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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell SV, Ambegaonkar JP, Vaz JR, Cortes N. Multifactorial Exercise Intervention Decreases Falls Risk in High-risk and Low-risk Older Adults. Sports Health 2024; 16:414-419. [PMID: 36945182 PMCID: PMC11025516 DOI: 10.1177/19417381231158658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Each year, 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 years of age will experience a fall. It is important to identify and address modifiable risk factors that are associated with falls in adults at high and low risk for falls. HYPOTHESIS Falls risk improves in both high-risk and low-risk participants with the implementation of Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL). STUDY DESIGN Cohort study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3. METHODS Seventy-eight older adults (age, 70.9 ± 5.1 years) were included in this study and categorized into high risk and low risk for falling based on the falls risk score from the Physiological Profile Assessment. High risk was defined as having a preintervention falls risk score >1, whereas low risk was defined as having a preintervention falls risk score <1. Both groups had the same 10-week intervention. A multivariate analysis of covariance was used to compare differences pre- and postintervention, using preintervention falls risk score as covariate. RESULTS Results showed that regardless of preintervention falls risk, participants showed significant improvements in right and left knee extensor strength and sit-to-stand after participation in the 10-week SAIL program. Also, noteworthy is that 15 participants who were considered at high risk for falling preintervention were considered low risk for falling postintervention. CONCLUSION The positive outcomes noted on modifiable risk factors suggest SAIL can be beneficial for decreasing falls risk in older adults, regardless of risk of falling, using a multifactorial exercise intervention. Our results also showed that it was possible for participants not only to improve falls risk but to improve to such a degree that they change from high risk to low risk of falling. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our results demonstrated that SAIL was effective in improving overall fall risk after a 10-week intervention. Targeted community-based interventions for the aging population can bring physical health benefits that can decrease falls risk.
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- Amanda Estep
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research and Testing Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research and Testing Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia
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- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz – Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Monte da Caparica, Portugal
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- School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, UK
- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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Martin J, Estep A, Tozcko M, Hartzel B, Boolani A. Relationships between grit and lifestyle factors in undergraduate college students during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Am Coll Health 2024; 72:614-622. [PMID: 35325588 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2052078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the influence of grit on physical activity, sleep and diet in undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: 125 undergraduate students participated in the study. Participants completed an online survey while enrolled in an online class during June, 2020. Methods: The online questionairre featured the following validated survey instruments: International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants Short Form and the grit short form. Effects of grit on lifestyle behaviors were explored using several statistical approaches. Results: We found that individuals with more grit reported better eating and sleeping behaviors compared to those with less grit. However, we did not find an influence of grit on physical activity or sitting time. Conclusion: Our findings support that personality traits encompassed in grit contribute to college students reporting healthier dietary habits and better sleep quality during a global pandemic.
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- Joel Martin
- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
- Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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Estep A, Martin J, Toczko M, Boolani A. Influence Of Grit And Lifestyle On Mental Health In College Students During The COVID-19 Pandemic. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000762668.70317.9c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hartzel B, Martin J, Estep A, Toczko M, Boolani A. RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GRIT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS IN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000761684.11540.d0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell S, Cortes N. Differences in Lower Extremity Kinematic Variability between Healthy Runners Classified as Low or High Mileage. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000561051.80795.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pope J, Morrison S, Estep A, Ambegaonkar JP, Caswell SV, Cortes N. Effects of a Multifactorial Exercise Intervention on Falls Risk Factors: Comparing Age and Falls History. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000563012.24899.d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pope J, Helwig K, Morrison S, Estep A, Caswell S, Ambegaonkar J, Cortes N. Multifactorial exercise and dance-based interventions are effective in reducing falls risk in community-dwelling older adults: A comparison study. Gait Posture 2019; 70:370-375. [PMID: 30959428 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Falls and injuries related to falls in older adults are a significant health care issue that affects the elderly population. Research suggests that exercise interventions can be effective in improving falls risk factors. RESEARCH QUESTION Are there differences in falls risk reduction between two exercise interventions (The Lebed Method - TLM and Stay Active and Independent for Life - SAIL) for community-dwelling older adults? METHODS A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design was used for this study. One hundred and sixty-three older individuals aged between 60-79 years of age participated in the study. Assessments of falls risk (using the physiological profile assessment), simple reaction time, bilateral knee extension strength, proprioception, balance, visual acuity, and mobility (using timed-up-and-go, TUG) were performed. Analysis of covariance was conducted to compare the differences between the two interventions. Pre-intervention assessments were used as the covariate. RESULTS SAIL participants' falls risk were reduced more than TLM. Reaction and TUG times were faster for SAIL participants. However, those individuals who participated in TLM had greater knee extension strength for both legs compared to SAIL participants. SIGNIFICANCE Overall, both interventions were effective in reducing falls risk for older adults. The greater number of improved falls risk factors attained with the SAIL program suggests that multifactorial interventions may be more effective at reducing falls risk. However, since TLM also showed better improved strength, both dance-based and multifactorial interventions can be effective at reducing falls risk factors for older adults.
