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Sangachin, Mahboobeh Ghesmaty, and Lora A. Cavuoto. "Worksite Exercise Programs." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 59, no. 1 (September 2015): 1197–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931215591187.
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Brosseau, Lucie, Jade Taki, Brigit Desjardins, Odette Thevenot, Marlene Fransen, George A. Wells, Aline Mizusaki Imoto, et al. "The Ottawa panel clinical practice guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis. Part two: strengthening exercise programs." Clinical Rehabilitation 31, no. 5 (February 1, 2017): 596–611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215517691084.
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Objective: To identify effective strengthening exercise programs and provide rehabilitation teams and patients with updated, high-quality recommendations concerning traditional land-based exercises for knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A systematic search and adapted selection criteria included comparative controlled trials with strengthening exercise programs for patients with knee osteoarthritis. A panel of experts reached consensus on the recommendations using a Delphi survey. A hierarchical alphabetical grading system (A, B, C+, C, D, D+ or D-) was based on statistical significance ( p < 0.5) and clinical importance (⩾15% improvement). Results: The 26 high-quality studies identified demonstrated that various strengthening exercise programs with/without other types of therapeutic exercises are generally effective for improving knee osteoarthritis management within a six-month period. Strengthening exercise programs demonstrated a significant improvement for pain relief (four Grade A, ten Grade B, two Grade C+), physical function (four Grade A, eight Grade B) and quality of life (three Grade B). Strengthening in combination with other types of exercises (coordination, balance, functional) showed a significant improvement in pain relief (three Grade A, 11 Grade B, eight Grade C+), physical function (two Grade A, four Grade B, three Grade C+) and quality of life (one Grade A, one Grade C+). Conclusion: There are a variety of choices for strengthening exercise programs with positive recommendations for healthcare professionals and knee osteoarthritis patients. There is a need to develop combined behavioral and muscle-strengthening strategies to improve long-term maintenance of regular strengthening exercise programs.
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Wasner, Mieke G., and James H. Rimmer. "A Survey of Exercise Programs in Senior Living Facilities in the State of Illinois." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 5, no. 3 (July 1997): 262–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.5.3.262.
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This study evaluated nontherapeutic exercise programs offered in senior living facilities (SLFs), which included nursing homes, licensed and nonlicensed continuing care retirement communities, and senior independent living apartments. Exercise programs were evaluated on five criteria: number of different classes offered, instructors’ employment titles, exercise setting, program staffing levels, and amount and type of exercise equipment. Data revealed that chair exercises were the most common form of exercise, followed by stretching and supervised walking. The majority of exercise leaders were employed full-time (60%) but did not have degrees in exercise science, physical education, nursing, or physical therapy. Programs were mainly offered in multipurpose rooms or in other areas such as dining rooms, hallways, or lounges. Less than 27% of the SLFs followed American College of Sports Medicine exercise guidelines. This study found little consistency in the type of exercise programs offered to older adults in SLFs. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of exercise classes offered in these facilities.
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Haas, Romi, Stephen Maloney, Eva Pausenberger, Jennifer L. Keating, Jane Sims, Elizabeth Molloy, Brian Jolly, Prue Morgan, and Terry Haines. "Clinical Decision Making in Exercise Prescription for Fall Prevention." Physical Therapy 92, no. 5 (May 1, 2012): 666–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110130.
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Background Physical therapists often prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Understanding the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists working in specialist fall and balance clinics may assist other therapists in prescribing exercises for fall prevention with greater efficacy. Objectives The objective of this study was to describe the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists to prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Design This investigation was a qualitative study from a phenomenological perspective. Methods Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 24 expert physical therapists recruited primarily from the Victorian Falls Clinic Coalition. Interviews focused on 3 exercise prescription contexts: face-to-face individual therapy, group exercise programs, and home exercise programs. Interviews elicited information about therapist practices and the therapist, patient, and environmental factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes for the selection of exercise setting, type, dosage (intensity, quantity, rest periods, duration, and frequency), and progression. Strategies for promoting adherence and safety were also discussed. Data were analyzed with a framework approach by 3 investigators. Results Participants described highly individualized exercise prescription approaches tailored to address key findings from physical assessments. Dissonance between prescribing a program that was theoretically correct on the basis of physiological considerations and prescribing one that a client would adhere to was evident. Safety considerations also were highly influential on the exercise type and setting prescribed. Terminology for describing the intensity of balance exercises was vague relative to terminology for describing the intensity of strength exercises. Conclusions Physical therapists with expertise in fall prevention adopted an individualized approach to exercise prescription that was based on physical assessment findings rather than “off-the-shelf” exercise programs commonly used in fall prevention research. Training programs for people who prescribe exercises for older adults at risk of falling should encompass these findings.
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Maciel, João Paulo Da Silva, Thiago Cabral de Souza, Raphael Rodrigues Dias, and Elizabeth Alves Silva. "The Importance of Prescribing Exercise Programs in Gyms." Amadeus International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 1 (October 18, 2016): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.14295/aimj.v1i1.1.
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This study evaluated the key indicators for prescribing exercise programs in gyms in the city of Barbalha - CE. It was a descriptive field study with 150 subjects, half men and half women. The results showed morphological changes in the main body segments. As for the purpose of the physical exercises, the main motivation was aesthetics. Few subjects reported doing the practice seeking a muscle reorganization. Keywords: Prescription for exercise. Postural changes. Fitness Centers.
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Webborn, Anthony D. J., Roslyn J. Carbon, and Brian P. Miller. "Injury Rehabilitation Programs: “What Are We Talking About?”." Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 6, no. 1 (May 1997): 54–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.6.1.54.
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The concept that exercise therapy is an important and integral part of rehabilitation following injury seems to be universally accepted. However, there is little information on athletes' perceptions of understanding their instructions as they relate to the rehabilitation program. A questionnaire study, involving athletes attending a number of multidisciplinary sports injury clinics over a 6-month period, was performed to examine their understanding of the rehabilitation program relating to site, frequency, and repetitions of exercises as well as reason for exercise. Although exercise prescription for injury was assumed to be commonplace, over 150 consultations were observed and only 22 athletes were prescribed rehabilitation exercises (a total of 56 exercises). Seventy-eight percent of these athletes misunderstood some aspect of their programs, although they did not perceive a problem with their instructions. Written instructions were used infrequently (14%), but when used they significantly improved the athletes' understanding. Since rehabilitation adherence is a problem, athletes should receive adequate explanation and written instructions to ensure that the program is followed correctly. Factors affecting treatment adherence are also discussed.
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Sedaghati, Parisa, Amir Hassan Hosseini, and Hamed Zarei. "Effect of Exercise Programs on Fear of Falling in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials." Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences 7, no. 4 (October 1, 2021): 227–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/cjns.7.27.7.
