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Monpere (1998) warns that this older population is further complicated by the increased prevalence of concurrent, non-cardiac chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrophic musculature, orthopedic contusion, hypertension, and diabetes. Not only do these conditions limit the exercise potential of these patients, but as mentioned previously, some are even contraindications for exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation. These diseases, on their own, can be extremely limiting for the quality of life for patients as well and when combined with cardiac conditions they can be

All participants must undergo an evaluation by a physical therapist to assess baseline ROM, muscle strength, flexibility, and measurement of their flexed posture by means of kyphometer placed on specific landmarks on the spine (University of California, San Francisco, Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, n.d.). This evidence-based exercise program is designed to modify the postural changes that often happen in the older adult. Not only it will improve compliance with tasks, but also promotes a social atmosphere for the participants since most of the clients have a common goal of improving wellness and overall health. The fitness- wellness program consists of postural awareness training and bone wellness activity such as weight bearing exercises. Upper body and lower body exercises are accomplished by utilizing a resistive Therabands, foam rollers, dumbbells, and ankle weights. Equally important, core back muscles strengthening task are implemented with the help of core trunk stabilization drills. Al Dajah & Muthusamy (2015, p. 237) recommends that back strengthening exercise should be a part of a wellness treatment program to help improve the respiratory condition of elderly clients with flexed posture due to osteoporosis. Finally, balance and steadiness awareness tasks

Manual Muscle Strength testing scores must be above a level 4, with pain absent and ROM equal with the uninjured side. Neuromotor exercise can commence in this stage, with the ACSM suggesting that 60-90 minutes a week of this type of training to be conducted (Pescatello et al. 2014 p. 190). Examples of exercises that can be performed include: High step ups in all directions, wall squats, single leg squats at 0°-45°, single leg bridge, forward lunge, stability core exercises, double leg ankle hops, mini squat jumps and agility ladder drills (Boyd et al. 2013). See Appendix 1 to view images of some of these exercises. The exercises being performed are much more functional and advanced in nature, focusing on strengthening the quadriceps, hamstrings, abdominals and

As humans grow older, both muscle mass and bone density decrease. This deterioration of muscle mass, also known as sarcopenia, is often accompanied by a loss of function and strength. This significant loss of muscle that occurs with aging can impair functional ability for the elder population, which can include everyday tasks such as opening a jar, walking down stairs, or bending down to pick an item up. The most practical approach to combat deteriorated muscles is to incorporate some type of strength or resistance training into the daily schedule. One of the strength methods tested was explosive-type heavy resistance training, which may alter kinetics and neuromuscular activity during stair ascent in elderly women (Holsgaard-Larsen, Caserotti,

This problem usually occurs sooner in women, and can lead to bone fractures due to osteoporosis (Kart et al., 1992). Women have higher levels of pain severity and more disabilities than men (Fillingim et al., 2009). Therefore, elderly people with musculoskeletal pain avoid physical activity because of increasing pain. Eventually, this tendency for them to engage in less physical activity will lead to a declining physical function, especially when muscle weakness is accompanied by joint pain, joint instability, and

(Taliaferro et.al 2011 pg. 8). This can be especially helpful for people who have newly acquired their disability in terms of coming to accept their disability, regaining the desire to integrate socially and it can help them regain their self-esteem. (Chawla, 1994). Other positive effects of physical activity in individuals with disabilities are improved bone metabolism, increased independence, increased mobility and a decrease in chronic disease and minor complications (Moon et al, 1982; Nishiyama et al, 1986; Lancioni et al, 1994 and 1998; Washburn et al, 2002; Nary et al, 2000 cited by Boland, 2005).

