Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .
An Ai Chi-based aquatic group improves balance and reduces falls in community-dwelling adults: A pilot observational cohort study
ABSTRACT Background : Falls are associated with morbidity , loss of independence , and mortality . While l and -based group exercise and Tai Chi programs reduce the risk of falls , aquatic therapy may allow patients to complete balance exercises with less pain and fear of falling ; however , limited data exist . Objective : The objective of the study was to pilot the implementation of an aquatic group based on Ai Chi principles ( Aquabalance ) and to evaluate the safety , intervention acceptability , and intervention effect sizes . Design : Pilot observational cohort study . Methods : Forty-two out patients underwent a single 45-minute weekly group aquatic Ai Chi-based session for eight weeks ( Aquabalance ) . Safety was monitored using organizational reporting systems . Patient attendance , satisfaction , and self-reported falls were also recorded . Balance measures included the Timed Up and Go ( TUG ) test , the Four Square Step Test ( FSST ) , and the unilateral Step Tests . Results : Forty-two patients completed the program . It was feasible to deliver Aquabalance , as evidence d by the median ( IQR ) attendance rate of 8.0 ( 7.8 , 8.0 ) out of 8 . No adverse events occurred and participants reported high satisfaction levels . Improvements were noted on the TUG , 10-meter walk test , the Functional Reach Test , the FSST , and the unilateral step tests ( p < 0.05 ) . The proportion of patients defined as high falls risk reduced from 38 % to 21 % . The study was limited by its small sample size , single-center nature , and the absence of a control group . Conclusions : Aquabalance was safe , well-attended , and acceptable to participants . A r and omized controlled assessor-blinded trial is required
Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .