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Deng Y, Tang Z, Yang Z, Chai Q, Lu W, Cai Y, Luo Y, Zhou Y. Comparing the effects of aquatic-based exercise and land-based exercise on balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act 2024; 21:13. [PMID: 38764039 PMCID: PMC11102618 DOI: 10.1186/s11556-024-00349-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Balance plays a crucial role in the daily activities of older adults. Aquatic-based exercises (AE) are widely conducted as an alternative to land-based exercises (LE). Previous studies have compared AE and LE as effective ways to improve balance and have yielded inconsistent results. Therefore, this review aimed to compare the effects of AE and LE on balance function in older adults. METHODS Electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase, were searched. Randomized controlled trials published from January 2003 to June 2023 were included following predetermined criteria. Data extraction was carried out by two independent reviewers. Data synthesis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software. The fixed-effect model or random-effect model was chosen based on the results of the heterogeneity test. Meta-analysis for the effect sizes of balance outcomes was calculated as standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. This review was registered at PROSPERO CRD42023429557. RESULTS A total of 29 studies involving 1486 older adults (with an average age of 66.2 years) were included. Meta-analysis results indicated that AE could improve balance ability based on two tests: the Berg balance scale (BBS: SMD = 1.13, 95% CI 0.25 to 2.00, p = 0.01, I2 = 94%) and the 30-s chair stand test (30 CST: SMD = 2.02, 95% CI 0.50 to 3.54, p = 0.009, I2 = 96%). However, there were no significant differences between the AE group and the LE group in terms of the 6-min walking test (6 MWT: SMD = 0.13, 95% CI -0.16 to 0.43, p = 0.38, I2 = 62%) and time up to go test (TUGT: SMD = 0.44, 95% CI -0.44 to 0.91, p = 0.07, I2 = 85%). Older adults with different health conditions have different gains in different balance measurements after AE intervention and LE intervention. CONCLUSIONS Although this was influenced by participant health status, transfer effects, sample size, and other factors, AE offers better benefits than LE for improving balance function in older adults.
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- Ying Deng
- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan University, West China Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Faíl LB, Marinho DA, Marques EA, Costa MJ, Santos CC, Marques MC, Izquierdo M, Neiva HP. Benefits of aquatic exercise in adults with and without chronic disease-A systematic review with meta-analysis. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2021; 32:465-486. [PMID: 34913530 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Aquatic exercise is being increasingly recommended for healthy individuals as well as people with some special health conditions. A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed to synthesize and analyze data on the effects of water-based training (WT) programs on health status and physical fitness of healthy adults and adults with diseases to develop useful recommendations for health and sports professionals. We searched three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) up to June 2021 for randomized trials that examined WT in adults. A total of 62 studies were included, of which 26 involved only healthy individuals and 36 focused on adults with chronic diseases. In the healthy group, the effects of WT on strength, balance, and cardiorespiratory fitness were beneficial, indicating the usefulness of performing WT for at least 12 weeks (2-3x/week, 46-65 min/session). Among adults with diseases, improvements were observed in patients with fibromyalgia (in balance and cardiorespiratory fitness), bone diseases (pain, balance, flexibility, and strength), coronary artery disease (strength and anthropometry), hypertension (quality of life), stroke (quality of life), diabetes (balance and quality of life), multiple sclerosis (quality of life and balance), and Parkinson's disease (pain, gait, cardiorespiratory fitness, and quality of life). Research is required to determine the effects of WT on patients with heart disease, especially coronary artery disease. In adults with chronic disease, benefits in physical fitness and/or other health-related measures were mainly observed after 8-16 weeks of training. WT is an effective physical activity when the intention is to enhance health and physical fitness in healthy adults and adults with chronic diseases.
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- Luís B Faíl
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal.,Department of Physical Education and Sports, University Institute of Maia, Maia, Portugal
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal.,Department of Sport Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Guarda, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Navarrabiomed, Hospital Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), Pamplona, Spain.,CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, Covilhã, Portugal
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Force Production and Coordination from Older Women in Water Fitness Exercises. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9081054. [PMID: 34442189 PMCID: PMC8391286 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9081054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to compare bilateral propulsive forces and coordination while exercising at static and dynamic conditions in the water. A total of 27 older women (age: 65.1 ± 6.7 years old) performed the following exercises: (i) horizontal upper-limbs adduction (HA; static condition) and (ii) rocking horse (RH; dynamic condition) through an incremental protocol with music cadences from 105 up to 150 b·min−1. The duration of each trial was set at 30 second (sec). Propulsive peak force (in Newton, N) of dominant (PFD) and nondominant (PFND) upper limbs was retrieved using hand sensors coupled to a differential pressure system. Significant differences in force production were found between static and dynamic exercises at higher cadences (120, 135, and 150 b·min−1). The static condition elicited higher bilateral propulsive forces and a more symmetric pattern. The in-water static exercise with bilateral action from the upper limbs proved to be the most appropriate strategy for older women to work strength and to reduce asymmetries.
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