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Rangabprai Y, Mitranun W, Mitarnun W. Effect of 60-Min Single Bout of Resistance Exercise, Reformer Pilates, on Vascular Function Parameters in Older Adults: A Randomized Crossover Study. Gerontology 2024; 70:764-775. [PMID: 38714184 DOI: 10.1159/000539144] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Aging leads to vascular endothelial dysfunction and muscle impairment. While resistance exercise improves muscular function, its acute effects on vascular function vary in the literature, with some studies reporting detrimental effects. These findings indicate the need for exercises that optimize muscle function without compromising vascular function. Reformer Pilates (RP) is a low-impact exercise involving an adjustable sliding platform. However, the acute effects of RP on vascular function among older adults remain unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the acute effects of RP on vascular function in older adults. METHODS Overall, 17 participants (age: 65 ± 2.76 years, body mass index: 23.42 ± 3.68 kg/m2) were examined and assigned to control and RP conditions under a randomized crossover design. The RP condition involved a 3.5-5 omnibus perceived exertion scale with 19 exercise postures for 60 min. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD), brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), and blood pressure were measured at baseline and 0, 10, 30, and 60 min after exercise. RESULTS RP significantly improved FMD at all time points compared with that at baseline (p < 0.05). baPWV increased at 0 min post-RP but returned to baseline levels at other time points. Additionally, RP showed improved FMD at 0, 10, and 30 min compared with that in the control condition (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in blood pressure or mean arterial pressure in either condition. CONCLUSION RP enhanced FMD and regulated blood pressure for approximately 60 min post-exercise, suggesting its suitability for older adults to enhance vascular function and control blood pressure during exercise. Nonetheless, longitudinal resistance training intervention studies are needed to validate these findings.
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- Yupawan Rangabprai
- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Physical Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak, Thailand
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- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Physical Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak, Thailand
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de Almeida PP, de Oliveira RG, de Almeida LIM, de Oliveira LC. Effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Qual Life Res 2024:10.1007/s11136-024-03651-x. [PMID: 38602630 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03651-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To verify the effects of Pilates exercises on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, SportDiscus, Scielo, and PEDro. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that intervened with Pilates and had HRQoL as an outcome were eligible. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed using the PEDro scale and the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE system. Meta-analyses were conducted by standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS Initially, 760 records were located. After screening, 11 RCTs were included in the systematic review. Five studies presented low risk of bias (PEDro score ≥ 6). Evidence of very low to moderate certainty demonstrated significant effects in favor of Pilates exercises vs control groups for five of the nine HRQoL domains analyzed: bodily pain (SMD = 0.96), physical functioning (SMD = 0.85), social functioning (SMD = 0.45), role physical (SMD = 0.79), and role emotional (SMD = 0.61). Subgroup analyzes demonstrated that Pilates had a positive impact on more domains whens administered for ≥ 48 sessions (eight domains) vs < 48 sessions (three domains); and when administered on equipment (seven domains) vs mat (three domains). CONCLUSION Pilates exercises, in general, allowed significant effects to improve HRQoL in postmenopausal women, especially when performed on equipment and when administered for at least 48 sessions. However, no analysis showed high certainty of evidence, and more RCTs of high methodological quality are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Priscila Peruzzolo de Almeida
- Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Alameda Padre Magno, no 841, Nova Alcântara, CEP: 86.400-000, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Alameda Padre Magno, no 841, Nova Alcântara, CEP: 86.400-000, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil
- Health Sciences Research Center, Universidade Norte do Paraná, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Alameda Padre Magno, no 841, Nova Alcântara, CEP: 86.400-000, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Center, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Alameda Padre Magno, no 841, Nova Alcântara, CEP: 86.400-000, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
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Legnani F, Tassi L, Surace T, Capuzzi E, Caldiroli A, Clerici M, Buoli M. Is Pilates effective in improving depressive disorders? A comprehensive overview. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2024:00004850-990000000-00122. [PMID: 38277272 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Depressive disorders are disabling conditions that account for high social costs. Pilates demonstrated to have several beneficial effects on health. Objective of this manuscript was to systematically review the literature about the effects of Pilates on depressive disorders. A bibliographic search was conducted in the main database sources (Pubmed, Medline, and Scopus). The inclusion criteria consisted of articles written in English language about the effectiveness of Pilates on depressive symptoms. Most of included studies are randomized controlled trials (10 out of 12). The available literature agrees in indicating that Pilates is effective in improving depressive symptoms especially when compared to inactivity and when this practice is administered for a medium-long period (8-16 weeks). In addition, Pilates seems to have at least comparable effectiveness than aerobic exercise. Pilates can be considered a reliable complementary treatment for people with depressive disorders. These findings should be interpreted considering the different types of practice administered as well as the different duration of the programs or rating scales used to assess mood symptoms. Studies with a more homogenous design are needed to confirm and make generalizable the results presented in this review.
