scholarly journals Does a Wii-based exercise program enhance balance control of independently functioning older adults? A systematic review

2014 ◽  
pp. 1803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yocheved Laufer ◽  
Gal Dar ◽  
Einat Kodesh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Exercise Program

Effect of Adding Proprioceptive Exercise to Balance Training in Older Adults with Diabetes: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-339
Author(s):  
Ayman A. Mohamed ◽  
Yih-Kuen Jan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Exclusion Criterion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Accidental Fall ◽  
History Of ◽  
Vital Component

Introduction: Accidental fall is a serious problem in older adults. The incidence of accidental fall increases by any dysfunction in the proprioceptive system. The function of the proprioceptive system usually is much affected in people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM), particularly in older ages. However, proprioceptive exercise significantly improves the balance control in older adults, no systematic review demonstrated its effectiveness in improving the balance control in older adults with DM. Thus, this systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of adding proprioceptive exercise to any balance training in older adults with DM. Methods: A systematic search was performed in five major databases. The inclusion criteria of this search included older adults with DM, peripheral neuropathy, randomized control trial, and proprioceptive dysfunction. The exclusion criterion of this search included any study where participants had a history of a disease that might affect the balance control such as ataxia, stroke, and Parkinsonism. The outcome of interest was the importance of including proprioceptive exercise in increasing the effectiveness of balance training in older adults with DM. Results: Nine RCTs met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Seven studies of these nine studies included randomization details. Only two studies included the blindness, and only one of them included double blindness. The description of the withdrawal of participants was shown in eight studies. All the included studies used a control group and accomplished the homogeny between subjects in the both groups. Conclusion: This systematic review showed that proprioceptive exercise is a vital component that should be included in any balance training to gain short-term improvement in the balance control in older adults with DM.

scholarly journals Systematic review of aquatic physical exercise programs on functional fitness in older adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Fuentes-Lopez ◽  
Ruben Vidal-Espinoza ◽  
Fernando Alvear-Vasquez ◽  
Lucila Sanchez-Macedo ◽  
Dony Mamani Velasquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Aquatic Exercise ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Pubmed Database

The practice of physical exercise is recommended in the prevention of the deterioration of neuromuscular functions in aging. The objectives of this systematic review were to describe the protocols used and the functional fitness indicators evaluated in aquatic exercise programs in adults aged 50 to 80 years. The Pubmed database was used. The keywords were: 1) Physical exercise program or protocols or duration or type of exercise or aquatic exercise, frequency or intensity or indicators; 2) Adults or older adults; 3) Training or indicators, functional fitness, physical fitness. The search strategy considered the components of the Population, Interventions, Comparators, Outcomes, and Study design (PICOS) tool. Nine experimental studies were identified. These studies developed protocols to improve functional fitness in adults aged 50 to 80 years. They were based on sessions of 2 to 5 per week, the work time per session was 30 to 60min, intensities varied between 50 to 95% and totaled between 4 to 24 weeks of intervention. The activities were based on aquatic gymnastic exercises aimed at muscular strengthening of the upper and lower extremities, as well as coordination, balance, agility, cycling and walking exercises submerged in water. The protocols developed to improve functional fitness in adults aged 50 to 80 years were based on general physical exercise prescription guidelines (frequency, duration, intensity and type of activity). The application of aquatic exercises based on gymnastic exercises can provoke positive responses on functional fitness if worked at least 2 to 5 times per week, 30 to 60min/day and at intensities of 50 to 95%. These systematized indicators can be used by professionals working with adults to create and promote aquatic programs to improve functional fitness.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions for the Management of Frailty: A Systematic Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Theou ◽  
Liza Stathokostas ◽  
Kaitlyn P. Roland ◽  
Jennifer M. Jakobi ◽  
Christopher Patterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Definition Of

This systematic review examines the effectiveness of current exercise interventions for the management of frailty. Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials that identified their participants as “frail” either in the title, abstract, and/or text and included exercise as an independent component of the intervention. Three of the 47 included studies utilized a validated definition of frailty to categorize participants. Emerging evidence suggests that exercise has a positive impact on some physical determinants and on all functional ability outcomes reported in this systematic review. Exercise programs that optimize the health of frail older adults seem to be different from those recommended for healthy older adults. There was a paucity of evidence to characterize the most beneficial exercise program for this population. However, multicomponent training interventions, of long duration (≥5 months), performed three times per week, for 30–45 minutes per session, generally had superior outcomes than other exercise programs. In conclusion, structured exercise training seems to have a positive impact on frail older adults and may be used for the management of frailty.

scholarly journals Effects of Caffeine Ingestion on Human Standing Balance: A Systematic Review of Placebo-Controlled Trials

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3527
Author(s):  
Isobel Briggs ◽  
Joel B Chidley ◽  
Corinna Chidley ◽  
Callum J Osler
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Standing Balance ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Upright Stance ◽  
Caffeine Ingestion ◽  
Age Dependent ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Study Designs

Caffeine ingestion may influence balance control via numerous mechanisms. Although previously investigated using various study designs and methods, here we aimed to create the first evidence-based consensus regarding the effects of caffeine on the control of upright stance via systematic review (PROSPERO registration CRD42021226939). Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science databases were searched on 27 January 2021 to identify placebo-controlled trials investigating caffeine-induced changes in human standing balance. Reference lists of eligible studies were also searched. Overall, nine studies involving a total of 290 participants were included. All studies were moderate to strong in quality according to the QualSyst tool. Balance-related outcome measures were collected across a range of different participant ages, stances and sensory conditions. The results show that younger participants’ balance was generally unaffected by caffeine ingestion. However, a significant balance impairment was observed following caffeine ingestion in all studies involving older participants (average age >65 years). Our results therefore suggest an age-dependent effect of caffeine ingestion on human standing. Further research into this effect is warranted as only one study has directly compared younger and older adults. Nonetheless, an important implication of our findings is that caffeine ingestion may increase fall risk in older adults. Furthermore, based on our findings, caffeine ingestion should be considered as a potential confounding factor when assessing human standing balance, particularly in older adults.

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