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Individual socioeconomic and neighborhood factors predict changes in sports activity during the transition to retirement
ConclusionsIn line with social-ecological models, individual, neighborhood factors and interacting associations were found. In particular safety perceptions could be a resource for promotion SA in older adults who experience disadvantage. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 3, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Correction to: Bone mineral density in elite masters athletes: the effect of body composition and long-term exercise
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Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 3, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The MIPAM trial – motivational interviewing and physical activity monitoring to enhance the daily level of physical activity among older adults – a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe use of MI, in addition to a PAM-based intervention among older adults in PA promoting interventions hold a potential clinically relevant effect on physical activity and should thus be investigated further with adequately powered RCTs.Trial registrationThis study was pre-registered in the clinicaltrials.gov database with identifier:NCT03906162. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 2, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effectiveness of an individually tailored home-based exercise programme for pre-frail older adults, driven by a tablet application and mobility monitoring: a pilot study
ConclusionThis pilot study showed positive results varying from (very) small to large effects in levels and maintenance of functional performance and daily physical activity, especially during the supervised first 3 months.Remote supervision seems to importantly affect effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme. Effectiveness of the programme and the exact contribution of its components should be further quantified in a randomized controlled trial.Practice implicationsHome-based exercising using novel technology may be promising for functional performance and physical activity improvement in (pre-frail) older adults....
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - June 21, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effectiveness of an individually tailored home-based exercise rogramme for pre-frail older adults, driven by a tablet application and mobility monitoring: a pilot study
ConclusionThis pilot study showed positive results varying from (very) small to large effects in levels and maintenance of functional performance and daily physical activity, especially during the supervised first 3 months.Remote supervision seems to importantly affect effectiveness of a home-based exercise programme. Effectiveness of the programme and the exact contribution of its components should be further quantified in a randomized controlled trial.Practice implicationsHome-based exercising using novel technology may be promising for functional performance and physical activity improvement in (pre-frail) older adults....
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - June 21, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Saving lives through life-threatening measures? The COVID-19 paradox of infection prevention in long-term care facilities
AbstractThe current SARS Cov-2 infection control measures have paradoxical effects. On the one hand, the lockdown measures help to protect vulnerable populations in particular. On the other hand, these measures inevitably have the effect that those who are to be protected not only become socially isolated and are exposed to enormous psychological stress, but also break down physically due to inactivity. Thus, the activation that is omitted in the lockdown is not compensated by external reference groups, which also indicates that important conditions for healthy ageing are not given in long-term care facilities. (Source: Eu...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - June 21, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Change of physical activity parameters of hip and pelvic fracture patients during inpatient rehabilitation and after discharge: analysis of global and in-depth parameters
ConclusionOur findings suggest that the in-depth PA parameters add further information to the global cumulative PA parameters. Whereas global cumulative PA parameters improved significantly during inpatient rehabilitation and after discharge, in-depth PA parameters as well as PC did not continuously improve at home. In contrast to global cumulative PA parameters the in-depth parameters seem to reflect contextual factors such as the build environment and aspects of PC, which are traditionally assessed by clinical PC measures. These in combination with digital mobility measures can help clinicians to assess the health status...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - June 12, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of low back pain on balance performance in elderly people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe results showed that balance performance was impaired in elderly people with LBP. We should pay more attention to the balance control of elderly people with LBP. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - June 5, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Bone mineral density in elite masters athletes: the effect of body composition and long-term exercise
ConclusionThe representatives of strength based events had the most advantageous BMD levels. The condition of bone tissue evaluated by BMC and BMD of the forearm in masters athletes was strongly determined by the level of lean body components and the type of sports training associated with the track and field event. In the most important predictors of the BMD norm were also hydration components ECW and ICW. However, this relationship requires more research on the nature and mechanisms of these interactions. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - May 31, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Long-term participation in community group exercise improves lower extremity muscle strength and delays age-related declines in walking speed and physical function in older adults
ConclusionParticipation in group exercise improved lower extremity muscle strength, TUG time, and MFS scores of older adults living in a community. The positive effects of group exercise were dependent on long-term participation. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - May 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Physical activity, resilience, emotions, moods, and weight control of older adults during the COVID-19 global crisis
ConclusionIn adults at 70+, the physical activity level, physical activity before and during the lockdown, emotions, sleeping hours, and weight change were similar to the other adult groups that were examined (45 –59 and 60–69). However, in the older adults groups (70+ and 60–69), resilience and depression symptoms were lower than in the youngest age group. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 1, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

A randomized controlled trial into the cognitive effects of a computer-tailored physical activity intervention in older adults with chronic disease(s)
ConclusionsTo our knowledge this is the first study to test the cognitive effects of a computer-tailored PA stimulating intervention in older adults suffering from a broad range of chronic diseases. The effects of the Active Plus intervention were not strong enough to improve CF or prevent cognitive decline. A blended approach, in which this computer-tailored intervention is combined with a face-to-face PA intervention and / or cognitive training, might be a good suggestion to increase the effects of Active Plus on PA and CF in older adults with chronic diseases.Trial registrationNetherlands Trial Register NL6005; Date of ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 25, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of multimodal agility-like exercise training compared to inactive controls and alternative training on physical performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsMAT may serve as a time-efficient training modality to induce positive effects in different physical domains. Compared to isolated training, MAT allows equal effect sizes at lower overall training volumes. More studies are needed to investigate the potential value of MAT with systematic training and load control, especially compared to other exercise-based interventions. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 25, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Peer-led exercise program for ageing adults to improve physical functions - a randomized trial
ConclusionsThe current work suggests that a 12-week peer-led exercise program can improve physical function for adults age 50 and above.Trial registrationNCT03799952(ClinicalTrials.gov) 12/20/2018. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 11, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Performance on sit-to-stand tests in relation to measures of functional fitness and sarcopenia diagnosis in community-dwelling older adults
ConclusionIn the sarcopenia construct, STS tests better represents muscle physical performance rather than muscle strength. Different subsets of population with possible sarcopenia are identified depending on the test used. The lack of association of STS performance with muscle mass results in a lower prevalence of confirmed sarcopenia compared with grip strength, but may better reflect changes in muscle quality. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 8, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research