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- Francesca Legnani
- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca
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- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza (MB)
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- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza (MB)
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- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza (MB)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca
- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza (MB)
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- Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca'Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Dong Y, Zhang X, Zhao R, Cao L, Kuang X, Yao J. The effects of mind-body exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1305295. [PMID: 38384592 PMCID: PMC10879425 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1305295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Background Limited research directly compares the clinical effects of different types of mind-body exercises on anxiety and depression in older adults. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that meet the inclusion criteria to explore the intervention effects of five different types of mind-body exercises in improving anxiety and depression in older adults. Methods We followed the PRISMA-NMA guidelines and conducted searches in the Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase databases up to July 28, 2023. The language was limited to English. Two independent reviewers conducted literature screening and data extraction. Review Manager 5.4 was used to perform Pairwise meta-analysis and risk assessment, while STATA version 15 software was used for network meta-analysis. Result A total of 42 studies, involving 2974 participants, were included. The results of the traditional meta-analysis showed that mind-body exercises were superior to the control group in alleviating anxiety (SMD: -0.87, 95% CI: -1.43, -0.31, p<0.05, I2 = 95%) and depressive (SMD: -0.52, 95% CI: -0.71, -0.34, p<0.05, I2 = 80%). In the network meta-analysis, the ranking of treatment effects for anxiety showed that Tai Chi > Qigong > Yoga > Dance > control group, while for depression, the ranking showed Tai Chi > Pilates > Yoga > Qigong > Dance > control group. Conclusion This study found that mind-body exercises have positive effects on improving anxiety and depression in older adults. Among the five different types of mind-body exercise interventions, Tai Chi was considered an effective approach for improving anxiety and depression. However, we encourage older adults to choose exercise modalities that suit their interests to enhance adherence. Systematic review registration http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023464296.
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- Yangjian Dong
- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
- College of Physical Education, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guilin University, Guilin, China
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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Ju M, Zhang Z, Tao X, Lin Y, Gao L, Yu W. The impact of Pilates exercise for depression symptoms in female patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35419. [PMID: 37832060 PMCID: PMC10578749 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Pilates exercise has recently become an increasingly popular way of exercise in female patients since it is an attractive and low-cost physical exercise modality. Pilates may be a beneficial method of exercise for female patients with depression and anxiety symptoms. However, to date, there has been no attempt to collate this literature. This review aims to systematically assess and meta-analyze the efficacy of Pilates exercise for female patients with depression and anxiety symptoms and inform evidence-based guidelines for exercise prescription. METHODS Five electronic databases (Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library) were systematically searched up to January 2023 to examine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focused on the effects of Pilates exercise for female patients with depressive disorders and individuals with elevated levels of depression were included. The primary outcomes were the severity of depression, and the secondary outcomes were anxiety. Statistical analyses were performed using Stata version 15.1 software with a 95% confidence interval (Registration number: CRD42023426522), and the PEDRO Scale was used to evaluate the risk of bias for RCT. RESULTS 18 RCTs with 827 female patients were included. The methodological quality of the RCTs was considered an A level in 4 studies, B level in 13, studies, and C level in 1 study investigation. The meta-analysis showed that there was moderate evidence for the Pilates exercise significantly improved the severity of depression symptoms (SMD = -0.73; 95% CI -0.86 to -0.59; P < .01) and anxiety symptoms (SMD = -0.62; 95% CI -0.79 to -0.46; P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Pilates exercise could reduce levels of depression and anxiety in female patients with depression and anxiety symptoms. Pilates exercise can be used as a potential ancillary program to improve depression and anxiety symptoms for female patients.
