Community Lighting for Older Adults
Conclusions:
The amount of light and glare varied within and across facilities. Because of variability of lighting and glare, it is recommended to train older adults in techniques to increase lighting and decrease glare in the community. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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The Effects of a Dance-Based Program on the Postural Control in Older Women
This study investigated the effect of an 8-week dance-based program on the postural control and functional capacity in older women. Thirty women were assigned onto 2 groups: ballroom dancing (DG: n = 15; 69.1 ± 6.6 years) and control group (CG: n = 15; 71.5 ± 7.5 years). The DG improved functional performance (6-minute walk, the Tinetti test, and the Time Up and Go tests), static balance (center of pressure path length, mean sway velocity, median frequency sway area), and dynamic balance (step test) (P (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Selected Factors Against Functional Performance in Patients in the Early Period After Stroke
The main objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of selected clinical factors on functional performance in 693 patients in the early period after stroke. The level of functional performance of each patient was evaluated twice (before and after 4 weeks of rehabilitation) using the short version of the Barthel Index. A comprehensive 4-week rehabilitation program significantly improved the functional performance of stroke survivors (P = .0001). There was no significant relationship between functional improvement and age (P = .3800), sex (P = .4085), type of stroke (P = .7498), and side of paresis (P = .1573). (Sourc...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
Two Isometric Yoga Poses Reduce the Curves in Degenerative and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Objective:
Efficacy of 2 yoga poses for degenerative scoliosis (DS) and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Subjects and Methods:
Retrospective study of 49 DS and 25 AIS patients with initial Cobb angles less than 120° (DS) and less than 75° (AIS) performing side plank daily, with lumbar and thoracolumbar curves' convex side inferior. In complex curves, the half-moon pose was added. Outcome measure included Cobb angles after mean 5.8 and 9.4 months, respectively.
Results:
Mean lumbar/thoracolumbar improvement: 23.7% (P (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Functional Standards for Optimal Aging: The Development of the Moving Target Screen
The Moving Target Screen, a performance-based functional assessment tool for adults older than 50 years, is designed to be used by exercise specialists to evaluate the 5 key aspects of fitness central to optimal aging: posture, flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength. The strength of evidence supporting each of the 15 tests that comprise the Moving Target Screen is described. The assessments require inexpensive, standard equipment used by physical and occupational therapists. The Moving Target Screen can be a powerful tool that provides a comprehensive picture of a person's function before disability and problems beg...
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The Effect of Early Progressive Resistive Exercise Therapy on Balance Control of Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background and Purpose: Although total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common treatment for severe osteoarthritis, high risks of fall and balance loss are the main complications of this procedure. While multiple rehabilitation protocols have been suggested for TKA, efficacy of early resistive exercise therapy aimed at improving balance has not yet been thoroughly investigated.
Methods: In this double-blind randomized controlled trial study, 40 patients with severe osteoarthritis, sampled by a simple convenient method, were randomly assigned into either “control” group or “early resistive exercise” group. After TKA su...
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Accessible Fall Prevention Interventions for Older Adults With Low Vision
Conclusions: Participants affirmed a lack of fall prevention services and provided insight into how to design educational interventions for older adults with vision impairment. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Timed Up and Go Test Performance as an Indicator of Fall History in Institutionalized Elderly: A Pilot Study
Conclusions: Performance tests could indicate the presence of fall history in the institutionalized older adults; the TUG being the most suitable compared with other common WT. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Effects of Dance and of Tai Chi on Functional Mobility, Balance, and Agility in Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusion: The dance and Tai Chi brought no significant differences in balance and agility. Tai Chi improved mobility compared with other therapies. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Muscle Strength and Independence for Older Individuals in Nursing Homes
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of isometric muscle strength of the lower and upper extremities on independence in activities of daily living in older people living in nursing homes.
Methods: The study involved 111 voluntary older persons living in 3 nursing homes, who met the inclusion criteria. The sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were recorded. Muscle strength of the shoulder flexors, extensors, abductors, external rotators, elbow flexors and extensors in the upper extremities, and hip flexors, extensors, abductors, knee flexors, and extensors in the lower extremities were e...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
Community Lighting for Older Adults
Conclusions: The amount of light and glare varied within and across facilities. Because of variability of lighting and glare, it is recommended to train older adults in techniques to increase lighting and decrease glare in the community. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
The Effects of a Dance-Based Program on the Postural Control in Older Women
This study investigated the effect of an 8-week dance-based program on the postural control and functional capacity in older women. Thirty women were assigned onto 2 groups: ballroom dancing (DG: n = 15; 69.1 ± 6.6 years) and control group (CG: n = 15; 71.5 ± 7.5 years). The DG improved functional performance (6-minute walk, the Tinetti test, and the Time Up and Go tests), static balance (center of pressure path length, mean sway velocity, median frequency sway area), and dynamic balance (step test) (P (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
Selected Factors Against Functional Performance in Patients in the Early Period After Stroke
The main objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of selected clinical factors on functional performance in 693 patients in the early period after stroke. The level of functional performance of each patient was evaluated twice (before and after 4 weeks of rehabilitation) using the short version of the Barthel Index. A comprehensive 4-week rehabilitation program significantly improved the functional performance of stroke survivors (P = .0001). There was no significant relationship between functional improvement and age (P = .3800), sex (P = .4085), type of stroke (P = .7498), and side of paresis (P = .1573). (Sourc...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
Two Isometric Yoga Poses Reduce the Curves in Degenerative and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Objective: Efficacy of 2 yoga poses for degenerative scoliosis (DS) and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Subjects and Methods: Retrospective study of 49 DS and 25 AIS patients with initial Cobb angles less than 120° (DS) and less than 75° (AIS) performing side plank daily, with lumbar and thoracolumbar curves' convex side inferior. In complex curves, the half-moon pose was added. Outcome measure included Cobb angles after mean 5.8 and 9.4 months, respectively.
Results: Mean lumbar/thoracolumbar improvement: 23.7% (P (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves' Market Source Type: research
