Power Training for Improvement of Postural Stability and Reduction of Falls in Individuals With Parkinson Disease
Recurrent falls are common in persons with Parkinson disease (PD), and a decrease in lower extremity (LE) power is predictive of falls in the general population of older adults. To date, we are unaware of a synthesis of the literature pertaining to power training, postural stability, and falls in persons with PD. This narrative review synthesizes current literature related to the effect of LE power training on postural stability and falls in older adults with PD. There is limited yet compelling evidence to support an association between LE power and the performance of balance and mobility tasks in persons with PD. A need f...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - January 1, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Power Training Source Type: research
Effects of Power on Balance and Fall Prevention in Aging and Older Adults
Falls are a common health issue among older adults. Muscle weakness, limited physical function, and balance impairment have been identified as the modifiable risk factors for falls. The purpose of this review is to analyze current evidence about the efficacy of power training in improving physical function, improving balance, and preventing falls in older adults. We also provide recommendations regarding power training protocols for older adults. This review suggests that power training is effective in reducing several risk factors for falls. Future interdisciplinary studies are needed to provide evidence about how to inco...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - January 1, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Power Training Source Type: research
Poststroke Effects on Power Production in Older Adults
Muscular power is an important performance component to emphasize in older adults following stroke. Aging affects neuromuscular function reducing strength and power; in turn, this loss is exacerbated in clients with stroke. Stroke can impact both ipsilateral and contralateral extremity power production, which correlates with reduced function in gait, transfers, and impaired hand use. A variety of objective clinical tests assess lower extremity power production. Studies demonstrate that exercise regimens that improve muscular power improve function poststroke. Future research should focus on best practice interventions to m...
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Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - January 1, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Power Training Source Type: research
Relationship Between Balance Status and Risk of Falling Among Elderly Patients in Northern Turkey
Conclusion:
A negative correlation was identified between scores on the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model and the Berg Balance Scale among elderly patients who experienced falls. As the balance scale scores decreased, the risk of falling increased (r = −0.183, P = .05). (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Serial Cast Method in the Treatment of Knee Flexion Contractures in the Elderly: A Case Report
Knee flexion contracture is observed sometimes in the elderly walking. The serial cast method has been successful in treating knee contracture secondary to neurological diseases after injection of botulinum toxin. We focus on 3 cases: all patients were unable to walk because of knee flexion contracture. They have benefited from our protocol of serial casts and at the end of the treatment, knee flessum was less. All patients have recovered the ability to walk. Our method is simple and fast. For these 3 patients, we could discuss percutaneous needle tenotomies but it requires a trained team. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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At-Home Breathing Exercise for the Elderly Using a Party Horn: An Exploratory Study
Conclusion:
Blowing into a party horn is feasible for the elderly and may maintain their respiration and swallowing. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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The Occiput-Wall Distance Was Related to the Physical/Mental Outcomes in the Elders With Severe Flexed Posture, But Not the Dual Digital Inclinometer Thoracic Kyphosis
Purpose:
To examine the usefulness of the dual digital inclinometer thoracic kyphosis and the occiput-wall distance (OWD) measures as a marker of the mental/physical status in older adults with severe flexed posture (FP).
Method:
The study was conducted with 16 nursing home-dwelling older adults (13 male/3 female) with severe FP (OWD> 8.0).
Results:
The OWD was correlated with the severity of fear of falling, cognitive function, depression, mobility, 10-m gait speed, and anterior trunk flexibility at moderate and good levels (v (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Performance on Daily Life Activities and Executive Functioning in Parkinson Disease
Conclusion:
Our results suggest that rehabilitation activities for these executive tasks could be of interest for the performance of PD patients. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Relationship Between Performance in the Timed Up & Go and Foot Clearances During Obstacle Crossing in Older Women
Conclusion:
Timed Up & Go did not differentiate older women with or without risk of falls regarding foot clearances during obstacle crossing. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Effects of Laser Photobiomodulation Therapy at 808 nm on Muscle Performance and Perceived Exertion in Elderly Women: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial
Conclusions:
Acute laser photobiomodulation therapy at 808 nm does not improve muscle performance (functional capacity, strength, and endurance) and perceived exertion in physically active elderly women.
Trial registration: NCT04241991. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Cognitive Decline and Physical Function in Older Adults Who Participated in Health Measurement Events Using Classification and Regression Tree (CART)
Conclusions:
By CART, it was revealed that the combination of walking speed less than 1.01 m/s and Trail Making Test part A 107.47 seconds or more is a combination of strongest factors for cognitive decline. The classification accuracy was 92.2% by CART. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Applications on Balance and Gait Speed in Individuals With Alzheimer Dementia: A Pilot Study
Conclusion:
It is appropriate to add virtual reality applications to routine rehabilitation programs in order to increase patient's balance and gait speed in people with dementia.
Clinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT03928405 (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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Use of the Handgrip Strength Test in the Identification of Osteosarcopenic Obesity in Older Women: A Prospective Study
The aim this study was to analyze the sensitivity and specificity of functional tests in the identification of osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO), as well as other abnormalities related to low bone mineral density in older women in 24-month follow-up. The study included 152 older women. It was observed that the handgrip strength test presented sensitivity and specificity to identify OSO (0.63 and 0.76), respectively, and that older women with low performance in this test had a higher risk (hazard ratio: 3.05; 95% confidence interval: 1.04-8.96) of presenting OSO. The application of the handgrip strength test could be an alterna...
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Spanish Experience of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Efficacy for Patients Affected by the Novel SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): A Case Report
This article discusses a 38-year-old woman admitted to the ICU for acute respiratory failure secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Early physiotherapy improved lung secretion removal, respiratory mechanics outcomes, gas exchange, and muscle strength without adverse effects. Regarding the lack of information about physiotherapy effects in this context, these data are essential to demonstrate the feasibility of early physiotherapy in such patients who are young as well as older. (Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation)
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