The physical effect of exergames in healthy elderly—a systematic review
Exergames have been suggested as an innovative approach to enhance physical activity in
the elderly. The objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of exergames on …
the elderly. The objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of exergames on …
The effect of e-health interventions promoting physical activity in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The objectives of this review paper were to synthesize the data from
randomized controlled trials in the literature to come to a conclusion on the effects of e …
randomized controlled trials in the literature to come to a conclusion on the effects of e …
Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity program use among older adults
HJ Bethancourt, DE Rosenberg, T Beatty… - Clinical medicine & …, 2014 - Marshfield Clinic
Objective Regular physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining long-term physical,
cognitive, and emotional health. However, few older adults engage in routine PA, and even …
cognitive, and emotional health. However, few older adults engage in routine PA, and even …
Effectiveness of exercise programs to reduce falls in older people with dementia living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the
effectiveness of exercise programs to reduce falls in older people with dementia who are …
effectiveness of exercise programs to reduce falls in older people with dementia who are …
The importance of leisure activities in the relationship between physical health and well-being in a life span sample
Background: Previous studies have examined the relationships between physical health
and leisure activities and between leisure activities and well-being, but, to our knowledge …
and leisure activities and between leisure activities and well-being, but, to our knowledge …
Circuit resistance training is an effective means to enhance muscle strength in older and middle aged adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Physical exercise, particularly resistance training (RT), is proven treatment to
reduce the accelerated decline in muscle strength exhibited by older adults, but its effect is …
reduce the accelerated decline in muscle strength exhibited by older adults, but its effect is …
[HTML][HTML] Alexa, let's train now!—A systematic review and classification approach to digital and home-based physical training interventions aiming to support healthy …
Background There is mounting evidence that regular physical activity is an important
prerequisite for healthy cognitive aging. Consequently, the finding that almost one-third of …
prerequisite for healthy cognitive aging. Consequently, the finding that almost one-third of …
Exploring the association between handgrip, lower limb muscle strength, and physical function in older adults: A narrative review
Widely used in daily practice, handgrip strength (HGS) is a low cost, easy-to-use, and
portable test to assess overall muscle and physical function. It can be used as a stand-alone …
portable test to assess overall muscle and physical function. It can be used as a stand-alone …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of an mHealth brisk walking intervention on increasing physical activity in older people with cognitive frailty: pilot randomized controlled trial
Background: Cognitive frailty is the coexistence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment
and is an at-risk state for many adverse health outcomes. Moderate-to-vigorous physical …
and is an at-risk state for many adverse health outcomes. Moderate-to-vigorous physical …
Integrating public health and sport management: Sport participation trends 2001–2010
In order to inform strategies to increase levels of physical activity (PA) for a healthier society,
it is important to understand participation trends in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). Little …
it is important to understand participation trends in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). Little …