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- Mingxiao Ju
- Department of Physical Education, Ping Du Second Experimental Primary School, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qingdao Hiser Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Ping Du Second Experimental Primary School, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qingdao Hiser Hospital), Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Albrecht BM, Stalling I, Recke C, Doerwald F, Bammann K. Associations between older adults' physical fitness level and their engagement in different types of physical activity: cross-sectional results from the OUTDOOR ACTIVE study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e068105. [PMID: 36990489 PMCID: PMC10069498 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the prevalence of different types of physical activities and to explore the association between engagement in these physical activities and performance in the physical fitness dimensions among older adults living in Bremen, Germany. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Twelve subdistricts in Bremen, Germany. PARTICIPANTS 1583 non-institutionalised adults aged 65-75 years residing in one of the 12 subdistricts in Bremen, Germany (53.1% female). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES Level of physical fitness in five dimensions: handgrip strength (hand dynamometry), lower muscle strength (30 s-chair stand test), aerobic endurance (2 min-step test), lower body flexibility (sit-and-reach test), and upper body flexibility (back scratch test); classified using normative values. RESULTS In this study population, home-based activities (housework, gardening) and activities for transport (walking, cycling) were performed by nearly all the participants, while leisure activities were less prevalent. Logistic regression revealed a positive association between being in or over norm in handgrip strength with cycling (OR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.13 to 2.15), hiking/running (OR: 1.50, 95% CI: 1.05 to 2.16) and other sports (OR: 3.22, 95% CI: 1.37 to 7.56). Lower muscle strength was positively related to cycling (OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.37 to 2.65), gym training (OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.16 to 2.26) and dancing (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.00 to 4.61). Aerobic endurance was positively associated with cycling (OR: 1.90, 95% CI: 1.37 to 2.65), gym training (OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.20 to 2.36), aerobics (OR: 1.64, 95% CI: 1.19 to 2.26), dancing (OR: 2.62, 95% CI: 1.10 to 6.22) and ball sports (OR: 2.07, 95% CI: 1.30 to 3.29). Apart from housework and upper body flexibility (OR: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.19 to 0.78), flexibility dimensions did not show any significant associations. CONCLUSIONS While muscle strength dimensions and aerobic endurance were associated with several physical activities, flexibility dimensions were associated with none of the investigated activities apart from housework. Especially cycling and leisure activities (eg, hiking/ running, gym training, aerobics, dancing) showed great potential for sustaining and increasing physical fitness in older age.
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- Birte Marie Albrecht
- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Public Health and Nursing Research (IPP), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Gu HJ, Lee OS. Effects of Non-Pharmacological Sleep Interventions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3101. [PMID: 36833796 PMCID: PMC9966498 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep in older people through a systematic review and meta-analysis. We conducted a literature search using eight electronic databases according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol. Participant characteristics, the contents of the evaluated interventions, and the measured outcomes were systematically reviewed for 15 selected studies. We performed a meta-analysis to estimate the effect size for overall, aggregated sleep outcomes. Due to the small number of studies available for each intervention, only the overall effectiveness of non-pharmacological sleep interventions was evaluated. The evaluated interventions included exercise, aromatherapy, acupressure, cognitive behavior therapy, and meditation. Our results demonstrated that non-pharmacological interventions showed statistically significant effects on sleep (effect size = 1.00, 95% confidence interval: 0.16, 1.85, I2 = 92%, p < 0.001). After confirming publication bias and removing outliers, we found no heterogeneity (I2 = 17%, p = 0.298), with a decrease in effect size to 0.70 (95% confidence interval: 0.47, 0.93). Non-pharmacological interventions are effective for improving sleep in older adults. Future studies should continue to investigate sleep problems and interventions addressing these problems in this demographic, particularly in older women. Objective measures should be used to follow-up on the evaluated sleep interventions over the long term.
