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Effect of age and physical activity level on functional fitness in older adults
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This study confirms that age affects
functional fitness, whereas PAL generally does not. However, being more active is advantageous for the young elderly with
regard to BMI, LBS, and dynamic balance.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ResearchDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0051-zAuthors
Hulya Donat Tuna, Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Health Science 35340 Inciralti-Izmir TurkeyAyse Ozcan Edeer, Dokuz Eylül University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 35340 Inciralti-Izmir TurkeyMehtap Malkoc, Dokuz Eylül University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 35340 Inciralti-Izmir TurkeyGazan...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - October 4, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Research on exercise programs—an approach of technological scienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0053-xAuthors
Michael Brach, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Institut für Sportwissenschaft Horstmarer Landweg 62b 48149 Münster Germany
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 23, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Aging and inactivity—capitalizing on the protective effect of planned physical activity in old ageEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The paper discusses two parallel biocultural trends—aging and inactivity. The principle of economy in movement in modern society
versus the dependency of human beings on movement for their development and health is described. The results of inactivity
are sometimes mistakenly considered irreversible losses caused by aging, but in actual fact, inactivity accelerates the irreversible
losses caused by the aging process. The paper then describes the contribution of physical activity in terms of increasing
positive aspects or decreasing risks: increasing life expectancy or decreasing risk of mortality,...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 16, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Exercise and health in frail elderly people: a review of randomized controlled trialsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Frailty is a physiological syndrome that increases the risk of poor health. Although some research has been conducted to study
the benefits of physical exercise in frail elderly populations, different operational definitions of frailty have been used,
and this makes the studies difficult to compare. The present review was aimed at examining the influence of exercise on health
in frail older adults. Studies using randomized controlled trials that administered an exercise program to a frail elderly
population and that had an operational definition of frailty were selected from publications between Jan...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 3, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Effects of motor practice on cognitive disorders in older adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The demographics of our societies have changed drastically during the past few decades. The general population is aging rapidly
as human life spans continue to expand and more adults are set to mature during the next quarter century. This aging process
has numerous implications for the way we live and will have particularly important impacts on health and healthcare. In particular,
substantial evidence suggests that cognitive–motor function deteriorates considerably as the result of inactive life style,
biological aging, and cognitive impairments. The number of individuals with Alzheimer's disease...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 27, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Optimal health and function among the elderly: lessening severity of ADL disabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of the present review is to examine the role of exercise training
as a primary tool for increasing cardiopulmonary and muscular fitness in order to lessen the severity of disability in activities
of daily living and to attain optimal health and functioning among the elderly.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ResearchDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0048-7Authors
Nir Eynon, The Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Wingate Institute Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division Netanya 42902 IsraelChen Yamin, The Zinman College of Physical Education and Spo...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 28, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Safety of resistance training in the elderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0047-8Authors
Michael Sagiv, The Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Wingate Biogenetic Laboratory Netanya 42902 Israel
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 20, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Transparency of reporting: in reply to the letter by O’HalloranEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LetterDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0046-9Authors
G. Meyer, University of Witten/Herdecke Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Nursing Science Witten GermanyI. Mühlhauser, University of Hamburg Unit of Health Sciences and Education Hamburg Germany
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 20, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
“Hip protectors in the elderly: lack of effectiveness or just suboptimal implementation?” A reply to criticsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LetterDOI 10.1007/s11556-009-0045-xAuthors
Peter O’Halloran, Queen’s University Belfast Nursing and Midwifery Research Unit School of Nursing and Midwifery 10 Malone Road Belfast BT9 5BN Northern Ireland UK
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 20, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Physical activity assessment and health outcomes in old age: how valid are dose–response relationships in epidemiologic studies?Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In this systematic review the validity of the dose–response relationships between physical activity (PA) and energy expenditure
(EE) on defined health outcomes (cardio- and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, cancer) for the elderly is questioned.
