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The Effect Of Exercise Intervention Held In A Community Care Center On Physical Function In Elders With Dementia: A Pilot Study, Jui-Chi Hsu, Jung-Cheng Yang, Yu-Ying Chu, Yi-Chun Chein, Yi-Chen Tsai, Hsiao-Ting Tsai, Ching-Fei Lo, Yen-Ting Lai
The Effect Of Exercise Intervention Held In A Community Care Center On Physical Function In Elders With Dementia: A Pilot Study, Jui-Chi Hsu, Jung-Cheng Yang, Yu-Ying Chu, Yi-Chun Chein, Yi-Chen Tsai, Hsiao-Ting Tsai, Ching-Fei Lo, Yen-Ting Lai
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
The care-issue for dementia is becoming more important as the elderly dementia population rapidly increases in Taiwan. Although many studies show exercise intervention is effective in slowing the disease progression of people with dementia living in institutions, there is insufficient evidence regarding individuals with dementia living in the community. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess if a once a week group exercise session along with four home exercise sessions per week is effective in improving the balance, mobility, muscle strength and aerobic endurance in community dwelling elders with dementia. This study recruited 18 elders above 65 years …
Elastic Band Training Improves Adiposity And Physical Performance In Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Pilot Study, Valeria Chiu, Sheng-Hsun Chou, Hsin-Chi Wu, I-Shiang Tzeng, Che-Yi Chao, Pei-Jung Huang, Li-Ping Tsai
Elastic Band Training Improves Adiposity And Physical Performance In Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Pilot Study, Valeria Chiu, Sheng-Hsun Chou, Hsin-Chi Wu, I-Shiang Tzeng, Che-Yi Chao, Pei-Jung Huang, Li-Ping Tsai
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the regional fat distribution of body composition and the physical performance of adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) after progressive elastic band (EB) training. METHODS: Participants were trained three times per week, performing three sets of 15-20 repetitions for each of the exercises with EB for 24 weeks. Changes in body composition were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Physical performance was assessed by determination of hand grip strength, the timed up-and-go test, the 30-second chair stand test, the 2-minute step test, and the Berg Balance Scale. RESULTS: Six participants …
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
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 …
Exercise Training May Enhance Functional Capacity And Improve Heart Rate Impairment In Coronary Artery Disease Patients With Chronotropic Incompetence, Chen-Jung Hsu, Ssu-Yuan Chen, Ching Lan, Der-Sheng Han, Jin-Shin Lai
Exercise Training May Enhance Functional Capacity And Improve Heart Rate Impairment In Coronary Artery Disease Patients With Chronotropic Incompetence, Chen-Jung Hsu, Ssu-Yuan Chen, Ching Lan, Der-Sheng Han, Jin-Shin Lai
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
This study investigated whether coronary artery disease patients with chronotropic incompetence (CI) can significantly improve their functional capacity after exercise training. Forty-two men (mean age: 55.3±9.3yr) underwent coronary revascularization and without beta-blockade participated in a threemonth outpatient exercise training program. Patients were separated into a CI group (n=18) and a non-CI group (n=24) based on whether they could reach 85% of the age-predicted peak heart rate (HR). Chronotropic incompetence was defined as failure to achieve 85% of the age-predicted maximal HR. Bicycle exercise workouts were conducted three times weekly. The exercise duration was 30 minutes per session included 5 minutes …