Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun-Joon Yoo, Sangsoo Park, Sejun Oh, Munjeong Kang, Yongha Seo, Byung Gon Kim, Sang-Heon Lee
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the immediate clinical effects of superimposing EMS on strength training compared with conventional exercise in healthy non-athletic adults. The results showed that EMS was more effective in stimulating muscle contractions compared to conventional training. This suggests that EMS may be a safe and reasonable modality for improving physical fitness in healthy individuals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shanshan Wu, Hongqing Ji, Junyeon Won, Eun-Ah Jo, Yun-Sik Kim, Jung-Jun Park
Summary: This study investigated the effects of exergaming on older adults with dementia. The exergame group showed greater improvements in physical fitness, reduced body fat, increased skeletal mass, fat-free mass, and muscle mass compared to the aerobic exercise group. Additionally, the exergame group had shorter response times, improved brain neuronal activity, and enhanced executive function performance. Therefore, exergaming can be an effective intervention to improve cognitive and physical functions in older adults with dementia.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Amira M. Abd-Elmonem, Emam H. El-Negamy, Mahmoud A. Mahran, Asmaa T. Ramadan
Summary: The combination of corrective exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation is more effective than exercises alone in improving clinical symptoms and radiological outcomes in children with flexible flatfeet.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anderson D'Oliveira, Loiane Cristina De Souza, Elisa Langiano, Lavinia Falese, Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Guilherme Torres Vilarino, Alexandro Andrade
Summary: The emergence of COVID-19 led to social isolation in many countries, causing negative psychological changes, especially among older adults. This study aims to provide a 4-week home-based exercise protocol for older people in social isolation, and evaluate its effects on psychological variables and physical capacities. The study will fill a gap in exercise provision for older adults and potentially identify improvements in their mental and physical health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hamza Ferhi, Sabri Gaied Chortane, Sylvain Durand, Bruno Beaune, Sebastien Boyas, Wael Maktouf
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a 24-week posture, strengthening, and motricity program on gait parameters and neuromuscular strategies in older adults with sarcopenic obesity. The trained group showed significant improvements in walking speed, step length, and center of pressure velocity, along with decreased muscle activity during different gait phases. These findings highlight the effectiveness of the program in improving gait and neuromuscular capacities in older adults with sarcopenic obesity.
Article
Sport Sciences
Sarianna Sipila, Anna Tirkkonen, Tiina Savikangas, Tuomo Hanninen, Pia Laukkanen, Markku Alen, Roger A. Fielding, Miia Kivipelto, Jenni Kulmala, Taina Rantanen, Sanna E. Sihvonen, Elina Sillanpaa, Anna Stigsdotter Neely, Timo Tormakangas
Summary: The study found that supplementing physical training with executive function training is not essential for promoting gait speed, but for executive functions, supplementing physical training with targeted cognitive training provides additional benefits.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masaki Yoshioka, Tomoko Kaneko, Karen Yoneko, Masahiro Matsui, Shoya Mori, Natsumi Nishitani, Qin Wenxing, Kei Ouchi, Risa Yasuda, Hayate Namatame, Tomohito Sato, Jiyeon Park, Yoshio Nakata, Seiji Maeda, Keisei Kosaki
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of lactotripeptide (LTP) ingestion, physical activity (PA) intervention, and combined intervention on the fatigue status of middle-aged and older adults. The results showed that LTP ingestion and PA intervention did not have a significant effect on fatigue status, but PA intervention improved mood status and depressive symptoms, which were enhanced by LTP ingestion.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Songhua Huang, Yuqian Zhang, Peile Liu, Yinglun Chen, Beiyao Gao, Chan Chen, Yulong Bai
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for motor recovery of the lower extremity in patients with subacute stroke. The results showed that CCFES was more effective in improving motor function of the lower limbs compared to NMES, but it did not have a significant effect on improving walking ability.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Katri M. Turunen, Anna Tirkkonen, Tiina Savikangas, Tuomo Hanninen, Markku Alen, Roger A. Fielding, Miia Kivipelto, Anna Stigsdotter Neely, Timo Tormakangas, Sarianna Sipila
Summary: This study investigated whether combined cognitive and physical training provides additional benefits to fall prevention when compared with physical training alone in older adults. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the rate of falls between the two groups.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Masoud Rahmati, Julien Gondin, Fatemeh Malakoutinia
Summary: NMES has shown to be effective in improving quadriceps muscle strength in young adults, but its impact on muscle mass and effectiveness in older adults needs further investigation and confirmation through high-quality RCTs with larger sample sizes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alessandra Celli, Yoann Barnouin, Bryan Jiang, Dean Blevins, Georgia Colleluori, Sanjay Mediwala, Reina Armamento-Villareal, Clifford Qualls, Dennis T. Villareal