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Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Numerous studies have reported Fear of Falling (FOF) among MS patients. FOF is a factor limiting physical activity. Regular physical activity is very important for maintaining good health and preventing the complications of MS patients and can make these people more active and reduce FOF. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to do a meta-analyze about the effect of exercise programs on FOF among MS patients Materials & Methods: Primary sources were obtained from 9 databases including, PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, LILACS, CINAHL, CENTRAL, Web of Science, PEDro, and Google Scholar, from inception until April 2021. Data analysis was carried out using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis ver. 2. Results: Nine studies with 350 participants were included in the review. The results of the meta-analysis showed the effect of exercise programs on the FOF among MS patients. The Hedges’ adjusted Effect Size (ES) regarding the effects of exercise programs on FOF among MS patients was -0.15 (95%CI: -0.52 - 0.22). The results of the meta-analysis showed no significant difference between the effect of exercise programs on FOF among MS patients (p=0.44). Conclusion: It was found that all exercise programs have a significant effect on FOF among MS patients. There was no statistically significant difference between exercise programs regarding which exercise programs led to a higher reduction in FOF among these patients; however, Pilates and virtual reality exercises were more effective than other exercise programs.
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O’Brien, Myles. "A set of free cross-platform authoring programs for flexible web-based CALL exercises." EuroCALL Review 20, no. 2 (September 29, 2012): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/eurocall.2012.11378.
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<p>The Mango Suite is a set of three freely downloadable cross-platform authoring programs for flexible network-based CALL exercises. They are Adobe Air applications, so they can be used on Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computers, provided the freely-available Adobe Air has been installed on the computer. The exercises which the programs generate are all Adobe Flash based. The three programs are: (1) Mango-multi, which constructs multiple-choice exercises with an optional sound and/or image; (2) Mango-match, which is for word/phrase matching exercises, and has an added feature intended to promote memorization, whereby an item must be matched correctly not once but an optional consecutive number of times; (3) Mango-gap, which produces seamless gap filling exercises, where the gaps can be as small as desired, down to the level of individual letters, and correction feedback is similarly detailed. Sounds may also be inserted at any desired points within the text, so that it is suitable for listening or dictation exercises. Each exercise generated by any of the programs is produced in the form of a folder containing all of the necessary files for immediate upload and deployment (except that if sound files are used in a Mango-gap exercise, they must be copied to the folder manually). The html file in which the flash exercise is embedded may be edited in any way to suit the user, and an xml file controlling the appearance of the exercise itself may be edited through a wysiwyg interface in the authoring program. The programs aim to combine ease of use with features not available in other authoring programs, toprovide a useful teaching and research tool.</p>
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Taousani, Eleftheria, Dimitra Savvaki, Efrosini Tsirou, Maria G. Grammatikopoulou, Basil C. Tarlatzis, Dimitrios Vavilis, and Dimitrios G. Goulis. "Effect of Exercise on the Resting Metabolic Rate and Substrate Utilization in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Results of a Pilot Study." Metabolites 12, no. 10 (October 20, 2022): 998. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/metabo12100998.
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Regular physical activity during pregnancy has a positive effect on the mother and fetus. However, there is scarce data regarding the effect of exercise in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The aim of the present parallel, non-randomized, open-label, pilot, clinical study was to examine the effect of two exercise programs on the resting metabolic rate (RMR) and substrate utilization in pregnancies complicated by GDM, compared with usual care (advice for the performance of exercise). Forty-three pregnant women diagnosed with GDM between the 24th and 28th gestational week, volunteered to participate. Three groups were formed: Usual care (n = 17), Walking (n = 14), and Mixed Exercise (n = 12). The Usual care group was given advice on maintaining habitual daily activities without any additional exercise. The Walking group exercised regularly by walking, in addition to the habitual daily activities. Finally, the Mixed Exercise group participated in a program combining aerobics and strength exercises. Training intensity was monitored continuously using lightweight, wearable monitoring devices. The Walking and Mixed Exercise groups participated in the training programs after being diagnosed with GDM and maintained them until the last week of gestation. RMR and substrate utilization were analyzed using indirect calorimetry for all participants twice: between 27th and 28th gestational week and as close as possible before delivery. No differences were observed between groups regarding body composition, age, and medical or obstetrical parameters before or after the exercise programs. RMR was increased after the completion of the exercise interventions in both the Walking (p = 0.001) and the Mixed Exercise arms (p = 0.002). In contrast, substrate utilization remained indifferent. In conclusion, regular exercise of moderate intensity (either walking, or a combination of aerobic and strength training) increases RMR in women with GDM compared to the lack of systematic exercise. However, based on the present, pilot data, these exercise regimes do not appear to alter resting substrate utilization.
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Edwards, Chris M. "Exercise Programs Targeting Scapular Kinematics and Stability Are Effective in Decreasing Neck Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic." Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 30, no. 6 (August 1, 2021): 952–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2020-0448.
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Clinical Scenerio: Neck pain is a costly symptom in both civilian and military worlds. While traditional treatments include deep neck flexor stabilizing exercises, manual therapy, electrical therapy, and other nonsurgical interventions, scapular orientation and stability training has emerged as a possible tool to reduce neck pain severity. Methods that can be coached at a distance could be of value in virtual appointments or circumstances where access to a qualified manual therapist is limited. Focused Clinical Question: What is the effectiveness of including exercise programs targeting scapular kinematics and stability to decrease neck pain? Summary of Key Findings: Exercise programs targeting scapular kinematics and stability, with coaching and individualized progressions, appear to reduce neck pain severity. Clinical Bottom Line: Evidence supports the inclusion of exercises for scapular kinematics and stability at a prescription of 3 sessions per week, with a duration of 4 or 6 weeks. Exercise programs should include a “learning” or coaching phase to ensure exercises are performed as intended, and exercise progressions should be based on participant ability rather than predetermined timelines. Further research is needed to better understand the benefits of this potential strategy and the statistical impact of scapular-focused exercise interventions on neck pain in specific populations like military and athletes. Strength of Recommendation: There is ‘Fair’ to ‘Good’ evidence from 2 level 1b single-blind randomized control studies and 1 level 2b pre-post test control design study supporting the inclusion of exercise programs targeting scapular kinematics and stability to decrease chronic neck pain severity.
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Janosky, Joseph. "AGE APPROPRIATENESS OF COMMON NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING EXERCISES." Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 7, no. 3_suppl (March 1, 2019): 2325967119S0015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2325967119s00156.