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- Hye-Ja Gu
- Department of Nursing Science, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Gyeongnam Geochang University, Geochang-gun 50147, Republic of Korea
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Cronin E, Monaghan K. Online neuropilates classes in chronic stroke patients: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2023; 32:101068. [PMID: 36747990 PMCID: PMC9898606 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Stroke survivors often demonstrate low physical activity levels and experience barriers to physical exercise including embarrassment, low self-efficacy and a shortage of tailored community exercise programmes. Access to physical activity programmes for stroke survivors could be improved by providing tailored, online programmes, although little is known about the safety and feasibility of online exercise classes for stroke survivors. One such programme of exercise which has received little attention in the literature is neuropilates. Neuropilates is the practice of a modified pilates programme in those with neurological conditions and is theorised to have beneficial effects on strength, balance and proprioception in stroke survivors. No previous study has been conducted to investigate online, remotely supervised neuropilates exercise classes in the stroke survivors. Method and Analysis This single assessor blinded randomised controlled feasibility study will compare a 6-week online, remotely instructed neuropilates programme to a 6-week online, remotely instructed generalised exercise programme and a 6-week unsupervised generalised home exercise programme in chronic stroke patients. Twenty adults, at least 6 months post stroke, and finished their formal rehabilitation will be recruited to the study. Primary feasibility outcome measures will include patient tolerance of the programme, adherence rates, adverse events, recruitment and retention. Secondary clinical outcomes will include; balance, gait, tone and quality of life. Assessments will be completed at baseline, on programme completion and 3 months post completion by a Physiotherapist blinded to the group allocation. Ethics and dissemination This study has received ethical approval from the Sligo University Hospital Ethics committee and ATU ethics board. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences.The trial has been registered on clinicaltrials.gov (Identifier: NCT04491279).
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- Eimear Cronin
- Neuroplasticity Research Group, ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Ireland
- Physiotherapy Department, St. John's Hospital, Sligo, Ireland
- Corresponding author. Neuroplasticity Research Group, ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Ireland.
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- Neuroplasticity Research Group, ATU Sligo, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Ireland
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da Silva DJF, Torres JL, Ericeira LP, Jardim NYV, da Costa VO, Carvalho JPR, Corrêa PGR, Bento-Torres J, Picanço-Diniz CW, Bento-Torres NVO. Pilates and Cognitive Stimulation in Dual Task an Intervention Protocol to Improve Functional Abilities and Minimize the Rate of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Postmenopausal Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13333. [PMID: 36293914 PMCID: PMC9603464 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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UNLABELLED It is already known the effectiveness of Pilates training on cognitive and functional abilities. It is also known that dual-task exercise and cognitive stimuli improve cognition and functional capacity. However, no previous report combined cognitive stimuli and Pilates in dual task and measured its effects on the cognitive and physical performances of postmenopausal women. OBJECTIVE To apply an interventional dual-task (PILATES-COG) protocol and to evaluate its influence on memory, language, and functional physical performances on healthy, community-dwelling postmenopausal older women. METHODS 47 women with amenorrhea for at least 12 months participated in this study. Those allocated on the PILATES-COG group underwent a 12-week, twice a week regimen of 50 min sessions of simultaneous mat Pilates exercise program and cognitive tasks. Cognitive and physical functional performance were assessed. Two-way mixed ANOVA was used for data analysis, and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used for within- and between-group comparisons. RESULTS The PILATES-COG group showed significant improvement after the intervention in semantic verbal fluency (p < 0.001; ηρ² = 0.268), phonological verbal fluency (p < 0.019; ηρ² = 0.143), immediate memory (p < 0.001; ηρ² = 0.258), evocation memory (p < 0.001 ηρ² = 0.282), lower-limb muscle strength (p < 0.001; ηρ² = 0.447), balance (p < 0.001; ηρ² = 0.398), and dual-ask cost (p < 0.05; ηρ² = 0.111) assessments on healthy, community-dwelling postmenopausal older women. CONCLUSION This is the first report of a feasible and effective approach using Pilates and cognitive stimulation in dual task for the reduction of age-related cognitive decline and the improvement of physical functional performance in healthy postmenopausal women.
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- Daniel José Fontel da Silva
- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Neurodegeneration and Infection Research Laboratory, Institute of Biological Science, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66073-005, Brazil
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Batrakoulis A. Psychophysiological Adaptations to Pilates Training in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Topical Review. Diseases 2022; 10:diseases10040071. [PMID: 36278570 PMCID: PMC9589980 DOI: 10.3390/diseases10040071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The prevalence of overweightness and obesity has been documented as a major public health issue since it has increased at an alarming rate worldwide. Structured physical exercise programs have been reported as an essential strategy for preventing, managing, and treating obesity, inducing critical improvements in various physiological and psychological markers. However, it is unclear whether Pilates training can elicit positive changes in body composition, physical fitness, cardiometabolic health, and well-being among overweight and obese populations. The purpose of this topical review was to catalog studies investigating the physiological and psychological adaptations to Pilates training in order to identify what outcomes have been assessed, the research methods used, and the results. The inclusion/exclusion criteria were met by 14 published articles involving 582 participants (83% female) who were overweight or obese. The present topical review on Pilates training-induced adaptations shows that this widely used exercise type can significantly improve the majority of the selected indicators. These beneficial changes are frequently focused on anthropometric parameters, body composition, glucose, and lipid metabolism, as well as blood pressure in sedentary overweight or obese women. Specialized equipment-based Pilates interventions and trials investigating various mental health indices were limited. Further research is warranted in this area, emphasizing the Pilates training configuration and potential mechanisms behind positive alterations in several psychophysiological markers through large-scale randomized controlled trials with superior methodological quality, implementing long-term interventions in various populations that are overweight and obese.
