Effectiveness of elongation band exercise on the upper limb strength and range of motion among older adults

Kim, Minjoon; Kuruma, Hironobu; Thawisuk, Chirathip

doi:10.12965/jer.2244080.040

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“…It is well known that exercise can reduce the fall rate in older adults 3 ) . Several studies have reported that resistance band exercise has proven to be useful in improving leg muscle strength and balance in older adults 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ) . The intensity of the natural load can be adjusted, making this form of exercise useful for strengthening muscles in the elderly.…”

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Effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in community-dwelling older adults

Hanphitakphong,

Watthanasuwakul,

Poomsalood

2024

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] To investigate the effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on leg muscle strength and balance in older adults. [Participants and Methods] The study consisted of 30 participants aged 60 years and older. The participants were randomly assigned to either the exercise (n=15) or control groups (n=15). The exercise group used a modified elastic band with a coconut shell three days a week for four weeks. Both groups received a single educational session on fall prevention after a baseline assessment. The Functional Reach Test (FRT) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) were used to assess balance, respectively. The 30-second chair stand test (30CST) was also used to measure leg strength. All outcome parameters were measured at the beginning of the study, immediately after a single exercise session, and after four weeks of exercise. [Results] The FRT and 30CST significantly increased in the exercise group after four weeks of exercise. The TUG significantly decreased in the exercise group after completing the program. [Conclusion] This study demonstrated that exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell could effectively improve leg muscle strength and balance in older adults.

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Effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in community-dwelling older adults

Hanphitakphong,

Watthanasuwakul,

Poomsalood

2024

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…Upper limb strength training is essential in sports performance [1,2] and in improving autonomy for the activities of daily living [3,4].…”

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Comparison of Electromyographic Activity during Barbell Pullover and Straight Arm Pulldown Exercises

2022

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Pullover and straight arm pulldown exercises are commonly used in resistance exercise programs to improve sports performance or in physical activity health programs. This study aimed to evaluate the individual electromyographic (EMG) activity of the pectoralis major (clavicular, sternal, and costal portions), latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid, triceps brachii, and rectus abdominis muscles in a barbell pullover exercise at a 100% biacromial width and a straight arm pulldown exercise at a 100% and 150% biacromial width and to compare the EMG activity in these selected muscles and exercises. Twenty healthy and physically active adults performed a set of eight repetitions of each exercise against 30% of their body mass. The barbell pullover exercise presented a higher EMG activity (p ≤ 0.01) than the straight arm pulldown exercise in both biacromial widths in all evaluated muscles except for the latissimus dorsi and the triceps brachii. These muscles showed the highest EMG activity in the straight arm pulldown exercise at both biacromial widths. In all of the exercises and muscles evaluated, the concentric phase showed a greater EMG activity than the eccentric phase. In conclusion, the barbell pullover exercise can highlight muscle activity in the pectoralis major (mainly in the sternal and lower portions), triceps brachii, and rectus abdominis muscles. However, the straight arm pulldown exercise at 100% and 150% biacromial widths could be a better exercise to stimulate the latissimus dorsi and triceps brachii muscles. Moreover, all exercises showed significantly greater EMG activity (p < 0.001) in the concentric phase than in the eccentric phase for all the evaluated muscles.

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A Fullerton Functional Fitness Test-based exercise intervention for older adults yields quick physical and psychological benefits

Toth,

Vujić,

Ihász

et al. 2024

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Effectiveness of elongation band exercise on the upper limb strength and range of motion among older adults

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in community-dwelling older adults

Effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in community-dwelling older adults

Comparison of Electromyographic Activity during Barbell Pullover and Straight Arm Pulldown Exercises

A Fullerton Functional Fitness Test-based exercise intervention for older adults yields quick physical and psychological benefits

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