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- Jessica Pope
- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States; Health and Human Performance, Austin Peay State University.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States; Affiliate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University.
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Pope J, Morrison S, Estep A, Caswell S, Ambegaonkar J, Helwig K, Cortes N. A Comparison Of Two Community Based Exercise Interventions For Reducing Falls Risk In Older Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2018. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000537125.59565.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell S, Cortes N. Lower Extremity Strength & Kinematic Variability in Healthy Runners During a Prolonged Run. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2018. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000537174.88205.1a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell S, Ambegaonkar J, Cortes N. Differences in pattern of variability for lower extremity kinematics between walking and running. Gait Posture 2018; 60:111-115. [PMID: 29179051 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Revised: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This study characterizes walking and running patterns in healthy individuals using linear and nonlinear methods Seventeen individuals (12 males, 5 females) volunteered for the study. 3D kinematic data during walking (WA) and running (RU) on a motorized treadmill were captured using reflective markers placed on lower body (200Hz). A single 25s trial (5000 data points) was collected for each gait task. WA speed was 1.39±0.12m/s, whereas RU speed was 2.56±0.27m/s. Variables of interest included ankle plantar/dorsi flexion, knee flexion/extension, knee abduction/adduction, hip flexion/extension, and hip abduction/adduction angles. For linear analysis, standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation (CV) were calculated for the entire time series for both conditions. Nonlinear analysis included assessing pattern of regularity of respective kinematic time series using approximate entropy (ApEn). Inferential analyses were conducted using MANOVA to compare selected dependent measures (p<0.05). SD for knee flexion/extension angle (WA=23.34±4.17, RU=27.51±5.25) and ankle plantar/dorsi flexion angle (WA=9.24±2.37, RU=12.88±2.00) were both greater during running. For all other variables, there were no significant differences in degree of variability between walking and running (p's>0.05). Running ApEn values were greater than walking ApEn values for knee flexion/extension (WA=0.14±0.02, RU=0.23±0.04), knee abduction/adduction (WA=0.18±0.07, RU=0.24±0.07), hip flexion/extension (WA=0.09±0.02, RU=0.17±0.04), and hip abduction/adduction (WA=0.12±0.03, RU=0.21±0.05). Greater variability was demonstrated during running across all joints compared to walking. This suggests that ApEn is more sensitive to detecting changes between different gait conditions than standard discrete measures of variability (SD).
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- Amanda Estep
- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States.
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- Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing Laboratory, Division of Health & Human Performance, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States; Affiliated Faculty Department of Bioengineering, Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University, United States.
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Crawford M, Caswell S, Estep A, Ambegaonkar J, Eddo O, Morrison S, Cortes N. Preliminary Analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518402.42836.cd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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McCrory S, Caswell S, Estep A, Ambegaonkar J, Eddo O, Morrison S, Cortes N. Preliminary Analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518736.34810.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pope J, Caswell S, Estep A, Ambegaonkar J, Eddo O, Morrison S, Cortes N. Effects of Exercise Intervention on Falls Risk Score in Aging Adults with History of Falling. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518401.42836.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell S, Ambegaonkar J, Cortes N. Preliminary Analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000517212.74906.a2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Estep A, Morrison S, Caswell S, Ambegaonkar J, Cortes N. Differences In The Pattern Of Variability For Lower Extremity Kinematics Between Walking And Running. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2016. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000488248.04550.fd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sawant-Mane S, Estep A, Koski CL. Antibody of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome mediates complement-dependent cytolysis of rat Schwann cells: susceptibility to cytolysis reflects Schwann cell phenotype. J Neuroimmunol 1994; 49:145-52. [PMID: 8294552 DOI: 10.1016/0165-5728(94)90190-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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We previously observed that demyelination of dissociated dorsal root ganglion cultures by acute phase serum of some Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) patients was associated with cytolysis of rat Schwann cells (SC) not committed to myelination. In this study, to determine if SC cytolysis was antibody (Ab) and complement-dependent and if SC at various stages of differentiation were uniformly susceptible, sciatic nerve SC from 1-2-day-old (SC/2d) or 6-day-old (SC/6d) Sprague Dawley rats were sensitized with IgM from GBS patients or normal controls and incubated at 37 degrees C for 60 min with 25% guinea pig serum complement. Cytolysis was detected by vital dye exclusion. IgM Ab of 11 GBS patients induced complement-mediated cytolysis of 10.7-64.1% SC/2d (38.3 +/- 18.8; mean +/- SD) which was significantly higher than cytolysis of SC/6d (8.5-32%) or that by normal controls (15.0 +/- 15.2 SC/2d; 8.3 +/- 3.3 SC/6d mean +/- SD, n = 11). Culture of SC/6d increased their cytolysis by IgM plus complement to the levels similar to that of SC/2d. FACS analysis suggested that the greater sensitivity of SC/2d to cytolysis did not reflect greater antibody binding since 2.6-fold less GBS IgM was required to initiate SC/2d lysis compared to SC/6d. This suggested that the less differentiated SC were more susceptible to complement-mediated cytolysis.
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- S Sawant-Mane
- Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201
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