scholarly journals Critically appraised paper: Long-term, individualised physical activity and exercise coaching does not improve maintenance of motor function after stroke [commentary]

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Preston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

scholarly journals Oncology and Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Underrated Relationship

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1810
Author(s):  
E. Venturini ◽  
G. Iannuzzo ◽  
A. D’Andrea ◽  
M. Pacileo ◽  
L. Tarantini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Causes Of Mortality ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are globally the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. These conditions are closely related, beyond that of sharing many risk factors. The term bidirectional relationship indicates that cardiovascular diseases increase the likelihood of getting cancer and vice versa. The biological and biochemical pathways underlying this close relationship will be analyzed. In this new overlapping scenario, physical activity and exercise are proven protective behaviors against both cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Many observational studies link an increase in physical activity to a reduction in either the development or progression of cancer, as well as to a reduction in risk in cardiovascular diseases, a non-negligible cause of death for long-term cancer survivors. Exercise is an effective tool for improving cardio-respiratory fitness, quality of life, psychological wellbeing, reducing fatigue, anxiety and depression. Finally, it can counteract the toxic effects of cancer therapy. The protection obtained from physical activity and exercise will be discussed in the various stages of the cancer continuum, from diagnosis, to adjuvant therapy, and from the metastatic phase to long-term effects. Particular attention will be paid to the shelter against chemotherapy, radiotherapy, cardiovascular risk factors or new onset cardiovascular diseases. Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation is an exercise-based multi-component intervention, starting from the model of Cardiac Rehabilitation, with few modifications, to improve care and the prognosis of a patient’s cancer. The network of professionals dedicated to Cardiac Rehabilitation is a ready-to-use resource, for implementing Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation.

Recommendations on Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Taskforce Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipe de Souto Barreto ◽  
John E. Morley ◽  
Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko ◽  
Kaisu H. Pitkala ◽  
Elizabeth Weening-Djiksterhuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

scholarly journals Adherence to a Long-Term Physical Activity and Exercise Program After Stroke Applied in a Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Gunnes ◽  
Birgitta Langhammer ◽  
Inger-Lise Aamot ◽  
Stian Lydersen ◽  
Hege Ihle-Hansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Exercise Outcomes in Huntington Disease (PACE-HD): Protocol for a 12-Month Trial Within Cohort Evaluation of a Physical Activity Intervention in People With Huntington Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (9) ◽  
pp. 1201-1210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheney J G Drew ◽  
Lori Quinn ◽  
Katy Hamana ◽  
Rhys Williams-Thomas ◽  
Lucy Marsh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Huntington Disease ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Cohort Design ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise

AbstractBackgroundExercise is emerging as an important aspect in the management of disease-related symptoms and functional decline in people with Huntington disease (HD). Long-term evaluation of physical activity and exercise participation in HD has yet to be undertaken.ObjectiveThe objective is to investigate the feasibility of a nested randomized controlled trial (RCT) alongside a longitudinal observational study of physical activity and exercise outcomes in people with HD.DesignThis will be a 12-month longitudinal observational study (n = 120) with a nested evaluation of a physical activity intervention (n = 30) compared with usual activity (n = 30) using a “trial within a cohort” design.SettingThe study will take place in HD specialist clinics in Germany, Spain, and the United States, with intervention delivery in community settings.ParticipantsThe participants will have early-mid–stage HD and be participating in the Enroll-HD study.InterventionThis will be a 12-month physical activity behavioral change intervention, delivered by physical therapists in 18 sessions, targeting uptake of aerobic exercise and increased physical activity.MeasurementsAll participants (n = 120) will complete Enroll-HD assessments (motor, cognitive, behavioral, and quality of life) at baseline and at 12 months. Additional Physical ACtivity and Exercise Outcomes in Huntington Disease (PACE-HD) assessments include fitness (predicted maximal oxygen uptake [V  o2max]), self-reported and quantitative measures of physical activity, disease-specific symptoms, and walking endurance. RCT participants (n = 60) will complete an additional battery of quantitative motor assessments and a 6-month interim assessment. Enroll-HD data will be linked to PACE-HD physical activity and fitness data.LimitationsThe limitations include that the embedded RCT is open, and assessors at RCT sites are not blinded to participant allocation.ConclusionPACE-HD will enable determination of the feasibility of long-term physical activity interventions in people with HD. The novel “trial within a cohort” design and incorporation of data linkage have potential to reduce participant burden. This design could be applied to other neurological diseases and movement disorders where recruitment and retention are challenging.

Barriers to Physical Activity in Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Langguth ◽  
Tanja Könen ◽  
Simone Matulis ◽  
Regina Steil ◽  
Caterina Gawrilow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Age Range

During adolescence, physical activity (PA) decreases with potentially serious, long-term consequences for physical and mental health. Although barriers have been identified as an important PA correlate in adults, research on adolescents’ PA barriers is lacking. Thus reliable, valid scales to measure adolescents’ PA barriers are needed. We present two studies describing a broad range of PA barriers relevant to adolescents with a multidimensional approach. In Study 1, 124 adolescents (age range = 12 – 24 years) reported their most important PA barriers. Two independent coders categorized those barriers. The most frequent PA barriers were incorporated in a multidimensional questionnaire. In Study 2, 598 adolescents (age range = 13 – 21 years) completed this questionnaire and reported their current PA, intention, self-efficacy, and negative outcome expectations. Seven PA barrier dimensions (leisure activities, lack of motivation, screen-based sedentary behavior, depressed mood, physical health, school workload, and preconditions) were confirmed in factor analyses. A multidimensional approach to measuring PA barriers in adolescents is reliable and valid. The current studies provide the basis for developing individually tailored interventions to increase PA in adolescents.

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