Benefits of aquatic exercise in adults with and without chronic disease—A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Faíl, Luís B.; Marinho, Daniel A.; Marques, Elisa A.; Costa, Mário J.; Santos, Catarina C.; Marques, Mário C.; Izquierdo, Mikel; Neiva, Henrique P.

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“…Interestingly, it also suggests that Aqua walking might have a greater effect on the quality of life and health perception in aging people compared to a land-based walking practice such as Nordic Walking. These results are in line with several previously published results highlighting a similar-to-greater impact of regular aquatic-based immersed physical activities on both functional and psychological health and well-being in aging individuals [9][10][11].…”

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“…Due to its thermic and mechanical properties, water-immersed exercise has been encouraged, particularly in individuals facing functional impairments [ 7 ], and such aquatic activities using the properties of water such as density, hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy [ 8 ] keep gaining in popularity. While aquatic-exercise modalities such as water-aerobic or aqua-biking are today frequently practiced in the general population, some clinical water-based rehabilitation programs have specfically been developed and found effective in patients with chronic diseases [ 9 ]. In their work, Siqueira Andrade and collaborators for instance showed that 12 weeks of both aerobic and resistance water training, performed twice a week, had the ability to improve functional capacities while maintaining the quality of life perception among 64.3 year-old women (±3.1 years) [ 10 ].…”

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Aqua Walking as an Appropriate and Healthy Winter and Summer Physical Practice? An Exploratory Study

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(1) Background: Aqua-walking in a natural environment is a health promoting physical activity that is gaining popularity and appropriate for a variety of populations, however, to date, there is little scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of this activity for older adults. The objective was to propose a preliminary exploration of psychometric and metabolic responses to an acute Aqua walking session either during winter or summer in older adults Aqua walking exercisers. (2) Methods: Heart rate, body temperature, glycemia, and blood pressure were monitored in 37 (30 women, 7 men) participants aged 52 to 83 years old in two Aqua walking sessions (water at 13 °C and 18.5 °C, respectively). Anthropometry (body weight, waist, and hip circumferences), body composition, physical activity level, sedentary time, sleep quality, quality of life, physical self-perception, and perceived health and feelings on various parameters were also assessed. (3) Results: Present results revealed a greater quality of life, physical self-perception, and perceived health in aging Aqua walking exercisers compared to those found in the literature in younger populations. None of the metabolic or psychometric measurements were found to be different between classically calibrated Aqua walking sessions performed in winter compared to summer. By contrast, there was a time effect during the sessions for body temperature (p < 0.001), SBP (p = 0.17), perceived mental and physical well-being (p = 0.006 and p < 0.001, respectively), and anxiety (p < 0.001). Leg discomfort also showed a time effect (p = 0.0009) and interaction effect (p = 0.025). (4) Conclusion: Aqua walking appears here to be an accessible practice that can be performed all year long with a range of physical and mental benefits for older adults. Future studies should investigate the metabolic responses of Aqua walking in different populations.

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Aqua Walking as an Appropriate and Healthy Winter and Summer Physical Practice? An Exploratory Study

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“…This sport has many benefits in accordance with the results of the meta-analysis of Faíl et al, (2022), Water sports are increasingly recommended for healthy individuals or with special health conditions, water-based training is found to benefit strength, balance and cardiorespiratory fitness, disease Bones such as pain, balance, flexibility, and strength are also beneficial in conditions of hypertension, stroke, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. This sport can improve health and physical fitness in both healthy people and those with chronic diseases.…”

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Socialization of water activity therapy to stabilize blood sugar levels for people with diabetes mellitus

Khadijah

Suryanti²,

Hartono³

2023

ABDIMAS J. Pengabdi. Masy. Univ. Merdeka Malang

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The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus is still high in society, and in its therapy, there are 5 main pillars, namely diet, medicine, education, regular monitoring of blood sugar, and exercise. The purpose of this community service is to provide socialization of water activity therapy to stabilize blood sugar levels. The method is carried out by providing socialization with 2 stages, including socialization by practicing on land and the second stage of practicing in the swimming pool, then an evaluation is carried out. The results of people with diabetes Mellitus in Persadia are very enthusiastic, the exercise can be done lightly without having to be able to swim and have a positive impact on health, especially being able to stabilize blood sugar levels, and the knowledge of people with diabetes mellitus (DM) increases. Conclusion water activity therapy is a new sport that gives the benefit of stabilizing blood sugar vessels. The implication of this program is that water activity therapy when carried out in institutions or groups that accommodate people with DM routinely controlled blood sugar, and people with DM life can be better.

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“…Both obtained significant results for the assessments with UPDRS-III, BBS, the ABC scale, TUG and FES, and postural alterations in the sagital and coronal planes. Other authors have indicated that hydrotherapy could be a safe and effective alternative for patients with problems in the axial axis and chronic diseases [ 59 ].…”

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Efficacy of Specific Trunk Exercises in the Balance Dysfunction of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Liria

Vega-Tirado

Valverde-Martínez

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative pathology classified as a movement disorder. Physical exercise within a physiotherapy program is an important element to improve postural stability, balance and mobility in order to reduce falls in people with PD. The aim of this work was to determine the efficacy of specific balance and trunk mobility exercises, as well as their benefits for and effects on patients with idiopathic PD. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA standards. The search was performed in five databases: Cochrane Library, SciELO, PEDro, Scopus and PubMed, in February 2022 with the following descriptors: Parkinson’s disease, trunk, exercise, therapy and physical therapy. The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) over the last ten years. A meta-analysis on static and dynamic balance was conducted with the software Review Manager. Nine articles met the objectives and inclusion criteria, with a total of 240 participants. The trials had moderate methodological quality according to the PEDro scale. The studies included differed with regard to intervention protocol and outcome measures. Finally, eight studies were included in a quantitative analysis in which it was shown that trunk-specific exercises interventions did not significantly improve static balance (SMD = −0.10, 95% CI= −0.29, 0.08; p = 0.28) or dynamic balance (SMD = 0.64 95% CI= −0.24, 1.52; p = 0.15). However, significant differences were found in static balance measured subjectively using the Berg Balance Scale (SMD = −0.52, 95% CI= −1.01, −0.02; p = 0.04). Although some differences were not significant, the studies included in this systematic review consider that specific trunk exercises or balance training combined with muscle strengthening in patients with idiopathic PD should be a complement to pharmacological treatment for improving balance dysfunction and postural instability, preventing falls and promoting wellness.

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Benefits of aquatic exercise in adults with and without chronic disease—A systematic review with meta‐analysis

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Cited by 31 publications

References 77 publications

Aqua Walking as an Appropriate and Healthy Winter and Summer Physical Practice? An Exploratory Study

Aqua Walking as an Appropriate and Healthy Winter and Summer Physical Practice? An Exploratory Study

Socialization of water activity therapy to stabilize blood sugar levels for people with diabetes mellitus

Efficacy of Specific Trunk Exercises in the Balance Dysfunction of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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