The purpose of this study was to assess the change dynamic alignment after short and intensive rehabilitation (SHAiR) program in patients with dropped head syndrome (DHS). Eighteen DHS who complained their inability maintain horizontal gaze underwent SHAiR program. Patients performed level walking at a self-selected speed. Spatiotemporal, kinematic, kinetic data were recorded using three-dimens...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of individuals with cognitive decline is increasing since the number of elderly adults is growing considerably. The literature provides promising results on the beneficial effect of exercise and vitamin supplementation on cognitive function both in cognitively healthy as well as in the demented elderly. METHODS/DESIGN The design is a two-by-two factorial randomised c...

BACKGROUND Family support can help older adults better adhere to exercise routine, but it remains unclear whether an exercise program targeting older married couples would have stronger effects on exercise adherence than would a program for individuals. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an exercise program on the exercise adherence of older married couples over a 24-week...

OBJECTIVE To identify the components of exercise rehabilitation programs that were most effective in improving claudication pain symptoms in patients with peripheral arterial disease. DATA SOURCES English-language articles were identified by a computer search using Index Medicus and MEDLINE, followed by an extensive bibliography review. STUDY SELECTION Studies were included if they provided...

PURPOSE To compare the effects of different patterns of regular brisk walking on fitness, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and psychological well-being in previously sedentary adults. METHODS Twenty-one subjects (14 women), aged 44.5 +/- 6.1 yr (mean +/- SD) were randomly assigned to two different, 6-wk programs of brisk walking in a cross-over design, with an interval of 2 wk. One pr...

R evised physical activity guidelines for individuals with type 2 diabetes recommend at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (40–60% of VO2max or 50–70% of maximum heart rate) and/or 90 min/week of aerobic exercise ( 60% of VO2max or 70% of maximum heart rate) (1). In a structured exercise program or in the laboratory setting, levels of physical activity can be clo...