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Siqueira VAAA, Shigematsu R, Sebastião E. Stepping towards health: a scoping review of square-stepping exercise protocols and outcomes in older adults. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:590. [PMID: 38987666 PMCID: PMC11238358 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05187-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) is a type of physical-cognitive exercise. Such exercise has been used as an exercise approach in different studies with older adults. This scoping review provides an overview of the protocols and outcomes of studies employing the SSE in older adults. METHODS We searched in the PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, CABI Global Health, and Web of Science databases for articles published between 2006 (first research article published on SSE) to December 2023 that met a robust inclusion criterion. The search yielded 424 articles, and after inclusion criteria being applied, 37 articles were included in the final analysis. RESULTS A total of 37 studies were included in the final analysis. Thirty-three out of the 37 studies focused on apparently healthy older adults, while four were conducted with older adults with neurological disease (i.e., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and stroke). Most studies (n = 25) adopted an experiment (i.e., randomized controlled trial) or quasi-experimental approach, while 12 were classified as non-randomized (i.e., cross-sectional, mixed methods). The studies were conducted in different parts of the globe and adopted three major formats of intervention delivery, namely in-person, online, and home-based. Frequency, SSE session duration and intervention length significantly varied among studies, and reported outcomes were in the domains of physical and cognitive function. CONCLUSION This review comprehensively described the characteristics of 37 studies employing SSE in apparently healthy older adults and older adults with neurological diseases. The findings demonstrated that SSE has been used by researchers across the globe, adopting a variety of forms of delivery, and to particularly improve physical and cognitive function of different segments of the older adult population. The review further identified important gaps in research, including the restricted outcomes, and the lack of studies combining SSE with more traditional exercise modalities to address potential combinatory effects.
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- Vitor A A A Siqueira
- Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Chukyo University, Toyota, Japan
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
- Department Health and Kinesiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
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Wiese LAK, Gibson A, Guest MA, Nelson AR, Weaver R, Gupta A, Carmichael O, Lewis JP, Lindauer A, Loi S, Peterson R, Radford K, Rhodus EK, Wong CG, Zuelsdorff M, Saidi LG, Valdivieso-Mora E, Franzen S, Pope CN, Killian TS, Shrestha HL, Heyn PC, Ng TKS, Prusaczyk B, John S, Kulshreshtha A, Sheffler JL, Besser L, Daniel V, Tolea MI, Miller J, Musyimi C, Corkey J, Yank V, Williams CL, Rahemi Z, Park J, Magzamen S, Newton RL, Harrington C, Flatt JD, Arora S, Walter S, Griffin P, Babulal GM. Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science. Alzheimers Dement 2023; 19:4204-4225. [PMID: 37218539 PMCID: PMC10524180 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Individuals living in rural communities are at heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which parallels other persistent place-based health disparities. Identifying multiple potentially modifiable risk factors specific to rural areas that contribute to ADRD is an essential first step in understanding the complex interplay between various barriers and facilitators. METHODS An interdisciplinary, international group of ADRD researchers convened to address the overarching question of: "What can be done to begin minimizing the rural health disparities that contribute uniquely to ADRD?" In this state of the science appraisal, we explore what is known about the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental influences on ADRD disparities in rural settings. RESULTS A range of individual, interpersonal, and community factors were identified, including strengths of rural residents in facilitating healthy aging lifestyle interventions. DISCUSSION A location dynamics model and ADRD-focused future directions are offered for guiding rural practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in mitigating rural disparities. HIGHLIGHTS Rural residents face heightened Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) risks and burdens due to health disparities. Defining the unique rural barriers and facilitators to cognitive health yields insight. The strengths and resilience of rural residents can mitigate ADRD-related challenges. A novel "location dynamics" model guides assessment of rural-specific ADRD issues.
