scholarly journals Vitamin D3 Supplementation Improved Physical Performance in Healthy Older Adults in Japan: A Pilot Study

Health ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (09) ◽  
pp. 1200-1209
Author(s):  
Noboru Hasegawa ◽  
Miyako Mochizuki ◽  
Mayumi Kato ◽  
Nobuko Shimizu ◽  
Takako Yamada
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin D3 Supplementation

Exergames for unsupervised balance training at home: A pilot study in healthy older adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 161-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. van Diest ◽  
J. Stegenga ◽  
H.J. Wörtche ◽  
G.J. Verkerke ◽  
K. Postema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Pilotstudie av genomförbarheten av Judo4Balance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Arkkukangas ◽  
Karin Strömqvist Bååthe ◽  
Julia Hamilton ◽  
Anna Ekholm ◽  
Michail Tonkonogi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Risk Of Injury ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Studien undersöker genomförbarheten av ett nytt judoinspirerat träningsprogram för äldre personer, Judo4Balance. Vi utvärderade genomförbarheten inför en fullskalig studie genom att följa studieprocess, resurshantering och vetenskapliga aspekter. Ytterligare utfallsmått var fysisk funktion, tilltro till egen förmåga att utföra aktiviteter utan att falla samt falltekniker. Interventionen bedömdes vara genomförbar, med vissa ändringar i träningsprogrammets längd. Vi kunde se signifikanta förbättringar av fysisk funktion och falltekniker. När det gäller tilltro till egen förmåga att utföra aktiviteter utan att falla fann vi ingen motsvarande skillnad. Judo4Balance är ett genomförbart och effektivt träningsprogram för äldre personer. Studien bidrar till ett säkert och noggrant planerat protokoll för en större studie. Resultaten tyder på att interventionen kan vara effektiv för att förebygga fallolyckor och minska risken för skador vid ett eventuellt fall.   Pilot study of the feasibility of Judo4Balance – a fall preventive exercise programme targeting older adults living in their own homes The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of Judo4Balance, a novel judo-inspired exercise intervention for community-dwelling older adults. The feasibility of carrying out a full-scale study was evaluated by the following: the study process, resource management and scientific aspects. The outcome measures evaluated were physical performance, fall related self-efficacy and fall techniques (backwards and forwards) among the older adults. The intervention was judged to be feasible in the different settings, with some changes regarding duration of the intervention. Significant improvements were seen in physical performance and fall techniques, but not for fall related self-efficacy. Judo4Balance is a feasible intervention for active older adults. This study will provide a safe and thoroughly planned protocol for the planned study and provides indication of appropriate setting depending on the target group. The results suggest that the intervention could be efficent in preventing fall accidents, or lower the risk of injury in case of a fall.

Open-label pilot study on vitamin D3 supplementation for antipsychotic-associated metabolic anomalies

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 275-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neelam Thakurathi ◽  
Shannon Stock ◽  
Claire E. Oppenheim ◽  
Christina P.C. Borba ◽  
Brenda Vincenzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Vitamin D3 Supplementation

scholarly journals Vitamin D3 Supplementation and Stress Fractures in High-Risk Collegiate Athletes – A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Williams ◽  
Christian Askew ◽  
Christopher Mazoue ◽  
Jeffrey Guy ◽  
Toni M Torres-McGehee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Vitamin D3 ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Vitamin D3 Supplementation

scholarly journals Esophageal Clearance Patterns in Normal Older Adults as Documented with Videofluoroscopic Esophagram

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Jou ◽  
Jason Radowsky ◽  
Ronald Gangnon ◽  
Elizabeth Sadowski ◽  
Stephanie Kays ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Esophageal Clearance ◽  
Older Males

Normal esophageal bolus transport in asymptomatic healthy older adults has not been well defined,potentiallyleading to ambiguity in differentiating esophageal swallowing patterns of dysphagic and healthy individuals. This pilot study of 24 young (45–64 years) and old (65+years) men and women was designed to assess radiographic esophageal bolus movement patterns in healthy adults using videofluoroscopic recording. Healthy, asymptomatic adults underwent videofluoroscopic esophagram to evaluate for the presence of ineffective esophageal clearance, namely, intraesophageal stasis and intraesophageal reflux. Intraesophageal stasis and intraesophageal reflux were visualized radiographically in these normal subjects. Intraesophageal stasis occurred significantly more frequently with semisolid (96%) compared with liquid (16%) barium, suggesting that a variety of barium consistencies, as opposed to only the traditional fluids, would better define the spectrum of esophageal transport. Intraesophageal reflux was observed more frequently in older males than in their younger counterparts. The rates of intraesophageal stasis and intraesophageal reflux were potentially high given that successive bolus presentations were spaced 10 seconds apart. These findings suggest a need for a more comprehensive definition regarding the range of normal esophageal bolus transport to (a) prevent misdiagnosis of dysphagia and (b) to enhance generalization to functional eating, which involves solid foods in addition to liquids.

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