The effect of the ProBalance Programme on health-related quality of life of community-dwelling older adults: A randomised controlled trial

Gouveia, Bruna R.; Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Ihle, Andreas; Jardim, Maria Helena de Agrela Gonçalves; Martins, Manuela; Freitas, Duarte L.; Kliegel, Matthias

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2017.08.012

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“…Gouveia et al (2018) found that 12 weeks of a rehabilitation program that included gait, balance, functional training, strengthening, and flexibility training in community-dwelling older adults can lead to significant improvements in multiple aspects of quality of life (assessed by the Short Form Health Survey—SF-36). The authors suggested that this improvement was based on the enhanced balance performance, as well as on the educational aspect of the program that was used in their study, since quality of life is strongly associated with both physical and mental age-related factors.…”

Section: Balance Training and Quality Of Lifementioning

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The Effect of Balance and Coordination Exercises on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Mini-Review

Dunsky

2019

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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The ability to control balance during activities of daily living (ADL) is impaired in older adults as a result of deterioration in the sensory systems (i.e., vestibular, visual, somatosensory), the cognitive system (central nervous system), and the musculoskeletal system. Consequently, many older adults face a risk of falling during their ADL. In most cases, falls and related injuries impair the quality of life and result in physical limitations, anxiety, loss of confidence, and fear of falling. Among a variety of fall prevention interventions, adapted physical activity programs have been suggested for improving balance control during ADL. These programs challenge the sensory, cognitive, and musculoskeletal systems while addressing balance constraints such as orientation in space, changes in direction, and the speed or height of the center of mass during static and dynamic situations resembling ADL. The above-mentioned elements can be dealt with through a combination of balance and coordination exercises that challenge the postural control systems in multiple dimensions—including vertical and horizontal changes of the center of mass, standing on unstable surfaces with a reduced base of support, and changing body directions. Consequently, such exercises require environmental information-processing. The combination of dual-task, function-oriented challenges while controlling balance stimulates the sensory and neuromuscular control mechanisms. Among older adults, these programs have been found to improve static and dynamic stability, as well as a number of aspects in the quality of life. Recently, they have also been found to improve cognitive functions such as memory and spatial cognition.

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Section: Balance Training and Quality Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Balance and Coordination Exercises on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Mini-Review

Dunsky

2019

Front. Aging Neurosci.

125

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“…Although HRQoL is an important outcome that should be integrated into the care of the elderly [21,22], to date only limited studies have investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HRQoL of older adults. Moreover, although evidence supports the positive association between PA and quality of life [23], to our knowledge no prior studies have examined changes in PA levels and HRQoL in older adults who participated actively in supervised exercise programs before the pandemic.…”

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Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults Who Regularly Exercise

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The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of social distancing on physical activity (PA) and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in active Spanish older adults according to their physical functionality. The study included 58 older adults aged 76.24 ± 6.00 years who were enrolled in a supervised physical exercise program before the COVID-19 outbreak. Anthropometric, physical function, physical activity and HRQoL were measured at baseline (October 2019). After the two-month lockdown due to the COVID-19, questionnaires were collected again during de-escalation (May 2020). Participants were divided into high- (n = 29) and low-functionality (n = 29) groups. Total PA, walking and cleaning significantly decreased (p < 0.001) whilst exercising or dancing increased (p < 0.001). General health, social and emotional role functioning dimensions and overall mental component scores worsened (p < 0.01–p < 0.05). Low-functionality participants had significantly lower physical functioning scores at baseline (p < 0.01) and lower bodily pain scores at de-escalation (p < 0.01). Emotional role functioning dimension and overall mental component significantly decreased only in low-functionality participants (p < 0.05). Although PA levels decreased significantly, older adults continued being active regardless of their functionality. While mental HRQoL in participants with higher physical functionality remained unchanged, participants with lower functional capacity had a higher risk of mental health concerns. Therefore, attention should focus on strategies to mitigate the negative effects of distancing measures on older people’s mental health, especially in those with lower functionality.

