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Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified. Objective Our objective was to use a model of balance subsystems to identify balance impairments and demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted (matched) exercises to improve balance and reduce fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. The investigators used the Balance Evaluation System Test (BESTest) as the model because it categorizes balance into 6 subsystems. Design Randomized, partially blinded, pretest-post-test clinical trial consisting of 2 Phases: 1. A comparison between impairment-matched exercises and a control, and 2. A comparison between impairment-matched and mismatched exercises. Setting Senior independent living community. Participants Adult volunteers (n = 40; aged 74-94) recruited as sample of convenience who met the criteria. Participants (n = 20) identified with impairment in the biomechanical (BC) constraints subsystem and participants (n = 20) with impairment in anticipatory postural adjustment (APA) subsystem were enrolled and randomized into 2 subgroups (matched and control/delayed mismatched; n = 10 each subgroup). Intervention Phase 1: Participants in the matched subgroup received a 6-week exercise program matched to their impaired subsystem while the mismatched subgroup served as control. Phase 2: Following the delay, participants in the mismatched group received a 6-week exercise program mismatched to their impairment. Measurements Primary outcome variables were scores on the targeted subsystem (BC, APA), BESTest total, Berg Balance Scale, and fear of falling measure. Quality of life was a secondary outcome. Outcome data were collected by the tester blind to pretest scores and group allocation. Results The matched exercise subgroups demonstrated both statistical and clinical improvement in all outcome variables compared to the control; and showed greater improvement in balance impairments compared to the mismatched subgroup, but not in fall risk reduction. Limitations The therapist who administered the pretest knew the subgroup assignment and implemented the exercises. Conclusions Results provide preliminary evidence that using a balance assessment model to identify impairments in the BC and APA subsystems and prescribing targeted exercises reduces these balance impairments for older adults and may warrant future studies.
The aim of this study is to assess if an intervention of manual therapy and motor control exercises combined with an inspiratory muscle training program is more effective than an inspiratory muscle training program alone in increasing the maximum inspiratory pressure in moderate smokers. In addition, the study pretends to evaluate the changes caused by the intervention regarding possible postural changes and thoracic diameter.
The purpose of this RCT is to study the effects of whole muscle training (inspiratory muscle training + aerobic training + muscle resistance training) on muscle power, VO2peak and gas-exchange variables obtained during cardiopulmonary exercise testing, QoL, functional capacity (eg, 6-min walking distance), and maximal inspiratory pressure in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension.
Objective: To investigate the effects of a one-year worksite individual exercise intervention on lifestyle-related modifiable health risks, physical capacity and work performance. Methods: Two hundred ninety-five employees volunteered to participate (n=191 women, n=104 men), aged 38 ± 8 years and body mass index (BMI), 24.71 ± 3.79. Measures of physical activity levels were assessed by the long self-administrated version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-L), and all subjects performed a maximal cardiopulmonary treadmill graded exercise test. Blood samples and anthropometry measures were collected from participants at baseline survey, at 6 months and 1-year after. Components of the program included supervised moderate to high intensity cardiorespiratory exercise, resistance training, and flexibility.
Rehabilitation plays an important part after total hip arthroplasty. In this common practice few studies have been performed on this issue. The aims of this study were: 1. to examine the immediate effects of a walking skill training program on walking, stair climbing, balance, self-reported physical functioning physical functioning, pain and self-efficacy compared to a control group without supervised physiotherapy 2. to examine whether the effects persisted 12 months after surgery
The study aims to compare low-intensive and high-intensive physical exercise and its impact on physical function, pain and signs of inflammation.