To evaluate the effect of an 8-week, water-based exercise program (experimental group) with that of an upper-extremity function program (control group) to increase cardiovascular fitness within a community setting for people with stroke. Single-blind randomized controlled trial. Public community center. A volunteer sample of 12 community-dwelling people with stroke with ...

BACKGROUND: Today, no clinical studies have been undertaken to examine the long-term effects of an open kinetic chain or closed kinetic chain program. HYPOTHESIS: The long-term follow-up results after a conservative exercise protocol are significantly worse than the short-term results. The long-term effect of closed kinetic chain training is significantly ...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether 12 weeks of graded exercise with pacing would improve specific physiological, psychological and cognitive functions in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). DESIGN: Randomised controlled trial. SETTING: Human performance laboratory at the University of Western Australia. PARTICIPANTS: 61 patients aged between 16 and 74 years diagnosed ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a musical exercise programme on mood state and cognitive function in women with dementia. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Public Psychiatric Hospital Rekem, Belgium. PATIENTS: Twenty-five patients with dementia. INTERVENTIONS: Fifteen patients attended exercise training for three months, which consisted of daily physical exercises ...

BACKGROUND: Exercise training has been shown to improve the low functional capacity and quality of life in dialysis (HD) patients. However, there are no data about the outcome of long-term exercise training and, also, the adherence of HD patients in such long-term renal rehabilitation programs. Therefore, the aim of this ...

In patients with end-stage renal failure physical exercise has beneficial effects on functional capacity, anemia, cardiovascular risks factors and on psychosocial problems. However, only few patients are able or willing to participate in an exercise training which is organised on an outpatient basis. As a consequence, an exercise program was ...

BACKGROUND: Postoperative exercise therapy aims at recovering, as soon as possible, independence in the basic physical activities; but the type, intensity, and therefore the costs of the programs, vary widely. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a low frequency (once daily, not in the weekend) ...

OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to compare the relative effectiveness of providing a home-based exercise programme versus home-based exercise supplemented with an 8-week class-based exercise programme in reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: Patients (n = 214) with radiologically confirmed knee osteoarthritis were selected. Patients were ...

AIM: We wished to determine if an 8-week program of exercise during dialysis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients would increase urea removal (enhance dialysis efficacy) with subsequent improvements in work performance and perception of quality of life, and/or alterations in cardiovascular status. METHODS: Self-care hemodialysis patients (EX, n = ...

Although home-based physiotherapy (PT) has an important role in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), the optimal frequency of monitoring by the physiotherapist is not known. Ninety-six patients with bilateral Kellgren Lawrence grade 3 OA were divided into two groups. All patients received the same PT program but group 1 ...

PURPOSE: This study assessed the impact of a low cost, multicomponent physical activity intervention for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis. DESIGN AND METHODS: A randomized controlled trial compared the effects of a facility-based multiple-component training program followed by home-based adherence (n = 80) to a wait list control group ...

Associations of life events and interpersonal loss with participation in home- and group-based exercise were studied in 97 older adults (64 % women, 70.2 +/- 4.1 years). Life events were assessed with a modified Social Readjustment Rating Scale at baseline and 6 and 12 months. Exercise logs and class-attendance records ...

This constructivist (naturalistic) study explored the decision-making strategies of patients with multiple myeloma who were implementing a home-based exercise program intended to decrease cancer-related fatigue during therapy. A purposive nonprobability sample of 21 patients who were undergoing an aggressive tandem transplant protocol provided data through face-to-face and follow-up telephone interviews. ...

Attitudinal and psychosocial outcomes of a fitness and health education program for adults with Down syndrome were examined. Participants were 53 adults with Down syndrome ages 30 years and older (29 females, 24 males, M age = 39.72 years) who were randomized into a training (n = 32) or control ...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Exercise was established as an integral part of the nonpharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia approximately 20 years ago. Since then many studies have investigated the effects of exercise-either alone or in combination with other interventions. This review will discuss the benefits of exercise alone and provide practical suggestions ...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of an arm-interval exercise program for the upper limbs on health status and walking ability in elderly patients after total hip arthroplasty. DESIGN: A randomized controlled investigation. After surgery, a control group started a general rehabilitation program, and a training group combined it with an ...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of an exercise and scheduled-toileting intervention on appetite and constipation in nursing home (NH) residents. METHODS: A controlled, clinical intervention trial with 89 residents in two NHs. Research staff provided exercise and toileting assistance every two hours, four times per day, five days a week ...