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- Lisa Ann Kirk Wiese
- C.E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- University of Kentucky College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Cell Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Human Development, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth, Minnesota, USA
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- Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Neuropsychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Montana School of Public and Community Health Sciences, Missoula, Montana, USA
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Kentucky College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine, for Health Equity Transformation, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Communication Disorders, Center for Brain Biology and Behavior (CB3), University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Public Health, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, El Salvador, El Salvador
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- Department of Neurology and Alzheimer Center, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Behavior, & Society, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Center for Optimal Aging, Department of Physical Therapy, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Institute for Informatics (I2), Center for Population Health Informatics at I2, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Division of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Center for Translational Behavioral Science, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- C.E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Clemson School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Sandler School of Social Work, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium, University of Southern California, San Diego, California, USA
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- Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Hariri R, Nakhostin-Ansari A, Mohammadi F, Memari AH, Oskouie IM, Haghparast A. An Overview of the Available Intervention Strategies for Postural Balance Control in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. AUTISM RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2022; 2022:3639352. [PMID: 36452121 PMCID: PMC9705119 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3639352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postural instability is a prevalent issue among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects the development of their perceptual-motor skills and social functioning. Visual and somatosensory processing deficits, hypotonia, basal ganglia dysfunction, and anxiety are some of the concurrent disorders in individuals with ASD. Nevertheless, a definite management protocol for postural instability in ASD has not been introduced yet. Hence, we aim to shed light on the available intervention strategies for postural instability in individuals with ASD. METHODS Even though several studies have been conducted on the effects of various interventions for balance control in individuals with ASD, no study has compared their efficacy, limitations, and clinical implications. RESULTS This review discusses diverse proposed interventions contributing to ASD postural instability, including martial arts, water-based interventions, animal-assisted therapies, trampoline, balance training, vestibular therapy, transcranial direct current stimulation, sports, play, and active recreation for kids (SPARK), and square-stepping exercise (SSE). CONCLUSION Enhancing motor skills, cerebellum function, and sensory input integration were some of the main mechanisms of these interventions to improve balance control in ASD. Some interventions, such as water-based exercises and video games, were enjoyable for children with ASD and could raise their treatment adherence. In most studies, small sample sizes and the lack of a control group represented their major limitations. Therefore, future well-designed randomized controlled trials are required to assess the effects of available interventions on postural control in ASD.
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- Rabeeh Hariri
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Effects of square-stepping exercise on executive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled pilot study. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 47:273-279. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Liu HH, Wang RY, Cheng SJ, Liao KK, Zhou JH, Yang YR. Balance Training Modulates Cortical Inhibition in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2022; 36:613-620. [PMID: 36004820 DOI: 10.1177/15459683221119761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop balance dysfunction. Previous studies showed that individuals with PD have abnormal corticomotor changes related to severity of motor symptoms and disease progression. Cortical disinhibition was observed in PD and this alteration can be an early sign of PD. Balance training seems to be an effective intervention to improve balance in individuals with PD. However, it is not much known about the effect of balance training on cortical neuroplasticity in PD population. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of balance training on corticomotor excitability in individuals with PD. METHODS Twenty-eight PD participants were recruited and randomly assigned to either the balance training (BT) or the control (CON) group. Both groups underwent 16 training sessions over 8 weeks. Outcome measures for corticomotor inhibition included the cortical silent period (CSP) and short-interval intracortical inhibition (SICI) on transcranial magnetic stimulation. Balance performance was measured using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BEST) and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. RESULTS Participants in the BT group showed a significant increase in corticomotor inhibition (CSP: P = .028, SICI: P = .04) and a significant improvement in balance performance (Mini-BEST: P = .001, TUG: P = .04) after training. Compared to the CON group, the BT group showed a greater increase in corticomotor inhibition (CSP: P = .017, SICI: P = .046) and better improvement in balance (Mini-BEST: P = .046). CONCLUSION Balance training could modulate corticomotor inhibition in the primary motor cortex and improve balance performance in individuals with PD.
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- Hsin-Hsuan Liu
- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei.,Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei.,Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei.,Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei.,Department of Neurology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Neurology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei.,Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei.,Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei.,Preventive Medicine Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
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Fien S, Linton C, Mitchell JS, Wadsworth DP, Szabo H, Askew CD, Schaumberg MA. Characteristics of community-based exercise programs for community-dwelling older adults in rural/regional areas: a scoping review. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:1511-1528. [PMID: 35152393 PMCID: PMC8852913 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-022-02079-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Community-based exercise programs for older adults play a potentially important role in mitigating the decline in functional outcomes, body composition, psychosocial outcomes, and cardiovascular health outcomes that commonly occurs with advancing age. There is a limited understanding of the characteristics and effectiveness of community-based exercise programs, particularly when those programs are offered outside metropolitan areas. Rural/regional settings face unique challenges, such as limited access to equipment/resources, transportation, and services, as well as significant costs to run programs. The objective of this scoping review was to characterise studies in the field that have aimed to implement community-based programs in settings identified as rural / regional. A secondary aim was to establish guidance for future exercise programs in this setting and highlight future research directions. A total of 12 studies were conducted in settings identified as rural/regional areas in various countries across the world were included. Of the included studies, five were randomised controlled trials. The majority of included studies reported on functional outcomes (83%) and psychosocial outcomes (75%), yet only 42% reported body composition, 17% reported cardiovascular health and 17% reported dietary outcomes. Low male representation was observed, with women outnumbering men in 7 of 12 studies. There was also minimal investigation of qualitative outcomes in existing community-based exercise programs in rural/regional settings, presenting a key gap for future research to address. Study Protocol: https://osf.io/txpm3/ . Date of registration: 20 July 2020.
