Concern about Falling in Older Women with a History of Falls: Associations with Health, Functional Ability, Physical Activity and Quality of Life

Gerontology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radhika Patil ◽  
Kirsti Uusi-Rasi ◽  
Pekka Kannus ◽  
Saija Karinkanta ◽  
Harri Sievänen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life in older women with a history of depressive symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristiann C. Heesch ◽  
Yolanda R. van Gellecum ◽  
Nicola W. Burton ◽  
Jannique G.Z. van Uffelen ◽  
Wendy J. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Older Women ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals 47 Dual Tasking in Older Women: Physical Activity or Else?

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv9-iv12
Author(s):  
Jennifer Muhaidat ◽  
Emad Al-Yahya ◽  
Maha Mohammad ◽  
Dania Qutishat ◽  
Rasha Okasheh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Stride Length ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The interplay between gender, Physical Activity (PA) and Dual Task (DT) gait in older adults is unclear. This study aimed to address DT gait based on gender and PA level in older adults. Methods Gait measures were collected using an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) during the 10-meter and Timed Up and Go (TUG) tests in single and DT conditions. Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to measure PA. A total of 120 community-dwelling older adults (81 women and 39 men) took part. Participants were divided according to gender and PA level into four groups (women achieving (WA = 31), women not achieving (WN = 50), men Achieving (MA = 29) and men not achieving (MN = 10)). The achievement of PA was determined by total Metabolic Equivalent (MET) – Minute/week ≥ 600. Cognition, health-related quality of life, falls history and health status was measured. Results Women had poorer performance in time, gait velocity and stride length regardless of PA level. The cognitive condition had the greatest effect on gait parameters in all groups, except for stride length which decreased more under the motor condition. Women who did not achieve the PA guidelines had poorer perceived health-related quality of life than men who achieved and did not achieve the guidelines. Conclusions The findings suggest that women, regardless of PA level, experience greater deterioration under ST and DT conditions in 10-meter walk and TUG tests in terms of time and gait measures such as velocity and stride length. This interplay cannot be explained by PA alone since it could be reflective of poorer perceived health and frailty in older women. These findings are considered of importance when planning DT and PA interventions that aim to increase PA levels and promote function in older women.

Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Health-Related Quality of Life in Post-ACL Reconstruction and Healthy Athletes: A Case–Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 772-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna M. Hoch ◽  
Megan N. Houston ◽  
Shelby E. Baez ◽  
Matthew C. Hoch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Athletes ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Fear Avoidance Beliefs ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
History Of

Context: Many athletes return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with lingering physical or mental health impairments. Examining health-related quality of life (HRQL) and fear-avoidance beliefs across the spectrum of noninjured athletes and athletes with a history of ACLR may provide further insight into targeted therapies warranted for this population. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in fear-avoidance beliefs and HRQL in college athletes with a history of ACLR not participating in sport (ACLR-NPS), participating in sport (ACLR-PS), and healthy controls (Control) with no history of injury participating in sport. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Laboratory. Patients (or Other Participants): A total of 10 college athletes per group (ACLR-NPS, ACLR-PS, and Control) were included. Participants were included if on a roster of a Division I or III athletic team during data collection. Interventions: Participants completed a demographic survey, the modified Disablement in the Physically Active Scale (mDPA) to assess HRQL, and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) to assess fear-avoidance beliefs. Main Outcome Measures: Scores on the mDPA (Physical and Mental) and FABQ subscales (Sport and Physical Activity) were calculated, a 1-way Kruskal–Wallis test and separate Mann–Whitney U post hoc tests were performed (P < .05). Results: ACLR-NPS (30.00 [26.00]) had higher FABQ-Sport scores than ACLR-PS (18.00 [26.00]; P < .001) and Controls (0.00 [2.50]; P < .001). ACLR-NPS (21.50 [6.25]) had higher FABQ-Physical Activity scores than ACLR-PS (12.50 [13.00]; P = .001) and Controls (0.00 [1.00]; P < .001). Interestingly, ACLR-PS scores for FABQ-Sport (P = .01) and FABQ-Physical Activity (P = .04) were elevated compared with Controls. ACLR-NPS had higher scores on the mDPA-Physical compared with the ACLR-PS (P < .001) and Controls (P < .001), and mDPA-Mental compared with ACLR-PS (P = .01), indicating decreased HRQL. Conclusions: The ACLR-NPS had greater fear-avoidance beliefs and lower HRQL compared with ACLR-PS and Controls. However, the ACLR-PS had higher scores for both FABQ subscales compared with Controls. These findings support the need for additional psychosocial therapies to address fear-avoidance beliefs in the returned to sport population.

scholarly journals Home confinement during COVID-19 pandemic reduced physical activity but not health-related quality of life in previously active older women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Teixeira do Amaral ◽  
Isabela Roque Marçal ◽  
Thiago da Cruz Silva ◽  
Fernanda Bianchi Souza ◽  
Yacco Volpato Munhoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

