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 .
Psychological effects of Yi Ren Medical Qigong and progressive resistance training in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled pilot study.
BACKGROUND Previous studies suggest that qigong therapy has physiological benefits for adults with type 2 diabetes ; however , information about the psychological benefits of qigong therapy in this population is limited . OBJECTIVE The objective of this research project was to identify psychological responses to qigong vs control interventions in adults with type 2 diabetes . DESIGN The research team design ed a r and omized , controlled , three-arm clinical trial comparing 12 weeks of Yi Ren Medical Qigong ( YRMQ ) , progressive resistance training ( PRT ) , and st and ard care . SETTING The study was performed at Bastyr University Research Institute , Kenmore , Washington . PARTICIPANTS Participants were 13 men and 19 women ( N=32 ) with diagnosed type 2 diabetes , a mean age of 56.3 ± 8.1 ( st and ard deviation ) years , glycated hemoglobin > 7.5 % , and fasting blood glucose > 7 mmol/dL ( 126 mg/dL ) . INTERVENTION For 12 weeks , participants in the YRMQ and PRT group attended a 1-hour weekly group session that a certified instructor led and were instructed to practice at least twice a week for 30 minutes . PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES The research team used the Perceived Stress Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory scores to analyze the data . RESULTS YRMQ decreased perceived-stress scores by 29.3 % ( P < .05 ) and depression scores by 14.3 % ( not significant [ NS ] ) . The active control group , PRT , also decreased stress scores by 18.6 % ( NS ) and decreased depression scores by 50 % ( P < .03 ) . Stress and depression measures remained unchanged in the st and ard care group . CONCLUSION YRMQ and PRT may be beneficial in reducing perceived stress and improving depression in patients with type 2 diabetes , although verification of the clinical significance of these findings requires a longer study with a larger sample size
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 .