Summary: A lifestyle intervention strategy is highly successful in improving metabolic and functional health of older adults with diabetes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katie Crist, Marta M. Jankowska, Jasper Schipperijn, Dori E. Rosenberg, Michelle Takemoto, Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Loki Natarajan, Tarik Benmarhnia
Summary: The study showed that an intervention providing individual, social, and environmental support for walking can increase physical activity in larger life-space domains for a broad spectrum of older adults.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Esther Williamson, Graham Boniface, Ioana R. Marian, Susan J. Dutton, Angela Garrett, Alana Morris, Zara Hansen, Lesley Ward, Philippa J. A. Nicolson, David Rogers, Karen L. Barker, Jeremy Fairbank, Judith Fitch, David P. French, Christine Comer, Christian D. Mallen, Sarah E. Lamb
Summary: The study found that the BOOST program significantly improved mobility for older adults with neurogenic claudication. However, there was no significant difference in Oswestry Disability Index scores between the BOOST program and best practice advice at 12 months. The BOOST program showed better results in walking capacity and reducing falls risk.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fernanda Velluzzi, Giulia Cossu, Michele Fosci, Roberta Montisci, Rosanna Zaccheddu, Luigi Minerba, Mario Musu, Elisa Pintus, Dario Fortin, Ferdinando Romano, Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzalez, Paola Melis, Andrea Deledda, Andrea Loviselli, Mauro Giovanni Carta
Summary: This study demonstrates that a 3-month moderate exercise program can improve or prevent dysmetabolism in older adults, especially for those who are overweight. However, prolonged combined nutritional and exercise interventions will be needed if dysmetabolism is already present.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Philip J. J. Herrod, Jonathan N. Lund, Bethan E. Phillips
Summary: Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially in older adults. This study found that supervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or isometric handgrip training (IHG) can lead to significant reductions in resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) in healthy older adults within just 6 weeks. This highlights the potential of time-efficient exercise interventions to effectively reduce blood pressure in older populations.
Article
Clinical Neurology
M. Garrigos-Pedron, E. Segura-Orti, M. Gracia-Naya, R. La Touche
Summary: Sleep disorders are contributing factors to the transformation of migraine. This study identified depressive symptoms, headache-related disability, and pain catastrophising as predictive factors for sleep quality in patients with chronic migraine.
Review
Surgery
Alejandro Marin-Buck, Erbil Karaman, Juan J. Amer-Cuenca, Juan F. Lison, Peter Torok, Onur Karaaslan, Gaetano Valenti, Gabriella Zito, Antonio Biondi, Benito Chiofalo
Summary: Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in the female genital tract, often managed through minimally invasive surgical techniques. Myomectomy is the standard surgical treatment for preserving fertility, and various minimally invasive options can be chosen based on the characteristics of the fibroids and the surgeon's skill level. A less invasive surgical approach known as mini-laparotomy has also been proposed as an alternative to established minimally invasive options. This review aims to discuss recent advances in minimally invasive techniques for myomectomy and compare them with the mini-laparotomy approach.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Milan Terzic, Gulzhanat Aimagambetova, Melanie Norton, Luigi Della Corte, Alejandro Marin-Buck, Juan Francisco Lison, Juan Jose Amer-Cuenca, Gabriella Zito, Simone Garzon, Salvatore Caruso, Agnese Maria Chiara Rapisarda, Antonio Cianci
Summary: Adnexal masses are common in women, with various algorithms and scoring systems developed for clinical assessment to differentiate between benign and malignant ovarian tumors, which can be complex. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the available evidence regarding different scoring systems for pelvic masses in female patients.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fermin Garcia-Gollarte, Ania Mora-Concepcion, Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis, Eva Segura-Orti, Juan Jose Amer-Cuenca, Maria Dolores Arguisuelas-Martinez, Juan Francisco Lison, Vicent Benavent-Caballer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a supervised group-based multicomponent exercise program intervention on functional performance in frail institutionalized older adults. The results showed that a 6-month exercise intervention improved mobility, functional balance, and grip strength in frail institutionalized older adults.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ausias Cebolla, Jaime Navarrete, Rafael Gonzalez-Moret, Xavier Cortes, Jose Miguel Soria, Rosa M. Banos, Juan Francisco Lison
Summary: This study found that a blended Internet-based mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) significantly increased health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and optimism in patients with IBD compared to standard medical therapy (SMT). Patients in the MBI group reported learning strategies to regulate emotions and manage symptoms.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pedro Muzquiz-Barbera, Marta Ruiz-Cortes, Rocio Herrero, Maria Dolores Vara, Tamara Escriva-Martinez, Raquel Carcelen, Rosa Maria Banos, Enrique Rodilla, Juan Francisco Lison
Summary: This study examined the long-term evolution of hypertensive overweight or obese patients who had followed the 'Living Better' program and analyzed the effects of completing the program a second time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed significant improvements in blood pressure, BMI, eating behavior, and physical activity after the reintervention.