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- Samantha Fien
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Mackay, Australia.
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- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia
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- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Birtinya, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia
- Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, Australia
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- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia
- Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, Australia
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- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia
- Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Birtinya, Australia
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Edney S, Chua XH, Müller AM, Kui KY, Müller-Riemenschneider F. mHealth interventions targeting movement behaviors in Asia: A scoping review. Obes Rev 2022; 23:e13396. [PMID: 34927346 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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mHealth interventions can promote healthy movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep). However, recent reviews include few studies from Asia, despite it being home to over 60% of the world population. The aim is to map the current evidence for mHealth interventions targeting movement behaviors in Asia. Six databases were searched up until August 2021. Included studies described an mHealth intervention targeting one or more movement behaviors, delivered in a country/territory in Asia, to a general population. A total of 3986 unique records were screened for eligibility in duplicate. Eighty studies with 1,413,652 participants were included. Most were randomized (38.8%) or quasi-experimental (27.5%) trials. Studies were from 17 countries/territories (out of 55); majority were high- (65.0%) or upper middle-income (28.7%). Physical activity was targeted most often (93.8%), few targeted sedentary behavior (7.5%), or sleep (8.8%). Most targeted one movement behavior (90.0%), and none targeted all three together. Interventions typically incorporated a single mHealth component (70.0%; app, pedometer, text messages, wearable) and were delivered remotely (66.3%). The average intervention length was 121.8 (SD 127.6) days. mHealth interventions in Asia have primarily targeted physical activity in high- and upper middle-income countries. There are few interventions targeting sedentary behavior or sleep, and no interventions in low-income countries.
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- Sarah Edney
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Digital Health Center, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Wang YH, Liu YH, Yang YR, Wang RY. Effects of square-stepping exercise on motor and cognitive function in older adults - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:1583-1593. [PMID: 34773911 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.10.022] [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: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To document the effects of square-stepping exercise (SSE) on motor and cognitive function in older adults. METHODS Five online databases were searched in May 2021. Controlled studies published from 2006 to May 2021 were included. The experimental group received SSE alone or SSE combined with other exercise(s), whereas the control group received no training or other exercise(s). Motor and cognitive outcomes included balance, fall risk, agility, endurance, gait speed, flexibility, muscle strength, reaction time, global cognitive function, memory, and executive function. RESULTS Ten articles with a total of 920 participants were included. Static balance (p=0.0009), dynamic balance (p=0.0008), fall risk (p<0.00001), and agility (p=0.02) improved more in the intervention group than in the control group. However, SSE did not seem to exert beneficial effects on cognitive function. CONCLUSION In older adults, SSE provided beneficial effects on motor function, including static and dynamic balance, risk of falls, and agility. However, positive effects on cognitive function were not observed and require further investigation.
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- Yin-Hsiang Wang
- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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Seol J, Lee J, Nagata K, Fujii Y, Joho K, Tateoka K, Inoue T, Liu J, Okura T. Combined effect of daily physical activity and social relationships on sleep disorder among older adults: cross-sectional and longitudinal study based on data from the Kasama study. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:623. [PMID: 34732144 PMCID: PMC8565015 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02589-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background This study investigated whether daily physical activity of older adults, combined with social relationships, is associated with the risk of sleep disorder. Further, it determined whether a high level of one variable with a low level of the other, leads to a significantly lower risk of sleep disorder than low levels of both. Methods The sample comprised 1339 community-dwelling older Japanese adults: 988 in Study 1 and 351 in Study 2. The level of daily physical activity and range of social relationships were assessed using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly and the Lubben Social Network Scale, respectively. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to assess sleep disorder. To test the combined relationships and effects in Studies 1 and 2, the medians for the respective scores of each of the following four groups that the participants were categorized into, were calculated: (1) low activity group with low social relationships, (2) low activity group with high social relationships, (3) high activity group with low social relationships, and (4) high activity group with high social relationships. After adjusting for potential confounders, a logistic regression analysis was conducted in Study 1. After adjusting for potential confounders, a Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was conducted in Study 2. Results Study 1 revealed that the high activity group with high social relationships showed a significantly lower risk of sleep disorder (ORs: 0.585, 95% CI: 0.404–0.847) than the low activity group with low social relationships. Study 2 also revealed that the high activity group with high social relationships showed a significantly lower prevalence of sleep disorder (HRs: 0.564, 95% CI: 0.327–0.974) than the low activity group with low social relationships. Conclusions Our findings suggest that for older adults with high social relationships, being physically active is favorably associated with sleep quality. However, a high level of one variable with a low level of the other has not been confirmed in improving sleep quality among older adults.
