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Premorbid physical activity is modestly associated with gait independence after a stroke: an exploratory study
ConclusionsPremorbid physical activity is associated with gait independence after a stroke, but this association is not as strong as those of age or history of stroke.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou exercise on community-based stroke patients: a cluster randomized controlled trial
ConclusionTai Chi Yunshou and balance rehabilitation training led to improved balance ability and functional mobility, and both are suitable community-based programs that may benefit for stroke recovery and community reintegration. Our data demonstrated that a 12-week Tai Chi Yunshou intervention was more effective in motor function, fear of falling and depression than balance rehabilitation training. Future studies examining the effectiveness of Tai Chi Yunahou as a balance ability improvement strategy for community-dwelling survivors of stroke are recommended.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trail Registry:ChiCRT-TRC-1...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 12, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Design considerations for a theory-driven exergame-based rehabilitation program to improve walking of persons with stroke
Abstract Virtual rehabilitation approaches for promoting motor recovery has attracted considerable attention in recent years. It appears to be a useful tool to provide beneficial and motivational rehabilitation conditions. Following a stroke, hemiparesis is one of the most disabling impairments and, therefore, many affected people often show substantial deficits in walking abilities. Hence, one of the major goals of stroke rehabilitation is to improve patients' gait characteristics and hence to regain their highest possible level of walking ability. Because previous studies indicate a relationship between walking ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 7, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Movement behavior patterns composition remains stable, but individuals change their movement behavior pattern over time in people with a first-ever stroke
ConclusionsThe composition of movement behavior patterns remains stable over time. However, individuals change their movement behavior. Significantly more people allocated to a movement behavior pattern with higher health risks. The increase of people allocated to sedentary movers and sedentary prolongers is of great concern. It underlines the importance of improving or maintaining healthy movement behavior to prevent future health risks after stroke.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - April 22, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of hydrokinesitherapy on balance and walking ability in stroke survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
AbstractBackgroundBalance and walking impairment are common dysfunctions after stroke. Emerging data has demonstrated that hydrokinesitherapy may have a positive influence on improvement of balance and walking ability. However, there is no firm evidence to support these results. Therefore, the aim of this review is to evaluate the effects of hydrokinesitherapy in stroke survivors systematically.MethodsMedline, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in the Cochrane Library, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus were systemic searched from their inception to Septemter 30, 2018. RevMan 5.3 software was used to perf...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 12, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The effects of virtual reality training in stroke and Parkinson ’s disease rehabilitation: a systematic review and a perspective on usability
ConclusionsVR training is suggested as an effective intervention to improve the functional ability in stroke and PD patients. Addition of VR into a rehabilitation program might facilitate patient ’s motivation, participation and improvement, as this method was generally well accepted, and the results of trials were promising. The consideration of disorder-specific aspects should take place during the decision-making of VR implementation.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 25, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Erratum to: Design considerations for a theory-driven exergame-based rehabilitation program to improve walking of persons with stroke
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - May 22, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of different exercise interventions on heart rate variability and cardiovascular health factors in older adults: a systematic review
ConclusionThis systematic review revealed beneficial effects on cardiac autonomic control in healthy older adults through endurance, coordinative, and multimodal training but not through resistance training. Secondary health factors improved after all types of physical interventions. Future investigations should more thoroughly adhere to methodological standards of exercise interventions and ECG recording for the assessment of autonomic regulation.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 17, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research