Medline, Cochrane, and EMBASE databases were reviewed for epidemiological longitudinal studies in populations aged 60+ for
the years 1985–2007. Although most of the 18 identified studies generally demonstrated an inverse dose–response relationship
between PA and EE level with morbidity and mortality, the range of dose–responses was remarkably ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 13, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
The potential role of physical activity on driving performance and safety among older adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The elderly represent the fastest growing driving population. Older drivers have a high crash rate per distance traveled,
a high risk of injury or death in traffic accidents, and are commonly found to be ‘at fault’ in crashes. This reality has
focused more interest on issues associated with the fitness to drive and the safety of older drivers. Many older adults depend
greatly on their personal vehicle for transportation and suffer a marked loss of quality of life when, as a consequence of
no longer being able or permitted to drive, their mobility becomes significantly restricted. The reasons for...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 11, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Type of activity and fitness benefits as moderators of the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age: a reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aimed to review studies exploring the effect of physical activity on affect in advanced age with a special focus
on the moderating role of fitness improvement and mode of exercise and to examine those studies in relation to the potential
mechanisms for explaining the physical activity–affect relationship. Studies were assembled through a computer search of online
psychological, medical, and exercise science databases. Randomized controlled studies having as their purpose the examination
of physical activity effects on affect, with a mean sample population age of at least 50 years, were included. Thirt...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 23, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Anaerobic performance in masters athletesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract With increasing age, it appears that masters athletes competing in anaerobic events (10–100 s) decline linearly in performance
until 70 years of age, after which the rate of decline appears to accelerate. This decline in performance appears strongly
related to a decreased anaerobic work capacity, which has been observed in both sedentary and well-trained older individuals.
Previously, a number of factors have been suggested to influence anaerobic work capacity including gender, muscle mass, muscle
fiber type, muscle fiber size, muscle architecture and strength, substrate availability, ef...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 10, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Acquired immunity: immunosenescence and physical activityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Several lines of evidence indicate that infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmune disorders occur more frequently in elderly
people, thus suggesting that altered function of immune organs and cells, such as thymus and T and B lymphocytes are of primary
importance in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Furthermore, old subjects are less responsive to vaccine than younger because
of immune changes. The most common changes accompanying the adaptive immune system include decrement of T and B cells proliferation,
repertoire degeneracy, increase of the memory cell type, decreased numbers of naive cells,...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 27, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Editorial: promotion for physical activity in elderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Tutorial ReviewDOI 10.1007/s11556-008-0038-1Authors
Michael Sagiv, Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences Life sciences Department Wingate 42902 Israel
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 16, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Batteries assessing health related fitness in the elderly: a brief reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Evaluation of physical functioning is a key issue in clinical geriatrics and in aging research. In recent years, different
physical performance batteries in which individuals are asked to perform several tasks and are evaluated using different criteria
have been designed and used in elderly populations. These batteries include different types of test which range from basic
motor abilities to relevant everyday activities, depending on the construct area in the domain of physical function that must
be measured. This paper reviews and classifies the main physical functioning batteries that can be found...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 15, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Age-related slowing of movement as basal ganglia dysfunctionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Attributions of age-related deficits in motor function to structural changes are compromised once the elderly exhibit lower
error rates. This is because performance decrements observed in older adults are attributed to inferred strategic preferences
for accuracy over speed. To understand genuine age differences in performance, we argue in the following theoretical paper
that research needs to resolve methodological shortcomings and account for them within theoretical models of aging. Accounts
of aging need to directly manipulate or control strategic differences in performance while assessing structu...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 12, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
A bio-psycho-social model of successful aging as shown through the variable “physical activity”Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In this article, we present and explain a bio-psycho-social model of successful aging with subjective well-being as a criterion
of a successful aging process. We focus on physical activity because it is a crucial behavior. Physical activity can support
successful aging in two different ways: first, due to its physiological and cognitive effects, and Second, an older person
can enhance subjective well-being (SWB) while being physically active. The model points out that an older person can regulate
SWB. To do this, an older person should set and pursue personally and culturally valued goals. The stren...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 6, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Expertise and aging: maintaining skills through the lifespanEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract As lifespan continues to increase in many developed countries, so too does the age at which we see extraordinary achievements
from older adults. Examples from running, golf, and other domains continue to redefine what is possible as we age. Evidence