Article
Nursing
Anna Junque-Jimenez, Vicent Esteve-Simo, Lola Andreu-Periz, Eva Segura-Orti
Summary: The effectiveness of a home-based exercise program in patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) was evaluated. The results showed that the functional capacity of stage 5 CKD patients improved significantly through the home-based exercise program, and the patients were highly satisfied with participating in the program.
WORLDVIEWS ON EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bruno Lionardo de Paula, Bruno Valle Pinheiro, Eva Segura-Orti, Fabricio Sciammarella Barros, Priscila Monteiro Veras, Keller Soares Avila, Leda Marilia Fonseca Lucinda, Marco Antonio Cavalcanti Garcia, Maycon Moura Reboredo
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the association between sit-to-stand (STS) protocols and muscle force output of knee extension and knee flexion in hemodialysis patients and control subjects. The results showed that the hemodialysis group had reduced muscle force output for knee extension and flexion, longer time to perform the STS tests, and fewer repetitions in the 30-second STS test. All three STS tests were associated with knee extension muscle force output in the hemodialysis group, with the 10-repetition STS test showing the strongest association. However, in the control group, only the 10-repetition STS test was associated with knee extension muscle force output.
JOURNAL OF RENAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marta Ruiz-Cortes, Pedro Muzquiz-Barbera, Rocio Herrero, Maria Dolores Vara, Tamara Escriva-Martinez, Raquel Carcelen, Enrique Rodilla, Rosa Maria Banos, Juan Francisco Lison
Summary: This study aimed to explore the possible effect of the patient's 'own doctor' appearing in the video content of the 'Living Better' intervention. The results showed that the presence of the patients' own doctor did not have significant additional benefits in terms of BMI or external eating style. However, their presence did improve intrinsic motivation and amotivation related to eating habits.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Gemma Bivia-Roig, Juan Francisco Lison, Daniel Sanchez-Zuriaga
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the position and muscle activity of the lumbopelvic region and lumbar muscles during breastfeeding. The results showed that side lying and clutch-hold positions led to more flexion of the lumbar spine compared to standing. Sitting postures caused retroversion of the pelvis compared to standing and side lying. Muscle activity analysis revealed that side lying position resulted in lower activation intensity of the right erector muscle compared to other breastfeeding positions.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alicia Garcia-Testal, Francisco Jose Martinez-Olmos, Jose Antonio Gil-Gomez, Victor Lopez-Tercero, Laura Lahoz-Cano, David Hervas-Marin, Alicia Cana-Poyatos, Rafael Garcia-Maset, Pilar Royo-Maicas, Eva Segura-Orti
Summary: The study aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality exercise during hemodialysis on hemodynamic control. The results showed that performing virtual reality exercise at the end of a hemodialysis session does not lead to hemodynamic instability.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gemma Bivia-Roig, Pau Soldevila-Matias, Gonzalo Haro, Victor Gonzalez-Ayuso, Francisco Arnau, Loreto Peyro-Gregori, Laura Garcia-Garces, Maria I. Sanchez-Lopez, Juan Francisco Lison
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated movement restrictions had significant negative effects on the lifestyle and mental well-being of patients with schizophrenia. They spent more time sitting, less time walking, increased tobacco consumption, and reported higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to before the pandemic. However, their adherence to the Mediterranean diet did not change significantly.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Eva Segura-Orti, Pelagia Koufaki, Evangelia Kouidi
Summary: Improving the health status of people with chronic kidney disease through physical activity or exercise interventions is challenging due to the lack of systematic recording and monitoring of physical activity and physical function attributes. Evaluating physical activity, physical function, and health-related quality of life is important to enhance overall health outcomes for CKD patients, as physical inactivity and impaired function can lead to lower quality of life.
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eva Segura-Orti, Francisco J. Martinez-Olmos, Alvaro Rodenas-Pascual, Edgar Guillem-Gimenez, Veronica Vercher-Narbona, Martha Jocelyne Pinon-Ruiz, Alicia Garcia-Testal
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health-related quality of life and physical activity levels of patients undertaking hemodialysis. The findings showed that the pandemic had a significant negative impact on the HRQoL, especially in physical function and social functioning, as well as a decrease in physical activity level.