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Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a significant public health concern in the US with at least 250,000 injuries occurring annually. The rate of ACL reconstruction in adolescents has risen 33% in the past 20 years. Much effort has been dedicated to developing neuromuscular training (NMT) programs to reduce the risk of ACL injury. While preventive programs have been successful in decreasing the rate of ACL injury in young populations, the appropriateness of NMT exercises across different age groups has not yet been demonstrated. The purpose of this study is to determine if children ages 8-11 and 12-15 can perform common NMT exercises with equal ability. Methods In 2016, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) developed a series of NMT programs for young athletes. Seven exercises were selected for evaluation from both the Beginner (8-11) and Intermediate (12-15) programs. Male and female subjects aged 8-15 were recruited from schools and youth sports organizations in and around New York City. Informed consent/assent was obtained from each subject. Participants completed a demographic survey and were assigned a subject ID before testing. Participants completed two trials of each exercise. Performance was assessed after receiving visual/verbal exercise instruction and again after receiving visual/verbal cues that reinforced correct exercise technique. Three sports medicine practitioners evaluated each exercise using three performance criteria. Exercise technique was deemed correct when at least two evaluators agreed that neutral alignment of the cervical spine, lumbopelvic complex and lower extremities was maintained during each exercise. Comparisons of performance within each sex were made for 8-9 & 10-11 and 12-13 & 14-15 groups using Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test using SAS version 9.4 (SAS Inc., Cary, NC). Results 301 total participants were evaluated (8-11 years: n = 165, 54.2% female; 12-15 years: n = 136, 39.9% female). The percentage of participants who performed exercises correctly are shown in Table 1 and 2 (attached). There was no significant difference between male and female participants who completed exercises correctly in either cohort. There was also no significant difference noted in exercise performance between participants aged 8-9 & 10-11 years or between participants aged 12-13 & 14-15 years. The use of technique cues significantly increased the percentage of participants who correctly completed the exercise across all ages and sexes (p < 0.001). 21% of the cohort aged 8-11 completed exercises correctly when provided with exercise instruction and 45% completed exercises correctly when provided with technique cues. 29% of the cohort aged 12-15 completed exercises correctly when provided with exercise instruction and 59% completed exercises correctly when provided with technique cues. The kappa statistic was used to measure inter-rater reliability and among all criteria for all evaluators k = 0.31 (8-11 cohort) and k = 0.42 (12-15 cohort). Conclusion Our results indicate that male and female children aged 8-9 & 10-11 years and 12-13 & 14-15 years can perform common NMT exercises with equal ability. This is an important consideration when designing preventive programs for young athletes based on chronological age. Additionally, only one-fourth all study participants were able to perform common NMT exercises with correct technique when provided with visual/verbal exercise instruction, while over one-half of the participants were able to perform these same exercises correctly when provided with visual/verbal technique cues. This improvement highlights the importance of providing cues that effectively improve exercise technique for young athletes. Based on motor learning theory, repeated cuing would likely increase the percentage of children who perform NMT exercises correctly. These results call attention to the urgent need for coaches and physical educators to provide appropriate technique cues when implementing NMT programs. [Table: see text][Table: see text]
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Barbieri, Elena, Deborah Agostini, Emanuela Polidori, Lucia Potenza, Michele Guescini, Francesco Lucertini, Giosuè Annibalini, Laura Stocchi, Mauro De Santi, and Vilberto Stocchi. "The Pleiotropic Effect of Physical Exercise on Mitochondrial Dynamics in Aging Skeletal Muscle." Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity 2015 (2015): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/917085.
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Decline in human muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) is one of the principal hallmarks of the aging process. Regular physical exercise and training programs are certain powerful stimuli to attenuate the physiological skeletal muscle alterations occurring during aging and contribute to promote health and well-being. Although the series of events that led to these muscle adaptations are poorly understood, the mechanisms that regulate these processes involve the “quality” of skeletal muscle mitochondria. Aerobic/endurance exercise helps to maintain and improve cardiovascular fitness and respiratory function, whereas strength/resistance-exercise programs increase muscle strength, power development, and function. Due to the different effect of both exercises in improving mitochondrial content and quality, in terms of biogenesis, dynamics, turnover, and genotype, combined physical activity programs should be individually prescribed to maximize the antiaging effects of exercise.
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Godiš, Tomáš. "Übungsportale und mobile Apps im Fremdsprachunterricht." Valodu apguve: problēmas un perspektīva : zinātnisko rakstu krājums = Language Acquisition: Problems and Perspective : conference proceedings 17/18 (September 13, 2022): 348–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.37384/va.2022.17.18.348.
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There are three types of teaching and learning programs in foreign language teaching today. First, there are tutorial programs that can be understood as a collection of various exercises or working materials that represent an alternative to printed materials. These are primarily exercise portals where the teacher can find exercises with which he can reflect the teaching needs of his students. These programs are very suitable for the fixation phase or the repetition phase of the lesson, but also for home preparation for the lesson. The student can freely choose the forms of exercise, the content of the course and the time required to work through the exercises. After each activity, the student receives feedback and so he knows whether he has sufficiently mastered the structures that have been practiced or whether he should repeat them again. Well-known exercise portals include, for example, the portal from Hueber Verlag – hueber.de, Islcollecollective.com or Mein-deutschbuch.de. The second group of programs for foreign language teaching are complex programs. These are complex language courses that were created for self-learners but can also be used in classic lessons. They do not represent a collection of independent exercises, but a coherent unit of exercises, the aim of which is to bring users to a higher level of language skills. These programs can be used in the fixation phase, the repetition phase of the lesson or as preparation for the lesson. Even complex programs enable the student to choose the form of exercise or the time necessary for working on it. In this way, individual learning needs of the student can be respected, and the lessons become more autonomous. Well-known complex programs include Duolingo, Babbel, Lingvist, and others. Constructive programs represent the third group of teaching and learning programs. They are more like language assistants that help students improve their writing skills. The students use this assistant when they produce a presentation, essay, dictation, or other written work. With constructive programs, they can control the grammatical, orthographic, stylistic structure of their linguistic expression. They also learn how a specific document should look graphically (e.g., a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, complaint etc.). The Grammarly or Languagelab programs are among the best-known constructive programs. Technologies are developing very quickly today – many new programs or mobile apps for foreign language teaching are also emerging. It is to be believed that in the future the learning and teaching programs will form a standard in the teaching process. For this, however, the educational institutions have to prepare the future teachers very well today and offer them workshops or courses to acquire media competence.
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Anghel, Razvan, Cristina Andreea Adam, Dragos Traian Marius Marcu, Ovidiu Mitu, and Florin Mitu. "Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease—A Literature Review in COVID-19 Era." Journal of Clinical Medicine 11, no. 2 (January 14, 2022): 416. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm11020416.
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Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an integral part of the management of various cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), or chronic heart failure (CHF), with proven morbidity and mortality benefits. This article aims to review and summarize the scientific literature related to cardiac rehabilitation programs for patients with PAD and how they were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The implementation of CR programs has been problematic since the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing and work-related restrictions. One of the main challenges for physicians and health systems alike has been the management of PAD patients. COVID-19 predisposes to coagulation disorders that can lead to severe thrombotic events. Home-based walking exercises are more accessible and easier to accept than supervised exercise programs. Cycling or other forms of exercise are more entertaining or challenging alternatives to exercise therapy. Besides treadmill exercises, upper- and lower-extremity ergometry also has great functional benefits, especially regarding walking endurance. Supervised exercise therapy has a positive impact on both functional capacity and also on the quality of life of such patients. The most effective manner to acquire this seems to be by combining revascularization therapy and supervised exercise. Rehabilitation programs proved to be a mandatory part of the integrative approach in these cases, increasing quality of life, and decreasing stress levels, depression, and anxiety.
