scholarly journals Effect of Stretching and Strengthening Protocol on Forward Flexed Posture in Post-Menopausal Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 306-314
Author(s):  
Sharvari Sahasrabuddhe ◽  
Sandeep B. Shinde ◽  
Pradnya P. Ghadage
Keyword(s):  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle

Background: Forward flexed posture is one of the most common structural change which occurs during menopause due to osteoporosis. Stretching and strengthening of cervical and thoracic spine muscles helps to alter the postural changes and maintain COG. This study thus, aims to see the effectiveness of the structured exercise protocol in post-menopausal women. Aims and Objective: To study the effectiveness of supervised and non-supervised stretching and strengthening protocol in post-menopausal women with forward posture. Materials and Methods: A total 40post-menopausal women with forward head posture were selected on the basis of selection criteria. They were randomly allocated in two groups A) Supervised Group= 20, B) Unsupervised Group=20 each. Forward flexed posture was assessed using Occiput to Wall Test and Craniovertebral Angle. Treatment was explained to both the groups. The pre and post measurements of the participants were recorded. Results: Statistical analysis was performed using the unpaired t test. Occiput to wall test and craniovertebral angle were used as the outcome measures for determining the effect of stretching and strengthening on forward neck posture. Comparing the pre-intervention and post-intervention values of occiput to wall test, a significant difference was seen following administration of protocol (p<0.0001). For craniovertebral angle, a significant difference was seen between pre-intervention and post-intervention values (p<0.0001). Also, it was seen that there was a significantly higher difference in the values of craniovertebral angle and occiput to wall test values in the supervised groups as compared to the unsupervised group. Conclusion: The current study demonstrated the effect of stretching and strengthening exercise in improving postural kyphosis in post-menopausal women. In addition, all variables of interest showed statistically significant post-treatment improvements in supervised group than unsupervised group.

scholarly journals IMPACTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON HDL LEVEL OF ADULTS; IT’S SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Noor Muhammad Marwat ◽  
Shah Khalid ◽  
Pir Muhammad Abdul Aziz Shah ◽  
Fayaz ul Hasnain ◽  
Rashid Naeem Khan
Keyword(s):  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Heart Valves ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Exercise Protocol ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose: The purpose of this study to find out the impacts of a 6-weeks supervised aerobic exercise protocol on High-Density Lipoprotein among adults aged between 25-35 years was evaluated. Methodology: Researchers through a non-probability sampling procedure selected thirty (30) volunteers ranging from 25-35 untrained adults from Lakki Marwat. Researchers used a six-week aerobic exercise protocol to collect relevant information from the targeted dependent variables. The CHOD PAP method was used to measure the High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) of adults. All the data collected from pre-and post- (HDL) tests were recorded in numerical form and analyzed by using a t-test. Main Findings: The results of the study indicate that the six-week aerobic exercise protocol program had no significant difference on pre-and post-intervention quantities of HDL of Experimental Group which is (P>0.05). The implication of the Study: The aerobic exercise programs used for this particular study may help adults to improve and maintain their health status, proper social stature, and lipid profile. An increase in the HLD is ideal as this increase in the HDL helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases particularly the heart valves from stroke and cardiac arrest and academic achievements of the participants. Novelty: So far, no particular research has been conducted on the social implications of exercise effects on adults. Future researchers may work on the social habits of physically fit adults and their input to society.

scholarly journals Equol effects on AGE skin products, visceral fat and climacteric symptoms in post-menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remi Yoshikata ◽  
Khin Zay Yar Myint ◽  
Hiroaki Ohta ◽  
Yoko Ishigaki
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Climacteric Symptoms ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Post Menopausal

Abstract Introduction: Equol, an isoflavone derivative whose chemical structure is similar to estrogen, is considered as a potentially effective agent for relieving climacteric symptoms, for the prevention of the lifestyle-related diseases, and for aging care in post-menopausal women. We investigated the effect of an equol-containing supplement on metabolism and aging, and climacteric symptoms, with respect to internally-produced equol in post-menopausal women.Methods: A single center, randomized controlled trial (registration number: UMIN000030975) on 57 post-menopausal Japanese women (mean age: 56±5.37 years), was conducted. Twenty-seven women received the equol supplement, while the remaining received Control. Metabolic and aging-related biomarkers were compared before and after the 3-month intervention. Climacteric symptoms were assessed every month using a validated self-administered questionnaire in Japanese post-menopausal women. Results: Three months post intervention, the treatment group showed significant improvement in climacteric symptoms, when compared to the Control group (81% vs. 53% respectively, p=0.045). We did not observe any beneficial effect on metabolic and aging-related biomarkers in the intervention group. However, in certain populations significant improvement in skin auto-fluorescence, which is a measurement of AGE skin products, and visceral fat area was observed, especially among equol producers. Conclusion: Women receiving equol supplement showed improved climacteric symptoms. This study offered a new hypothesis that there may be a synergy between supplemented equol and endogenously-produced equol to improve skin aging and visceral fat in certain populations.

