scholarly journals Balance Enhancement in Older Adults: Is Functional-Task Training Better Than Resistance Training in Enhancing Balance in Older Adults?

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafi Mohammed ◽  
SD Shahanawaz ◽  
Pallavi Dangat ◽  
Gaurav Bhatnagar ◽  
Shyam Jungade
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Functional Task ◽  
Better Than

Effects of Functional-Task Training on Older Adults With Alzheimer’s Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata V. Pedroso ◽  
Carlos Ayán ◽  
Francisco J. Fraga ◽  
Thays M.V. da Silva ◽  
José M. Cancela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Social Gathering ◽  
Functional Task

The aim of this study was to verify the effects of functional-task training on cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADL) performance, and functional fitness in community-dwelling older adults with diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A total of 57 participants (22 functional-task training group [FTG], 21 social gathering group [SGG], 14 control group [CG]) were recruited. Participants in both intervention groups carried out three 1-hr sessions per week of a functional-task program and social gathering activities for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in executive functions (TMT, t-test, p = .03) in the SGG and in upper limb strength (arm curl, t-test, p = .01) in the FTG. Functional-task training has no significant effect on cognitive function, ADL, and functional fitness among people with AD, although it may contribute to slowing down the process of deterioration this illness causes.

scholarly journals Synergistic effects of cognitive training and physical exercise on dual-task performance in older adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Bherer ◽  
Christine Gagnon ◽  
Antoine Langeard ◽  
Maxime Lussier ◽  
Laurence Desjardins-Crépeau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Dual Task Performance ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training ◽  
Active Controls

Abstract Background Studies report benefits of physical exercise and cognitive training to enhance cognition in older adults. However, most studies did not compare these interventions to appropriate active controls. Moreover, physical exercise and cognitive training seem to involve different mechanisms of brain plasticity, suggesting a potential synergistic effect on cognition. Objective This study investigated the synergistic effect of cognitive training and aerobic/resistance physical exercise on dual-task performance in older adults. Intervention effects were compared to active controls for both the cognitive and the exercise domain. Methods Eighty-seven older adults completed one of four different combinations of interventions, in which computer lessons was active control for cognitive training and stretching/toning exercise control for aerobic/resistance training: 1-cognitive dual-task training and aerobic/resistance training (COG+/AER+), 2-computer lessons and aerobic/resistance training (COG-/AER+), 3-cognitive dual-task training and stretching/toning exercises (COG+/AER-) and 4-computer lessons and stretching/toning exercises (COG-/AER-). The primary outcome was performance in an untrained transfer dual-task. Stepwise backward removal regression analyses were used to predict pre- vs. post-test changes in groups that have completed the dual-task training, aerobic/resistance or both interventions. Results Participation in AER+ did not predict improvement in any dual-task outcomes. Participation in COG+ predicted reduction in dual-task cost and participation in COG+/AER+ predicted reduction in task-set cost. Discussion Results suggest that the combination of cognitive and physical training protocols exerted a synergistic effect on task-set cost which reflects the cost of maintaining multiple response alternatives, whereas cognitive training specifically improved dual-task cost, which reflects the ability of synchronizing concurrent tasks.

Effects of a resistance training community programme in older adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Majid Mufaqam Syed-Abdul ◽  
Chrissa L. McClellan ◽  
Elizabeth J. Parks ◽  
Stephen D. Ball
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Haemoglobin A1c ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Resistance Training Programme

Abstract Ageing is associated with reduced muscle mass, strength, flexibility and balance, resulting in a poor quality of life (QOL). Past studies have occurred in highly controlled laboratory settings which provide strong support to determine whether similar gains can be made in community programmes. Twenty participants were enrolled in an eight-week community-based resistance training programme (mean age = 61.3 (standard error (SE) = 0.9) years); Body Mass Index = 32.0 (SE = 1.3) kg/m2). All participants completed surveys to assess outcomes associated with QOL. Given the relationship between muscle function and nerve health, nerve conduction studies (NCS) were also conducted in a separate group of participants (mean age = 64.9 (SE = 2.0) years; Body Mass Index = 32.6 (SE = 1.9) kg/m2). This community-based training programme significantly improved QOL measures in older adults (p < 0.001). Although weight loss was not the primary outcome of the study, participants reduced their body weights (p < 0.001), by primarily reducing fat mass (p = 0.007) while maintaining muscle mass. Significant improvements were observed in muscle strength (2.2%), flexibility and balance (3.2–464.2%, p ⩽ 0.05 for all). Improvements were also observed in plasma glucose (p = 0.05), haemoglobin A1C (p = 0.06) and aldolase enzyme levels (p < 0.001). Scores for surveys on memory and sleep improved (p < 0.05). Improved QOL was associated with increased lean mass (r = −0.714, p = 0.002), decreased fat mass (r = −0.702, p = 0.003) and improved flexibility and balance (r = −0.627, p = 0.008). An eight-week, community-based resistance training programme significantly improved QOL in older adults. Influence on the lipid profile and NCS still needs further investigation.

scholarly journals Associations of muscle lipid content with physical function and resistance training outcomes in older adults: altered responses with metformin

GeroScience ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas E. Long ◽  
Bailey D. Peck ◽  
Steven C. Tuggle ◽  
Alejandro G. Villasante Tezanos ◽  
Samuel T. Windham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Lipid Content ◽  
Muscle Lipid ◽  
Training Outcomes

Can Resistance Training Improve Upper Limb Postural Tremor, Force Steadiness and Dexterity in Older Adults? A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 1199-1216
Author(s):  
Justin W. L. Keogh ◽  
Sinead O’Reilly ◽  
Ethan O’Brien ◽  
Steven Morrison ◽  
Justin J. Kavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Postural Tremor ◽  
Force Steadiness

Video game and motor-cognitive dual-task training could be suitable treatments to improve dual-task interference in older adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 136099
Author(s):  
Hossein Bagheri ◽  
Roya Khanmohammadi ◽  
Gholamreza Olyaei ◽  
Saeed Talebian ◽  
Mohammad Reza Hadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Task Interference ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Interference

scholarly journals An Economic Evaluation of Resistance Training and Aerobic Training versus Balance and Toning Exercises in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e63031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer C. Davis ◽  
Stirling Bryan ◽  
Carlo A. Marra ◽  
Devika Sharma ◽  
Alison Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Aerobic Training
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