The ability to control balance during activities of daily living (ADL) is impaired in older adults, as a result deterioration the sensory systems (i.e., vestibular, visual, somatosensory), cognitive system (central nervous system), and musculoskeletal system. Consequently, many adults face risk falling their ADL. In most cases, falls related injuries impair quality life physical limitations, anxiety, loss confidence, fear falling. Among variety fall prevention interventions, adapted activity...

Reports have described the contribution of motor imagery (MI) practice for improving upper-extremity functions in patients with hemiparesis following stroke. The purpose this case report is to describe use MI attempt improve walking an individual hemiparesis.A 69-year-old man left received gait 6 weeks. Intervention focused on task-oriented and impairments affected lower limb. Preintervention, midterm, postintervention, follow-up measurements temporal-distance stride parameters sagittal...

Balance ability among the elderly is a key component in activities of daily living and divided into two types: static dynamic. For clinicians who wish to assess risk falling their patients, it unclear if more than one type balance test can be used measure impairment. In this study, we examined association between measures dynamic field tests. One hundred twelve community-dwelling older adults (mean age 74.6) participated study. They underwent Tetrax postural assessment then performed Timed...

Evidence from recent studies showed that acute aerobic exercise results in improvements different cognitive functions. The goal of this study was to assess the influence bouts versus resistance on attention and executive function adults. Thirty-nine physically active adults (age = 52±8 yr) served as participants. Each participant visited laboratory four times: first visit participants performed a test (NeuroTrax) followed by an fitness assessment, well maximal strength composed six...

This study examines fear of falling (FOF) in relation to falls light mobility limitation.Data on community-dwelling older Europeans, aged 65+, were drawn from two consecutive waves the Survey Health, Ageing and Retirement Europe (SHARE). The analysis regressed fall status 2013 reported FOF 2 3 years earlier, controlling for previous falls.FOF predicted subsequent when limitation was low moderate. However, effect probability reversed high.The underscores a complex association between...

ABSTRACT Background Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tend to engage in low levels of physical activity, which puts them at risk for chronic health conditions, poor balance gait difficulties. Nordic walking could improve gait, balance, strength, endurance respiratory function while enjoying nature. Method Thirty‐four adults were assessed performance emotional status before after participating a six‐month intervention comprised weekly sessions. Five staff members...

The aim of this series pilot case studies was to examine the feasibility enhancing walking individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis through imagery practice gait activities at home. Four persons chronic received practice, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. intervention addressed impairments affected lower limb and task-specific training. Pre-intervention, mid-term, post-intervention follow-up evaluations were performed. At weeks from beginning treatment, participants increased speed, stride length,...

Background: The Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League (MCL) is a community-oriented athletic program serving mothers through non-competitive recreational sports participation. This study aimed to assess the effects of MCL on perceived health status, mental (happiness, depression, social capital), and healthy lifestyle behaviors (physical activity nutrition). Methods: an experimental with sample 231 women (174 in group 57 control). Participants completed questionnaires November 2023 (T1) then...

Introduction The study investigates the impact of a social–emotional learning (SEL) intervention program implemented during physical education classes on elementary school students. objective was to examine development skills, focusing teamwork, self-awareness, and creative thinking. Methods intervention, grounded in SEL model, spans three 45-min sessions involves 260 students (grades 4–6) from two schools northern Israel. experimental group (eight classes) participated program, while...

<i>Background:</i> The need to predict decline in functional status a large number of older adults has brought researchers and clinicians develop easy-to-administer field tests. One them is the ‘multiple-sit-to-stand’ (MSTS), which claims measure leg strength. <i>Objective:</i> To assess extent MSTS strength, endurance or general test. <i>Methods:</i> 49 independently functioning women (72.2 ± 6.4 years) were assessed on MSTS, submaximal stress test,...

cognitive function physical activity cycling strength Acute aerobic exercise was shown to enhance such functions as executive (EF) and attention.Acute resistance also functions, however, only few studies directly compared these two modalities.The aim of this study evaluate the acute effect a typical moderate intensity session session, on attention.A counterbalanced repeated measures experimental design applied.Forty education students (21 women; 19 men, age = 25.7±2.84years) were tested...

This study examined whether body perception (BP) and satisfaction (BS) among adolescents correspond with healthy size criteria as recommended by various world health authorities, assessed the relationships between BP BS physical activity (PA) adolescents. Participants included 6274 Israeli boys girls from grades 7-12 who took part in first Health Nutrition Youth survey. Data regarding their BS, mass index (BMI) PA were gathered. Among overweight obese participants, 66.4% 40.6% of boys,...

The authors sought to gain further knowledge about activation of target muscles during imagery engagement in a motor task. Six hemiparetic patients and 9 healthy participants performed 3 real rises on tiptoes then, after pausing, tiptoes. Metronome beats guided the rate descents. Electromyographic (EMG) activity from medial gastrocnemius rectus femoris were monitored bilaterally throughout performance both tasks. In individuals with hemiparesis, EMG was related task at least 1 muscles....

Advanced age is associated with degenerative changes in body composition. There evidence suggesting that may vary upon differences lifestyle, environment, or gender. Physical activity engagement considered an important component of lifestyle definition. are suggestions engaging physical might alleviate compositional changes. The objective to assess the relationship between adherence recommended guidelines and anthropometric parameters Israeli older adults. Anthropometric measures, including...

To study the effect of balance intervention program using "FIFA 11+" on static and dynamic kicking accuracy young soccer players.April 18, 2017|Volume 8|Issue 4| WJO|www.wjgnet.comDunsky A et al .Balance for players

Abstract Motor imagery practice (MIP) is the process of mentally rehearsing motor (MI) contents with goal improving performance. The potential MIP in providing and non-motor benefits to dancers has not been thoroughly investigated to-date. This study feasibility delivering a 6-week intervention for adolescent female dance students its effect on performance repeated static elevé. Participants’ ability self-reported views attitudes toward were also investigated. Data regarding ankle...

Abstract Photobiomodulation has been shown to improve tissue and cell functions. We evaluated the influence of photobiomodulation, using a B-Cure laser, on: 1) maximal performance, 2) muscle recovery after resistance exercise. Two separate crossover randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trials were conducted. Sixty healthy physical education students (28 men, 32 women), aged 20-35, recruited (30 participants for each trial). Participants performed two interventions experiment, with...

Treatment of the older diabetic individual comprises a therapeutic challenge. Currently little scientific evidence exists depicting best approach to type 2 diabetes treatment in this growing sub-population patients. The purpose study is assess effects modified plant-based Mediterranean diet ("vegeterranean" diet), circuit resistance training (CRT) and empagliflozin, separately or combination, on body composition physical function subjects with diabetes. rationale for three interventions...