Alexa, let's train now! — A systematic review and classification approach to digital and home-based physical training interventions aiming to support healthy cognitive aging

Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1), С. 30 - 46

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023

There is mounting evidence that regular physical activity an important prerequisite for healthy cognitive aging. Consequently, the finding almost one-third of adult population does not reach recommended level calls further public health actions. In this context, digital and home-based training interventions might be a promising alternative to center-based intervention programs. Thus, systematic review aimed summarize current state literature on effects performance.

Язык: Английский

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Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation in neurological patients: state-of-art and future perspectives

Frontiers in Neurology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2023

Background and aim Advances in computing technology enabled researchers clinicians to exploit technological devices for cognitive training rehabilitation interventions. This expert review aims describe the available software device used or interventions of patients with neurological disorders. Methods A scoping was carried out analyze commercial devices/software computerized (CCT) terms feasibility efficacy both clinical home settings. Several domains responding different patients’ needs are covered. Results showed that diseases is largely covered by several widely validated hospital setting but few translations remote/home applications. It has been demonstrated software-based potential valuable tools administer remotely accessible costs. Conclusion According our results, CCT entails possibility continue also settings, such as home, which a significant breakthrough improvement community care. Other possible areas use should be increase amount therapy free time during stay.

Язык: Английский

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Telerehabilitation proposal of mind-body technique for physical and psychological outcomes in patients with fibromyalgia

Frontiers in Physiology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2022

Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is characterized by the close correlation of chronic widespread pain and other non-pain related symptoms. Aim this study was to investigate whether telerehabilitation that provides physical psychological support services mind-body techniques can affect clinical profile relief FM patients. The included twenty-eight female patients, mean aged 56.61 ± 8.56 years. All patients underwent a rehabilitation treatment (8 sessions, 1/week, 1 h/each) through Zoom platform, with following principles treatment: Anchoring positive emotion; listen perceive your "own" body; conscious breathing; improve interoceptive awareness; relax. then assessment distress fear movement for Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); Fatigue Assessment (FAS); Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire (FABQ); measures mental disability Impact (FIQ); 12-Items Short Form Survey; Resilience Adults Coping Strategies Questionnaire-Revised. evaluations were performed at T0 (baseline), T1 (after 8 weeks treatment), T2 month follow-up). main finding reduced distress, fear, (p < 0.001). coping ability less affected rehabilitative treatment. Our attempt technique has shown good results in improvement painful symptoms quality life but showed fewer impacts resilience abilities aspects.

Язык: Английский

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Virtual Reality in Physical Education

Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 113 - 136

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2024

Research has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) can be successful as an aid in therapy addressing specific mental health conditions such anxiety disorders, stress-related and depression. Through the immersive interactive VR experience, individuals confront overcome challenges a safe controlled setting. Beyond its applications health, is proving to highly effective tool physical therapy. It been used rehabilitation of patients with stroke other conditions, demonstrating potential improve patient outcomes significantly. also promoting exercise reducing pain. As applied Physical Education (PE), provides alternative method for teaching movement, activity, or sports through three-dimensional potentially enhancing learner's performance subject engagement class.

Язык: Английский

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Community-Dwelling Filipino Older Adults’ Experiences with Virtual Coach for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA): A Phenomenology

Nursing Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(2), С. 49 - 49

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

Background: Physical inactivity among older adults persists as one of the global burdens. Older adults' physical activity (PA) levels decline simultaneously with age, causing health problems and poor outcomes. Immersive interventions, such mixed reality virtual coaches, are gaining potential to provide innovative solutions prevent adults. However, an in-depth understanding experience in using virtual-coach-driven exercise programs remains unexplored. Purpose: This study explored experiences community-dwelling a program. Design: applied phenomenological design qualitative approach determine lived about mother project, "Move Groove for Adults Program" (Hataw at Sigla para kay Lolo Lola), program MR. A semi-structured interview guide was crafted consisting three domains (acceptability, barriers, facilitators), each two open-ended questions. MAXQDA used thematically analyze data. Results: Nine key informants shared their coach-driven reality. Four themes were identified describing program: (1) "Looking around": Exploring MR technology, (2) after": Engaging peers, (3) at": Examining issues technology devices, (4) Ahead": Envisioning future exercises. Conclusions: The findings this introduced new concepts challenged old notions regarding technological engagement. enabled participants explore novel methodology, enhance peer relationships, examine issues, envision possibilities technology. These outcomes pertinent progressing studies, scholars, developers incorporating into gerontechnology wellness fullness life aging population. project retrospectively registered [ID NCT06136468].

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of Standard Care Versus Intrinsic Relaxation at Home on Physiological Parameters in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Comparative Cohort Study from Romania

Medicina, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 61(2), С. 285 - 285

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025

Background and Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM), through the presence of widespread chronic pain, stiffens musculoskeletal system causes sleep disturbances fatigue. Through this study, we aimed to compare effectiveness two different recovery interventions for improving quality: a standard, multidisciplinary intervention in hospital versus therapy focused on intrinsic relaxation at home. Materials Methods: This study included 60 adult patients who participated voluntarily were diagnosed with FM by rheumatologist, randomly divided into groups. During 30 out assigned experimental group 1 underwent treatment Recovery Clinical Hospital Băile Felix. The other 2 They assessed first last day program using Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: In 1, where (EG1), results show that severity fatigue was significantly reduced, p = 0.00 an effect size 0.77, which suggests general improvement state fatigue, as well quality evaluated PSQI (p 0.00, 0.55). (EG2), no change observed between assessments terms FSS, but sleep, there small decrease score 0.083), 0.09. Conclusions: that, from clinical point view, complex carried daily improves reduces

