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This study explores the effectiveness of community-based exercise programs for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) following hospital discharge. Given the rising incidence of SCI, particularly in South Korea, and the associated long-term disabilities, the necessity for comprehensive post-discharge rehabilitation is paramount. The study focuses on a pilot randomized multicenter double-blind controlled trial, targeting SCI patients who have completed inpatient rehabilitation and are living in the community. The primary aim is to evaluate the impact of structured exercise programs on physical fitness, functional capacity, and overall recovery. The research introduces the SpinalFit program, a community-based intervention designed to enhance muscle strength, cardiopulmonary endurance, and mobility through a combination of aerobic and resistance training. This program addresses the critical need for safe and effective rehabilitation options outside the hospital setting, utilizing circuit training with resistance bands and body-weight exercises tailored to each participant's capacity. The study also investigates barriers to physical activity in the community for SCI patients and the potential role of community exercise centers in bridging this gap. Preliminary findings from this pilot trial are expected to provide valuable insights into optimizing exercise regimens for SCI patients, informing future large-scale studies and contributing to improved post-discharge rehabilitation strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The objective of this study was to compare and analyze the representative opening and closing movement of Tai Chi elastic band exercise with the reverse fly movement of elastic band resistance training. The aim was to explore the biomechanical differences between the two exercises and provide theoretical support for the application of Tai Chi elastic band exercise in health intervention. Methods: A total of 26 male participants were recruited and randomly divided into two groups in a 1:1 ratio. There were 13 participants in each Tai Chi elastic band exercise group and elastic band resistance training group. Both groups of participants used an elastic band to perform movement in the experiment. Experimental data were collected using the Vicon infrared motion capture system and Delsys surface EMG system. The AnyBody software was utilized to simulate the creation of a musculoskeletal model for both exercises. Result: The study found that the Tai Chi elastic band exercise group exhibited smaller horizontal abduction angle and flexion angle of the shoulder joint, as well as normalized RMS of the anterior deltoid and triceps brachii, compared to the elastic band resistance training group (P < 0.01); the Tai Chi elastic band exercise group exhibited greater elbow flexion angle, elbow flexion torque, and muscle strength of the infraspinatus, coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, brachialis and brachioradialis, compared to the elastic band resistance training group (P < 0.01); the Tai Chi elastic band exercise group exhibited smaller horizontal abduction angular velocity of the shoulder joint and a lower normalized RMS of the posterior deltoid, compared to the elastic band resistance training group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: (1) The opening and closing movement of Tai Chi elastic band exercise is characterized by a large elbow flexion angle, a small shoulder joint horizontal angle and flexion angle, and a slow and uniform speed of movement. The reverse fly movement of elastic band resistance training is characterized by a large horizontal abduction angle of the shoulder joint, a large flexion angle of the shoulder joint, a small flexion angle of the elbow joint, and a fast and uneven speed. (2) The opening and closing movement exerts a greater torque on the elbow flexion, while the reverse fly movement exerts a greater torque on the shoulder joint horizontal abduction and external rotation. (3) The opening and closing movement provide greater stimulation to the infraspinatus, coracobrachialis, and elbow flexor, while the reverse fly movement provides greater stimulation to the posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid, subscapularis, and elbow extensor. In summary, the variation in joint angle, joint angular velocity, and hand position could be the factor contributing to the differences in joint torque and muscle activity between the opening and closing movement of Tai Chi elastic band exercise and the reverse fly movement of elastic band resistance training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and Study Aim Effective warm-up routines are critical for enhancing athletic performance and reducing injury risk. Joint distraction exercises are hypothesized to improve range of motion (ROM), flexibility, and jump performance, yet their effects are not well-documented in volleyball. This study aims to investigate the impact of joint distraction exercises applied to the lower extremities during warmups on ROM, flexibility, and jump performance in female volleyball players. Material and Methods Twenty-four female volleyball players voluntarily participated in this study. The standard protocol included routine warm-ups followed by pre-tests measuring flexibility, range of motion (ROM), vertical jump (VJ), and horizontal jump (HJ). After a 48-hour rest period to minimize fatigue effects, the athletes underwent joint distraction exercises using elastic bands targeted at the lower extremities. Post-tests were conducted after these specific warm-up exercises to assess any changes. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results The study found no significant difference in hip flexion range of motion (ROM) scores following joint distraction exercises (p > 0.05). However, statistically significant improvements were observed in overall flexibility, ankle dorsiflexion ROM, and both vertical and horizontal jump performances (p < 0.05). Conclusions The study demonstrates that joint distraction exercises during warm-ups significantly enhance flexibility, range of motion (ROM), and jump performance in female volleyball players. Incorporating these exercises into routine warm-ups could be crucial for optimizing athletic performance and potentially reducing injury risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Long-term strength deficits are common after Achilles tendon ruptures. Early use of progressive resistance exercises may help reduce strength deficits, but the feasibility of this approach is unknown. The aim was to investigate the feasibility of early progressive resistance exercises regarding patient acceptability and compliance with the intervention. Methods: We recruited patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically. During 9 weeks of immobilisation with a walking boot, participants attended weekly supervised physiotherapy sessions of progressive resistance exercises and performed home exercises, consisting of isometric ankle plantarflexion, seated heel-rise, and elastic band exercises. Acceptability was evaluated using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = very unacceptable and 7 = very acceptable) with feasibility threshold at 80% of the participants rating ≥ 4. Adherence to the exercises was defined as 80% of the participants performing at least 50% of the home exercises. During the intervention, tendon healing and adverse events were monitored. Results: Sixteen participants (mean age 46 (range 28–61), male/female = 13/3) completed the intervention. Pre-injury Achilles tendon total rupture score was 98 (SD 8). All participants rated the acceptability of the exercises ≥ 5 (moderate acceptable to very acceptable) at 9- and 13-week follow-up and 9/16 rated 7 points (very acceptable). Participants performed 74% (range 4–117) of the total prescribed home exercises and 15/16 performed > 50%. One participant was not compliant with the home exercises due to feeling uncomfortable performing these independently. There were no re-ruptures, but one case of deep venous thrombosis. Conclusions: The early progressive resistance exercise program for treatment of non-surgically treated Achilles tendon rupture was feasible. Future studies should investigate the efficacy of the progressive intervention. Trial registration: The study was registered at Clinical Trials (NCT04121377) on 29 September 2019. ClinicalTrials: NCT04121377. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a case of a penetrating flank injury in an adolescent caused by a malfunctioning exercise resistance band. The use of home exercise equipment, including resistance bands, has become increasingly popular, leading to a rise in injuries among children. Most injuries associated with resistance bands involve blunt trauma to the head, neck, or other parts of the body. However, this case is unique as it involves a metal carabiner attached to the resistance band that caused a deep penetrating injury to the flank. The article emphasizes the importance of safety specifications for manufacturers and adherence to safe operating practices when using these devices, especially in the pediatric population. [Extracted from the article]

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Aim. This study was to investigate the effects of similar exercises with elastic bands on muscular strength in strength training with prepubertal children in contrast to resistance machines. Methods. In this study, 30 male football player candidates aged 11-12 years were used. A randomly selected group of 10 boys were trained with a resistance machine and a group of 10 boys were trained with a theraband 2 days a week for 8 weeks. A group of 10 boys was observed as a control group. Result. A significant statistical increase in muscular strength was observed in children working with resistance machine and theraband compared to children in the control group who did not do strength training. Conclusions. In addition, it was observed that the increase in muscular strength was higher in children working with the resistance machine than in children working with the theraband. (P < 0.05 The increase in muscular strength in children who do strength training is statistically significant). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background One of the most well-known physiological effects of menopause is hormonal changes. Women's hormone levels decrease year by year during menopause, following which they are more likely to experience many changes as a result of this hormonal imbalance. Estrogen reacts directly and indirectly over muscle and results in condition leading to muscle loss, that brings about which in turn results in restrictions in physical abilities, muscle strength, and balance accelerating their risk of falling. Therefore this study compared fall prevention techniques in postmenopausal women by incorporating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and exercises utilizing elastic bands. OBJECTIVES - To find out effect of pelvic PNF and lower limb strengthening to improve balance and strength for fall prevention. METHOD- It is a control group experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design. total no. of 24 postmenopausal women of age 45 to 65 were included in the study, Pelvic PNF along with lower limb PNF was administered to Experimental Group whereas lower limb strengthening was given to Control group. Along with the above intervention, home based exercises was also provided. All the subjects in the study underwent a basic assessment and then they were randomly assigned into one of two groups, the 4-week treatment plan of 3 sessions per week for 30-35 minutes was given. RESULT After the 4 week PNF and elastic band exercise, both the experimental group and control groups showed statistically significant differences within the groups, except for POMA in the control group that showed no significant results. FTSTS in experimental group with p value (0.008*) and in control group with p-value (0.000*). POMA with p value (0.02*) within experimental group showed significant results and POMA with p value (0.152) within control group showed no significant results. EFST with p value (0.005*) and (0.005*) showed significant result with in experimental and control group respevtively. