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 .
Gentle strength training in rehabilitation of breast cancer patients compared to conventional therapy.
UNLABELLED Movement therapy during the rehabilitation of breast cancer has become more important over the last years . PATIENTS AND METHODS In a r and omized controlled study the feasibility of gentle strenght training was compared to conventional gymnastic exercises during rehabilitation of breast cancer patients . The aim oft this study was to identify alternative sports intervention in the treatment of breast cancer patients . The intervention group ( IG ) was lifting st and ardized weights weekly ( 50 % of h1RM ) , while the control group ( CG ) received conventional gymnastic exercises . A bicycle ergometry adjusted to the WHO system was performed with all participants at study entry ( T0 ) , after three ( T1 ) and six months ( T2 ) . The quality of life was measured by st and ardized report forms ( EORTC QLQ C30 Version 3 and BR23 ) . RESULTS Both methods showed a slight improvement in submaximal endurance performance , a significant improvement in the subjective feeling of effort ( IG : 75 W : < 0.01 , CG : 75 W < 0.01 ) , in psychosocial and psychological parameters like quality of life ( IG : < 0.01 , CG < 0.01 ) and in fatigue ( IG : < 0,01 , CG : < 0.01 ) . CONCLUSION This study shows positive effects for gentle strength lifting in the rehabilitation of breast cancer patients and turned out to be a probate alternative to gymnastic exercises
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 .