Acupunch Exercise Improved Muscle Mass, Hand Grip Strength, and Sleep Quality of Institutional Older Adults with Probable Sarcopenia

Tung, Hsiao-Ting; Chen, Kuei‐Min; Chou, Chia-Pei; Belcastro, Frank P.; Hsu, Hui‐Fen; Kuo, Chuan-Feng

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“…Furthermore, a randomized controlled trial showed that after a 6-month vitality acupunch exercise intervention, not only did the muscle strength of the participants significantly increase, but their sleep quality also improved significantly. 45 These noteworthy findings corroborated the causal relationship between traits related to sarcopenia and sleep traits identified in the reverse MR study, reaffirming the close association between sleep characteristics and sarcopenia. | 543…”

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“…Similarly, these research results strongly supported the causal relationship between symptoms related to sarcopenia, such as grip strength, walking speed, waist circumference and sleep quality, which were consistent with those of our MR study. Furthermore, a randomized controlled trial showed that after a 6‐month vitality acupunch exercise intervention, not only did the muscle strength of the participants significantly increase, but their sleep quality also improved significantly 45 . These noteworthy findings corroborated the causal relationship between traits related to sarcopenia and sleep traits identified in the reverse MR study, reaffirming the close association between sleep characteristics and sarcopenia.…”

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Association between sleep traits and sarcopenia‐related traits: A two‐sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

Ye,

Pan,

et al. 2024

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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AimDespite limited evidence regarding the impact of sleep quality on sarcopenia, it is widely recognized as being associated with various diseases. This study aimed to explore the causal relationship between sleep traits and sarcopenia‐related traits.MethodsThis study utilized a two‐sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis. Genetic genome‐wide summary data of sleep quality indicators, including chronotype, morning wake‐up time, sleep duration, daytime napping, insomnia and daytime dozing, were used. Data on sarcopenia‐related traits, such as appendicular lean mass, grip strength of both hands, walking pace and waist circumference, were collected from a large cohort study. The primary method used was the inverse‐variance weighted analysis.ResultsA causal association was found between chronotype and appendicular lean mass (odds ratio [OR] 1.019, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.016–1.211, P = 0.021). Napping during the day was connected with walking pace (OR 0.879, 95% CI 0.834–0.928, P = 2.289 × 10−6) and waist circumference (OR 1.234, 95% CI 1.081–1.408, P = 0.002). Insomnia was related to lower grip strength of the right hand (OR 0.844, 95% CI 0.747–0.954, P = 0.007), left hand (OR 0.836, 95% CI 0.742–0.943, P = 0.003), as well as walking pace (OR 0.871, 95% CI 0.798–0.951, P = 0.002). Furthermore, the reverse Mendelian randomization analysis showed associations between certain sarcopenia‐related traits and poor sleep quality.ConclusionsSome sleep traits were associated with the occurrence of sarcopenia. These findings emphasized the significance of prioritizing sleep quality as a preventive measure against sarcopenia. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••–••.

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Association between sleep traits and sarcopenia‐related traits: A two‐sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

Ye,

Pan,

et al. 2024

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…Physical activity programmes can reduce cortisol levels and improve sleep quality and are an effective strategy to tackle stress and sleep complaints in adults 43. According to the meridian theory, vitality acupunch exercise can promote qi and blood circulation and has a positive effect on the sleep quality in older adults with possible sarcopenia 44. Music-based intervention appears to be a promising strategy to improve sleep quality 45.…”

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“… 43 According to the meridian theory, vitality acupunch exercise can promote qi and blood circulation and has a positive effect on the sleep quality in older adults with possible sarcopenia. 44 Music-based intervention appears to be a promising strategy to improve sleep quality. 45 In addition, taking a nap is a good measure to counteract the negative consequences of insufficient sleep duration.…”

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Longitudinal association of sleep duration with possible sarcopenia: evidence from CHARLS

