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Comparison Of Conventional Elastic Bandages And Novel Hand Gloves By Measuring Changes In Stroke Patients' Hand Temperature During Passive Upper Limb Exercises, Mei-Yi Lee, Chan-Yu Taso, Ka-Hei Lao, Shu-Shi Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Elastic bandages are often used to secure stroke patients' affected upper limbs to exercise equipment during physical rehabilitation. However, the application of elastic bandages can cause soft tissue injuries in patients' extremities. Therefore, our research team developed novel medical hand gloves, called ＂Yole Hands,＂ to safely secure stroke patients' affected hands to exercise equipment. This study compared conventional elastic bandages with Yole Hands by measuring changes in stroke patients' hand temperature during passive upper limb exercises. This study recruited 18 stroke patients aged 63.1 ± 13.4 years from a rehabilitation clinic. A thermograph (midi LOGGER GL220, Graphtec) was used to …

Physical Exercise During Pregnancy And Its Related Factors: An Observational Study In Japan, Megumi Haruna, Masayo Matsuzaki, Mie Shiraishi, Seonae Yeo

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal

This study aimed to investigate the exercise habits of pregnant women in the third trimester (N = 303). We assessed participation in physical activities, including exercise or sports, using the Japanese version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. A total of 183 (60.4%) pregnant Japanese women participated in some form of exercise and 87 (28.7%) exercised for 2 hours or more, per week, in the third trimester. Multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that women who set themselves a gestational weight gain target (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 8.10, 95% CI [2.82, 23.4], p< .001), were more likely to participate in exercise or sports. In contrast, multiparous women (AOR = 0.44, 95% CI [0.26, 0.72], p = .001), and those whose …

Alternative Interventions For Children Coping With Chronic Conditions: A Critical Review Of The Literature, Nina M. Pelsi, Kim S. Amer

DePaul Discoveries

Reduction of stressors and anxiety levels in adolescents with chronic illnesses is a critical concept in pediatric health care in America today. The many stressors associated with chronic illness include displaying physical and mental differences, social stigma, financial difficulty, and family stress. These stressors may affect the adolescent’s ability to learn and cope in everyday life. The current research was a critical review of the literature examining studies done with adolescents coping with chronic diseases and illnesses. The aim was to analyze the most efficacious non-pharmacological methods for reducing stressors in adolescents with chronic illness. A critical review of the …

Exercise Motivation In College Students, Elizabeth Little, Nicole Neidert, Jordan Rogers, Logan Matysiak, Joshua Osburn

The Corinthian

Purpose: Learning what motivates people to exercise may be the key to health professionals helping their clients become more active and moving our society in a positive direction in terms of health. Motivation can be divided into two broad categories; intrinsic and extrinsic. Our study sought to examine which type of motivation positively affects college-aged students’ one-mile times. It was hypothesized that college-aged individuals would run one mile in a shorter amount of time if they were motivated extrinsically than if they were motivated intrinsically.

Methods: Eighteen college-aged individuals participated in the study and were randomly split into two groups: …

Effect Of Exercise And Melatonin On Fructose-Induced Hepatic Dysfunction In A Metabolic Syndrome Rat Model, Elsayed S. Abou-Elnour, Gergess S. Hanna, Ghada S. Amer, Heba R. Salem, Hesham A. Abdel-Razek, Suzy F. Ewida

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of swimming exercise and/or melatonin administration on liver function as well as certain metabolic aspects in a fructose-induced metabolic syndrome (MS) rat model and to determine whether the combined treatment provides higher protection than each treatment alone. Background MS is a major health challenge that leads to many complications including hepatic dysfunction. This has raised attention to the possible strategies for its prevention. Materials and methods Eighty, adult, male albino rats were equally divided into two main groups: group I received a standard rat chow diet, and group II …

Effects Of Moderate Intensity Interval Training On Cognitive Function, Jennifer Spencer, Matthew Young, Emma Niemi, Lisa Schick, Zachary Lemaster

The Corinthian

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate if exercise in the form of moderate intensity interval training had an effect on memory by comparing the performance of number of words recalled after the implementation of an exercise condition and a control condition.

Methods: The investigators tested a total of 20 participants. All participants completed an informed consent document prior to testing. Participants had three minutes to memorize a list of 15 words. This was followed by either 15 minutes of interval training or 15 minutes of sitting in a controlled environment. All participants participated in both the …

Comparing One-Mile Run Time And Perceived Exertion Of College-Aged Females In An Outdoor Environment Versus An Indoor Environment, Abigail E. Deckbar 7312889, Alexandra Brown, Amanda Boesch, Lindsay Davis, Myles Shreckengost

The Corinthian

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study examined the effects of an indoor environment versus an outdoor environment on a one-mile time performance.

METHODS:

Sixteen female runners were requested to run two, one-mile timed trials in an indoor environment and outdoor environment. Before both trials, runners completed a barriers to exercise survey to investigate common, uncommon, and neutral perceived barriers to exercise. After the first timed one-mile run trial, runners were instructed to abstain from any exercise until their second day of data collection. Resting heart rate and blood pressure was recorded before and after each timed mile run. RPE (rate …

Relation Of Unsupported And Unsupervised Exercise With Anthropometric And Biochemical Indices Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Prince Chikwere, Kwabena Nsiah, Marina Tandoh

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle-related condition. Lifestyle modification in the management of type 2 diabetes incorporates exercise. The aim of this study was to find out how unsupported and unsupervised exercise relates to anthropometric indices and biochemical indices in type 2 diabetes patients. Materials and methods: In the cross-sectional study, a structured questionnaire was used to access data on the exercise history of patients. Subjects were classified according to exercise intensity. The dietary intake of patients was obtained by 24-h recall. Standard measurements were taken of waist circumference and blood pressure. Blood samples were also collected to measure …

An 8-Week Thoracic Spine Stabilization Exercise Program Improves Postural Back Pain,Spine Alignment, Postural Sway, And Core Endurance In University Students:A Randomized Controlled Study, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students. Materials and methods: University students were randomly allocated into exercise (n: 28) and control (n: 25) groups. The exercise program was carried out 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Postural pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance were assessed via visual analogue scale, Spinal Mouse, Biodex Balance System, and McGill?s trunk muscle endurance tests at the baseline and after 8 weeks of training. Results: Differences were observed for postural pain, thoracic and lumbar …