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Al Attar, Wesam Saleh A., Najeebullah Soomro, Peter J. Sinclair, Evangelos Pappas, Qassim I. Muaidi, and Ross H. Sanders. "Implementation of an evidence-based injury prevention program in professional and semi-professional soccer." International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 13, no. 1 (May 1, 2017): 113–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1747954117707482.
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The ideal implementation of soccer injury prevention programs is essential knowledge for soccer coaches. The objective of this study was to investigate and compare the implementation of injury prevention programs, specially the FIFA 11+ program, among Australian and Saudi Arabian soccer coaches. A Web-based survey was used to obtain information regarding the coaches’ implementation of injury prevention programs, the FIFA 11+ program, the Nordic hamstring exercise, pre- and post-training exercises. Sixty coaches—30 from both selected countries—responded to the survey (response rate = 75%). In Australia, 93% of the coaches implemented an injury prevention program; while 73% implemented the FIFA 11+ program, only 51% implemented all the FIFA 11+ exercise components as recommended. In Saudi Arabia, 70% of the coaches stated that they followed an injury prevention program, but only 40% followed the FIFA 11+ program. However, 70% reported using all the FIFA 11+ exercise components in their current practices, which they may have adapted from different exercise-based injury prevention programs. The Australian coaches were significantly more likely to implement injury prevention programs ( p = 0.020) and the FIFA 11+ program ( p = 0.009). Nonetheless, no significant difference in the full implementation of the FIFA 11+ exercises components was found ( p = 0.114). The Australian coaches had greater awareness of injury prevention programs and more familiarity with the FIFA 11+ program than the Saudi Arabian coaches. Nevertheless, there was a gap between the coaches’ knowledge and their actual practice.
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Reed, P., N. Byl, and B. Franklin. "Supervision of Cardiac Exercise Programs." Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 8, no. 8 (August 1988): 312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00008483-198808000-00013.
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Waikar, Avinash, Martha E. Bradshaw, and Uday Tate. "Improving Marketability of Exercise Programs." Health Marketing Quarterly 14, no. 3 (January 1997): 91–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j026v14n03_07.
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Blue, Carolyn L., and Karen M. Conrad. "Adherence to Worksite Exercise Programs." AAOHN Journal 43, no. 2 (February 1995): 76–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/216507999504300203.
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Lass, Lanie. "Marketing Exercise and Fitness Programs." Recreational Sports Journal 12, no. 2 (February 1988): 38–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/nirsa.12.2.38.
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Clark, Bruce A. "Exercise Programs for Older Adults." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 57, no. 8 (October 1986): 63–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07303084.1986.10609450.
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Robinson, Stephanie A., and Marilyn L. Moy. "Promoting Exercise Training Remotely." Life 12, no. 2 (February 9, 2022): 262. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/life12020262.
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There has been increased incentivization to develop remote exercise training programs for those living with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Remote programs offer patients an opportunity to overcome barriers to accessing traditional in-person programs, such as pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Methods to deliver exercise training remotely range in complexity and types of technological modalities, including phone calls, real-time video conferencing, web- and app-based platforms, video games, and virtual reality (VR). There are a number of studies demonstrating the effectiveness of these programs on exercise capacity, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, there is great variation in these programs, making it difficult to assess findings across studies. Other aspects that contribute to the effectiveness of these programs include stakeholder perceptions, such as motivation and willingness to engage, and adherence. Finally, while the intent of these remote programs is to overcome barriers to access, they may inadvertently exacerbate access disparities. Future program development efforts should focus on standardizing how remote exercise training is delivered, engaging stakeholders early on to develop patient-centered programs that patients will want to use, and understanding the heterogeneous preferences and needs of those living with chronic respiratory disease in order to facilitate engagement with these programs.
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Brosseau, Lucie, Jade Taki, Brigit Desjardins, Odette Thevenot, Marlene Fransen, George A. Wells, Aline Mizusaki Imoto, et al. "The Ottawa panel clinical practice guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis. Part three: aerobic exercise programs." Clinical Rehabilitation 31, no. 5 (February 9, 2017): 612–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215517691085.
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Objectives: To identify effective aerobic exercise programs and provide clinicians and patients with updated, high-quality recommendations concerning traditional land-based exercises for knee osteoarthritis. Methods: A systematic search and adapted selection criteria included comparative controlled trials with strengthening exercise programs for patients with knee osteoarthritis. A panel of experts reached consensus on the recommendations using a Delphi survey. A hierarchical alphabetical grading system (A, B, C+, C, D, D+, or D-) was used, based on statistical significance ( P < 0.5) and clinical importance (⩾15% improvement). Results: The five high-quality studies included demonstrated that various aerobic training exercises are generally effective for improving knee osteoarthritis within a 12-week period. An aerobic exercise program demonstrated significant improvement for pain relief (Grade B), physical function (Grade B) and quality of life (Grade C+). Aerobic exercise in combination with strengthening exercises showed significant improvement for pain relief (3 Grade A) and physical function (2 Grade A, 2 Grade B). Conclusion: A short-term aerobic exercise program with/without muscle strengthening exercises is promising for reducing pain, improving physical function and quality of life for individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
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Wong, Christopher Kevin, Julie E. Ehrlich, Jennifer C. Ersing, Nicholas J. Maroldi, Catharine E. Stevenson, and Matthew J. Varca. "Exercise programs to improve gait performance in people with lower limb amputation: A systematic review." Prosthetics and Orthotics International 40, no. 1 (September 26, 2014): 8–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364614546926.
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Background: Few studies have explored the effects of exercise on gait performance in people with lower limb amputations. Objectives: To (1) summarize the effects of exercise programs on gait performance and (2) assess the overall quality of the evidence for adults ambulating with leg prostheses. Study design: Systematic review. Methods: Six databases were searched for one- and two-group studies published through June 2013 reporting effects of exercise on gait speed, a universal measure of performance in lower limb prosthetic users. The search adhered to a predetermined protocol following Cochrane Collaboration guidelines. Results: In all, 623 citations were reviewed and eight studies included. The quality level of the combined evidence was low with few randomized control trials and multiple sources of bias evident within the heterogeneous group of studies. The 11 exercise programs, including three control conditions, demonstrated small to large effect size improvements in self-selected gait speed. Use of exercise to improve gait speed was supported by low-quality level evidence, with low–moderate quality evidence to suggest that specific functional exercise programs were more effective than supervised walking. Conclusion: Using exercise to improve gait speed in people with lower limb amputation received a B grade recommendation. Future high-quality research is required. Clinical relevance Supervised walking, muscle strengthening, balance exercises, gait training, and functional training programs demonstrated small to large effect size gait performance improvements in people with lower limb amputation. Self-selected gait speed was the most consistent outcome measure. Exercise programs emphasizing resisted gait and functional training were more effective than supervised walking.
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Tavares, Nuno, Gonçalo Dias, Paulo Carvalho, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, and Maria António Castro. "Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise in Musculoskeletal Risk Factors Related to Swimmer’s Shoulder." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 12, no. 6 (June 2, 2022): 601–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12060044.
