Impact of tele-exercise on quality of life, physical fitness, functional capacity and strength in different adult populations: a systematic review of clinical trials

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Introduction This study aimed to review the impact of tele-exercise on different adult populations, comparing synchronous and asynchronous interventions their effects outcomes such as quality life, physical fitness, functional capacity, strength, pain. Methods Randomised clinical trials quasi-experimental studies published between 2014 2024 were included, totalling 16 with 1,416 participants. The varied teleexercise (via videoconference) apps recorded videos). followed PRISMA guidelines, ensuring a systematic approach selection, data extraction, bias assessment. Results results indicate that tele-exercise, especially synchronous, has potential primarily improve pain perception, being effective for elderly individuals specific conditions multiple sclerosis obesity. Discussion However, methodological heterogeneity lack consistent limit generalisation findings, highlighting need more high-quality research. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024563241 , PROSPERO (CRD42024563241).

Language: Английский

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A Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Cognitive Functions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 703 - 703

Published: July 13, 2024

Several therapies have been developed to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Aquatic exercises, which are widely used enhance functional capacity, may play a role in stimulating functions. This study investigated the effects of 3-month aquatic exercise program on functions community-dwelling older adults. In this prospective, single-blinded, controlled clinical trial, 31 participants were allocated either experimental (aquatic exercises) or control (no-exercise) group. The intervention consisted exercises conducted twice week 1.2 m deep indoor pool. main outcome measures functions, assessed using Raven’s Progressive Matrices test and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. A repeated-measures analysis variance was assess impact program. effect sizes (η2p) reported when level significance achieved (p < 0.05). Compared group, who underwent showed positive outcomes = 0.046; η2p 0.131) Test 0.001, 0.589). Complementary analyses indicated that benefits observed terms number trials 0.478), errors 0.458), non-perseverative 0.302). results indicate period three months beneficial for specific aspects function individuals. should be prescribed population.

Language: Английский

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The impact of sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life factors on dual-task performance in elderly individuals: a cross-sectional study in Iraq

Aging & Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Objective This study aims to explore how sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life factors impact dual-task performance among elderly individuals in Iraq.

Language: Английский

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High-Intensity Functional Exercises Associated or Not With Cognitive Stimulation Improves Cognition and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background/Objectives : Studies suggest that physical exercise improves and cognitive function in older adults, though the benefits of dual-task interventions remain controversial. This study aimed to assess whether adding training a fashion high-intensity functional program enhances gait speed, lower-extremity strength, dynamic balance, balance confidence, adults after 16 weeks. Methods double-blind randomized controlled trial included 96 community-dwelling randomly assigned either program, with 50% exercises incorporating task, or same without task. Both groups performed two sessions per week group training, including progressive strength exercises, over Physical performances were assessed at baseline Results Mixed repeated-measure analysis variance only demonstrated significant effect time on most outcomes ( p < .05), indicating that, independent group, experimental intervention had positive effects lower extremity function. Conclusions improved cognition performance. Simultaneous does not appear offer greater compared adults. Significance/Implications Regardless simultaneous stimulation tasks, our results add further evidence about beneficial role maintaining and/or improving health

Language: Английский

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Long-term combined “new sports” and resistance exercise improves the physical and mental health of elderly people with stroke-associated hemiplegia: a randomized controlled trial

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 10, 2024

Background: Hemiplegia, a common consequence of stroke, significantly impacts daily life by causing muscle weakness, impaired balance, and reduced mobility, often leading to mental health issues such as depression. The combined new sports resistance exercise program aims enhance both physical fitness social interaction. We hypothesized that the would improve participants’ better than alone. Methods: In this study, we examined effects 24 weeks on elderly people with hemiplegia. Thirty aged 65–74 years hemiplegia were randomly divided into (NS+RE), (RE), control groups. Indicators (range motion [ROM], Berg Balance Scale [BBS], Functional Gait Assessment, Instrumental Activities Daily Living) (Grooved Pegboard Test [GPT], Geriatric Depression [GDS], Rosenberg Self-Esteem [RSES], Stroke-Specific Quality Life [SS-QOL]) measured before at 8, 16, training. Results: Compared RE groups, NS+RE group showed significant improvements in ROM, RSES, SS-QOL starting 8 weeks, GPT 16 BBS GDS weeks. Conclusions: We conclude was more effective alone terms improving Our findings highlight importance integrating rehabilitation strategies sustaining long-term for lasting benefits. Trial registration: retrospectively registered study Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS) Republic Korea, an entity approved World Health Organization (registration number KCT0008524, registration date 15/06/2023).

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of Leisure-Focused Occupational Therapy Interventions in Middle-Aged and Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(24), P. 2521 - 2521

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Background/Objectives: This systematic review aimed to evaluate and synthesize scientific evidence on occupational therapy (OT) interventions focused leisure activities improve of daily living (ADLs) cognitive function in middle-aged older people with mild impairment (MCI). Methods: A was carried out following the guidelines established by PRISMA statement. The study registered PROSPERO database. Four databases were used for literature search process (Scopus, Web Science, Medline/PubMed, ScienceDirect), selected results assessed using standard tools risk bias certainty GRADEpro. Results: Of 169 records identified databases, 7 studies a total 620 (44.9% female) mean age 77.5 years analyzed PICOS format. meta-analysis Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) revealed no significant improvements (p > 0.05). Individual reported varied ADL among MCI, some demonstrating interventions, while others found notable differences between groups Conclusions: OT did not significantly MMSE overall performance MCI. Therefore, further detailing dosage are needed.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Resistance Training on Mental Health: Neuropsychological and Behavioral Functioning

IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 28, 2024

Exercise has long been thought to improve overall cognitive and brain health, it may protect against dementia by increasing blood flow the brain. Prospective cohort studies support idea that starting physical activity as a young adult continuing throughout life is connected with lower risk of impairment. While presence link between fitness health known, only in recent years research begun study role on memory performance. This focused effects aerobic training cognition because demonstrated affect plasticity structure while also improving structure. For example, one found gene linked brain-derived neurotrophic factors affected learning individual differences recognition memory. Thus, issue remains: would strength result neurobiological gains effects? Can we discover measurable markers distinguish older persons who benefit significantly from resistance (RT) those little or none?

Language: Английский

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