Effects of muscle strength, agility, and fear of falling on risk of falling in older adults

F Rodrigues, AM Monteiro, P Forte… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Falls are a major public health problem among older adults because they lead to premature
mortality, loss of autonomy, and increased dependence on others. However, these …

Effects of a 24-Week Low-Cost Multicomponent Exercise Program on Health-Related Functional Fitness in the Community-Dwelling Aged and Older Adults

F Rodrigues, M Jacinto, N Figueiredo, AM Monteiro… - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effects of a low-cost
multicomponent exercise program on health-related functional fitness in the community …

Different resistance training volumes on strength, functional fitness, and body composition of older people: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

JN de Souza Rocha, MRP Monteiro… - Archives of Gerontology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aging causes several changes in the body, reducing strength and muscle mass, which leads
to a decline in function. Resistance training (RT) is used to counteract these changes …

Factors associated with balance impairments in the community-dwelling elderly in urban China

Q Xia, P Zhou, X Li, X Li, L Zhang, X Fan, Z Zhao… - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Identification of factors relevant to balance performance impairments in the
elderly population was critical for developing effective interventions and preventions …

Motivational correlates, satisfaction with life, and physical activity in older adults: A structural equation analysis

F Rodrigues, M Jacinto, N Couto, D Monteiro… - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Motivation is a crucial factor in predicting health-related outcomes, and
understanding the determinants of motivation can provide valuable insights into how to …

The reliability of the timed up and go test among Portuguese elderly

F Rodrigues, JE Teixeira, P Forte - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Assessment of dynamic balance is typically completed through functional tests, such as the
Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, which measures the time it takes for an individual to stand up …

Effectiveness of virtual reality exercise for functional fitness in community-dwelling older adults: a 12-week follow-up study

LT Wang - SAGE Open, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Several recent studies have used virtual reality (VR)-based exercise to enhance functional
fitness in older adults. However, most of these studies exclusively focused on short-term …

Actividad física en el hogar para mejorar la fuerza y equilibrio en el adulto mayor para prevenir el riesgo de caídas: Revisión bibliográfica

ANM Paredes, DGR Monzon… - … en educación física …, 2024 - dialnet.unirioja.es
El principal objetivo de este trabajo de investigación fue llevar a cabo una revisión de la
eficacia de los programas de ejercicios de fuerza y equilibrio en la prevención de caídas en …

First detection of Nosema ceranae in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) of the Macaronesian archipelago of Madeira

AR Lopes, R Martín-Hernández, M Higes… - Journal of Apicultural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The Microsporidia Nosema ceranae is an invasive pathogen affecting honey bee
health, particularly in warm climates. In this study, N. ceranae was detected for the first time …

The Impact of an Outdoor Motor–Cognitive Exercise Programme on the Health Outcomes of Older Adults in Community Settings: A Pilot and Feasibility Study

K Zwingmann, T Schlesinger, K Müller - Sports, 2024 - mdpi.com
Physical and cognitive exercises can prevent or at least mitigate the symptoms of certain
diseases and help older adults perform a range of daily functions. Yet, most seniors do not …