suggests, however, that progression through adulthood is associated with a dramatic decline in all manner of physical and
cognitive abilities, from physiological capacities (e.g., VO2 max) to cognitive and perceptual functions (e.g., IQ scores,
reaction time). In the face of such precipitous decline in specific abilities, how do we account for maintenanc...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - April 3, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Dementia and physical activityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/s11556-008-0033-6Authors
Heinz Mechling, German Sport University, Cologne Institute for Movement- and Sport-Gerontology c/o ISWS Universität Bonn Nachtigallenweg 86 Bonn 53127 Germany
Journal European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 26, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Involvement of advanced glycation end products in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications: the protective role of regular physical activityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) may play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic diabetic complications and
in the natural process of biological aging. In fact, maintained hyperglycaemia favours the formation of AGEs at the tissue
level in diabetic patients, which may influence the triggering of different chronic pathologies of diabetes such as retinopathy,
nephropathy, neuropathy and macro- and micro-vascular diseases. Moreover, the literature has also demonstrated the involvement
of AGEs in biological aging, which may explain the accelerated process of aging in diabetic patients. T...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 27, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Role of physical activity in the prevention of falls and their consequences in the elderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract This work aims to provide an inventory of the risk factors and consequences of falling in the elderly, namely fractures, and
to identify strategies to prevent falls and minimise their effects. Falls in elderly people are a major cause of injuries,
leading to a general fear of falling, poorer quality of life and even death. The increase in life expectancy brought by developments
in the medical and health sciences has not always brought enhanced quality of life. More elderly people live with reduced
functional capacities resulting in a higher prevalence of falls and associated problems for themselves ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 23, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Motor-skill learning in older adults—a review of studies on age-related differencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract This paper reviews research on motor-skill learning across the life span with particular emphasis on older age. For this purpose,
studies that focus on age-related differences in fine and gross motor skills and studies that analyze the further refinement
of known skills as well as learning of unknown motor skills are summarized. The reviewed studies suggest that although motor
performance tends to decline in old age, learning capabilities remain intact, and older adults are able to achieve considerable
performance gains. The extent to which the learning capability varies with age, however, has to be...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 24, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Endurance performance in masters athletesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Masters athletes are typically older than 35 years of age and systematically train for, and compete in, organized forms of
sport specifically designed for older adults. They are motivated to participate in masters sport for a wide variety of reasons.
Age-related declines in endurance performance are observed across the endurance sports of running, orienteering, rowing, and
swimming. These declines are curvilinear from age 35 years until approximately age 60–70 years and exponential thereafter.
The decline in endurance performance appears primarily due to an age-related decrease in V...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 24, 2008 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
The role of exercise on the innate immunity of the elderlyEmail this article to a colleague.
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We describe the ageing process involving the innate immune system
and the improvement given by moderate physical activity. In addition, we discuss the altered neutrophil granulocytes function,
the role of macrophages and natural killer cells, besides the influence of cytokines and secretory IgA. The acquired information
help us to explain how these changes could favor the onset of diseases in the elderly and how they may boost their immune
function.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Academic Literature ReviewDOI 10.1007/s11556-007-0028-8Authors
Lucia Malaguarnera, University of Catania Department of Biomedical ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 13, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Alterations in IGF-I affect elderly: role of physical activityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The growth hormone–insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) axis is an important physiological regulator muscle for development.
Although there is evidence that aging muscle retains the ability to synthesize IGF-I, there is also evidence that aging may
be associated with attenuation of the ability of exercise to induce an isoform of IGF-I that promotes satellite cell proliferation.
However, it is clear that overexpression of IGF-I in the muscle can protect against age-related sarcopenia. Strength training
appears to be the intervention of choice for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. IGF-I ha...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 5, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Osteoporosis, falls and exerciseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Osteoporosis, a manifestation of bone atrophy that leads to great susceptibility to fractures, is a very important public
health problem today because of its great morbidity, mortality and important economic repercussions. It is a problem that
will tend to become more serious with the increase in the number of elderly persons. Bone mass is gained during adolescence,
reaches a plateau during the third decade and remains stable until approximately age 50, after which a progressively gradual
loss is observed. There is no real cure for osteoporosis, but a series of strategies can be used to reduce bone ...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 21, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Aging effects on joint proprioception: the role of physical activity in proprioception preservationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Throughout the human life span the functions of several physiological systems dramatically change, including proprioception.
