The long-term benefits of a multi-component exercise intervention to balance and mobility in healthy older adults

Bird, Marie‐Louise; Hill, Keith; Ball, Madeleine J.; Hetherington, Sharon; Williams, Andrew D.

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2010.03.021

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“…An element-based functional training may be similar to a multicomponent intervention which has been examined in the literature of late-life disability prevention [3,30,49]. A multicomponent intervention program includes several elements, usually muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance, to improve physical capacity and to prevent functional decline in older adults.…”

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Systematic review of functional training on muscle strength, physical functioning, and activities of daily living in older adults

Liu

Shiroy

Jones

et al. 2014

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

154

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Exercise programs are often recommended for preventing or delaying late-life disability. Programs that incorporate functional training, which uses movements similar to performing activities of daily living, may be suitable for such recommendation. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of functional training on muscle strength, physical functioning, and activities of daily living in older adults. Studies in three electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus) were searched, screened, and appraised. Thirteen studies were included in the review. These studies vary greatly in participant recruitment criteria, functional training content, and selection of comparison groups. Mobility exercises were the most common element in functional training across studies. Results show beneficial effects on muscle strength, balance, mobility, and activities of daily living, particularly when the training content was specific to that outcome. Functional training may be used to improve functional performance in older adults.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic review of functional training on muscle strength, physical functioning, and activities of daily living in older adults

Liu

Shiroy

Jones

et al. 2014

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

154

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“…Furthermore, exercise that challenges balance plays a particularly important role in preventing falls in older people Gillespie et al 2012). Moreover, further benefits are likely if in addition to improving balance, training programs for older individuals also target improvements in muscle strength and functional independence (Eyigor et al 2007;Swanenburg et al 2007;Giné-Garriga et al 2010;Bird et al 2011;Kuptniratsaikul et al 2011). Interventions specifically designed to improve balance and strength in older people are expected to have important clinical implications.…”

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Balance Exercises Circuit improves muscle strength, balance, and functional performance in older women

Avelar

Costa

Safons

et al. 2016

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This study introduces the Balance Exercises Circuit (BEC) and examines its effects on muscle strength and power, balance, and functional performance in older women. Thirty-five women aged 60+ (mean age = 69.31, SD = 7.35) were assigned to either a balance exercises group (BG, n = 14) that underwent 50-min sessions twice weekly, of a 12-week BEC program, or a wait-list control group (CG, n = 21). Outcome measures were knee extensor peak torque (PT), rate of force development (RFD), balance, Timed Up & Go (TUG), 30-s chair stand, and 6-min walk tests, assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Twenty-three participants completed follow-up assessments. Mixed analysis of variance models examined differences in outcomes. The BG displayed improvements in all measures at follow-up and significantly improved compared with CG on, isokinetic PT60, PT180 (p = 0.02), RFD (p < 0.05), balance with eyes closed (p values range .02 to <.01) and TUG (p = 0.03), all with medium effect sizes. No changes in outcome measures were observed in the CG. BEC improved strength, power, balance, and functionality in older women. The BEC warrants further investigation as a fall prevention intervention.

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“…While supervised physical activity interventions have been successful in increasing physical activity in older adults over the duration of the exercise intervention, there is poor maintenance of exercise behaviours in the longer term [8]. The aim of their study was to identify long-term changes in balance, strength, mobility and activity levels in a group who participated in a flexibility and resistance training programme in a community gymnasium compared to a control group.…”

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The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

Blewitt

Chockalingam

2017

jhse

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Recent research indicates that the number of people aged over 60 years is rising faster than any other age group which will put increased financial and social strains on all countries. One major focus of various health and social care agencies is not only to keep these older individuals healthy but also physically active and independent. Many older people lead inactive lives which together with the ageing process lead to physiological changes which have potentially damaging effects on balance control and are risk factors for falls. Research shows that physical activity improves mental health, often stimulates social contacts and can help older people remain as independent as possible. This paper has attempted to review existing research on physical activities and exercise intervention used to improve balance in older adults. Using relevant databases and keywords, 68 studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Results indicate that many traditional activities can help to improve balance in older adults. However, further investigations need to be conducted into activities that are not generally considered appropriate for older people but may be enjoyable and have health benefits and may help to improve balance in this population.

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The long-term benefits of a multi-component exercise intervention to balance and mobility in healthy older adults

Cited by 66 publications

References 22 publications

Systematic review of functional training on muscle strength, physical functioning, and activities of daily living in older adults

Systematic review of functional training on muscle strength, physical functioning, and activities of daily living in older adults

Balance Exercises Circuit improves muscle strength, balance, and functional performance in older women

The role of “non-traditional” physical activities in improving balance in older adults: A review

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