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Effects of Physical Exercise in the Health of Frailty

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Aging".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2023) | Viewed by 8009

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Prof. Dr. Mário António Cardoso Marques

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Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
Interests: training; resistance training; older adults; frailty; evaluation; performance
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Prof. Dr. Daniel Almeida Marinho

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Department of Sport Science, University of Beira-Interior (UBI/CIDESD), 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
Interests: training; evaluation; performance; biophysics; aquatics
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Prof. Dr. Henrique P. Neiva

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Department of Sport Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
Interests: strength and conditioning; sports medicine; exercise evaluation; performance; physiology; biomechanics
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Special Issue Information

Dear colleagues,

Frailty is a complex geriatric syndrome characterized by a deficit in muscle strength, reduced physiological function, and cognitive impairments in the elderly. These characteristics increase the vulnerability of the elderly and raise the risk of mortality. Increasing evidence has reported the significant benefits yielded by exercise on the functional status of older people, including frailty. Data clearly support early intervention in the pathway from robustness to disability to maximize potential benefits. However, the effect of physical exercise and the most effective type of exercise in frail older persons remain undefined. Therefore, increasing the knowledge about the most effective evidence-based interventions for improving the general health of frail individuals is a priority to promote healthy aging in a geriatric’s context. In this Special Issue, we invite researchers and clinicians to submit manuscripts related to the effects of different physical exercise interventions on health-related parameters, such as strength, endurance, functional capacity, and cognitive function of the elderly.

Prof. Mário António Cardoso Marques
Prof. Daniel Almeida Marinho
Prof. Henrique P. Neiva
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Keywords

  • physical exercise
  • frailty
  • elderly
  • strength
  • aerobic

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Development of a Combined Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation Intervention for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment—Designing the MEMO_MOVE PROGRAM
by Catarina Alexandra de Melo Rondão, Maria Paula Gonçalves Mota and Dulce Esteves
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(16), 10221; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph191610221 - 17 Aug 2022
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Dementia patients are at high risk for the decline of both physical and cognitive capacities, resulting in an increased risk of the loss of autonomy. Exercise is regarded as a non-pharmacological therapy for dementia, considering the potential benefits of preventing cognitive decline and [...] Read more.
Dementia patients are at high risk for the decline of both physical and cognitive capacities, resulting in an increased risk of the loss of autonomy. Exercise is regarded as a non-pharmacological therapy for dementia, considering the potential benefits of preventing cognitive decline and improving physical fitness. In this paper, we aim to describe the different design stages for an exercise program combined with cognitive stimulation for a population with mild cognitive impairment, i.e., the MEMO_MOVE program. Methods: The intervention design followed the Medical Research Council’s guidelines for complex interventions and was structured according to the six steps in quality intervention development (6SQuID). The intervention was described considering the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR). In order to establish the intervention characteristics, a literature review was conducted to collate and analyze previous work, which provided a summary the type of exercise that should be implemented among this population. Results: The MEMO_MOVE program was structured and described, regarding (i) inclusion of a cognitive stimulation component; (ii) the kind of cognitive stimulation; and (iii) the type of exercise, duration, frequency, intensity, and program length. Conclusions: A systematic step-by-step process design was followed to create a specific intervention to promote physical fitness and cognitive stimulation in individuals with mild dementia. Full article
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Novel Resistance Training Approach to Monitoring the Volume in Older Adults: The Role of Movement Velocity
by Diogo L. Marques, Henrique P. Neiva, Daniel A. Marinho and Mário C. Marques
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(20), 7557; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph17207557 - 17 Oct 2020
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We analyzed the effects of velocity-monitored resistance training (RT) with a velocity loss of 20% on strength and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults. Thirty-nine participants (78.8 ± 6.7 years) were divided into a control group (CG; n = 20) or an RT [...] Read more.
We analyzed the effects of velocity-monitored resistance training (RT) with a velocity loss of 20% on strength and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults. Thirty-nine participants (78.8 ± 6.7 years) were divided into a control group (CG; n = 20) or an RT group (n = 19). Over 10 weeks, the RT group performed two sessions per week, and the mean velocity of each repetition was monitored in the leg-press and chest-press exercises at 40–65% of one-repetition maximum (1RM). The set ended when the participants reached a velocity loss of 20%. The CG maintained their daily routine. At pre- and post-test, both groups were assessed in the 1RM leg-press, 1RM chest-press, handgrip strength, medicine ball throw (MBT), walking speed, and sit-to-stand (STS). At baseline, we did not find significant differences between groups. After 10 weeks, we observed significant differences (p < 0.001–0.01) between groups in the 1RM leg-press, 1RM chest-press, MBT-1 kg, and STS. The RT group performed a total number of repetitions of 437.6 ± 66.1 in the leg-press and 296.4 ± 78.9 in the chest-press. Our results demonstrate that velocity loss effectively prescribes the volume in older adults and that a threshold of 20% improves strength-related variables in this population. Full article
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Commentary: Zebrafish as a Model for Osteoporosis—An Approach to Accelerating Progress in Drug and Exercise-Based Treatment
by Natnaiel M. Dubale, Carolyn M. Kapron and Sarah L. West
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 15866; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph192315866 - 29 Nov 2022
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a degenerative disease characterized by reduced bone strength and increased fracture risk. As the global population continues to age, the prevalence and economic burden of osteoporosis can be expected to rise substantially, but there remain various gaps in the field [...] Read more.
Osteoporosis (OP) is a degenerative disease characterized by reduced bone strength and increased fracture risk. As the global population continues to age, the prevalence and economic burden of osteoporosis can be expected to rise substantially, but there remain various gaps in the field of OP care. For instance, there is a lack of anti-fracture drugs with proven long-term efficacy. Likewise, though exercise remains widely recommended in OP prevention and management, data regarding the safety and efficacy for patients after vertebral fracture remain limited. This lack of evidence may be due to the cost and inherent difficulties associated with exercise-based OP research. Thus, the current research landscape highlights the need for novel research strategies that accelerate OP drug discovery and allow for the low-cost study of exercise interventions. Here, we outline an example of one strategy, the use of zebrafish, which has emerged as a potential model for the discovery of anti-osteoporosis therapeutics and study of exercise interventions. The strengths, limitations, and potential applications of zebrafish in OP research will be outlined. Full article
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