Impaired proprioception leads to less accurate detection of body position changes increasing the risk of fall, and to abnormal
joint biomechanics during functional activities so, over a period of time, degenerative joint disease may result. Altered
neuromuscular control of the lower limb and consequently poor balance resulting from changes in the proprioceptive function
could be related to the high incidence of harmful falls that occur in old age subjects. There is evidence of...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 7, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Effects of a multimodal activation program (SimA-P) in residents of nursing homesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Is it possible to maintain or even enhance functional and cognitive independence in residents of nursing homes? Little is
known about the potentials and limits of therapeutic methods designed to maintain independence in elderly people already in
need of residential nursing care. The aim of the “Rehabilitation in Nursing Homes” research project was to determine the practicability
and effectiveness of a rehabilitative approach targeting residents of nursing homes. The main objectives of the activation
program were to maintain and enhance residents’ cognitive and functional autonomy. Data on psyc...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 31, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
The role of physical activity in the elderly as primary preventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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JournalEuropean Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 26, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Hypertension in aging: physical activity as primary preventionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract In most physiologic systems, there is considerable evidence that the normal aging processes do not result in significant impairment
or dysfunction in the absence of pathology and under resting conditions. However, in response to a stress, the age-related
reduction in physiologic reserves causes a loss of regulatory or homeostatic balance. This happens before an individual notices
that something is wrong. An additional consequence of age-related changes is an increased perception of effort associated
with submaximal work. Thus, a vicious cycle is set up, leading to decreasing exercise capacity, resul...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - July 21, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
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JournalEuropean Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253
Journal VolumeVolume 4
Journal IssueVolume 4, Number 1 / April, 2007 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 29, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
The relevance of situation awareness in older adults’ cognitive functioning: a reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract??Age-related declines in cognition may have detrimental effects on older adults? ability to complete everyday activities that young- and middle-aged individuals perform automatically. Theories of cognitive aging have found deficits in older adults? fluid intelligence, capacity for inhibition, number of processing resources, and speed of processing, and in recent years, studies have proposed cognitive strategies to ameliorate these declines. However, few strategies directly train the cognitive strategies necessary to improve performance in dynamic environments and physical activities. One such strategy may be the e...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 13, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Physical activity and successful agingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 11, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Editorial—aging and physical activity in the focus of scienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 11, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
How to improve gait and balance function in elderly individuals—compliance with principles of trainingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract??Most balance training regimens for elderly individuals focus on self-controlled exercises, although automatic postural responses after a balance perturbation are not under direct volitional control. We critically review the literature on this topic, and notice that several studies fail to comply with basic principles of training and therefore show little improvement in function. Some present the view that physical function in the too frail and too fit cannot be improved, which we instead argue would be the effect of nonspecific training programs. We propose a concept for balance training that incorporates volunta...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 2, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Does the theory of planned behavior elements mediate the relationship between perceived constraints and intention to participate in physical activities? A study among older individualsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aimed to investigate the degree to which the elements of the theory of planned behavior mediate the relationship between constraints and intention to continuing participation in physical activities. The sample of the study consisted of 119 (N?=?119) older individuals who participated in organized physical activity programs. The results indicated that attitudes and perceived behavioral control were negatively correlated with constraints, whereas the subjective norm variable had no relationship with them. In terms of the mediation role of the elements of the theory of planned behavior, the results indicated that b...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 20, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Housing for the aging populationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract??Based on the concept of ?aging in place,? design of houses in the past years are explored. Design features in the built environment become barriers for aging people with functional limitations. Initially, houses were designed according to the required needs of the user with the physical limitations. Later, adaptable house design was introduced that allows the house to meet the specific needs of the user, while maintaining the appearance of the house until more obvious accessibility features are needed. Today, ?design for all? is recognised as a tool for ensuring physical accessibility for aging people. The holist...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 15, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Effects of Tai Chi exercises on self-efficacy and psychological healthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract??This review offers an update of the psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan (TC) among different populations. A computerized literature research from 1990 to June 2006 was carried out. Studies were selected when they assessed the mental and psychological effects of TC practice among various populations. Data from 14 studies for a total of 829 subjects, age range from 12 to 96?years, were considered here. There were eight randomized controlled trials and six quasi-experimental or case control studies in this review. The intensity of TC varied from 30?min twice a week over a 5-week period to 1?h every day over an 8-...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - February 15, 2007 Category: Geriatrics Tags: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity Source Type: journals
