stronger determinant of FN BMD. Based on the results, the researchers concluded that upper and lower body strength, 2D:4D ratios and BMI were important determinants of young women’s BMD. Also, it seemed that some of these factors may be able to help predicting the osteoporosis potential in young women

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Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0202.021 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Sheida Jabalameli ◽

Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽

Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽

Hossein Molavi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Anxiety Disorder ◽

Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Generalized Anxiety ◽

The Mean ◽

Experimental Group

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly. The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.

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Management of the Libidinal Impulses in Adolescents to Improve their Quality of Life

Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal ◽

10.36018/dsiij.v5i0.56 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 46-54

Author(s):

PARUL AGRAWAL ◽

PRANAV PANDYA

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public School ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Group Design ◽

Mother Teresa ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group ◽

General Wellbeing

Aim of the present study was to examine the effect of yogic practices in managing libidinal impulses among adolescents and improving their quality of life. Experimental and control group design was used. Eighty samples were collected through accidental sampling (40 in experimental group and 40 in control group) from Mother Teresa Public School, Delhi. The students those who had high levels of libidinal impulses were selected. The age of the subjects ranged from 14-19 years. The students in the experimental group were made to do yogic practices regularly for 40 days. Libidinal Impulses Scale and PGI General Wellbeing Scale were used. The obtained values of t-test for Libidinal Impulses and General Wellbeing are significant at 0.01 level of confidence. The result of the study shows that yogic practices are significantly effective in reducing the levels of libidinal impulses and improve the level of quality of life of adolescents.

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Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1590/s1516-44462005000400003 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 266-271 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes ◽

Sérgio Garcia Stella ◽

Ruth Ferreira Santos ◽

Orlando Francisco Amodeu Bueno ◽

Marco Túlio de Mello

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Life ◽

Ventilatory Threshold ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Control Group ◽

Fitness Program ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Experimental Group

OBJECTIVE: Mood disorders are a frequent problem in old age, and their symptoms constitute an important public health issue. These alterations affect the quality of life mainly by restricting social life. The participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way of reducing or preventing the functional decline associated with aging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of fitness-endurance activity (at the intensity of Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT-1)) in depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors. METHODS: The study involved 46 sedentary seniors aged 60-75 (66.97 ± 4.80) who were randomly allocated to two groups: 1) Control group, which was neither asked to vary their everyday activities nor to join a regular physical fitness program; and 2) Experimental group, whose members took part in an aerobic fitness program consisting of ergometer cycle sessions 3 times a week on alternate days for six months working at a heart rate corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT-1) intensity. Subjects were submitted to a basal evaluation using the geriatric depression screening scale - GDS, STAI trait/state (anxiety scale) and SF-36 (quality of life scale). RESULTS: Comparing the groups after the study period, we found a significant decrease in depressive and anxiety scores and an improvement in the quality of life in the experimental group, but no significant changes in the control group. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that an aerobic exercise program at VT-1 intensity suffices to promote favorable modifications in depressive and anxiety scores to improve the quality of life in seniors.

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