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Background: Therapeutic exercise seems to minimize musculoskeletal risk factors related to swimmer’s shoulder. However, there is an absence of a qualitative evaluation of these programs and a great variability regarding the characteristics of exercises. The objective of this review was to identify, evaluate, and compare exercise programs used to minimize musculoskeletal risk factors related to swimmer’s shoulder. Methods: PubMed, CochraneLibrary, ScienceDirect, and Medscape were searched during January 2022. The research was limited to meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and RCTs written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese without publication time. The researched papers had swimmers as the population, compared an exercise program with another program or without intervention, and had as outcomes musculoskeletal risk factor variables. Results: Eleven articles were considered for analysis. There were three positive effects of strength programs on shoulder rotators’ strength and endurance, two positive effects of strength and stretching programs on shoulder posture, and one positive effect of a stretching program on shoulder ROM and a plyometric program on proprioception. Conclusions: There is high heterogeneity and little methodological quality evidence about the theme. However, strength programs with five or fewer OKC exercises performed out of the water seems to lead to better results in the swimmer’s shoulder prevention.
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Muyor, José M., Pedro A. López-Miñarro, and Fernando Alacid. "Comparison of Electromyographic Activity during Barbell Pullover and Straight Arm Pulldown Exercises." Applied Sciences 12, no. 21 (November 3, 2022): 11138. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app122111138.
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Pullover and straight arm pulldown exercises are commonly used in resistance exercise programs to improve sports performance or in physical activity health programs. This study aimed to evaluate the individual electromyographic (EMG) activity of the pectoralis major (clavicular, sternal, and costal portions), latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, and rectus abdominis muscles in a barbell pullover exercise at a 100% biacromial width and a straight arm pulldown exercise at a 100% and 150% biacromial width and to compare the EMG activity in these selected muscles and exercises. Twenty healthy and physically active adults performed a set of eight repetitions of each exercise against 30% of their body mass. The barbell pullover exercise presented a higher EMG activity (p ≤ 0.01) than the straight arm pulldown exercise in both biacromial widths in all evaluated muscles except for the latissimus dorsi and the triceps brachii. These muscles showed the highest EMG activity in the straight arm pulldown exercise at both biacromial widths. In all of the exercises and muscles evaluated, the concentric phase showed a greater EMG activity than the eccentric phase. In conclusion, the barbell pullover exercise can highlight muscle activity in the pectoralis major (mainly in the sternal and lower portions), triceps brachii, and rectus abdominis muscles. However, the straight arm pulldown exercise at 100% and 150% biacromial widths could be a better exercise to stimulate the latissimus dorsi and triceps brachii muscles. Moreover, all exercises showed significantly greater EMG activity (p < 0.001) in the concentric phase than in the eccentric phase for all the evaluated muscles.
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Lanuez, Mariana Varkala, Fernanda Varkala Lanuez, Eduardo Gunther Montero, and Wilson Jacob Filho. "Correlation between two physical activity programs in the gait of sedentary elderly subjects." Einstein (São Paulo) 8, no. 3 (September 2010): 281–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1679-45082010ao1585.
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ABSTRACT Objectives: To assess the effect of exercise on gait using two different programs: a group of aerobic exercises (Group A, n = 18) and a group of flexibility and balance exercises (Group B, n = 19). Methods: A casualized controlled study, in which each sample controlled itself, was undertaken. The sample comprised 37 male and female subjects, aged from 60 to 90 years, from the outpatient clinic of the Geriatrics Unit of Hospital das Clínicas of Faculdade de Medicina of Universidade de São Paulo; the patients were sedentary and had not exercised regularly during the past six months. Results: Improvement of gait was seen mainly in the group that did specific exercises. Conclusion: The results of this study underline the importance of physical exercises in sedentary elderly subjects, but show the need for programming the exercises towards specific goals, which can optimize the results of this tool of health promotion for the elderly.
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Ranđelović, Ivan, Bojan Jorgić, Vladimir Antić, and Miljan Hadžović. "Effects of exercise programs on upper crossed syndrome: A systematic review." Physical Education and Sport Through the Centuries 7, no. 2 (2020): 152–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/spes-2020-0012.
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Keeping the head in a forward position can, in the long run, cause a postural disorder termed upper crossed syndrome - UCS. Upper crossed syndrome is defined as overactivity, or tightening, of the upper trapezius, major pectoralis and levator scapulae, combined with a weakened rhomboid, serratus anterior, middle and lower trapezius, as well as deep cervical flexors. This posture can result in neck pain, as well as upper back pain. The syndrome has been exacerbated with technological advancement, and the ever-increasing use of computers and smartphones. It affects school-age children, university students, as well as employees who work in an incorrect position or repeat the same actions throughout their working day. Physical exercise, namely, strength and stretching exercises, is one of the possible methods of correcting this postural disorder. Therefore, the objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of studies to date in order to determine the effects of implementing different exercise programs on the treatment of upper crossed syndrome. The analyzed scientific papers were collected by searching online databases of electronic academic journals: Google Scholar, PubMed, Wolters Kluwer. The review focused on papers published between 2000 and 2019. Key words used for searching the databases included: upper crossed syndrome, effects, exercise program. Studies were included based on meeting the following criteria: examining the effects of different exercise programs on upper crossed syndrome, as well as on reducing neck and upper back pain, and improving functional ability. Based on the criteria set, a total of 15 studies were included in the final analysis. The final analysis established that upper crossed syndrome was affected most favorably by programs containing strength and stretching exercises, when these were administered over a 4-week period, with a minimum weekly frequency of 3 practice sessions
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Kang, Heon Jin, Chee Keng John Wang, and Stephen Francis Burns. "A Case Study to Overcome Barriers and Enhance Motivations Through Experience of a Variety of Exercises: Theory-Based Intervention on an Overweight and Physically Inactive Adult." Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology 5, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): 86–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2020-0029.
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A 5-month exercise intervention using self-determination theory was conducted for a physically inactive male adult with a body mass index >25 kg/m2 to overcome perceived exercise barriers and increase autonomous motivation to exercise through a variety of exercise programs. The participant underwent three different forms of exercise programs: trainer guided, self-guided via YouTube channels, and accustomed exercises for 3 hr weekly. The participant completed a questionnaire and body mass index measurement at baseline and during the second, fourth, and fifth months of intervention and kept an exercise log throughout the 5 months. Consultations were conducted during the second and fourth months. At the end of the program, a semistructured interview was conducted. The data showed that psychological needs satisfaction, autonomous motivation, and exercise behavior had improved, while perceived barriers had decreased. This case study provides insight into how a theory-based intervention could effectively promote exercise behavior by targeting psychological factors.
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Fischer, Samuel C., Darren Q. Calley, and John H. Hollman. "Effect of an Exercise Program That Includes Deadlifts on Low Back Pain." Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 30, no. 4 (May 1, 2021): 672–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2020-0324.
