A 9-Week Aerobic and Strength Training Program Improves Cognitive and Motor Function in Patients with Dementia: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Bossers, Willem; Woude, Lucas H V van der; Boersma, Froukje; Hortobágyi, Tibor; Scherder, E.J.A.; Heuvelen, Marieke J. G. van

doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2014.12.191

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“…The type, frequency, and duration of exercise also need to be determined [9]. & A recent randomized controlled trial showed that a combination of aerobic and resistance training may be more beneficial than aerobic exercise or social interaction alone [10]. & The Dementia and Physical Activity (DAPA) study in the UK is the largest randomized control trial on investigating the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise in those with dementia [11].…”

Section: Nutritional Supplementsmentioning

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Treatment and Management of Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

Molano

Bratt

Shatz

2015

Curr Treat Options Neurol

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder typically associated with episodic memory loss as the initial symptom, but individuals <65 years old may present with executive dysfunction, word finding difficulties, or visual processing deficits. In those with AD, curative treatments are not available, but there are interventions which may modify disease course, symptom appearance and severity, enhance quality of life for patient and caregivers, and maintain safety. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are important.

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Section: Nutritional Supplementsmentioning

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Treatment and Management of Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

Molano

Bratt

Shatz

2015

Curr Treat Options Neurol

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“…For instance, some studies report the greatest benefits after multicomponent exercise interventions (e.g., combined strength and aerobic exercises) [32,42], while other studies consider aerobic exercise to be the driving force for improvements in cognition, physical functions, mood, and behavioral problems [1,2,12]. Regarding the duration, there is some evidence that short-term exercise interventions (< 12 weeks) are more likely to benefit mood and behavioral problems [9], while other studies report benefits on these outcomes only after 12 weeks of exercise [36,50].…”

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Effects of Physical Activity in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Henskens

Nauta

Eekeren

et al. 2018

Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord

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Background/Aims: There is no consensus regarding the optimal nonpharmacological intervention to slow down dementia-related decline. We examined whether physical stimulation interventions were effective in reducing cognitive, physical, mood, and behavioral decline in nursing home residents with dementia. Methods: Eighty-seven nursing home residents with dementia were randomly assigned to 3 physical activity interventions: activities of daily living (ADL) training, multicomponent exercise training, or combined multicomponent exercise and ADL training. Outcomes were measured at baseline, and after 3 and 6 months. Results: A 6-month ADL training benefitted executive functions, physical endurance, and depression among men. Exercise training benefitted only grip strength of participants with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. A combined training benefitted functional mobility compared to ADL training, depressive symptoms and agitation compared to exercise training, and physical endurance compared to no physical stimulation. Conclusions: ADL training appears to be effective for nursing home residents with moderately severe dementia. It remains unclear whether exercise training is an effective type of stimulation.

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“…Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, lower extremity strength, balance and reaction time were found to be associated with better gait in several populations, such as community dwelling older adults (Ploutz-Snyder et al 2002;Tiedemann et al 2005;Callisaya et al 2010), patients with multiple sclerosis (Sandroff et al 2013) and stroke survivors (Eng & Tang 2007;Taylor-Piliae et al 2012). Physical exercise has also been found effective to improve gait and walking capacity in multiple populations, such as older adults (Gill et al 2004;Eggenberger et al 2015;Bouaziz et al 2016), stroke survivors (Saunders et al 2016) and people with dementia (Bossers et al 2015;Kemoun et al 2010). Because low physical fitness levels have been demonstrated in people with ID (Lahtinen et al 2007;Hilgenkamp et al 2010), this may also influence their gait.…”

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The association between gait and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities

Oppewal

Hilgenkamp

2018

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Gait deviations are often seen in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Their low physical fitness levels may be associated with these deviations. Understanding the impact of fitness on gait in this population is important for developing interventions to improve gait. In a cross-sectional study, we assessed the association between multiple physical fitness components and spatiotemporal gait parameters in adults with ID. Method Gait characteristics of 31 adults (42.77 ± 16.70 years) with ID without Down syndrome were assessed with the GAITRite at comfortable (CS) and fast speed (FS), along with fitness assessments (body composition, muscular endurance, strength, balance, Short Physical Performance Battery). Results At CS, adults with ID with higher BMI and/or waist circumference spent more time in double support. At FS, those with better muscular endurance took steps faster, those with better balance took bigger steps and strides and those with better Short Physical Performance Battery scores took bigger steps and strides at higher velocity. Conclusions Body composition was mostly associated with gait at CS, while the other physical fitness

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A 9-Week Aerobic and Strength Training Program Improves Cognitive and Motor Function in Patients with Dementia: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Cited by 164 publications

References 36 publications

Treatment and Management of Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

Treatment and Management of Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

Effects of Physical Activity in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The association between gait and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities

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