Threshold of lower body muscular strength necessary to perform ADL independently in community-dwelling older adults

Hasegawa, Ryuichi; Islam, Mohammad Monirul; Lee, Sung Chul; Koizumi, Daisuke; Rogers, Michael E.; Takeshima, Nobuo

doi:10.1177/0269215508094713

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“…In this intervention, augmentation of strength of lower extremity (Fujita, et al, 2006;Hasegawa, et al, 2008) and strength of trunk muscle contribute towards the improvement of ADL in the same way as reported by the earlier studies, as well as an elevation in dynamic balance function was observed when aquatic exercise training was performed while keeping in mind the activities of the lower extremities and trunk muscles. Further, we thought that because many more muscles were used during exercise in this study as compared to earlier studies, the body fat percentage decreased with an improvement in SSTw, which is an index of general body stamina, indicating that it is linked to a decrease in abdominal circumference.…”

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Effects of Aquatic Exercise Training Using New Water-resistance Equipment on Trunk Muscles, Abdominal Circumference, and Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Women

Katsura¹,

Ueda²,

Yoshikawa³

et al. 2011

Int. J. Sport Health Sci.

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Recently, aquatic exercise has been more widely performed as it reduces the eŠects of weightbearing on the lower extremities and leg joints. Moreover, decrease in trunk muscle strength is an important factor in chronic low-back pain in obese women. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the eŠects of aquatic exercise training using new water-resistance equipment on abdominal circumference measurements, trunk muscles strength, and ADL (Activity of Daily Living) in older women. Subjects were divided into a resistance training group (those using the equipment) and a non-resistance training group (those without the equipment). The aquatic exercise training mostly consisted of abdominal muscle activity. All subjects underwent physical testing. In the resistance training group, abdominal circumference, abdominal muscle strength, and ADL measurement were signiˆcantly improved. Additionally, a low negative correlation was found between the degree of change in abdominal circumference and ADL scores. As it became easier to maintain posture, stand, and move, activities in everyday life improved with the increase in strength of the lower extremities and trunk muscles. These results demonstrated improvements in abdominal and back muscle endurance and suggested that, as abdominal circumference decreased, ADL improved. This aquatic exercise training using the new water-resistance equipment may be used by the elderly to improve abdominal and back muscle endurance.

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confidence: 73%

Effects of Aquatic Exercise Training Using New Water-resistance Equipment on Trunk Muscles, Abdominal Circumference, and Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Women

Katsura¹,

Ueda²,

Yoshikawa³

et al. 2011

Int. J. Sport Health Sci.

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“…It has been reported that leg strength decreases with age, being most pronounced after the age of 70 years. Loss of leg strength can result in a lower body strength that falls below the threshold of minimum leg strength to perform (some) ADL [29].…”

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Physical functioning is related to both an impaired physical ability and ADL disability: A ten year follow-up study in middle-aged and older persons

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“…Several recent cross-sectional studies have shown associations between muscle strength and physical fitness and disability 12,13) . A number of prospective studies have described the association of handgrip strength and health decline in the elderly, predominantly describing its association with functional disability 14) and mortality 15) .…”

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Physical fitness, physical activity, exercise training and cognitive function in older adults

Okura

Saghazadeh

Soma

et al. 2013

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Cognitive impairment is a major health and social issue. Over the past decade many studies have reported that engaging in physical activity and exercise training, and a higher level of physical fitness, can postpone the onset of age-associated cognitive decline or reduce its impact. In this review, therefore, we focused on the association between physical fitness, physical activity, exercise training and cognitive function in older adults. It is assumed that physical fitness, including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, walking ability, balance, reaction time and flexibility are associated with cognitive function. When considering potential determinants of age-associated cognitive decline, active lifestyles are often considered as protective. In recent years, some regular forms of exercise, including resistance training, have been reported as providing potentially useful psychological benefits. More recently, several potential mechanisms that may underlie the association between physical activity or exercise training and reduced risk of cognitive decline have been revealed.

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Threshold of lower body muscular strength necessary to perform ADL independently in community-dwelling older adults

Cited by 88 publications

References 27 publications

Effects of Aquatic Exercise Training Using New Water-resistance Equipment on Trunk Muscles, Abdominal Circumference, and Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Women

Effects of Aquatic Exercise Training Using New Water-resistance Equipment on Trunk Muscles, Abdominal Circumference, and Activities of Daily Living in Elderly Women

Physical functioning is related to both an impaired physical ability and ADL disability: A ten year follow-up study in middle-aged and older persons

Physical fitness, physical activity, exercise training and cognitive function in older adults

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