ABSTRACTBackgroundTo investigate the effect of COVID-19 home confinement on levels of physical activity, sedentary behavior and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in older women previously participating in exercise and educational programs.Methods64 older women (age = 72±5 ys) who participated in a physical exercise/educational program and adhered to government home confinement recommendations have their levels of physical activity, sedentary behavior and HRQL assessed before and during (11 to 13 weeks after introduction of government recommendations to reduce virus transmission) COVID-19 pandemic.ResultsThere were significant reductions in total physical activity (−259 METs/week, P = 0.02), as a result of a ∼17.0 % reduction in walking (−30.8 min/week, P = 0.004) and ∼41.8 % reduction in vigorous-intensity activity (−29.6 min/week, P < 0.001). Sedentary behavior also increased (2.24 h/week, P < 0.001; 1.07 h/week days, P < 0.001; and 1.54 h/weekend days, P < 0.001). However, no significant change occurred in moderate-intensity physical activity, and HRQL domains and facets, except for an improvement in environment domain.ConclusionHome confinement due to COVID-19 pandemic decreased levels of physical activity and increased levels of sedentary behavior in previously active older women who participated in an educational program. However, there were no significant changes in HRQL. These results suggest that educational programs promoting healthy behaviors may attenuate the impact of home confinement in older women.

scholarly journals Functional Fitness and Self-Reported Quality of Life of Older Women Diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthrosis: A Cross-Sectional Case Control Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Andréa Malveira Cavalcante ◽  
Márcio Roberto Doro ◽  
Frank Shiguemitsu Suzuki ◽  
Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽  
Andrey Jorge Serra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test

Aim.Utilizing a cross-sectional case control design, the aim of this study was to evaluate the functional fitness and self-reported quality of life differences in older people diagnosed with knee osteoarthrosis (O) who participated in health promotion groups.Methods.Ninety older women were distributed into two groups: control without O of the knee (C,n=40) and a group diagnosed with primary and secondary knee O with grade II or higher, with definite osteophytes (OA,n=50). Functional fitness was evaluated by specific tests, and the time spent in physical activity and quality of life was evaluated by the IPAQ and WHOQOL (distributed in four domains: physical: P, psychological: PS, social: S, and environmental: E) domain questionnaires.Results.No differences were found between ages of groups (C:66±7; OA:67±9; years). The values of the chair stand test (rep) in the OA (13±5) group were different when compared to C group (22±5). For the 6-minute walk test (meters), the values obtained for the C (635±142) were higher (P<0.01) than the OA (297±143) group. The time spent in physical activity (min) was greater (P<0.001) in the control (220±12) group compared to OA (100±10) group. Higher values (P<0.001) in all domains were found in the C (P:69±16, PS:72±17, S:67±15, E:70±15) group compared to OA (P:48±7, PS:43±8, S:53±13, E:47±14) group.Conclusion.Our data suggests that knee O, in older women, can promote a decline in time spent performing physical activity and functional fitness with decline in quality of life with an increase in sitting time.

scholarly journals Impact of Zumba on Cognition and Quality of Life is Independent of APOE4 Carrier Status in Cognitively Unimpaired Older Women: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 153331751986837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia M. Stonnington ◽  
Janina Krell-Roesch ◽  
Dona E. C. Locke ◽  
Joseph G. Hentz ◽  
Amylou C. Dueck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Carrier Status ◽  
Visuospatial Working Memory ◽  
Apoe4 Carrier

Objective: To investigate the association of a 6-month Zumba intervention with cognition and quality of life among older cognitively unimpaired apolipoprotein ∊4 (APOE4) carrier and noncarrier women. Methods: Fifty-three women were randomly assigned to either twice-weekly Zumba group classes or maintenance of habitual exercise (control group) for 6 months. At baseline, 3, and 6 months, all participants underwent neuropsychological, physical activity, and quality-of-life assessments. Results: Overall, neuropsychological test scores and level of physical activity did not differ between intervention and control groups at any time. However, compared to the control group, quality of life was higher at 3 months, and visuospatial working memory and response inhibition improved more in the intervention group by 6 months. Apolipoprotein ∊4 status did not affect the results. Discussion: Zumba may strengthen performance on visuospatial working memory among cognitively unimpaired older women but this needs to be tested in a larger clinical trial.

What moves you? Physical activity strategies in older women

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110145
Author(s):  
Marily Oppezzo ◽  
Lauren Wegner ◽  
James J Gross ◽  
Daniel L Schwartz ◽  
Tessa Eckley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Surrounding Environment

Physical activity improves quality of life and extends independence in older adults. Yet, how to motivate older adults to engage in physical activity is unclear. In the present study, 4108 older women, aged 70–99, reported how they motivated themselves to move when they did not feel like it, and their hours of physical activity and walking each week. Findings indicated that participants who endorsed more strategies had more hours of physical activity and walking. Strategic categories that correlated with more physical activity include focusing on the benefits and utilizing the surrounding environment to help motivate movement.

scholarly journals Pathways from Physical Activity to Quality of Life in Older Women

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward McAuley ◽  
Shawna E. Doerksen ◽  
Katherine S. Morris ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Liang Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women
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