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the scores of EFST, POMA and FTSTS (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Given the findings of the present study, Pelvic PNF and elastic band exercise should be recommended as a practical approach in order to improve strength, balance and reduce fall in postmenopausal women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: During the repetitive execution of the swimming strokes, the muscles responsible for the internal rotations of the shoulders tend to become stronger compared to the muscles that oppose these movements. The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of a strengthening program for the shoulder rotator muscles using elastic band exercises in a diagonal Kabat pattern (D2 for flexion) in swimmers, to develop an effective, quick and easy-to-implement protocol for preventive training routines. Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was carried out. Internal and external rotation range of movement, isometric strength of the muscles responsible for internal and external rotation of the shoulder, scapular movements, was measured at the beginning of the study and after 8 weeks post-intervention. A total of 22 male swimmers participated in the study and were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 11) or a control group (n = 11). The experimental group underwent a 8-week shoulder-strength program using elastic bands, while the control group focused on aquatic training. Results: The strength-training program resulted in an improvement in the isometric strength of the muscles responsible for external rotation and a better balance between the shoulder rotator muscles in the experimental group. However, these improvements have not been significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The strengthening exercise program showed minimal improvement in shoulder rotation strength and range of motion. These findings suggest that the prescribed shoulder-strengthening exercise could be a quick-beneficial dry-land training option to improve external rotation shoulder strength or range of motion, but more studies with larger sample sizes and more weeks of treatment are needed to determine the efficacy of this protocol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the era of Machine Learning and Internet of Things, numerous sensing devices collect sensory information for various industries. Aerobics, a popular and energetic sport, benefits from analyzing and researching the training approaches of high-level university and college teams. However, the complexity and diversity of sensor data require systematic classification and adaptive preprocessing for effective human motion recognition. Based on these, this paper aimed at the balance ability of aerobics students and analyzed and studied the balance ability of aerobics students through wireless sensor networks. Furthermore, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of how to use a class of enhanced machine learning approaches, such as Artificial Neural Networks, to facilitate analytics and learning in the wireless sensor networks domain by utilizing continuous sensor data. During experimental work, this study selects 10 third-year students in a college of physical education, and the subjects were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group collecting their data by continuous sensors. The experimental group mainly carried out special training and elastic band exercises within eight weeks. After eight weeks of elastic training, eight indexes of the left and right legs, including anterior (ANT), anterolateral (ALAT), lateral (LAT), posterolateral (PLAT), posterior (POST), posteromedial (PMED), medial (MED), and anteromedial (AMED) were improved (P < 0.01), but the indexes with the left foot as the fulcrum were not significantly improved. By using the 8-week elastic band training method, the technical indexes such as single leg lifting and single leg rotation of aerobics students were significantly improved (P < 0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Sarcopenia is a syndrome associated with aging that causes progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle function. In this pilot study, we compared the effectiveness of elastic band training regarding group-based dance on fat mass, fat-free mass, handgrip strength (HGS; dominant and non-dominant hand), leg strength, timed up-and-go (TUG) and walking speed in older women with sarcopenia. Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial, single-blind, repeated measures of parallel groups (elastic band group: EBG, n = 21; group-based dance: GBD, n = 19), and a quantitative methodology. Three 60-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks were dedicated to the interventions with pre- and post-assessments. A two-factor mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) model with repeated measures was performed to measure the group×time effect. Results: A significant interaction revealed for fat-free mass (F1,16= 18.91; p < 0.001; EBG + 10.9% vs. GBD − 1.97%), HGS dominant hand (F1,16= 7.44; p = 0.014; EBG + 10.9% vs. GBD + 0.59%), HGS non-dominant hand (F1,16= 6.41; p = 0.022; EBG + 10.21% vs. GBD + 3.80%), leg strength (F1,16= 17.98; p < 0.001; EBG + 9.1% vs. GBD + 3.83%), TUG (F1,16= 7.52; p = 0.014; EBG − 14.7% vs. GBD − 1.0%) and walking speed (F1,16 = 6.40; p = 0.019; EBG − 7.6% vs. GBD − 4.35%) in favor of EBG. Conclusion: Elastic band training produces significantly greater responses on physical-functional performance regarding group-based dance in older women with sarcopenia. On the other hand, the EBG revealed a significant improvement in fat-free mass and upper and lower limb muscle strength, as well as a significant decrease time in TUG, and walking speed. Elastic band exercise is a