scholarly journals An overview of the phytoestrogen effect on vaginal health and dyspareunia in peri- and post-menopausal women

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh R Dizavandi ◽  
Masoumeh Ghazanfarpour ◽  
Nasibeh Roozbeh ◽  
Leila Kargarfard ◽  
Talat Khadivzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Vaginal Atrophy ◽  
Pueraria Mirifica ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vaginal Health ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Intermediate Cells ◽  
Conjugated Estrogen

Objective The aim of this overview was to evaluate the effectiveness of phytoestrogens on vaginal health and dyspareunia in peri- and post-menopausal women. Material and methods Three databases including MEDLINE, Scopus and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were from inception to August 2017. Result Two systematic reviews and 11 RCTs were included in the overview. According to the findings, isoflavones increased the maturation value and attenuated the vaginal atrophy in the post-menopausal women. Topical isoflavones had beneficial effects on the vaginal atrophy. Similar efficacy was found in Pueraria mirifica and conjugated estrogen cream on dryness ( p = 0.277), soreness ( p = 0.124) and irritation ( p = 0.469), as well as discharge ( p = 0.225) and dyspareunia ( p = 0.089). However, the conjugated estrogen cream was more effective compared to Pueraria mirifica ( p > 0.005) regarding maturation index improvement. Comparison of fennel 5% vaginal cream and placebo gel showed significant difference in superficial cells ( p < 0.01), parabasal cells ( p < 0.01) and intermediate cells ( p < 0.01), whereas no difference was found between the oral fennel and placebo in terms of superficial, parabasal and intermediate cells as well as Maturation value. Administration of 80 mg red clover oil had a significant effect on superficial ( p < 0.005), intermediate ( p < 0.005) and parabasal and vaginal dryness ( p < 0.005) compared to the placebo. Flaxseed had also a trivial effect on maturation value. Genistein had a more prominent effect on the genital score. The severity of dyspareunia decreased by 27%. Conclusion Phytoestrogens have various effects based on administration route and type on the vaginal atrophy.

scholarly journals THE COMPARISON OF DEEP NECK FLEXOR STRENGTHENING EXERICISE WITH MCKENZIE NECK EXERCISE FOR NECK POSTURE CORRECTION ON STUDENTS WITH FORWARD HEAD POSTURE AT SMA N 1 SEMARAPURA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Gede Eka Juli Prasana ◽  
I Nyoman Adiputra ◽  
I Made Krisna Dinata
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Group I ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group Ii

This study aims to compare deep neck flexor strengthening exercise intervention with mckenzie neck exercise to correct the neck posture of student with forward head posture. Using experimental design with Pre-Test and Post-Test Group Design involves a sample of 24 people divided into 2 groups. Group I was given deep neck flexor strengthening exercise intervention and Group II was given mckenzie neck exercise intervention. Hypothesis Test using paired sample t-test obtained result p = 0.592 with average difference in Group I 7.58 ± 4.39 whereas Group II got difference mean 8.5 ± 3.84. These results showed no significant difference in craniovertebral angle elevation before and after intervention in both groups. Keywords : forward head posture, craniovertebrae angle, deep neck flexor strengthening exercise, mckenzie neckexercise,

scholarly journals Assessment of effectiveness of spinal exercises and body mechanics on low back pain among post menopausal women

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Rajakumari G ◽  
Soli T. K. ◽  
Malathy D
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Post Menopausal

Aim: To assessment of effectiveness of spinal exercises and body mechanics on low back pain among post menopausal women.Participants and setting: A quasi experimental non equivalent control group pretest post test design was adapted. The study was conducted in the urban area of suryapet. 40 post menopausal women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique.Intervention: The intervention such as spinal exercises and body mechanics were performed to overcome the level of low back pain among post menopausal women. The pre and post assessment was done by using a combined numerical and categorical pain scale.Measurement and findings: The women completed the demographic and obstetrical information and pain was measured by 0- 10 Modified combined numerical categorical pain intensity scale. This study revealed that there was high significant difference found in low back pain at p<0.001level between study group.Conclusion: The overall findings in the present study revealed that the spinal exercises and body mechanics was effectives and had brought about significant change in the reduction of low back pain among post menopausal women compared to pre test level of low back pain.

Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Muscle Performance and Balance in Post-Menopausal Women

1996 ◽  
Vol 91 (6) ◽  
pp. 685-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison L. Armstrong ◽  
Janet Oborne ◽  
Carol A. C. Coupland ◽  
Marion B. MacPherson ◽  
E. Joan Bassey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement Therapy ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Leg Extensor Power

1. A randomized controlled trial of the effect of oral hormone replacement therapy plus calcium compared with calcium alone on balance, muscle performance and falls was conducted over 48 weeks in 116 post-menopausal women (aged 45–70 years), all of whom had suffered a distal radial fracture during the previous 3 months. Treatment was with Prempak C or Premarin 0.625 mg in the test group with 1 g calcium daily (Sandocal) in both groups. Measurements were made of balance, assessed as sway, leg extensor power and self-paced walking speed, at 12-week intervals over 24 weeks. Hand grip strength was measured every 12 weeks for 48 weeks, and falls in the preceding 12 weeks were recorded at each visit. 2. There was no relation between initial levels of oestradiol and any other variable assessed, except body mass. Levels of follicle-stimulating hormone in the test group were in the premenopausal range. There was no significant change attributable to hormone replacement therapy at any time point in any of the outcome variables. The only significant difference was an increase of 4.2% (95% confidence interval 0.7–7.6%) in leg extensor power in the control group (calcium alone) compared with the group treated with hormone replacement therapy. 3. Of the total group, 37% fell again during the year, with three patients suffering a further fracture. Frequent fallers swayed significantly more often than the others, but there was no evidence that their muscle strength was poorer or that the group treated with hormone replacement therapy fell less frequently. 4. Hormone replacement therapy did not increase muscle performance, improve balance or reduce falls over a year in middle-aged women.

scholarly journals Effects of a combination of scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises for office workers with forward head posture on the craniovertebral angle, respiration, pain, and disability: A randomized-controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-299
Author(s):  
Na-Yeon Kang ◽  
Sang-Cheol Im ◽  
Kyoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Comparison ◽  
Forward Head Posture ◽  
Head Posture ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle ◽  
Experimental Group

Objectives: This study aims to investigate how exercise programs not directly applied to the cervical spine affect office workers with forward head posture (FHP). Patients and methods: Between March 2018 and June 2018, a total of 32 office workers with FHP (13 males, 19 females; mean age 36.63 years; range, 23 to 57 years) were randomized either to experimental (n=16) or control groups (n=16). Scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises were applied to the experimental group and cervical stabilization and stretching exercises to the control group. The results of the pre-intervention and after six weeks measurement of the craniovertebral angle (CVA), respiration, pain, and disability were compared and analyzed. Results: For intra-group comparison, both groups showed significant differences (p<0.05) in CVA, forced expiratory volume at 1 sec (FEV1), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and neck disability index at pre- and post-intervention, while only the experimental group showed a significant difference (p<0.05) in maximum inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, and forced vital capacity. For inter-group comparison, a significant difference (p<0.05) between FEV1 and VAS was observed. Conclusion: The combination of scapular stabilization and thoracic extension exercises, not directly applied to the cervical spine, has an effect on improving the posture, respiration, neck pain, and disability in office workers with FHP.

scholarly journals Comparison of risk profile in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women with acute coronary syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1612
Author(s):  
Sandeep Chhabra ◽  
Harmeet Pal S. Dhooria ◽  
Avantika Garg ◽  
Gurdeep S. Dhooria
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Risk Factor Profile ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal

Background: The physiological changes associated with menopause are responsible for increase in cardiovascular disease after menopause. BMI, physical inactivity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes mellitus increase in post-menopausal women which are all powerful predictors of cardiovascular events. The risk factor profile between pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women presenting with acute coronary syndrome was thus studied.Methods: This study was a prospective cross-sectional hospital based study and was conducted in the Department of Medicine and Department of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana wherein 50 pre-menopausal women and 50 post- menopausal women who presented with acute coronary syndrome were enrolled. The risk factor profile and angiography findings amongst the 2 groups were compared.Results: There was no difference in the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension among the pre & post-menopausal groups. The prevalence of family history of cardiovascular disease was higher in the pre-menopausal group. The post-menopausal women showed a significant decrease in physical activity due to sedentary lifestyle. Both the groups had high BMI and increased waist circumference. Lipid parameters did not show any significant difference between the two groups. However, pre-menopausal women had higher LDL-C and triglyceride levels and lower HDL-C levels. On analysis of the angiographic findings in diabetics and non-diabetics, of both the groups diabetes mellitus was much higher in subjects presenting with triple vessel disease suggesting extensive atherosclerosis.Conclusions: study showed physical inactivity as an important cardiovascular risk factor in post-menopausal women. Obesity is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease in both pre- and post-menopausal women.

scholarly journals Changes in the Dietary Inflammatory Index Over Time and Cancer Development Within Rural Post-Menopausal Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 319-319
Author(s):  
Mariah Dougherty ◽  
Joan Lappe ◽  
Patrice Watson ◽  
Dianne Travers-Gustafson ◽  
Robert Recker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Cancer Development ◽  
Dietary Inflammatory Index ◽  
Inflammatory Index ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which diets with a higher inflammatory potential, as measured by the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), are associated with cancer development in a cohort of rural post-menopausal women. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of participants of a randomized control trial evaluating the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cancer development in rural, post-menopausal women in Nebraska. From this cohort, diets were evaluated via a 2005 Block Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) at baseline and four years later (Visit 9). DII scores were calculated at both time points for each participant, including an unadjusted and energy-adjusted DII score. The relationship with DII scores and cancer development were evaluated using a chi-squared test and logistic regression, controlling for pertinent confounders. The difference in DII scores at baseline and Visit 9 for participants who developed cancer and non-cancer participants was examined via a repeated measure ANOVA test. Results There were 1977 participants with baseline and Visit 9 DII scores available for analysis. There was a significant difference in DII scores between baseline and Visit 9, with a significantly larger change in DII scores in the participants who developed cancer (p = 0.0194), shifting to higher pro-inflammatory scores at Visit 9. Cancer status was not associated with baseline DII scores, nor was DII score a predictor of cancer status, when controlling for confounders. Conclusions These findings illustrate how dietary patterns in persons diagnosed with cancer had significant changes over time, increasing inflammatory diet potential. This increase in inflammatory potential in cancer patients may impact outcomes like treatment success, overall survival, and cancer recurrence, creating a need for more research to further analyze the impact of cancer diagnoses on diet changes, and if these changes are detrimental to cancer survivor outcomes. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Plasma lipocalin-2/NGAL is stable over 12 weeks and is not modulated by exercise or dieting

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Nakai ◽  
Joshua Denham ◽  
Priscilla R. Prestes ◽  
Nina Eikelis ◽  
Elisabeth A. Lambert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Lipocalin 2 ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Diet And Exercise ◽  
Post Menopausal

AbstractAmongst other immune cells, neutrophils play a key role in systemic inflammation leading to cardiovascular disease and can release inflammatory factors, including lipocalin-2 (LCN2). LCN2 drives cardiac hypertrophy and plays a role in maladaptive remodelling of the heart and has been associated with renal injury. While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise are known to attenuate low-grade inflammation, their ability to modulate plasma LCN2 levels is unknown. Forty-eight endurance athletes and 52 controls (18–55 years) underwent measurement for various cardiovascular health indicators, along with plasma LCN2 concentration. No significant difference in LCN2 concentration was seen between the two groups. LCN2 was a very weak predictor or absent from models describing blood pressures or predicting athlete status. In another cohort, 57 non-diabetic overweight or obese men and post-menopausal women who fulfilled Adult Treatment Panel III metabolic syndrome criteria were randomly allocated into either a control, modified Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, or DASH and exercise group. Pre- and post-intervention demographic, cardiovascular health indicators, and plasma LCN2 expression were measured in each individual. While BMI fell in intervention groups, LCN2 levels remained unchanged within and between all groups, as illustrated by strong correlations between LCN2 concentrations pre- and 12 weeks post-intervention (r = 0.743, P < 0.0001). This suggests that circulating LCN2 expression are stable over a period of at least 12 weeks and is not modifiable by diet and exercise.

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