Effects Of Physical Activity On Health Status In Older Adults II: Intervention Studies

Buchner, D.

doi:10.1146/annurev.publhealth.13.1.469

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“…Bouchard et al (1994) has suggested, 'physical activity is a complex behaviour which encompasses activity at work, household tasks, self-care, transportation and discretionary leisure time including exercise and sports'. Physical activity in old age is associated with a number of positive health benefits, such as reduced risk of coronary heart disease (Yu et al, 2005), and prevention of osteoporosis (Kannus, 1999), reduced mortality and morbidity (Buchner et al, 1992) and improves mental health in older adults (Rowland et al, 2004). Physical activity declines with age (Armstrong & Morgan, 1998), especially over 75 y (Taylor et al, 2004).…”

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Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study

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Objective: To describe health and lifestyle factors of participants in the ZENITH study. Design: A prospective multicentre intervention study employing a randomised double-blind design. Participants: Community dwelling older adults (n ¼ 387), aged 55-87 y were recruited from regions in France, Italy and the UK. Intervention: A self-report questionnaire comprising socio-demographic variables, dietary habits, physical activity in the home, at work and recreation. Results: Participants differed with regards dietary habits and physical activity for each region. Recreational activity was higher in France and women generally tend to perform less hours of recreational activity per week than men. Conclusions: The differences found for these regions of Europe in relation to lifestyle factors will affect health and well-being within these countries and may mediate the impact of zinc supplementation on various biological and psychological parameters.

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Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study

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“…Reduced lower extremity strength has been associated with reductions in gait speed, stair-climbing ability, and getting up from a seated position (Brown et al, 1995). The loss of leg strength is also related to diminished postural control (Brown et al, 1995;Buchner et al, 1992;Wolfson et al, 1995), whereas impaired postural control is associated with an increased risk of falling (Campbell et al, 1989;Lord et al, 1994). Furthermore, fallers have been reported to show a significant decrease in dynamic strength of the knees and ankles, as compared to non-fallers (Whipple et al, 1987).…”

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Effect of Resistive Knee Extension Training on Postural Control Measures in Middle Aged and Elderly Persons.

Ryushi

Kumagai

Hayase

et al. 2000

J. Physiol. Anthropol.

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The purpose of the present study was to determine whether knee extension strength gain in middle-aged and elderly persons is associated with improvement in the limits of stability when leaning his/ her body in various directions. The resistance training group (EXT; 4 males, 17 females) completed two bilateral knee extension training sessions, consisting of one set of exercises, per week for 10 weeks. The non-training control group (CONT; 4 males, 3 females) were instructed not to train their legs during the 10-week control period. One set of exercises consisted of 8-12 repetitions of a dynamic resistance exercise until volitional fatigue for knee extension. The initial load for training was set at 70% of the one-repetition maximum (1-RM). The thickness of the rectus femoris (RF) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscles were measured using a B-mode ultrasound apparatus. The postural control measures, obtained using the Balance Master system, included the percentage limits-of-stability (%LOS) and path length (%Path). The 1-RM in EXT was increased significantly by resistance training (p<0.001). In addition, significant differences were observed between the percentage increase of 1-RM in EXT and those in CONT at wk 5 and at wk 10 of resistance training (p<0.001). However, no significant increase in muscle thickness of RF or VL was found in EXT. The %LOS to the rear target in EXT was increased significantly by resistance training (p<0.05-0.01). In addition, the percentage change in %Path was decreased significantly by resistance training (p<0.001). Therefore, strength gain in quadriceps femoris appears to be associated with improvement in the %LOS and %Path for the rear. In conclusion, strength gain in quadriceps femoris is thought to possibly enable accurate movement of the COG farther from the center target towards the rear, suggesting that strength gain has a positive influence on a person's perception of their ability to avoid falls.

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“…Clinical trials among community-dwelling older adults showed that regular physical exercise increases mobility (de Vries et al, 2012;Gill et al, 2004;Mulrow et al, 1994), balance (Miller, Magel, & Hayes, 2010;Olson, Chen, & Wang, 2011;Simons & Andel, 2006), aerobic capacity (Buchner, Beresford, Larson, LaCroix, & Wagner, 1992;xxxx et al, xxxx[AUQ3]), walking speed (Fiatarone et al, 1994;Taguchi, Higaki, Inoue, Kimura, & Tanaka, 2010), muscle strength (Cress et al, 1999;Lovell, Cuneo, & Gass, 2010;Penninx et al, 2001), and muscle flexibility (Hallage et al, 2010), and also helps maintain a greater degree of autonomy. All these elements are closely related to a better perception of quality of life ([QOL]; Dechamps et al, 2010;Lobo, Santos, Carvalho, & Mota, 2008).…”

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A Multicomponent Exercise Program for Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: Direct and Indirect Effects on Physical Functioning

Mulasso¹,

Roppolo²,

Liubicich³

et al. 2015

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

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The aim of this study was to assess the direct and indirect effects of a multicomponent exercise (MCE) program on mobility and balance in institutionalized older people. One hundred and twelve subjects (85 women; 83.0 years on average; SD = 7.5) were included in the study, and divided into a MCE-group (MCE-G) and a control group (CG) according to matching techniques. The MCE-G consisted of a 9-month program featuring range-of-motion, strength, and balance exercises performed in small groups. The CG received routine medical and nursing care. The timed up-and-go test and Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment balance subscale were administered at baseline and postintervention. After controlling for physical baseline value, age, sex, residential care facilities, and body mass index, the MCE-G showed positive effects both on mobility (p < .001) and balance (p = .001). The role of balance as mediator in the relationship between participation to the MCE program and mobility was demonstrated.

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Effects Of Physical Activity On Health Status In Older Adults II: Intervention Studies

Cited by 70 publications

References 16 publications

Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study

Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study

Effect of Resistive Knee Extension Training on Postural Control Measures in Middle Aged and Elderly Persons.

A Multicomponent Exercise Program for Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: Direct and Indirect Effects on Physical Functioning

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