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Editor's Message: Raising the Bar
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Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - July 1, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Fall Risk and Utilization of Balance Training for Adults With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusions: The finding of high fall risks in more than one-third of all participants with KOA is consistent with previous reports of a higher risk of falling in this population. Many PT participants did receive some balance training; however, one-third of participants at high risk for falling did not. Balance training for individuals with KOA at high risk for falling may be underutilized. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Older Adults' Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity After Hip Fracture: Results From an Outpatient Rehabilitation Randomized Controlled Trial
Discussion: Older adults after hip fracture spend prolonged periods of waking hours sedentary with very little activity. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Versus Pilates Exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial
Conclusion: In postmenopausal women, 3 weekly sessions of WBV or Pilates administered for 6 months provided an equal effect on BMD. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Effect of Exercise on Cognition, Conditioning, Muscle Endurance, and Balance in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion: The training program improved cognitive function, muscle endurance, aerobic conditioning, and balance in older adults with MCI. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Earlier Physical Therapy Input Is Associated With a Reduced Length of Hospital Stay and Reduced Care Needs on Discharge in Frail Older Inpatients: An Observational Study
Discussion: There were 1022 hospital episodes during the study period. We excluded 19 who were discharged without being examined by a physical therapist. Of the remaining 1003, 584 (58.2%) were examined within 24 hours of admission (early assessment) and 419 (41.8%) after 24 hours of admission (late assessment). The median (interquartile range) LOS of the early assessment group was 6.7 (3.1-13.7) versus 10.0 (4.2-20.1) days in the late assessment group, P (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Dementia, Comorbidity, and Physical Function in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Conclusions: Ambulatory PACE participants have average levels of physical function that are dangerously close to thresholds thought to indicate vulnerability for further disability development, hospitalization, and nursing home admission. Both dementia and comorbidity burden are associated with declines in physical function, and the interaction between these risk factors is a telling indicator to functional decline in higher-level ambulatory tasks. PACE program clinicians can use this information to better identify participants at risk for limited physical function. Further research should investigate consequences of fun...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Two-Minute Step Test of Exercise Capacity: Systematic Review of Procedures, Performance, and Clinimetric Properties
Conclusions: The TMST has been widely used since first introduced, albeit not always as originally described. There is considerable evidence for the validity of the test, but its reliability and responsiveness are not yet firmly established. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Effect of Physical Activity on the Quality of Life in Osteoporotic Females Living in Residential Facilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Discussion: The study revealed that the studied women were at high risk of falling and that their physical activity was relatively low, likewise the quality of their lives. Their satisfaction with life was reduced by poor health, limited mobility, and the lack of social activities. Life quality improved in all 3 intervention groups, but in the control group, it decreased. The results of Bonferroni's post hoc test pointed to statistically significantly better quality of life in groups 2 (P = .01) and 4 (P (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Factors Related to Self-rated Health in Older Adults: A Clinical Approach Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Model
Background and Purpose: A growing population of older adults will require health care professionals to become increasingly knowledgeable in geriatric care. Patient ratings, functional measures, and emphasis on health and wellness should be part of geriatric physical therapy practice. The purpose of the current study was to examine relationships between self-rated health (SRH) and movement-related variables in older adults using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) as a research framework. Associations between body mass index (BMI), gait, and balance confidence were also explored. ...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Reliability and Fall Risk Detection for the BESTest and Mini-BESTest in Older Adults
Conclusions: The BESTest and mBEST scores were stable and reliable over a period of 4 weeks for a population of older adults with self-reported balance problems or a history of falling. MDC95 scores allow interpretation of change in BESTest and mBEST scores following rehabilitation. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Gait Speed and Dynamic Stability Decline Accelerates Only in Late Life: A Cross-sectional Study in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Background and Purpose: Incidence of falls increases with age whereas gait speed declines. The purposes of this study were to examine (1) whether gait speed and center-of-mass (COM) velocity declined steadily across ages in a linear fashion among community-dwelling older adults, and (2) whether such decline corresponded to the similar decline in dynamic stability, which is governed by the control of their COM position and COM velocity relative to base of support (BOS). Methods: A total of 184 community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) participated in the cross-sectional study. The participants were categorized into...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Risk Factors and Number of Falls as Determinants of Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Conclusions: If perceived QOL is used as an indicator of the success of intervention programs, certain factors accompanying the adoption of measures for the prevention of falls may mask the results (failure or success) of the intervention. Because most determinants of QOL are modifiable and physical activity has the potential to improve QOL, this research suggests that physical activity programs should be a component of health care for older adults. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inaugural Carole B. Lewis Lecture Award Address to the Membership at the Combined Sections Meeting Washington, DC January 24, 2019
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Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Lecture Source Type: research

Editor's Message: Journal Format Changes, Journal Status, and Reviewer Appreciation 2019
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Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 22, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editorial Source Type: research