Specificity of Balance Training in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kümmel, Jakob; Krämer, Andreas; Giboin, Louis-Solal; Grüber, Markus

doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0515-z

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“…Based on the removal of these items, the maximum obtainable result was seven, categorized as follows: 6-7 = "excellent quality"; 5 = "good quality"; 4 = "moderate quality"; 0-3 = "'poor quality," consistent with previous exercise intervention reviews. 15…”

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Effects of range of motion on muscle development during resistance training interventions: A systematic review

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Grgić

2020

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The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature as to the effects of performing exercise with a full versus partial range of motion (ROM) during dynamic, longitudinal resistance training (RT) programs on changes in muscle hypertrophy. Based on the available literature, we aimed to draw evidence-based recommendations for RT prescription. Six studies were identified as meeting inclusion criteria: four of these studies involved RT for the lower limbs while the other two focused on the upper extremities. The total combined sample of the studies was n = 135, which comprised 127 men and 8 women. The methodological quality of all included studies was deemed to be “excellent” based on the modified PEDro scale. When assessing the current body of literature, it can be inferred that performing RT through a full ROM confers beneficial effects on hypertrophy of the lower body musculature versus training with a partial ROM. Alternatively, research on the effects of ROM for the upper limbs is limited and conflicting, precluding the ability to draw strong practical inferences. No study to date has investigated how ROM influences muscle growth of the trunk musculature. Finally, some evidence indicates that the response to variations in ROM may be muscle-specific; however, this hypothesis also warrants further study.

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Effects of range of motion on muscle development during resistance training interventions: A systematic review

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Grgić

2020

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“…While these reductions are statistically significant, the fact that greater reductions in falls incidence are not seen may be explained by the fact that general exercise interventions often lack specificity to the balance recovery mechanisms that are needed following balance loss, such as compensatory stepping, counter rotation or grasping actions [25, 26]. Balance maintenance requires a complex interaction of several mechanisms and hence, improved balance control in one task in particular is not likely to be of benefit during other tasks [27]. Accordingly, only negligible associations between static posturography and dynamic stability performance (forward lean-and-release and slip/trip recovery tasks) have been reported [28–31].…”

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A systematic review of gait perturbation paradigms for improving reactive stepping responses and falls risk among healthy older adults

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Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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BackgroundFalls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and most often occur during walking. While strength and balance training moderately improve falls risk, training reactive recovery responses following sudden perturbations during walking may be more task-specific for falls prevention. The aim of this review was to determine the variety, characteristics and effectiveness of gait perturbation paradigms that have been used for improving reactive recovery responses during walking and reducing falls among healthy older adults.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE and CINAHL databases in December 2015, repeated in May 2016, using sets of terms relating to gait, perturbations, adaptation and training, and ageing. Inclusion criteria: studies were conducted with healthy participants of 60 years or older; repeated, unpredictable, mechanical perturbations were applied during walking; and reactive recovery responses to gait perturbations or the incidence of laboratory or daily life falls were recorded. Results were narratively synthesised. The risk of bias for each study (PEDro Scale) and the levels of evidence for each perturbation type were determined.ResultsIn the nine studies that met the inclusion criteria, moveable floor platforms, ground surface compliance changes, or treadmill belt accelerations or decelerations were used to perturb the gait of older adults. Eight studies used a single session of perturbations, with two studies using multiple sessions. Eight of the studies reported improvement in the reactive recovery response to the perturbations. Four studies reported a reduction in the percentage of laboratory falls from the pre- to post-perturbation experience measurement and two studies reported a reduction in daily life falls. As well as the range of perturbation types, the magnitude and frequency of the perturbations varied between the studies.ConclusionsTo date, a range of perturbation paradigms have been used successfully to perturb older adults’ gait and stimulate reactive response adaptations. Variation also exists in the number and magnitudes of applied perturbations. Future research should examine the effects of perturbation type, magnitude and number on the extent and retention of the reactive recovery response adaptations, as well as on falls, over longer time periods among older adults.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s11556-017-0173-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Por un lado, el programa de ejercicios usado en nuestro estudio y en el de los otros estudios antes mencionados, se focalizaron en el trabajo de los miembros inferiores; y en relación a esto, reciente evidencia indica que para mantener o mejorar el equilibrio estático/dinámico es importante también incorporar ejercicios de la musculatura de tronco 33 . Por otro lado, ha sido demostrada una especificidad en el entrenamiento del equilibrio 34 . Esto último podría explicar que se hayan visto solo mejorías del equilibrio dinámico y no del estático, debido a que los ejercicios utilizados fueron en su mayoría de características dinámicas.…”

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Efecto de un entrenamiento con ejercicios de autocarga a alta velocidad en el equilibrio dinámico y estático en mujeres adultas mayores

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Specificity of Balance Training in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 184 publications

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Effects of range of motion on muscle development during resistance training interventions: A systematic review

Effects of range of motion on muscle development during resistance training interventions: A systematic review

A systematic review of gait perturbation paradigms for improving reactive stepping responses and falls risk among healthy older adults

Efecto de un entrenamiento con ejercicios de autocarga a alta velocidad en el equilibrio dinámico y estático en mujeres adultas mayores

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