Lv,

Peng,

Jia

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThere are limited data on the relationship between sleep duration and possible sarcopenia. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the associations of sleep duration with possible sarcopenia and its defining components based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).DesignA retrospective cohort study.SettingThis study was conducted on participants aged over 45 years applying the 2011 baseline and 2015 follow-up survey from CHARLS covering 450 villages, 150 counties and 28 provinces.ParticipantsData from 5036 individuals (2568 men and 2468 women) free of possible sarcopenia at baseline were analysed.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe dose-response relationship between sleep duration and possible sarcopenia.ResultsDuring 4 years of follow-up, 964 (19.14%) participants developed possible sarcopenia. Compared with participants who slept 6–8 hours per night, those with shorter sleep duration (<6 hours per night) were independently associated with 22% (OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.44) increased risk of developing possible sarcopenia and 27% (OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.57) increased risk of developing low handgrip strength after controlling for potential confounders. Long sleep duration (>8 hours per night) was not significantly associated with incident possible sarcopenia. The plots of restricted cubic splines exhibited an atypical inverse J-shaped association between sleep duration and possible sarcopenia. Subgroup analysis showed a stronger association between sleep duration and possible sarcopenia in participants aged 45–59 years and composed of male populations.ConclusionsShort sleep duration was a potential risk factor for possible sarcopenia and low handgrip strength. The improvement of sleep duration should be considered a target in early preventive and administrative strategies against the development of handgrip strength decline and further reduced the occurrence of sarcopenia.

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“…Jones et al[13] conducted a one-group, pre-post experimental study to examine the Healthy Beat Acupunch (non-invasive punching movements based on traditional Chinese medicine) exercise programme on sarcopenia prevention and found that it was simple, safe, appropriate, and beneficial for practice by Australian older adults with probable sarcopenia, and could improve participants’ gait speed. Another recent Taiwanese study examined the impacts of vitality acupunch exercise on older adults with possible sarcopenia, concluding that acupunch exercise has positive effects on the muscle mass, hand grip strength, and sleep quality of participants after a six-month intervention [14]. Furthermore, Pan et al [15] designed a multicomponent intervention strategy consisting of nutrition, resistance exercise, and health education for community-dwelling Chinese seniors with possible sarcopenia, which increased their muscle mass and handgrip strength and decreased the duration of the timed up-and-go test and the five-times chair stand test.…”

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Social-media based health education plus exercise programme (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia in the community: A feasibility study protocol

Shi,

Stanmore,

McGarrigle

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Background Despite the comparatively high prevalence of possible sarcopenia among young-old adults in the community, there is currently no available and effective social media-based intervention to increase the awareness and behaviour of the target population in order to prevent sarcopenia. Using co-design methodology, we developed a multicomponent intervention strategy of health education and exercise for sarcopenia prevention utilizing the TikTok platform. Objectives Primary purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the social media-based intervention to enhance muscle function in community-dwelling young-old adults with possible sarcopenia. Methods This protocol outlines the entire research procedure for a prospective single-arm pre-post feasibility study employing a mixed-method design, which will be conducted between May 2024 and September 2024. 35 older adults aged 60-69 years with possible sarcopenia will be recruited from two communities in Changsha, China. Based on the TikTok platform, participants will be required to view a total of seven health education videos in the first week, and each video lasts four to six minutes. Then, participants will receive six-week multi-component exercise through TikTok, with at least three sessions/week, 30 minutes/session, and moderate intensity. Finally, six-week follow-up will be conducted. Data collection will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention and follow-up period. The primary outcome will include evaluating recruitment capability, data collection procedure, outcome measurement, intervention procedures' acceptability, researchers’ ability to manage and implement the study, etc. The secondary outcome is to compare standard measures for muscle function (e.g. handgrip strength, skeletal muscle mass, physical performance), body composition (e.g. body fat, body mass index, bone mineral), and other measures (e.g. perceived knowledge, personal motivation, behavioural skills). Finally, all participants will be offered a semi-structured interview to assess their in-depth experiences with the intervention and research process. Discussion This study will be the first social-media based multicomponent intervention program for community young-old adults with possible sarcopenia to improve their muscle function, awareness and behaviour of preventing sarcopenia. Findings will generate new evidence regarding to the use of social media in health education for impoving awareness of sarcopenia prevention, as well as the feasibility of using social media to influence participants’ behavioural changes through exercise. This may help researchers identify ways to optimise acceptability and efficacy of the SHEEP intervention for the targeted population. Trial registration ISRCTN registry,ISRCTN17269170, Registered 14 September 2023

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Acupunch Exercise Improved Muscle Mass, Hand Grip Strength, and Sleep Quality of Institutional Older Adults with Probable Sarcopenia

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References 33 publications

Association between sleep traits and sarcopenia‐related traits: A two‐sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

Association between sleep traits and sarcopenia‐related traits: A two‐sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

Longitudinal association of sleep duration with possible sarcopenia: evidence from CHARLS

Social-media based health education plus exercise programme (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia in the community: A feasibility study protocol

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