safe, easy, affordable, and effective physical activity strategy, according to the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the effects of the squat exercise combined with using barbells and elastic bands on muscle strength, body composition, and balance in working age men. A total of 24 men in working age between 18 and 39 years were randomly selected into 3 Groups using systematic sampling: (a) Combined Training using Elastic Band Weight at 35% (n = 7); (b) Combined Training using Elastic Band Weight at 20% (n = 8); and (c) Control Group (n = 9). The 2 Treatment Groups trained twice per week for 8 weeks. For each training session, squats combined with using elastic band repetitions per set of 4 sets (80% one-repetition maximum [1RM]) were performed in 0-4 weeks and (85% 1RM) in 5-8 weeks. Before and after 8 weeks of training, the participants were tested using the 1RM squat (SQ), Balance Error Score System (BESS), Vertical Jump Reach Test (VJT), and Body Composition. An analysis of the paired t-test revealed that the SQ, BESS, and VJT scores were significantly higher after training in the 2 Treatment Groups (P < 0.05). An analysis of covariance revealed that the SQ and BESS scores were significantly higher than those of the Control Group (P < 0.05). No significant differences were detected between the 2 Treatment Groups. The results suggest that combining barbell and elastic band exercise increases strength, balance, and power, and combined training with using a band among those who never performed resistance exercise via an applied load of bands that can be used to replace other weights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The incidence of malnutrition is approximately 88% in patients with head and neck receiving radiotherapy. Malnutrition may increase the occurrence of radiation-related adverse effects, decrease the treatment effectiveness of radiotherapy, and negatively impact the quality of life. This study aims to explore the efficacy of quantitative targeted exercise combined with full-scale refined nutrition management for improving nutrition in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy. Eighty patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy were randomly divided into two groups: a full-scale refined nutrition management (FRNM) group and a quantitative targeted exercise combined with FRNM (QE-FRNM) group at a ratio of 1:1. Before radiotherapy, the energy ratio of all patients were calculated for implemented FRNM and diet guide. Patients in the QE-FRNM group received FRNM combined with a 6-week quantitative target exercise program (aerobic exercise or elastic band resistance exercise). This program was developed as a personalized plan based on the patient's mobility, as discussed by the team. It was scheduled for 5 times a week, lasting 15 minutes each session. The primary endpoint was the BIM value after one month of radiotherapy. The secondary endpoints included the level of albumin and hemoglobin, the grade of radiation-induced oral mucositis, psychological state and quality of life (Qol). The baseline characteristics in two groups were well balance. Patients in QE-FRNM group had better BMI than these in FRNM group (19.24±3.64 vs. 17.44±3.71, p=0.032). Patients in QE-FRNM group had higher levels of Alb and Hb than these in FRNM group (Alb: 42.65±4.07 g/L vs.36.41±3.29 g/L, p=0.001; Hb: 132.94±10.06 g/L vs.105.39±9.85 g/L, p=0.000). The incidence of grade 3-4 radiation-induced oral mucositis was significantly lower in QE-FRNM group compared with FRNM group (30% vs. 52%, p=0.024). The SAS anxiety scores after radiotherapy were significantly lower in patients receiving QE-FRNM compared with patients receiving FRNM (38.35±1.25 vs. 47.56 ±1.62, p=0.002). QE-FRNM significantly improved Qol compared to FRNM for patients receiving radiotherapy (9.61±0.4 vs. 8.63±0.27, p=0.000). Quantitative target exercise combined with full-course refined nutrition management could improve the nutritional status, reduce the incidence of oral mucositis, relieve the anxiety and improve the Qol for patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy. This study was registered with the China Clinical Trial Center (registration number: ChiCTR2300071214). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Despite the clear benefits of physical activity in healthy ageing, engagement in regular physical activity among community-dwelling older adults remains low, with common barriers including exertional discomfort, concerns with falling, and access difficulties. The recent rise of the use of technology and the internet among older adults presents an opportunity to engage with older people online to promote increased physical activity. This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of training volunteers to deliver online group exercises for older adults attending community social clubs. Methods: This was a pre-post mixed-methods study. Older adults aged ≥ 65 years attending community social clubs who provided written consent and were not actively participating in exercise classes took part in the feasibility study. Older adults, volunteers, and staff were interviewed to determine the acceptability of the intervention. The intervention was a once weekly volunteer-led online group seated strength exercises using resistance bands. The duration of the intervention was 6 months. The primary outcome measures were the feasibility of the intervention (determined by the number of volunteers recruited, trained, and retained, participant recruitment and intervention adherence) and its acceptability to key stakeholders. Secondary outcome measures included physical activity levels (Community Health Model Activities Programme for Seniors (CHAMPS) questionnaire), modified Barthel Index, Health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), frailty (PRISMA-7) and sarcopenia (SARC-F), at baseline and 6 months. Results: Nineteen volunteers were recruited, 15 (78.9%) completed training and 9 (47.3%) were retained after 1 year (mean age 68 years). Thirty older adults (mean age 77 years, 27 female) participated, attending 54% (IQR 37–67) of exercise sessions. Participants had no significant changes in secondary outcome measures, with a trend towards improvement in physical activity levels (physical activity in minutes per week at baseline was 1770 min, and 1909 min at six months, p = 0.13). Twenty volunteers, older adults, and staff were interviewed and found the intervention acceptable. The seated exercises were perceived as safe, manageable, and enjoyable. Conclusions: Trained volunteers can safely deliver online group exercise for community-dwelling older adults which was acceptable to older adults, volunteers, and club staff. Trials registration: NCT04672200. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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To observe the effect of lip contraction and abdomen breathing training combined with elastic band resistance exercise on exercise endurance, cardiopulmonary function and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). 83 patients with CHF who were admitted to our hospital from April 2020 to July 2021 were selected. The patients were divided into control group (n=41) and observation group (n=42) according to the two-color ball method. The control group received elastic band resistance exercise, and the observation group received lip contraction and abdominal breathing training combined with elastic band resistance exercise. The exercise endurance, cardiopulmonary function, quality of life, rehospitalization rate within one year and mortality rate within one year in the two groups were observed. 4 weeks after intervention, the somatic domain score, emotional domain score, other domain score and total score of the two groups were decreased, observation group was lower than control group (P<0.05). 4 weeks after intervention, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1), maximum voluntary minute ventilation (MVV) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were increased in the two groups, and the observation group was higher than the control group (P<0.05), while left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD) and left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESD) were decreased, and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05). 4 weeks after intervention, the 6min walking distance test (6MWT), peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and anaerobic threshold (AT) of the two groups were increased, and observation group was higher than control group(P<0.05). The rehospitalization rate within one year and mortality rate within one year in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Elastic band resistance exercise combined with lip contraction and abdomen breathing training can promote the improvement of cardiopulmonary function in patients with CHF, improve exercise endurance, promote quality of life, and reduce the rehospitalization rate within one year and mortality rate within one year, with good curative effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resistance bands are widely used nowadays to enhance muscle strength due to their high portability, but the relationship between resistance band workouts and conventional dumbbell weight training is still unclear. Thus, this study suggests a convolutional neural network model that identifies the type of band workout and counts the number of repetitions and a regression model that deduces the band force that corresponds to the one-repetition maximum. Thirty subjects performed five different exercises using resistance bands and dumbbells. Joint movements during each exercise were collected using a camera and an inertial measurement unit. By using different types of input data, several models were created and compared. As a result, the accuracy of the convolutional neural network model using inertial measurement units and joint position is 98.83%. The mean absolute error of the repetition counting algorithm ranges from 0.88 (seated row) to 3.21 (overhead triceps extension). Lastly, the values of adjusted r-square for the 5 exercises are 0.8415 (chest press), 0.9202 (shoulder press), 0.8429 (seated row), 0.8778 (biceps curl), and 0.9232 (overhead triceps extension). In conclusion, the model using 10-channel inertial measurement unit data and joint position data has the best accuracy. However, the model needs to improve the inaccuracies resulting from non-linear movements and one-time performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The passive suppression of combustion instability by quarter wavelength tube was hereby studied to absorb the oscillation pressure with large amplitudes caused by combustion instability. The suppression effects of quarter wavelength tube on combustion instability were systematically analyzed by combining the acoustic numerical simulation and the experimental research methods. Firstly, the influence of quarter wavelength tube on the acoustic characteristics of the system was analyzed using acoustic numerical simulation; and then, the acoustic absorption characteristics to external acoustic disturbance and the suppression effects on the self-excited combustion instability were experimentally studied. The results show that the quarter wavelength tube can effectively absorb the acoustic pressure when the dominant frequency of acoustic pressure is close to the resonance frequency of the system, and can effectively suppress the combustion instability under acoustic resonance. However, given that the quarter wavelength tube adds adjoint dominant frequencies after eliminating the original resonant frequency of the system, and the combustion instability is stabilized on the adjoint dominant frequencies, combustion instability suppression is different from noise suppression. In addition, the diameter of wavelength tube exercises obvious effects on the above characteristics. All these make it necessary to determine the best parameters and the maximum suppression efficiency by combining numerical simulation and experiments. The research results of this paper provide theoretical and technical supports for the suppression of combustion instability by the quarter wavelength tube. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Elastic band exercise not only improves muscle strength and elasticity, increases efficiency, balance, and quality of life but also decreases the injury risk. This study was conducted to determine the effect of elastic band exercise on pain, kinesiophobia, functional, and psychological status after total knee arthroplasty. Methods: This study was conducted out between October 2019 and April 2020 as a randomized controlled experimental study with a total of 60 patients. Data collection tools in this study included a descriptive information form, visual analog scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia, WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index, and Beck Depression Inventory. Results: Before intervention, the total score of VAS, WOMAC, Tampa Kinesiophobia, and Beck Depression showed no statistically significant difference between intervention group and control group. However, 4 weeks after intervention observed a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of VAS (U = 10,000; p < 0.001), WOMAC (U = 0.00; p < 0.001), Tampa Kinesiophobia (U = 221.5; p = 0.001), and Beck Depression means score (U = 112.5; p < 0.001). In addition, 4 weeks after the intervention, joint range and walking test assessments were statistically significant between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The results of the research showed that elastic band exercise had a positive effect on psychological and functional capacity. Trial registration: This study is registered in the Clinical Trial Registry (registration number NCT04981106) Key points • Patients with total knee arthroplasty require rehabilitation exercise to avoid physical function weakness. • Elastic band exercise significantly reduces patients' fear of movement and depression. • Elastic band exercise activities facilitate significant physical motion function. • Elastic band exercise inspires the will of patients to engage in home rehabilitation exercise patients after total knee arthroplasty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This document is an editorial published in Frontiers in Physiology titled "Nutritional and physical activity strategies to boost immunity, antioxidant status and health, volume IV." The authors discuss the importance of physical activity and dietary habits in maintaining and promoting physical fitness and health across all age groups. They highlight previous research that demonstrates the positive effects of exercise and nutrition on overall health, including improvements in antioxidant, inflammation, and immune systems. The editorial also presents findings from the current volume, which includes studies on the effects of caffeine supplementation on exercise performance, the influence of exercising environment on blood pressure and mood, the benefits of traditional Chinese mind-body exercise on prediabetes, the correlation between lower quarter y-balance test and sports performance and injury risk, and the effects of massage on muscle properties in adolescent wrestlers. The authors conclude that exercise, in any form and at any location, is beneficial for physical and psychological health and recommend engaging in regular exercise programs with proper dietary patterns to prevent and treat physiological disorders in chronic diseases. [Extracted from the article]

The role of peripheral biomarkers following acute physical exercise on cognitive improvement has not been systematically evaluated. This study aimed to explore the role of peripheral circulating biomarkers in executive performance following acute aerobic and resistance exercise. Nineteen healthy males completed a central executive (Go/No-Go) task before and after 30-min of perceived intensity matched aerobic and resistance exercise. In the aerobic condition, the participants cycled an ergometer at 40% peak oxygen uptake. In the resistance condition, they performed resistance exercise using elastic bands. Before and after an acute bout of physical exercise, venous samples were collected for the assessment of following biomarkers: adrenaline, noradrenaline, glucose, lactate, cortisol, insulin-like growth hormone factor 1, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Reaction time decreased following both aerobic exercise and resistance exercise (p = 0.04). Repeated measures correlation analysis indicated that changes in reaction time were not associated with the peripheral biomarkers (all p > 0.05). Accuracy tended to decrease in the resistance exercise condition (p = 0.054). Accuracy was associated with changes in adrenaline [r rm (18) = −0.51, p = 0.023], noradrenaline [r rm (18) = −0.66, p = 0.002], lactate [r rm (18) = −0.47, p = 0.035], and brain-derived neurotrophic factor [r rm (17) = −0.47, p = 0.044] in the resistance condition. These findings suggest that these peripheral biomarkers do not directly contribute to reduction in reaction time following aerobic or resistance exercise. However, greater sympathoexcitation, reflected by greater increase in noradrenaline, may be associated with a tendency for a reduction in accuracy after acute resistance exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Modern technologies enable new options in the delivery of physical exercise programs. Specially designed app-based programs can be used to help older people in particular to integrate physical exercise into their daily lives. This study examines the influence of an app-based physical exercise program on selected parameters of physical fitness, such as muscular strength, balance, and flexibility. The women (n=110) were on average 65.3 (± 1.5) years old and, compared to age-specific norm values, healthy. The 14-week intervention consisted of an app-based, unsupervised physical exercise program, in which the exercise frequency and duration of sessions were self-selected. The physical exercise program consisted of simple, functional exercises such as arm circles, squats, lateral raises. The participants were provided with an elastic resistance band and an exercise ball allowing them to increase exercise intensity if needed. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention group (IG) and control group (CG). 71% of the IG used the physical exercise program at least 1.2 times per week, whereas 25% of the IG showed usage rates above four times per week. Significant effects were found in the domains of muscular strength and flexibility. While IG could maintain their performance in isometric muscular strength tests and increased their flexibility, CG faced a decrease in those parameters. Thus, this app-based physical exercise program had positively influenced muscular strength and flexibility in women over 60years of age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effects of different forms of resistance training on body composition and muscle strength in overweight and/or obese people. Method: Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included by searching relevant databases such as a web of science, PubMed, and EBSCO, with search dates up to September 30, 2021. These trials performed resistance exercise training in overweight and/or obese people, and outcome indicators included evaluation of body composition and muscle strength, among other relevant indicators. The Cochrane evaluation tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included literature, and statistical analysis was performed using the R analysis software. Results: Fifteen studies, 18 trials, with a total of 669 participants meeting eligibility criteria were included in the final analysis, which included three resistance training types (own body weight, resistance bands, and free weight). The results showed that resistance bands improved body fat (BF; SMD −0.79, 95% CI −1.25 to −0.33, I 2 = 0%) in overweight or obese people better than other resistance training types. Own body weight resistance training was better for increasing skeletal muscle mass in overweight or obese people (SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.04–0.92, I 2 = 0%). In addition, for muscle strength increase, although resistance exercise was shown to improve muscle strength, there was no significant difference between the three exercise forms compared. Conclusion: Resistance bands can improve body composition by reducing BF. Resistance bands can improve body composition by reducing BF, while it is more effective in increasing muscle mass and own body weight. Therefore, for overweight and obese people, resistance bands resistance exercise can be taken for fat loss, and resistance exercise for own body weight for further muscle gain and maintenance of muscle mass, so as to achieve the purpose of improving body composition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to compare the effects of 10 weeks of gym versus home-based combined training on the functional fitness, body composition, and biochemical parameters of hypertension in primary hypertensive men. Forty-six patients (age 48 ± 9 years, BMI 30 ± 4 kg/m2) assigned into three groups: a gym-based combined training (GBCTr: n = 16; resistance at 60–80% of 1RM, using pin-loaded resistance equipment, aerobic at 40–60% HRR, and stretching), home-based combined training (HBCTr: n = 15; resistance at 12–15 RPE, using an elastic exercise band, aerobic at 40–60% HRR, and stretching), and control (CTR, n = 15). Following GBCTr and HBCTr, the functional aerobic capacity (P =.005 and P =.004, respectively), flexibility (P =.01 and P =.004, respectively), and lower limb muscle strength (P =.01 and P =.02, respectively) was increased significantly compared with the CTR group. The body weight (P =.02), body mass index (P =.008), hip circumference (P =.02), and nitric oxide level in GBCTr and HBCTr group (P =.002 and P =.02, respectively) was decreased significantly compared with the CTR group. No significant changes found in the plasma levels of NADPH oxidase 5, thioredoxin-2, thioredoxin reductase-2, and resting blood pressure after GBCTr and HBCTr compared with the CTR group. These results suggest that in hypertensive men, HBCTr equally to GBCTr improved functional fitness and body composition remarkably without necessarily reducing resting blood pressure. Therefore, they can be advisable substitutes for gaining health benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Current interventions of dysphagia are not generalizable, and treatments are commonly used in combination. We conducted a questionnaire survey on nurses and speech therapists regarding dysphagia rehabilitation to understand the current situation in Japan.Methods: The questionnaire was sent to 616 certified nurses in dysphasia nursing and 254 certified speech-language-hearing therapists for dysphagia. Based on "Summaries of training methods in 2014" by JSDR, 24 local indirect exercises, 11 general indirect exercises, and 13 direct exercises were selected. The Likert scale "How do you feel about each method" was used as follows: A; Frequency, B; Ease, C; Adherence, D; Effectiveness (1-5))?".Results: Two hundred fifty (40%) nurses and 145 (57%) speech-language-hearing therapists (ST) responded to the questionnaire. The direct exercise was associated with a significantly high score in every question. In indirect exercises, "Cervical range of motion exercise," "Orofacial myofunctional exercise," "Lip closure exercise." "Ice massage of pharynx" and "Huffing" were used relatively frequently. "Balloon dilatation therapy" and "Tube exercise" was associated with a relatively high discrepancy for two questions. Frequency" and the sum of "Ease," "Adherence," and "Effectiveness." was significantly correlated for local indirect exercises (r2 = 0.928, P < 0.01), general indirect exercises (r2 = 0.987, P < 0.01), and direct exercises (r2 = 0.996, P < 0.01) (Fig. 5).Conclusion: This study examined the current situation of dysphagia rehabilitation in Japan. Our results aid to increase understanding and selection of rehabilitative treatments for dysphagia patients in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Resistance bands commonly used for strength training exercise come with an unexpected risk for ocular trauma.Case Report: In this report, we describe an unintended consequence of a 28-year-old man sustaining an unusual injury-bilateral hyphema-as a result of the use of elastic resistance bands. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Resistance bands are commonly used for strength training exercise and, in this case, a potentially severe, vision-threatening injury-traumatic hyphema-occurred. Traumatic hyphema occurs when blood pools in the anterior chamber of the eye, usually as the result of blunt force trauma or penetrating injury. Early recognition of this condition is imperative, as complications of traumatic hyphema, such as intraocular hypertension or rebleeding, can lead to permanent vision loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality .Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Many breast cancer surgeries leads to dissection of muscles and soft tissue structures. After the breast cancer treatment many complications are seen in breast cancer survivors. In that myofascial dysfunctions are common. These dysfunctions are one of the common sources of pain and discomfort. Not only pain but this dysfunction also leads to decreased range of motion, decreased strength, and altered posture. Because of dysfunctions, an upper body function decreases and affects the activity of daily living. Graded theraband exercises are effective in improving muscle strength and shoulder range of motion in breast cancer survivors. And also helps to enhance functional capacity. Early rehabilitation can be implanted to reduce pain, improve strength and flexibility which will be helpful in minimize restrictions in daily living activities and improve quality of life. This effectiveness study will help to enlighten the status of myofascial dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors. The objectives of the study were as follows: To find out the effect of graded theraband exercise on myofascial dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors. Methods: A total 40 females who underwent breast cancer surgeries along with chemotherapy or radiotherapy or hormone therapy, were included based on inclusion criteria. All the females received theraband exercises along with medications for five days per week and pre and post assessment was done with manual muscle testing (MMT), shoulder range of motion (ROM), and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire. Result: The result concluded that strengthening with thera-band showed better effect in the breast cancer survivors. Strengthening exercise program with resistance band showed significant improvement in the shoulder strength, ROM and activities of daily life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To investigate the muscle activity patterns of the glenohumeral joint during internal rotation both with the arm at 0° and 90° of abduction using 2-deoxy-2-[18F] fluoro-d-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and methods: Six healthy male volunteers underwent PET examination after performing active glenohumeral internal rotation exercise using an elastic band both with the arm at 0° and 90° of abduction. As a control, PET scan under resting condition was also performed. The exercise was performed before and after 18 fluorodeoxyglucose injection. Each PET image was fused to the corresponding MRI to identify each muscle. The standardized uptake value (SUV) of each muscle was compared between the two arm positions. Results: With the arm at 0° of abduction, the SUV increased significantly after exercise both in the middle and inferior 1/3 of the subscapularis, which were significantly higher than that of the superior 1/3 of the subscapularis (P < 0.05). The SUV of the inferior 1/3 of the subscapularis was significantly higher at 90° of abduction than at 0° of abduction and was significantly higher than that of the superior 1/3 at 90° of abduction (P < 0.01). The SUV after exercise in the inferior infraspinatus and teres minor increased. Conclusions: The middle and inferior parts of the subscapularis are the main shoulder internal rotators in 0° of abduction, whereas the inferior part of the subscapularis is the main internal rotator in 90° of abduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background and Objectives: Knee joint, like other joints in the body, is affected by defects, injuries and diseases. Genu valgum is one of the most common lower limb complications. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of corrective exercises using Thera-Band on components of ground reaction force in boy students with genu valgum during running. Materials and Methods: The present study was a clinical trial. 24 male students (20-30 years old) were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The present study was conducted at University of Mohaghegh Ardabili Health and Wellness Center in 2019. Corrective exercises were performed for 8 weeks using Thera-band for the experimental group. The control group did not receive any treatment intervention during this period. The ground reaction forces were recorded by a force plate. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The results of this study showed a significant difference in the time to peak in the vertical direction during the push off phase of the experimental group (5.17%) (p=0.030, d=0.589). In the experimental group, the other components of ground reaction forces did not demonstrate any significant effect during post-test than that in the pretest (p>0.05). Conclusion: The selected corrective exercises using the Thera-band were able to increase the time to peak of the vertical force during the push off phase during the post-test compared to the pre-test. This increase was probably due to the longer contact of foot with the surface, which reduces the amount of force applied to the foot. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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