This paper reports the clinical experiences and preliminary observations from implanted microstimulators used to reduce some impairments following a stroke. Ongoing research protocols to reduce shoulder subluxation and hand contractures using BION stimulation are described. Comparison of compliance and patient satisfaction between individuals exercising at home with surface stimulation and ...

The purpose of this study was to examine postprogram exercise motivation and adherence in cancer survivors who participated in the Group Psychotherapy and Home-Based Physical Exercise (GROUP-HOPE; Courneya, Friedenreich, Sela, Quinney, & Rhodes, 2002) trial. At the completion of the GROUP-HOPE trial, 46 of 51 (90%) participants in the exercise ...

This study compared the effects of 3 home-based exercise promotion programs for African Americans. Sixty, sedentary African-American adults were randomly assigned to either a standard behavioral counseling group (N=22), a culturally sensitive counseling group (N=20), or a physician advice comparison group (N=10). The key study outcomes measured at baseline and ...

Although many studies suggest that exercise provides various health benefits, the optimal dimensions of exercise (ie, frequency, intensity, duration, type) remain to be carefully defined. Research encompasses many areas, from activities of daily living to elite athletic performance. To properly prescribe a beneficial exercise program, a physician must have a ...

This study investigates the effectiveness of an exercise program designed to reduce exercise abuse in women who are in residential treatment for eating disorders. One hundred and twenty-seven women who participated in the exercise program were compared to 127 non-participants on weight gain and self-reported obligatory attitudes and beliefs about ...

Ischemic heart disease is a chronic illness that causes major mortality and morbidity. Angiographic studies have shown the effectiveness of exercise programs, in combination with aggressive lipid management, in reversing or slowing the progression of atherosclerotic coronary disease. Despite these studies, participation in supervised programs that combine exercise and risk-factor ...

Although intervention is effective in reducing the disability associated with stroke, limited resources mean that physiotherapy services often cease by six months after stroke. The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the efficacy of resource-efficient physiotherapy services in improving mobility and quality of life after stroke. Twenty-six people ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This was a preliminary investigation of the effects of a yoga-based exercise program on people with chronic (greater than 9 months) poststroke hemiparesis. Many people who have had a stroke report an impaired health status because of a reduced level of activity. Proponents of yoga contend that ...

BACKGROUND: The number of chronic renal failure patients treated by hemodialysis (HD) is continuously increasing. Most patients have reduced physical capacity and have a high risk of cardiac and vascular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of 5 months physical exercise of HD patients' physical ...

OBJECTIVE: Previous reports have documented the benefits of exercise on the well-being of renal patients. However, fewer than 50% of our end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients engage in regular exercise. To promote exercise, we implemented a home-based exercise program. The aim of the program was to reduce barriers to exercise ...

The present study sought to investigate whether traditional secular or faith-based program factors were more responsible for motivating women (N = 220, M age = 44.6 yr.) to participate in Christian exercise programs. Based on the results of a pilot study, the Christian Exercise Program Questionnaire was developed and mailed ...

This study determined if a 12-week monitored home exercise program would improve cardiorespiratory endurance in a heterogeneous group of manual wheelchair users, which incorporated subsets of individuals with and without upper-limb impairment. Twenty-seven subjects made up two groups of manual wheelchair users: 20 without upper-limb impairment and 7 with upper-limb ...

OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the effectiveness of the National Arthritis Foundation (NAF) aquatic and on-land exercise programs on functional fitness and perceived ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) measures in older adults with arthritis. DESIGN: The effects of aquatic and on-land exercise intervention programs were analyzed by repeated-measures analysis ...

This study evaluated outcomes of self-directed exercise activity on cognitive functioning and psychological well-being among 28 adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Participants had completed an intensive 10-week program of exercise training and were given an exercise prescription to follow. One year later, participants completed comprehensive assessments of physical, ...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate adherence and satisfaction of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a long-term intensive dynamic exercise program. METHODS: A total of 146 RA patients started an intensive (strength and endurance training for 75 minutes, twice a week, for 2 years) exercise program (Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients In Training) aimed ...

Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) has been successfully used for the treatment of several hematological malignancies; however, it is associated with transplant-related toxicities such as functional impairment and muscle weakness. In order to analyze how an exercise program may influence muscle strength in patients undergoing BMT, we carried out a ...

