Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

Physical activity is associated with greater independence in old age. However, little is known
about the effect of physical activity level and activity type on activities of daily living (ADL) …

Stretching exercises to increase the range of motion (ROM) of joints have been used by
sports coaches and medical professionals for improving performance and rehabilitation. The …

Purpose Physical exercise and cognitive training have been shown to enhance cognition
among older adults. However, few studies have looked at the potential synergetic effects of …

Background. As indicated in a recent systematic review relating to Canada's Physical Activity
Guidelines for Older Adults, exercise interventions in older adults can maintain or improve …

Limited joint mobility is frequently observed in elderly people and in patients suffering from
diabetes, who represent a growing segment of the population of western countries. Our …

Everyday activities like walking and talking can put an older adult at risk for a fall if they have
difficulty dividing their attention between motor and cognitive tasks. Training studies have …

Background Studies report benefits of physical exercise and cognitive training to enhance
cognition in older adults. However, most studies did not compare these interventions to …

LJM is frequently observed in young subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
(IDDM). Aim of this study was to evaluate whether non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate and sustained effects of static
stretching (SS), dynamic stretching (DS) with no-load (DSNL), DS with a light load (DSLL …