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- Alexios Batrakoulis
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, 42100 Trikala, Greece
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Du Y, Patel N, Hernandez A, Zamudio-Samano M, Li S, Zhang T, Fernandez R, Choi BY, Land WM, Ullevig S, Estrada Coats V, Moussavou JMM, Parra-Medina D, Yin Z. Examining the Delivery of a Tailored Chinese Mind-Body Exercise to Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Latino Individuals for Healthy Aging: Feasibility and Acceptability Study. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e40046. [PMID: 35997685 PMCID: PMC9516366 DOI: 10.2196/40046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Older Latino individuals are disproportionally affected by various chronic conditions including impairments in physical and cognitive functions, which are essential for healthy aging and independent living. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of FITxOlder, a 12-week mind-body exercise program, in community-dwelling low-income, predominantly older Latino individuals, and assess its preliminary effects on health parameters relevant to healthy aging and independent living. Methods This 12-week, single-arm, stage 1B feasibility study had a pre- and poststudy design. A total of 13 older adults (mean age 76.4, SD 7.9 years; 11/13, 85% Latino) of a congregate meal program in a senior center were enrolled. FITxOlder was a tailored Chinese mind-body exercise program using Five Animal Frolics led by a bilingual community health worker (CHW) participating twice a week at the senior center and facilitated by mobile health technology for practice at home, with incrementally increasing goals moving from once a week to at least 3 times a week. The feasibility and acceptability of the study were examined using both quantitative and qualitative data. Healthy aging–related outcomes (eg, physical and cognitive function) were assessed using paired 2-tailed t tests. Qualitative interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results The attendance rate for the 24 exercise sessions was high (22.7/24, 95%), ranging from 93% (1.8/2) to 97% (1.9/2) over the 12 weeks. Participants were compliant with the incremental weekly exercise goals, with 69.2% (9/13) and 75.0% (9/12) meeting the home and program goals in the last 4 weeks, respectively. Approximately 83% (10/12) to 92% (11/12) of the participants provided favorable feedback on survey questions regarding the study and program implementation, such as program content and support, delivery by the CHW, enjoyment and appeal of the Five Animal Frolics, study burden and incentives, and safety concerns. The qualitative interview data revealed that FITxOlder was well accepted; participants reported enjoyment and health benefits and the desire to continue to practice and share it with others. The 5-time sit-to-stand test (mean change at posttest assessment=−1.62; P<.001; Cohen d=0.97) and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey physical component scores (mean change at post intervention=5.71; P=.01; Cohen d=0.88) exhibited changes with large effect sizes from baseline to 12 weeks; the other parameters showed small or medium effect sizes. Conclusions The research findings indicated that the CHW-led and mobile health–facilitated Chinese qigong exercise program is feasible and acceptable among low-income Latino older adults. The trending health benefits of the 12-week FITxOlder program suggest it is promising to promote physical activity engagement in underserved older populations to improve health outcomes for healthy aging and independent living. Future research with larger samples and longer interventions is warranted to assess the health benefits and suitability of FITxOlder.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yan Du
- Center on Smart and Connected Health Technology, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - Arthur Hernandez
- Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Center on Smart and Connected Health Technology, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - Tianou Zhang
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - Roman Fernandez
- Department of Population Health Science, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Department of Population Health Science, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - William M Land
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - Sarah Ullevig
- College for Health, Community and Policy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | - Vanessa Estrada Coats
- Department of Public Health, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
| | | | - Deborah Parra-Medina
- Latino Research Institute, Latino Studies, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
| | - Zenong Yin
- Department of Public Health, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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