The Effect of a 12-week Combined Exercise Intervention Program on Physical Performance and Gait Kinematics in Community-dwelling Elderly Women

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.

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The effectiveness of a combined exercise intervention on physical fitness factors related to falls in community-dwelling older adults

Clinical Interventions in Aging ◽

10.2147/cia.s56682 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 131 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Jie Zhuang ◽

Liang Huang ◽

Yanqiang Wu ◽

Yanxin Zhang

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Exercise Intervention ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Combined Exercise ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Effects of Brisk Walking on Physical Performance and Muscle Function in Community Dwelling Elderly Women

Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research ◽

10.4172/2167-7182.1000399 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 06 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Andrea P Rossi ◽

Sofia Rubele ◽

Luca Pelizzari ◽

Francesco Fantin ◽

Susanna Morgante ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Brisk Walking

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Discrepancies between balance confidence and physical performance among community-dwelling Korean elders: a population-based study

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610209009077 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 738-747 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Young-Mi Ko ◽

Won-Beom Park ◽

Jae-Young Lim ◽

Ki Woong Kim ◽

Nam-Jong Paik

Keyword(s):

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Daily Living ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Population Based ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Psychological Variables ◽

Balance Confidence ◽

Physical Performances

ABSTRACTBackground:This study investigates discrepancies between the confidence expressed by Korean elders in their balance and their actual physical performances according to sex and age. It also attempts to identify the factors responsible for such gaps or discrepancies.Methods:The Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging (KLoSHA) was designed as a population-based prospective cohort study on the health and aging of Korean adults aged 65 years and over. We evaluated 1000 of 1118 randomly selected subjects in terms of activities-specific balance confidence (ABC) and performance in regard to balance and gait (POMA). Activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) were assessed to measure disability. Pain-related dysfunctions, depression and cognitive functions were assessed. Next, we assessed the relationship between balance confidence and physical performance and functioning by sex and age.Results:The balance confidence of elderly women was lower than that of elderly men, although the physical performances of men and women under the age of 80 were similar. Women showed increased functional disability related to lower extremity pain and closely associated with balance confidence. However, psychological variables such as depression and cognitive functioning did not affect balance confidence.Conclusion:We found a discrepancy between balance confidence and physical performance according to sex and age among Koreans elders. Low balance confidence among women elders was correlated with pain-related dysfunctions other than those reflected in POMA scores. Therefore, enhancing confidence and controlling pain as a means of preventing disability should be emphasized when developing models for maintaining and promoting health in elders.

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Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0231556 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. e0231556

Author(s):

Helô-Isa André ◽

Vera Moniz-Pereira ◽

Fátima Ramalho ◽

Rita Santos-Rocha ◽

António Veloso ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Exercise Intervention ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Differences in lifestyle, physical performance and quality of life between frail and robust Brazilian community-dwelling elderly women

Geriatrics and Gerontology International ◽

10.1111/ggi.12562 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. 829-835 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Priscila Yukari Sewo Sampaio ◽

Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio ◽

Hélio José Coelho Júnior ◽

Luis Felipe M Teixeira ◽

Vitor D Tessutti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Community Dwelling

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Influence of resistance training in quality of life, body composition, and physical performance of community-dwelling elderly women

Manual Therapy Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2017.15.510 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Iransé Oliveira-Silva ◽

Helton Ramos Gonçalves ◽

Patrícia Espíndola Mota Venâncio ◽

Grassyara Pinho Tolentino ◽

William Alves Lima ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Self Perception ◽

Self Sufficiency ◽

Before And After

Background Aging is an irreversible process by which all living humans will pass, and the percentage of older population growth significantly in the last decades. There are an increasing evidence showing that independently older people, with autonomy and physical capacity, has better quality of life in comparison with others without self-sufficiency. Objective: Verify the changes on Quality-of-Life (QoL), body composition and physical performance (PF) of elderly women submitted to resistance training (RT). Methods: 16 elderly women participated in the study, that consisted in 12 weeks of Resistance training. The QoL with SF-36, the blood pressure (BP), hand-grip strength, anthropometry and physical performance to senior, was measured before and after of resistance training. Results: The main findings of this study were that the RT for 12 weeks are able to changes the self-perception of QoL of elderly women, simultaneously with decrease in percent of fat and increase in strength and PF. In addition, a maintenance of BP levels, flexibility and self-perception of pain and global health (QoL domains), were observed after this period. Conclusion: The study suggest that the 12 weeks of RT, twice a week, is able to ameliorate several physical fitness components and QoL domains, in community-dwelling elderly women.

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