Язык: Английский

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Physical Therapy and Intrinsic Relaxation for Fibromyalgia − A Comparative Cohort Study from Romania

Balneo and PRM Research Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(Vol 16 No. 1), С. 788 - 788

Опубликована: Март 31, 2025

Fibromyalgia (FM), through the presence of clinical polymorphism and widespread chronic pain, stiffens musculoskeletal system in specific locations. For patients with FM, this comparative study was conducted to understand benefits conservative therapy versus intrinsic relaxation help clinicians select most appropriate interventions for condition. 60 FM from two cohorts (Group A Group B) were included analysis. received physical therapy, group B recovery relaxation. Their assessment using Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) scale, Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), mobility tests, nerve decompression procedures. The results show that experienced pain as well catastrophizing significantly reduced both groups, p = 0.00. In addition, score increased (p 0.00), root compression decreased, indicating a significant change < 0.05). there are improvements but not statistically > multidisciplinary intervention had an effect size 0.85 points on BPI 0.71 PCS, while produced moderate 0.75 scale low PCS 0.39 points. After weeks interventions, we observed greater differences intensity reduction groups.

Язык: Английский

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Feasibility and potential cognitive impact of a cognitive-motor dual-task training program using a custom exergame in older adults: A pilot study

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023

Introduction Dual-task training may be relevant and efficient in the context of active aging. An issue programs lies enhancing adherence participants. This can potentially improved using games as support. We designed developed a custom interactive exergame this way. The objective pilot study was to explore potential use feasibility our intervention, including level safety adherence. result’s trends on cognitive motor capacities, well motivation for physical activity, fear falling, quality life participants, were also explored. Methods Older adults aged 65 years or older recruited realized 30 min supervised groups 4, 2–3 times week 12 weeks. Exercises consisted incorporated dual tasks, with an increased difficulty over Our program’s safety, engagement, attendance, completion levels evaluated. Participants’ postural control single-task dual-task conditions, their performances mental inhibition, flexibility, working memory, mobility, control, assessed. per protocol statistical analysis p -value set at 0.05. Results Thirty-nine participants (aged 84.6 ± 8.5 years) recruited. No adverse events, 89% adherence, 88% 87% rates observed. A significant effect memory conditions aspect observed no differences other parameters. Discussion seemed feasible safe enjoyed by mainly due gamification program. Moreover, adults, maintenance functions, levels. constitutes first step solution interesting results that need further studied.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Motor-Cognitive Interventions on Selected Gait and Balance Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Июнь 16, 2022

Efficient performance of most daily activities requires intact and simultaneous execution motor cognitive tasks. To mitigate age-related functional decline, various combinations training have shown promising results. The aim this systematic review meta-analysis randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was to evaluate the efficacy different types motor-cognitive interventions (e.g., sequential simultaneous) on selected outcomes in healthy older adults.Six online academic databases were used retrieve eligible RCTs up April 2021, following PRISMA guidelines PICO criteria. A random-effects model for all meta-analyses conducted outcomes: single- dual-task gait speed, Timed Up Go Test (TUG), Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score. Effect size (ES) calculated as Hedges' g interpreted as: trivial: <0.20, small: 0.20-0.60, moderate: 0.61-1.20, large: 1.21-2.00, very 2.01-4.00 or extremely large >4.00.From 2,546 retrieved records, 91 included (n = 3,745 participants; 64.7-86.9 years). differed according type sequential, with additional task exergame training. results showed that can improve speed under single-task conditions (small ES 0.34, P 0.003). effect intervention moderated by control group (Q 6.203, 0.013): passive (moderate 0.941, 0.001) vs. active controls (trivial 0.153, 0.180). No significant found walking (P 0.063). Motor-cognitive had a positive TUG 0.42, < 0.001), where [passive 0.73, 0.20, 0.020)], but not 0.064). Finally, BBS scores positively affected 0.59, however no differences between 0.529) modality 0.585).This study provides evidence effectiveness performance-based measures mobility adults. With respect effects, condition improved interventions, shows is necessarily more beneficial than alone. On other hand, are better at improving multicomponent tasks dynamic balance function, measured TUG. Because substantial heterogeneity current limited availability conclusions should be caution.

Язык: Английский

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PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke—a methodological paper with an application example

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6

Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024

Background Coping with residual cognitive and gait impairments is a prominent unmet need in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors. Motor-cognitive exergames may be promising to address this need. However, many studies have so far implemented motor-cognitive exergame interventions an unstructured manner suitable application protocols remain yet unclear. We, therefore, aimed summarize existing literature on topic, developed training concept for stroke. Methods The development of the personalized (PEMOCS) followed Theory Derivation procedures. This comprised (1.1) thorough (narrative) search long-term rehabilitation; (1.2) wider beyond topic interest identify analogies, induce creativity; (2) identification parent theories; (3) adoption content or structure main theory; (4) induction modifications adapt it new field interest. We also considered several aspects “Framework Developing Evaluating Complex Interventions” by Medical Research Council. Specifically, feasibility study was conducted, refining actions based findings were performed. Results A improving functions survivors should consider principles neuroplasticity, (motor) skill learning, training. suggest using step-based at least 12 weeks, 2–3 times week approximately 45 min. Gentile's Taxonomy Motor Learning identified as fundament progression variability rules, extended third dimension. Concepts models from related fields inspired further additions concept. Conclusion propose PEMOCS functioning survivors, which serves guide structuring implementing interventions. Future research focus developing objective performance parameters that enable independent chosen type.

Язык: Английский

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