Keeping adults physically active after falls management exercise programmes end

Physiotherapy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. e20-e21
Author(s):  
S. Audsley ◽  
E. Orton ◽  
L. Pip ◽  
K. Denise
Keyword(s):  
Physically Active ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Falls Management

scholarly journals Interventions to promote work ability by increasing physical activity among workers with physically strenuous jobs: A scoping review

2020 ◽  
pp. 140349482091753
Author(s):  
Satu Mänttäri ◽  
Juha Oksa ◽  
Sirpa Lusa ◽  
Eveliina Korkiakangas ◽  
Anne Punakallio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Workplace Outcomes ◽  
Positive Results

Aims: The potential benefits of workplace physical activity (PA) interventions are in improving both health and important workplace outcomes. Despite the differences in PA level between physically strenuous and inactive work, the literature reporting the effectiveness of the interventions does not usually differentiate physically active and inactive jobs. The aim of the current study was therefore to collect and synthesise research evidence on workplace PA interventions to promote work ability specifically among workers in physically strenuous jobs by means of a scoping review. Methods: The databases Medline, Cochrane Central and Scopus were used to identify interventions to promote work ability by increasing PA among workers in physically strenuous jobs. An iterative method was used to obtain an overview of the study elements and to extract details on the study design, sample, intervention, outcomes and effectiveness. Results: A total of 47 studies evaluating eight categories of interventions were found. Out of these, 18 reported significant effects on work ability. Positive results came from a range of different interventions, including aerobic exercise, strength training, combined aerobic exercise and strength training, stretching, yoga, consultation and tailored physical exercise programmes. Conclusions: Few interventions were effective in promoting work ability by increasing PA among workers in physically strenuous jobs. In particular, trials based on the demands of work, multimodal interventions and applying wearable technology are needed.

scholarly journals Keeping adults physically active after Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programmes end: development of a physical activity maintenance intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Audsley ◽  
Denise Kendrick ◽  
Pip Logan ◽  
Elizabeth Orton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Implementation Plan ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Mapping Approach ◽  
Exercise Programmes

Abstract Background Falls prevention exercise programmes help to improve muscle strength, balance and physical function, and reduce falling rates in older adults. Improvements in muscle strength, balance and physical function are reversed if older adults do not continue to be physically active after falls prevention exercise programmes end. This paper describes the design process of an intervention that aimed to maintain physical activity in older adults exiting falls prevention exercise programmes. Methods The development of the Keeping Adults Physically Active (KAPA) intervention and its implementation plan was guided by Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping approach. The intervention mapping approach involved (1) performing a needs assessment and developing intervention objectives using previous literature; (2) identifying theory-based intervention strategies from a systematic review and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines; and (3) designing the KAPA intervention and its implementation plan with the guidance from an expert steering group. Results The KAPA intervention comprised of six group sessions of motivational interviewing, delivered monthly by trained and mentor-supported falls prevention practitioners. Intervention sessions lasted up to 90 min and were delivered in community settings over a 6-month duration. Participant manuals, illustrated exercise books, physical activity diaries and pedometers supported the KAPA intervention. Conclusions The intervention development process, consisting of Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping approach and the input from an expert steering group, was successful in creating the evidence-based KAPA intervention ready to be evaluated in a feasibility trial.

Effect of pomegranate fruit supplementation on performance and various markers in athletes and active subjects: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Alicja Urbaniak ◽  
Anna Skarpańska-Stejnborn
Keyword(s):  
Vessel Diameter ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Rate Of Increase ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Pomegranate Fruit

Abstract. The aim of the study was to review recent findings on the use of POM supplements in athletes of various disciplines and physically active participants. Eleven articles published between 2010 and 2018 were included, where the total number of investigated subjects was 176. Male participants constituted the majority of the group (n = 155), as compared to females (n = 21). 45% of research described was conducted on athletes, whereas the remaining studies were based on highly active participants. Randomised, crossover, double-blind study designs constituted the majority of the experimental designs used. POM supplementation varied in terms of form (pills/juice), dosage (50 ml–500 ml) and time of intervention (7 days–2 months) between studies. Among the reviewed articles, POM supplementation had an effect on the improvement of the following: whole body strength; feeling of vitality; acute and delayed muscle fatigue and soreness; increase in vessel diameter; blood flow and serum level of TAC; reduction in the rate of increase for HR, SBP, CK and LDH; support in the recovery of post-training CK, LDH, CRP and ASAT to their baseline levels; reduction of MMP2, MMP9, hsCRP and MDA; and increased activity of antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase). In the majority of reviewed articles POM supplementation had a positive effect on a variety of parameters studied and the authors recommended it as a supplement for athletes and physically active bodies.

Integrative therapy in patients with intermittent claudication

VASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Erich Minar
Keyword(s):  
Intermittent Claudication ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Interventional Treatment ◽  
Therapeutic Concept ◽  
Integrative Therapy ◽  
Risk Factor Modification ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Exercise Programmes

The generally accepted first-line treatment in patients with intermittent claudication is risk factor modification, medical treatment and exercise training. In an era of reduced resources, the benefit of any further invasive intervention must be weighted against best conservative therapy for patients with claudication. According to some recent trials an integrative therapeutic concept combining best conservative treatment - including (supervised) exercise therapy - with endovascular therapy gives the best midterm results concerning walking distance and health-related quality of life. The improved mid- and long-term patency rate with use of modern technology further supports this concept. The conservative and interventional treatment strategy are more complimentary than competitive. The current main challenge is to overcome the economic barriers concerning the availability of exercise programmes.

Motivating Populations to Be Physically Active: A Social Ecological Perspective

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio R. Nigg ◽  
Jay E. Maddock ◽  
Virginia Pressler ◽  
Betty Wood ◽  
Susan Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Social Ecological
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