Ceasing of muscle function with aging: is it the consequence of intrinsic muscle degeneration or a secondary effect of neuronal impairments?Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Aging is associated with a significant decline in neuromuscular function leading to an eventual loss of independence and mobility of senescent people. Age-related sarcopenia, characterised by a reduction in muscle mass and strength, is considered one of the most striking features of aging at the level of the skeletal muscle. Morphological alterations in skeletal muscle can be considered as one of the consequences responsible for muscle weakness in the aged population. Beyond 60 years of age, human muscle undergoes a process of continuous denervation and reinnervation, due to an accelerating loss of motor units...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Evaluation of myocardial alterations using the enzymatic profile of elderly long-distance runnersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Elderly population often is encouraged to practice sports in preventing cardiovascular diseases. However, evidences exist that intense physical efforts are related with a higher risk for acute myocardial infarction and sudden death. Biological markers for myocardial injury was analyzed in a group of 15 elderly athletes without a history of coronary artery disease, who participated in the 77th International Sao Silvestre race (15,000 m) in Sao Paulo City. A statistical difference was observed between total CPK activity levels before the run, immediately after the run, and some time later. Similar results were o...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Diabetes, aging and physical activityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease affecting the regulation of insulin and glucose causing a disruption in the normal control of counterregulatory hormones and macronutrients, resulting in blood glucose accumulation. Metabolic deregulation leads to the production of noxious substances that have a particular propensity for damaging vascular and nervous structures. Physiological changes observed with aging are correlated with a concomitant increase in DM and its associated complications. Long-term complications, including peripheral and central neuropathies, micro- and macrovascular damage, retinopathy...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
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Abstract Hip protectors seemed to be the only non-pharmacological intervention to effectively prevent hip fractures in high-risk populations. In contrast, recently published trials did not find hip fracture reduction through hip protector interventions. An updated Cochrane review concluded that the device is ineffective for community-dwelling elderly and of uncertain effectiveness for institutionalised elderly. However, some primary studies used suboptimal implementation of hip protectors, which has led to low adherence and ineffectiveness of the intervention. Shortcomings in implementation techniques have not been asse...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Healthy mind in healthy body? A review of sensorimotor–cognitive interdependencies in old ageEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract We review four broad lines of research on couplings between sensorimotor and cognitive aging, with an emphasis on methodological concerns. First, correlational cross-sectional and longitudinal data indicate increasing associations between sensorimotor and cognitive aspects of behavior with advancing age. Second, older adults show greater performance decrements than young adults when sensorimotor and cognitive tasks or task components need to be performed concurrently rather than in isolation. Third, aerobic fitness interventions produce positive transfer effects on cognition that are particularly pronounced for...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Aging-related temporal constraints to stability and instability in postural controlEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we review the evidence that older adults tend to have both a shorter time to lose stability in the maintenance of standing posture and the functionally related but inverse problem of needing more time to reacquire stability in transitioning to a postural state. These age-related time limitations to processes of stability are hypothesized to enhance the probability of falling with aging and the problems that can occur in the transition between activities, such as sitting to standing and standing to walking. The potential role of fitness and health variables in mediating the temporal constraints on the acquisi...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
EditorialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content TypeJournal Article
JournalEuropean Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253
Journal VolumeVolume 3
Journal IssueVolume 3, Number 2 / September, 2006 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 29, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Best practices for physical activity programs and behavior counseling in older adult populationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physical activity offers one of the greatest opportunities for people to extend years of active independent life and reduce functional limitations. The purpose of this paper is to identify key practices for promoting physical activity in older adults, with a focus on older adults with chronic disease or low fitness and those with low levels of physical activity. Key practices identified in promotion activity in older adults include: (1) a multidimensional activity program that includes endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility training is optimal for health and functional benefits; (2) principles of behavior change, in...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - April 13, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Regular physical exercise in patients with type II diabetes mellitusEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article intends to summarize and analyze the current literature concerning the preventive and therapeutic effects of regular exercise in diabetic patients, pointing out its physiological influence on blood glucose regulation, and to analyze the potential risks of acute physical exercise and the precautions given to patients with a variety of complications.
Content TypeJournal Article
JournalEuropean Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOnline ISSN 1861-6909Print ISSN 1813-7253
Journal VolumeVolume 3
Journal IssueVolume 3, Number 1 / May, 2006 (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - April 7, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Biomechanical aspects of dynamic stabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Walking is a fundamental motor skill that significantly affects the level of independence in older adults. The amount of variability present in a walking pattern reflects the quality of neuromuscular control. It is well established that a large proportion of falls in older people occurs when walking. The prevention of falls is vital for minimizing disability, preventing injury, and impeding the development of frailty and subsequent deterioration in quality of life. The present literature review focuses on dynamic stability. In dynamic stability, both the base of support and the center of mass are in motion, and effective b...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 22, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
Clinical gait and stepping performance measures in older adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Problems with ambulation and mobility are frequent problems in older adults. Each year, about one in 100 older adults develops new severe mobility disability. Assessment of abnormal gait constitutes a major component of clinical practice and may lead to fall reduction. Clinicians can benefit from simple gait and mobility assessment tools to be used in busy clinical settings. This review focuses on gait and stepping performance measures that can be used by the busy clinician to assess gait, mobility performance, balance, and falls risk in the older adult.
Content TypeJournal Article
JournalEuropean Review of Aging and...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - March 22, 2006 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals