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- Jaehoon Seol
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan. .,International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan. .,Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences, 5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0083, Japan.
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- Master's Program in Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Public Health, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan
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- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, 150 Tobukimachi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0001, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Human Care Science, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan.,J-Stretch Association, 1132-1-504 Ochikawa, Hino-city, Tokyo, 191-0034, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Human Care Science, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan.,R&D Center for Tailor-Made QOL, University of Tsukuba, 1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8550, Japan
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Monteagudo P, Cordellat A, Roldán A, Gómez-Cabrera MC, Pesce C, Blasco-Lafarga C. Exploring Potential Benefits of Accumulated Multicomponent-Training in Non-Active Older Adults: From Physical Fitness to Mental Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9645. [PMID: 34574570 PMCID: PMC8469847 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present study aimed to analyze the impact of a multicomponent training (MCT) program in a group of non-active older adults, comparing two different dose distributions. Twenty-four individuals, assigned to two groups, completed 15 weeks of MCT (2 days/week). The continuous group (CMCT; n = 14, 9 females; 71.07 ± 5.09 years) trained for 60 min/session in the morning. The accumulated group (AMCT; n = 10, 5 females; 72.70 ± 3.59 years) performed the same exercises, volume, and intensity, but the training was distributed twice per day (30 min in the morning; 30 more in the afternoon). Bonferroni post hoc comparisons revealed significant (p < 0.001) and similar large improvements in both groups in lower limb strength (five times sit-to-stand test: CMCT, 12.55 ± 2.83 vs. 9.44 ± 1.72 s; AMCT, 10.37 ± 2.35 vs. 7.46 ± 1.75 s). In addition, there were large gains in preferred walking speed and instrumental daily life activities, which were higher for CMCT and AMCT, respectively (in this order: 1.00 ± 0.18 vs. 1.44 ± 0.26 m/s and 1.09 ± 0.80 vs. 1.58 ± 0.18 m/s; 33.07 ± 2.88 vs. 36.57 ± 1.65 points and 32.80 ± 1.93 vs. 36.80 ± 0.92 points); improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, now moderate for CMCT (474.14 ± 93.60 vs. 529.64 ± 82.76 m) and large for AMCT (515.10 ± 20.24 vs. 589.60 ± 40.38 m); and medium and similar enhancements in agility in both groups (TUG test: CMCT: 7.49 ± 1.11 vs. 6.77 ± 1.16 s; AMCT: 6.84 ± 1.01 vs. 6.18 ± 0.62 s). None of the protocols had an impact on the executive function, whereas health-related quality of life showed a trend to significance in the whole sample only (EQindex overall sample, p = 0.062; d = 0.48 CMCT; d = 0.34 AMCT). Regardless of the type of dose distribution, starting multicomponent training improves physical function in non-active older adults, but does not improve cognitive function at mid-term. Because both forms of MCT showed similar compliance, slightly positive differences in accumulated strategies may indicate some benefits related to breaking afternoon sedentary behaviors, which deserves further research in longer and larger interventions. The mixed nature of MCT suggests accumulative group interventions may be a promising approach to address sedentary aging.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pablo Monteagudo
- Sport Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (A.C.); (A.R.)
- Department of Education and Specific Didactics, Jaume I University, 12071 Castellon, Spain
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- Sport Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (A.C.); (A.R.)
- Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Sport Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (A.C.); (A.R.)
- Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Freshage Research Group, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, CIBERFES, Fundación Investigación Hospital Clínico Universitario/INCLIVA, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, Foro Italico University, 00135 Rome, Italy;
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- Sport Performance and Physical Fitness Research Group (UIRFIDE), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (A.C.); (A.R.)
- Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Innovative Exercise as an Intervention for Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Feasibility Study. Can J Aging 2018; 38:111-121. [DOI: 10.1017/s0714980818000454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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RÉSUMÉL’exercice peut diminuer la morbidité associée à l’arthrose du genou. Nous avons réalisé une étude auprès de 22 participants avec arthrose du genou (68 % de femmes) ayant en moyenne 69,5 ans (ÉT : 7,4). Les participants ont été aléatoirement assignés à un groupe d’exercice de marche carrée (square-stepping exercise; SSE; 2 fois/semaine pour 24 semaines) ou à un groupe contrôle. Nous avons évalué la faisabilité (recrutement et présence) du SSE et son efficacité en lien avec les symptômes (WOMAC), l’équilibre (Fullerton), la mobilité (test de la chaise de 30 secondes) et la vitesse de marche après 12 et 24 semaines. Le groupe SSE avait un taux de présence de 49,3% et sa performance au test de la chaise de 30 secondes tendait à s’améliorer après 12 semaines (F=1,8, p=0,12, ηp2=0,16) et 24 semaines (F=3,4, p=0,09, ηp2=0,18), tout comme sa vitesse de marche à 24 semaines (F=2,4, p=0,14, ηp2=0,14), comparativement au groupe contrôle, en contrôlant pour les données de base. Aucune différence n’a été observée sur le plan des symptômes ou de l’équilibre. Les taux de présence et de recrutement faibles indiquent une faisabilité limitée du SSE chez les personnes âgées avec arthrose du genou. Les tendances observées suggèrent que le SSE peut améliorer la fonction du membre inférieur et la vitesse de marche. Les études futures sur le programme SSE devraient se pencher sur son efficacité en lien avec les symptômes et l’équilibre, et viser l’amélioration de sa faisabilité.
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Okura T, Tsuji T, Tsunoda K, Kitano N, Yoon JY, Saghazadeh M, Soma Y, Yoon J, Kim M, Jindo T, Shen S, Abe T, Sato A, Kunika S, Fujii K, Sugahara H, Yano M, Mitsuishi Y. Study protocol and overview of the Kasama Study: Creating a comprehensive, community-based system for preventive nursing care and supporting successful aging. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MEDICINE 2017. [DOI: 10.7600/jpfsm.6.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Tomohiro Okura
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University
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- Faculty of Social Welfare, Yamaguchi Prefectural University
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- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Department of Social Medicine, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Master's Program in Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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- Master's Program in Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
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Jindo T, Kitano N, Tsunoda K, Kusuda M, Hotta K, Okura T. Daily Life Physical Activity Modulates the Effects of an Exercise Program on Lower-Extremity Physical Function in Japanese Older Adults. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2016; 40:150-157. [PMID: 27088549 DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Decreasing daily life physical activity (PA) outside an exercise program might hinder the benefit of that program on lower-extremity physical function (LEPF) in older adults. The purpose of this study was to investigate how daily life PA modulates the effects of an exercise program on LEPF. METHODS The participants were 46 community-dwelling older adults (mean age, 70.1 ± 3.5 years) in Kasama City, a rural area in Japan. All participated in a fall-prevention program called square-stepping exercise once a week for 11 weeks. We evaluated their daily life PA outside the exercise program with pedometers and calculated the average daily step counts during the early and late periods of the program. We divided participants into 2 groups on the basis of whether or not they decreased PA by more than 1000 steps per day between the early and late periods. To ascertain the LEPF benefits induced by participating in the exercise program, we measured 5 physical performance tests before and after the intervention: 1-leg stand, 5-time sit-to-stand, Timed Up and Go (TUG), habitual walking speed, and choice-stepping reaction time (CSRT). We used a 2-way analysis of variance to confirm the interaction between the 2 groups and the time effect before and after the intervention. RESULTS During the exercise program, 8 participants decreased their daily life PA (early period, 6971 ± 2771; late period, 5175 ± 2132) and 38 participants maintained PA (early period, 6326 ± 2477; late period, 6628 ± 2636). Both groups significantly improved their performance in TUG and CSRT at the posttest compared with the baseline. A significant group-by-time interaction on the walking speed (P = .038) was observed: participants who maintained PA improved their performance more than those who decreased their PA. DISCUSSION Square-stepping exercise requires and strengthens dynamic balance and agility, which contributed to the improved time effects that occurred in TUG and CSRT. On the contrary, because PA is positively associated with walking speed, maintaining daily life PA outside an exercise program may have a stronger influence on walking speed. To enhance the effectiveness of an exercise program for young-old adults, researchers and instructors should try to maintain the participant's daily life PA outside the program. CONCLUSION Regardless of decreasing or maintaining daily life PA, the square-stepping exercise program could improve aspects of LEPF that require complex physical performance. However, a greater effect can be expected when participants maintain their daily life PA outside the exercise program.
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- Takashi Jindo
- 1Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. 2Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan. 3Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. 4Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan. 5Master's Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. 6Department of Occupational Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Ibaraki, Japan
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