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Clinical Scenario: Low back pain is a common condition for the general population with 29% of adults having low back pain within the last 3 months. A deadlift is described as a free weight exercise in which a barbell is lifted from the floor in a continuous motion by extending the knees and hips. For those without low back pain, the deadlift was found to have the highest muscle activation of paraspinal musculature compared with other exercises. There are a limited number of studies that investigate the usefulness of incorporating deadlifts as part of a rehabilitation program for low back pain. Clinical Question: For those who live with low back pain, is an exercise routine that includes a deadlift a viable treatment option to improve pain and/or function? Summary of Key Findings: The literature search yielded 3 total studies meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria: 1 randomized control trial, 1 secondary analysis of a randomized control trial, and 1 cohort study. Exercise programs that include deadlifts can yield improvements in both pain and function for those living with low back pain but were not found to be more beneficial than low load motor control exercises. Those with lower pain levels and higher baseline lumbar extension strength may be most appropriate to participate in an exercise program that includes deadlifts. Further research is needed to compare exercise programs that include deadlifts to other interventions for those living with low back pain. Clinical Bottom Line: There is minimal evidence that exercise programs that included deadlifts are a clinically effective option for the treatment of low back pain for both pain scores and functional outcome measures. Strength of Recommendation: Level B evidence exists that exercise programs that include deadlifts are a clinically effective option for the treatment of low back pain for both pain scores and functional outcome measures.
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Lee, H. S., S. H. Lee, J. W. Kim, Y. S. Lee, B. C. Lee, H. J. Oh, and J. H. Kim. "Development of Novel Continuous and Interval Exercise Programs by Applying the FITT-VP Principle in Dogs." Scientific World Journal 2020 (April 13, 2020): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3029591.
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Although proper exercise training induces positive physiological effects, improper exercise can lead to injury, fatigue, and poor performance. The frequency, intensity, time/duration, type, volume, and progression (FITT-VP) are the essential components of exercise training to maintain or improve physical fitness and health. The purpose of this study was to develop specific exercise programs by applying the FITT-VP principle and to examine the effects on heart rate (HR) and hematological and biochemical parameters in dogs. The healthy male Beagles (n = 4) included in this study performed continuous and interval exercises, comprising 12 protocols. The HR monitoring elicited an affirmative response to activities but varied depending on the protocols. The hematologic parameters (e.g., red blood cell count, white blood cell count, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) were within the reference ranges both before and after exercise. The creatine kinase level significantly increased, and the cholesterol level decreased after exercises. In conclusion, the continuous and interval exercise program elicits an appropriate HR reaction, has no adverse effects on the serum parameters, and provides valuable insight for healthcare in dogs.
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De-Souza, Gleverson, and André Pontes-Silva. "Muscle-strengthening via resistance exercise with intensity progression adjusted through free-weights in individuals with chronic low back pain: A gap in the literature." Saúde em Revista 22 (March 21, 2022): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.15600/2238-1244/sr.v22e2202.
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Aim: To describe Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) that tested progressive muscle strength exercises in adult patients with chronic low back pain, and confirm the guidelines that guide the progression system of variables used in exercise programs for muscle strength.Methods: We searched RTCs in Medline and Cochrane with controlled descriptors for low back pain and exercise. Two reviewers independently assessed the quality of the studies using the PEDro scale score. Studies that developed the muscle strength exercise program according to the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine were included.Results: Twenty-eight articles were recruited, 22 RTCs retrieved from Medline and 6 from Cochrane, after the analysis, only one study partially met the eligibility criteria.Conclusion: It has a gap RTCs on progressive resistance exercises for muscle strength in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain, also, literature does not have guidelines to guide the progression system of variables used in exercise programs for muscle strength in this population.
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Zartaloudi, A., D. Christopoulos, M. Kelesi, and O. Govina. "Sociodemographic and psychological parameters of adult’s commitment to exercise." European Psychiatry 64, S1 (April 2021): S461. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1232.
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IntroductionMotivation is an important indicator of predicting an adult’s commitment to exercise so it is important to explore the reasons that may lead a person to participate in physical activity programs.ObjectivesTo investigate the socio-demographic and psychological parameters that motivate adults to participate in exercise programs and athletic activities.Methods245 adults, being engaged in physical activity programs were given a questionnaire to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, possible previous problems with body weight, type of exercise, frequency and main reason for their participation in exercise programs, as well as the somatometric characteristics of the participants.ResultsIt is noteworthy that participants’ motive for exercise was pleasure (for 46.1% of the participants), championship (for 20.8% of the participants), health reasons (for 18.4% of the participants), weight loss (for 7.8% of the participants) and improvement of physical appearance (for 6.9% of the participants). A greater percentage of male compared to female participants were engaged to exercise due to championship reasons, while more women than men exercised to a statistically significant extent in order to improve their appearance and for health reasons.ConclusionsUnderstanding the main factors that make individuals being engaged to physical activity may help health professionals to implement educational and counseling intervention programs regarding the positive effects of exercise on individuals’ mental and emotional health. Physical activity contributes to the improvement of their quality of life, which may be the most important issue for mental and public health.
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Iordăchescu, Elena Marina, and Dorina Orțănescu. "Improving Coordinative Skills In 4th Grades Students Through Additional Programs Taught Online." GYMNASIUM 23, no. 1 (June 29, 2022): 79–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.29081/gsjesh.2022.23.1.06.
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The present study aims to improve coordination skills in fourth grade students, through additional programs conducted online. The present paper starts from the premise that by expanding the opportunities to practice exercises specific to motor coordination, their level of manifestation would improve significantly. In this sense, we made exercise programs that were taught online, their presentation being made through various videos, video clips, active video games, illustrative images and presentations using Microsoft Office Power Point, accompanied by theoretical explanations to make them better understand the exercise as well as the role of each movement in its development. The analysis of the results found that students who benefited from additional programs taught online had in addition to a better development of coordination skills, a greater willingness to practice exercise independently and an ease in understanding and performing various activities taught.
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Reel, Justine J., Christy Greenleaf, Wanda K. Baker, Stephen Aragon, Dana Bishop, Cecile Cachaper, Philip Handwerk, et al. "Relations of Body Concerns and Exercise Behavior: A Meta-Analysis." Psychological Reports 101, no. 3 (December 2007): 927–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.101.3.927-942.
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Numerous studies have examined the relations between body concerns and exercise. This meta-analysis is based on 35 studies with exercise programs influencing body concerns. There was an overall effect of .45, suggesting that exercise positively affects body concerns. Moderator variables, such as sex, type of exercise, and length of intervention were examined and discussed. Generally, there were no sex differences in effects of exercise on body concerns, but anaerobic exercise such as weight training generated a stronger effect ( d=.64) than aerobic-type exercises such as jogging ( d=.40).
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Bonilla, Diego A., Luis A. Cardozo, Jorge M. Vélez-Gutiérrez, Adrián Arévalo-Rodríguez, Salvador Vargas-Molina, Jeffrey R. Stout, Richard B. Kreider, and Jorge L. Petro. "Exercise Selection and Common Injuries in Fitness Centers: A Systematic Integrative Review and Practical Recommendations." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19 (October 5, 2022): 12710. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912710.