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“…Outro tipo de alteração sobrevinda do envelhecimento incide no déficit do desempenho do sistema visual, vestibular e somatosensorial (propriocepção) (KLEINER et al, 2011). Disfunções nesses sistemas podem reduzir significativamente a autonomia do indivíduo durante à resolução de suas AVDs, o que impacta significativamente sobre a percepção da qualidade de vida e bem-estar (GOUVEIA et al, 2018). Estudos de metanálise (RAFFEGEAU et al, 2019) e revisão sistemática (KEARNEY et al, 2013) destacaram que o envelhecimento fisiológico repercute sobre o desempenho das funções cerebrais, causando déficit no processamento das informações.…”

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“…Além disso, a metodologia DT de "prioridade variável" aprimora o controle do equilíbrio, reduzindo os níveis de oscilação corporal (LIEBHERR et al, 2016). Vale salientar que a metodologia de "prioridade variável" também é capaz de melhorar o desempenho cognitivo de idosos, diminuindo o tempo das respostas em testes cognitivos (GOUVEIA et al, 2018).…”

Section: Desenvolvimento Das Habilidades Do Idoso Por Meio Da Prática Do Tênisunclassified

Programa “DT-Tênis 60+”: uma proposta de sistematização para o aprendizado do tênis e prevenção de quedas de idosos

Juchem

Nascimento

2020

Cad. Educ. Fís. Esp.

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OBJETIVO: Apresentar a proposta para sistematização do programa de treinamento “DT-Tênis 60+” específico para o aprendizado dos fundamentos do Tênis e prevenção de queda de idosos. MÉTODOS: Estudo qualitativo descritivo, que revisou a literatura sobre os temas envelhecimento humano e quedas, a metodologia Play and Stay, sugerida para o ensino do tênis e a metodologia Dual Task, adequada para o planejamento de exercícios à prevenção de quedas de idosos. RESULTADOS: Foram apresentadas duas ilustrações sobre a base conceitual da proposta “DT-Tênis 60+”, além de um modelo estrutural sobre as fases da aula, contendo organização dos conteúdos, sequência das atividades e tempo de duração. O texto encerra com imagens sobre materiais didáticos a serem utilizado na aula, seguido por exercícios práticos para adaptação do aluno com a raquete e o ensino da técnica forehand. CONCLUSÃO: O princípio metodológico da proposta de treinamento “DT-Tênis 60+” pode ser adotado por profissionais da área do tênis em suas práticas diárias com a população idosa para o desenvolvimento de habilidades motoras e cognitivas, bem como, à redução do risco de quedas. ABSTRACT. “DT-Tennis 60+” Program: a proposal for systematizing the learning of tennis and the prevention of falls among the elderly. OBJECTIVE: To present the proposal for the systematization of the training program “DT-Tennis 60+” specifically for learning the fundamentals of Tennis and preventing falls from older adults. METHODS: Qualitative descriptive study, which reviewed the literature on the themes of human aging and falls, the Play and Stay methodology, suggested for the teaching of tennis, and the Dual Task methodology, suitable for planning exercises to prevent older adult falls. RESULTS: Two illustrations were presented on the conceptual basis of the proposal “DT-Tennis 60+”, in addition to a structural model on the phases of the class, containing the organization of the contents, sequence of activities and duration. The text ends with images about teaching materials to be used in class, followed by practical exercises to adapt the student with the racket and the teaching of the forehand technique. CONCLUSION: The methodological principle of the training proposal “DT-Tennis 60+” can be adopted by tennis professionals in their daily practices with the older adult population for the development of motor and cognitive skills, as well as, the reduction of the risk of falls.

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The effect of the ProBalance Programme on health-related quality of life of community-dwelling older adults: A randomised controlled trial

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

The Effect of Balance and Coordination Exercises on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Mini-Review

The Effect of Balance and Coordination Exercises on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Mini-Review

Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults Who Regularly Exercise

Programa “DT-Tênis 60+”: uma proposta de sistematização para o aprendizado do tênis e prevenção de quedas de idosos

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