The influence of a protocol of aquatic exercises in postural control of obese elderly

Avelar, Ivan Silveira de; Soares, Viviane; Barbosa, Renata C.; Andrade, Sara Rosa de Sousa; Silva, Maria Sebastiana; Vieira, Marcus Fraga

doi:10.1016/j.ramd.2016.01.003

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“…However, clinical practice has not specifically focused on improving the APAs. This may be due to the lack of evidence on the role of exercises focused on APAs in improving postural stability and motor fucntion in the elderly [5].…”

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“…Postural control mechanisms in the elderly are impaired [4]. Recently, researchers have proven the possibility of improving the anticipatory mechanism of postural balance control in the elderly with exercises for receiving and throwing the ball [5]. Due to the novelty of these exercises and the lack of a specific training protocol in this area, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an eight-week training protocol focused on the Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (APAs) on the postural control and motor function of the elderly people.…”

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The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments on Postural Control and Motor Function in the Elderly

Arghavani

Zolaktaf

Lenjannejadian

2020

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Objectives: Improving balance and motor function in the elderly for preventing falling and its irreparable consequences has attracted the attention of many researchers in the field of aging. The purpose of the present is to investigate the effect of an exercise program based on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (APAs) on postural control and motor function of the elderly. Methods & Materials: In this experimental study conducted in 2017, the study population consists of 38 eligible male elderly people with a history of falls at least once in the last six months living in Isfahan, Iran in two groups: 18 in the test group (mean age =70.4±3.2, mean height=65.3±6.2 cm, mean weight= 65.3±4.2 kg) and 15 in the control group (mean age =69.6±3.1 years, mean height =167±5.5 cm, mean weight =67.3±6.8). A foot-scan device was used to measure their postural control, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was taken to measure their motor function. Data were analyzed in SPSS v. 20 software using repeated measures ANOVA at the significance level of P≤0.05. Results: The exercise program significantly improved the mean postural control scores in anterior/posterior direction from 28.1±6.2 to 20.5±2.4 (F=8.21, P≤0.05), in medial/lateral direction from 17.1±1.5 to 13.2±2.9 (F=13.4, P≤0.05), and in overall from 312.4±21.2 to 285.8±17.5 (F=10.02, P≤0.05); It also improved the mean TUG test score from 13.3±2.1 to 10.1±1.0 (F=16.02, P≤0.05). The experimental group showed a better performance than the control group after exercise in TUG test and postural control parameters (P≤0.05). Conclusion: An 8-week exercise program focused on APAs can be effective in improving postural control and motor function of the elderly.

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The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments on Postural Control and Motor Function in the Elderly

Arghavani

Zolaktaf

Lenjannejadian

2020

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“…Os exercícios aquáticos são uma estratégia chave para a população idosa, pois permitem que executem grandes movimentos, mas com menores riscos de quedas ou lesões, gerando aumento na força muscular, melhora na flexibilidade, no equilíbrio e, consequentemente, reduzindo o número de quedas (AVELAR et al, 2016).…”

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A percepção de residentes do programa de residência em enfermagem na urgência e trauma acerca das emergências em saúde mental

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Biazus

Marques

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Investigar os efeitos do exercício físico em meio aquático no que se refere a equilíbrio e risco de quedas de idosas participantes de grupo socioterápico. Metodologia: estudo de pesquisa quantitativo, retrospectivo e prospectivo, de intervenção quase experimental sem grupo controle. As participantes realizaram exercícios físicos em meio aquático por aproximadamente 21 meses, na frequência de duas vezes por semana. Foram avaliadas quanto ao risco de quedas (Timed up and go test) e equilíbrio (escala de Berg). Resultados: não houve uma diferença significativa nos valores do escore BERG, pré e pós intervenção, p=0,888, mas encontrou-se diferença significativa nos valores do escore TUG, p=0,035. Conclusão: o exercício físico em meio aquático não apresentou influência sobre o equilíbrio de idosas que realizavam exercícios em grupo. Mas, quando comparados os resultados pré e pós-intervenção relacionados ao risco de quedas, houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa, pois o risco de quedas diminuiu nesta amostra de idosas.

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“…e hydrostatic pressure provides longer times for vestibular processing for postural reactions and better movement perception. erefore, older adults with risk of falls can perform functional exercises safely [5][6][7].…”

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Balance as an Additional Effect of Strength and Flexibility Aquatic Training in Sedentary Lifestyle Elderly Women

Vale

Voos

Brumini

et al. 2020

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

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Context. Physiological changes due to the aging process cause balance deficit and increased risk of falls, more frequently in women. Exercises improve balance and prevent falls; and aquatic exercises are recommended as an alternative strategy to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, in a safer environment for older persons. Objective. To evaluate the additional effects of on balance an aquatic muscle strengthening and flexibility training program in healthy sedentary lifestyle elderly women. Method. This controlled clinical trial included 56 healthy sedentary women, aged from 65 to 70 years, divided into two groups. The aquatic group (AG) underwent aquatic training (45 minutes/session, 32 sessions), and the control group (CG) received no intervention. Data were collected pre- and post-intervention, during a one-week period. Lower limb muscle strength was measured by a force sensor (myometer). Flexibility was measured by biophotogrammetry. Functional balance was evaluated by the Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Results. Muscle strength, flexibility, and balance improved in AG (p<0.001), but not in CG. Conclusion. The aquatic exercises program, which was originally developed to promote muscle strength and flexibility, also improved functional balance. Aquatic training is an option for physical health promotion for sedentary lifestyle elderly women.

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The influence of a protocol of aquatic exercises in postural control of obese elderly

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The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments on Postural Control and Motor Function in the Elderly

The Effect of an 8-week Exercise Program Focused on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments on Postural Control and Motor Function in the Elderly

A percepção de residentes do programa de residência em enfermagem na urgência e trauma acerca das emergências em saúde mental

Balance as an Additional Effect of Strength and Flexibility Aquatic Training in Sedentary Lifestyle Elderly Women

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