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Weight resistance training (RT) is an essential component of physical conditioning programs to improve the quality of life and physical fitness in different ages and populations. This integrative review aimed to analyze the scientific evidence on the relationship between exercise selection and the appearance of musculoskeletal injuries in physical fitness centers (PFC). The PubMed or Medline, EMBASE or Science Direct, Google Scholar and PEDro databases were selected to examine the available literature using a Boolean algorithm with search terms. The review process was performed using the five-stage approach for an integrative review and it was reported according to the PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport Medicine and Sports Science (PERSiST) guidelines. A total of 39 peer-reviewed articles (Price index = 71.7%) met the inclusion criteria and evaluated the link between exercise selection and the incidence of injuries in exercisers who regularly attend PFC. Most injuries occur to the shoulders, elbows, vertebrae of the spine, and knees. Although the injury etiologies are multifactorial, the findings of the reviewed articles include the impacts of overuse, short post-exercise recovery periods, poor conditioning in the exercised body areas, frequent use of heavy loads, improper technique in certain exercises, and the abuse of performance- and image-enhancing drugs. Practical recommendations addressed to clinical exercise physiologists, exercise professionals, and health professionals are given in this paper. The exercise selection in RT programs requires professional supervision and adhering to proper lifting techniques and training habits that consider the anatomical and biomechanical patterns of the musculoskeletal structures, as well as genetic, pedagogical, and methodological aspects directly related to the stimulus–response process to mitigate the occurrence of RT-related injuries in PFC.
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Phillips, Lorraine J., and Marcia Flesner. "Perspectives and Experiences Related to Physical Activity of Elders in Long-Term-Care Settings." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 21, no. 1 (January 2013): 33–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.21.1.33.
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This qualitative study investigated individual and situational factors influencing physical activity (PA) practices of elders in residential-care/assisted-living (RC/ AL) communities. This article describes the results of focus-group interviews involving 47 residents across 6 RC/AL settings. Thematic analysis revealed 6 themes: staying active, past PA experiences, value of PA, barriers to PA, strategies to facilitate PA, and support needs to promote PA. Staying active meant walking indoors and out, attending chair-exercise programs, performing professionally prescribed home exercises, and using available exercise equipment. Past PA experiences shaped current preferences and practices. Participants agreed that exercise helped maintain physical functioning but recounted cognitive and situational barriers to PA. Lack of dedicated exercise space and short corridors hampered efforts to stay active. Participants wished for individualized home exercise programs and supervised exercise sessions. Future research should examine the extent to which the physical environment and PA programming in RC/AL communities affect elders’ PA.
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Eisapour, Mahzar, Shi Cao, Laura Domenicucci, and Jennifer Boger. "Virtual Reality Exergames for People Living with Dementia Based on Exercise Therapy Best Practices." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 62, no. 1 (September 2018): 528–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931218621120.
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Exercise is an important factor for people living with dementia as it improves physical fitness and quality of life; however, it can be challenging for them to engage in exercise. This research created two virtual reality environments using Oculus Rift head-mounted display and Oculus touch controllers, with the goal of increasing the accessibility to exercise for people living with dementia. A three-week evaluation was conducted with six persons living with dementia to compare the virtual programs with human/therapist-guided exercise. The results showed that both virtual exercise programs were comparable to the therapist-guided exercise in terms of subjective enjoyment, comfort, and difficulty level of the activities. All the participants completed all the tasks designed for them in each day and five wanted to continue using virtual reality exercises. This research demonstrates promising potential of virtual reality exergames for people living with dementia. Future studies are needed to expand the available tasks, increase the available environments, and to examine clinical impact.
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Ghaffari, Raheleh. "Effect of 8-Week Aquatic, Land- based and Combined (Aquatic-Land) Training Programs On Walking Capacity in Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Burdenko Approach." International Journal of Applied Exercise Physiology 6, no. 3 (October 20, 2017): 8–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.22631/ijaep.v6i3.183.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting all aspects of life in patients with this disease and causes a wide range of functional problems, including reduced walking capacity. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks aquatic, land-based and combined (aquatic-land (exercise programs according to Burdenko method on the walking capacity measured by 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). This was a pre- post design study. Thirty one women diagnosed with MS, age range 30-50 years, EDSS<4.5, and living in Amol, Iran participated in this study. The paired t-test results demonstrated a significant improvement in the walking ability of individuals after aquatic exercises (t = -2.23, α=0.048), land-based exercises (t = -5.31, α= 0.001) and combined exercises (t = -4.00, α = 0.001) compared to the pretest. The results of covariance test indicated that aquatic, land-based and combined exercise programs had different effects on the walking ability (power = 0.80, P = 0.001, and F30, 2 = 8.98). Results of LSD post hoc analysis further indicated that the mean 6MWT in the land-based exercise group and combined exercise group was significantly higher than the aquatic exercise group (p<0.05), but no significant difference was found in the mean of 6MWT between land-based exercise group and combined exercise group (p>0.05). According to the results of this study, the combined and land-based exercises can be suggested for people with MS in order to improve their walking capacity. These methods can be suggested as appropriate non-pharmacologic complementary therapies in the rehabilitation centers.
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Narin van Court, Wade A., and Mark B. Robinson. "Insights from Meta-Analysis of Recent Exercises." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2014, no. 1 (May 1, 2014): 1388–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2014.1.1388.
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ABSTRACT Oil terminals maintain and assess their oil spill response readiness by conducting drills and exercises in general accordance with the Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) guidelines; however, they often do not realize the full benefits of the time and effort they invest in their exercise programs. Specifically, the way many terminals conduct and evaluate their drill and exercise programs does not provide an in-depth understanding of the capabilities and competencies of their personnel and their response contractors. URS Corporation (URS) recently performed a meta-analysis of tabletop exercises (TTX), equipment deployment exercises (EDX), and unannounced spill equipment deployment drills (UDD) that we facilitated at terminals around the United States. The meta-analysis was performed as a combined review of the after action reports from the various exercises to identify common lessons learned and areas for improvement. Specifically, the objective of the meta-analysis was to develop recommendations, based on an in-depth understanding of the identified common lessons learned and insights from our exercise facilitators, to enhance or improve terminals' oil spill response performance when implemented in the design of future drills and exercises. Based on our study, URS identified and developed recommendations to address the following areas for improvement: training/exercises did not build on previous efforts; TTX were “walk through” or discussion type of exercises and not conducted in “real time”; UDD were conducted in similar ways each time and did not “stress the system”; exercises and drills did not involve upper level (e.g., regional or corporate) personnel who may have significant roles in the response; terminal personnel did not have relationships with staff of industries, contractors, and/or agencies in their area; terminal personnel were not familiar with the Geographic Response Plans or Area Contingency Plans for their area; and exercise programs and post-exercise reviews and critiques did not effectively assess all 15 response plan components. By implementing the recommendations from our meta-analysis, terminals can expect to obtain significantly greater benefits in terms of competence and confidence to respond to oil spills for a modest investment in additional time, cost, and effort.