BACKGROUND: Regular exercise is associated with many health benefits. Community-based exercise programs may increase exercise participation, but little is known about cost implications. METHOD: A retrospective, matched cohort study was conducted to determine if changes in healthcare costs for Medicare-eligible adults who choose to participate in a community-based exercise program ...

This study's purpose was to test the effects of a reversal theory-driven individualized exercise prescription on exercise consistency, weight, percentage body fat, and exercise motivation for a group of faculty, students, and staff at a southwestern university. Participants were randomly assigned to 5-week education plus monitoring or monitoring-only treatment groups. ...

BACKGROUND: Increasingly alarmed by the health risks (that is, weight gain, elevated lipids, and poor glucose tolerance) posed by novel antipsychotic medications, clinicians who treat schizophrenia are attempting to help patients improve lifestyle factors. Unfortunately, schizophrenia research has neglected exercise as a legitimate adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. OBJECTIVE: To assess ...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of progressive resistance strengthening exercises to improve gross motor function and walking in patients receiving intensive rehabilitation after stroke. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Five inpatient rehabilitation programs affiliated with teaching hospitals. PARTICIPANTS: Inclusion criteria included less than 6 months poststroke and recovery of the ...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare pool-based exercise and balneotherapy in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients. METHODS: Fifty female patients diagnosed with FMS according to the American College of Rheumatism (ACR) criteria were randomly assigned to two groups: group 1 (n=25) with pool-based exercise, and in group 2 ...

Physical exercise is becoming an accepted part of therapy for many patients with cancer. Exercise may alleviate patients' fatigue and improve physical performance and psychological outlook. Much of the research is limited to women with breast cancer and excludes patients with bone metastases. This article reports on the authors' work ...

The purpose of this study was to describe the incentives and disincentives for participating in an exercise training program for community-dwelling individuals 78 and older. One hundred forty-seven women and 62 men participated in this descriptive study, and ages ranged from 78 to 95 years (mean 82.7 +/- 4.1). Individuals ...

OBJECTIVE: There are insufficient data on the effects of long-term intensive exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We undertook this randomized, controlled, multicenter trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of a 2-year intensive exercise program (Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients In Training [RAPIT]) with those of physical therapy (termed usual ...

A prescribed physical fitness exercise program was initiated in a small furniture manufacturing plant. The present purpose was to investigate the effect of an intervention to change employees' attitudes and sense of well-being. The objective was to evaluate the changes in employees' attitudes (well-being) attributable to the exercise program. The ...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical and psychosocial effects of an 8-wk community-based functional exercise program in a group of individuals with chronic stroke. METHODS: Twenty-five subjects (mean age 63 yr) participated in a repeated measures design that evaluated the subjects with two baseline assessments ...

Few people are active to the levels recommended by Healthy People 2010. Intermittent exercise has been promoted as an exercise prescription which may enable more people to meet recommended guidelines. However, few data are available on intermittent exercise over the long-term. The purpose of the current study was to compare ...

In order to evaluate the short-term effects (3 weeks) on selected coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors, 90 obese in-patients (body mass index, BMI, > or = 35 kg/m2 received a same low-calorie diet (1200-1800 kcal/day), nutritional education and psychological counselling, and were randomly assigned to either a non-specific, high-volume, ...

Cancer patients frequently experience considerable loss of physical capacity and general wellbeing when diagnosed and treated for their disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, physical capacity, and health benefits of a multidimensional exercise program for cancer patients during advanced stages of disease who are undergoing ...

This randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effect of a 6-month home-based exercise program versus control (usual activities) on quality of life for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who had at least one vertebral fracture. Twelve-month assessments of outcomes were completed to determine if women would continue exercising with ...

The decreased mouth opening (microstomia) represents a frequent finding in patients with systemic scleroderma (SSD), but little information is available about the efficacy of nonsurgical management of this condition. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of a nonsurgical exercise program on the decreased mouth opening in ...

The 3D-Dock suite of programs has been used to make predictions for the seven targets in rounds 1 and 2 of the CAPRI method evaluation exercise. Some correct contacts were obtained in at least one prediction for four of seven targets. Target 06 was predicted very well, with an RMSD ...

The purpose of this study was to determine how an exercise adherence intervention affects the physiological, functional, and quality of life outcomes of patients with heart failure (HF). Sixteen HF patients were randomly assigned to an exercise-only group (n = 8) or to an exercise-with-adherence group (n = 8). Two ...