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Reis, Fabiana, Rebeca Boltes Cecatto, Christina May Moran de Brito, Paulo Marcelo Gehm Hoff, and Linamara Rizzo Battistella. "Impact of two different exercise programs on persistent cancer-related fatigue and physical fitness." Acta Fisiátrica 19, no. 4 (December 9, 2012): 198–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v19i4a103717.
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Cancer-related fatigue is a common symptom in patients with cancer, which is experienced by 70% to 100% of these patients and brings some impairment of physical and mental performance, hinders their working or carrying out regular daily activities, and hence results in a substantial reduction of the quality of life. Physical exercise has consistently been identified as a central element of rehabilitation for many chronic diseases like cancer, and increasing evidence supports the contention that physical activity is a valuable intervention that can be utilized in conjunction with conventional therapies during CRF treatment. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a program of physical exercise on fatigue levels and physical performance of cancer patients. Method: A consecutive series of 44 adult patients with neoplastic disease (solid or hematological), with a medical diagnosis of fatigue, who were enrolled in an oncological treatment, with the ability to walk and willing to enter a rehabilitation program of exercise for at least 4 consecutive months. The exercise program was performed two times per week, each session lasting one hour and consisting of aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises. The protocol was divided into aerobic exercise and resistance training combined with aerobic exercise. The patients were evaluated with two assessments: one prior to their beginning the exercise program and other at the end of the four-month program. In both assessments the patients completed the Revised Piper Fatigue Scale and the six-minute walk test. The primary outcome of change over baseline and after 16 weeks in PFS-R score and six-minute walk test were compared using a two sample two-sided t-test for both groups. Alpha level was set at p < 0.05. Results: After 16 weeks, the patients who participated in the aerobic or the combined exercise program reported significantly higher levels of physical functioning (6-minute walking test, p = 0.0009 and p = 0.001, respectively) and significantly lower fatigue (PFS-R, p = 0.003 and p = 0.002, respectively) than at the beginning the exercise program. Conclusion: The results of patients who underwent aerobic or aerobic + anaerobic exercise showed statistically significant improvement of physical performance and of fatigue. Data from this study corroborates with the literature showing that exercise programs with aerobic or resistance exercises are an effective strategy for the treatment of fatigue. The results of this study confirm that physical exercise could be useful in rehabilitation of cancer survivors, especially for fatigued patients.
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Silva-Filho, Antonio, Luana Azoubel, Rodrigo Barroso, Erika Carneiro, Carlos Dias-Filho, Rachel Ribeiro, Alessandra Garcia, Carlos Dias, Bruno Rodrigues, and Cristiano Mostarda. "A Case-control Study of Exercise and Kidney Disease: Hemodialysis and Transplantation." International Journal of Sports Medicine 40, no. 03 (January 31, 2019): 209–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-0810-8583.
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AbstractWe aimed to analyze the effect of an exercise training program in autonomic modulation, and exercise tolerance of hemodialysis and kidney-transplanted patients. 4 groups of exercised and non-exercised patients undergoing hemodialysis and kidney-transplanted subjects had their biochemical tests, and heart rate variability evaluations analyzed. Also, sleep quality, anxiety and depression questionnaires were evaluated. Both exercised groups showed improvements in cardiovascular autonomic modulation, biochemical markers, and exercise tolerance after the exercise training program. The exercised kidney-transplanted patients group showed better improvements in cardiovascular autonomic modulation, biochemical markers, and exercise tolerance when compared to the exercised hemodialysis patients group. Both groups showed improvements in sleep quality, anxiety, and depression. The group of kidney-transplanted patients show better results in the cardiovascular autonomic modulation than subjects undergoing hemodialysis. However, the patients undergoing hemodialysis showed improvements in blood pressure, HDL, hemoglobin and phosphorus, changes not observed in the kidney-transplanted group. Exercise is beneficial for both hemodialysis and kidney-transplanted patients groups. However, exercise programs should be focused mainly in improving cardiovascular risk factors in the HD patients.
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Faruk Özcelep, Ömer, Işıl Üstün, and Z. Candan Algun. "Effect of task-oriented training on pain, functionality, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis." Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 68, no. 1 (March 1, 2022): 76–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5606/tftrd.2022.6666.
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to demonstrate additional effects of task-oriented training (TOT) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) regarding pain, dexterity, muscle strength, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) within five weeks. Patients and methods: Between June 2016 and February 2018, a total of 46 female RA patients (mean age: 51.17±7.9 years; range, 29 to 68 years) who were volunteer for participating in the study were randomized into two groups as follows: conventional exercise group (Group 1) and conventional + TOT group (Group 2). The exercises of Group 1 included passive range of motion (PROM), isometric grip strength exercises, and mobilization of metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints. In Group 2, in addition to conventional exercises, the patients completed an exercise program consisting of washing their faces, using forks, drinking water from a glass, sitting up, and putting on a shirt. Exercises were performed twice a week for a five-week period. Before and after the exercise programs, hand grip strength was assessed with a Jamar hand dynamometer, hand dexterity with Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT), pain with Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and ADLs with Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and Duruöz Hand Index (DHI). Results: There was no significant difference in NHPT and Jamar in both groups (p>0.05). Although a significant decrease was observed within the groups in VAS and HAQ scores before and after the exercise programs in both groups (p<0.05), no significant difference was found between the groups (p>0.05). The DHI showed a significant improvement in Group 2 and a significant difference was observed between the two groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that exercise programs may be beneficial in alleviating pain and performing daily activities. Also, adding task-oriented training to a program may facilitate ADLs in RA patients.
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Jung, Tae-Du, and Sun-Hee Park. "Intradialytic Exercise Programs for Hemodialysis Patients." Chonnam Medical Journal 47, no. 2 (2011): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2011.47.2.61.
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Forbes, Dorothy, Emily J. Thiessen, Catherine M. Blake, Scott S. Forbes, and Sean Forbes. "Exercise programs for people with dementia." Sao Paulo Medical Journal 132, no. 3 (2014): 195–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1516-3180.20141323t2.
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Boulware, Dennis W., and Shannon L. Byrd. "Optimizing Exercise Programs for Arthritis Patients." Physician and Sportsmedicine 21, no. 4 (April 1993): 104–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1993.11710367.
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Kirkham, Amy A., Joanne Morgan, Sara Hodson, Tasha McRae, and Kristin Campbell. "Urban Cancer-specific Community Exercise Programs." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 46 (May 2014): 366. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000494272.29126.4b.
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Cox, Michael H. "Exercise Training Programs and Cardiorespiratory Adaptation." Clinics in Sports Medicine 10, no. 1 (January 1991): 19–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0278-5919(20)30656-6.
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Baumann, F. T. "Physical exercise programs following cancer treatment." European Review of Aging and Physical Activity 10, no. 1 (January 8, 2013): 57–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11556-012-0111-7.
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Smoot, Sharene L. "Exercise Programs for Mainstreamed Handicapped Students." TEACHING Exceptional Children 17, no. 4 (July 1985): 262–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004005998501700403.
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