Research on exercise and heart failure in the elderly indicate those assumed limitations are false. According to Kappagoda (2012), “Age is not a barrier to exercise training in elderly people with heart failure” (p.24). Further research experimenting on the effect of exercise in the elderly confirmed Kappagoda’s statement. “Many older individuals have reduced ability to perform activities of daily living. Thus, of practical importance is whether resistance exercise training can improve functional abilities in the elderly. Fiatarone et all. [53] examined individuals with a mean age of 87.1 who performed 10 weeks of progressive resistance training. Muscle strength was improved by 113% while thigh muscle cross-sectional area was increased by 2.7%. These changes translated into a 11.8% increase in gait velocity, a 28.4% improvement in stair climbing power, and a ~35% increase in spontaneous physical activity” (Lambert, 2005, p.4). This study indicates that after just a mere 10 weeks, individuals not only regain muscle strength, but are also more likely to remain physically active even in their late 80s. “It is clear that resistance exercise training as traditionally performed can improve strength and activities of daily living in the elderly” (Lambert, 2005,

Lu, Chien, Chang, and Hsu had two primary purposes for their study. These purposes were to determine if an examiner’s strength have an affect on the validity of knee manual muscle testing (MMT) strength measurements using a hand-held dynamometer (HHD), and whether increasing the forces applied by an examiner using a resistance-enhanced dynamometer (RED) would positively affect measurement validity.

For this experiment, we will be examining the strength of the summation of both the dominant and non-dominant hands of the subject pool by the use of a dynamometer. The dynamometer measures the total strength of the muscles located in the hand and forearm. For this exercise, the dominant hand refers to the hand an individual generally uses to perform fine motor skills, while non-dominant indicates the hand an individual does not use for fine motor skills. Due to the involvement of the muscles in the wrists, hands, and fingers needed in the execution of fine motor activities the force generated by the dominant hand will be greater than the force created by the non-dominant hand.

The Jebsen-Taylor hand function test and Jamar dynamometer were the two hand function tests given to participants. The Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were also given to participants and recorded the day after making the first FMA evaluation of the video recording. A follow-up assessment was given to participants 3 months after the baseline assessment to calculate the subject’s responsiveness. Data was available for sixteen of the fifty original participants. The sixteen participants continued physical therapy following the baseline

When I start to become old and considered an elderly person, I would like to become independent and to not have other people always supporting my every step. To avoid this, I would have to have muscular strength to perform daily activities like pick up a gallon of milk and to pick up the trash bag when the bag becomes full. By the time that I am old, I will begin to struggle while picking up a gallon of milk but with good muscular strength, it will allow me to do that. Another daily activity that depends on my muscular strength is to pick up groceries from the car after they are purchased. These daily activities will be performing mostly every day and I will struggle if I do not maintain the muscular strength. Some activities that I will also

The handgrip test is one of many muscular strength tests used by health and fitness professionals. The test measures the maximum isometric strength of the muscles in the hand and forearm. Handgrip strength has a strong association with overall muscular strength and can be a valuable indicator of well-being as well as overall fitness (Rijk et al., 2015). Additionally, grip strength is important in any sport or activity that requires the use of hands to catch, throw, or otherwise manipulate objects.

This experiment used a surface Electromyography (EMG) which is a non- invasive technique to confirm electrical signals produced by muscles and the nerve cells that control them. Furthermore, this experiment shows a visual confirmation of the neuromuscular relationship as well as showing the dependent relationship between body systems. If this experiment shows the difference in voltage produced by skeletal muscle contractions with that then a maximal grip versus a submaximal might show difference in force and relaxation.

A program was done in an exercise facility located at the Washington university medical centre. Before starting the program, patients had to get prepared for the resistance training. From all the participant, few were able to perform the program which included progressive resistance training using weight lifting machines. The goal of the program in the first 3 months was to increase the patient’s flexibility, balance, coordination, speed of movement and to strengthen all the major muscle groups, the most attention was given to flexibility exercises of the hip flexors and extensors of the fractured leg, weight shifting exercises, strengthening exercises for hip flexors, extensors, and abductors, and the decrease in ROM which was due to arthritis.

Bones, muscles, motor function, and joint flexibility significantly decrease as the body advances in age. The losses in the musculoskeletal system that result from the aging process, also affects a reduction in ROM, mobility, and accelerates the rate of functional decline (Holland et al., 2002). The implications of these various age-related declines, infringes on the ability to complete activities of daily living, and lowers an older adult’s quality of life (Holland et al., 2002). A primary concern with flexibility reductions in older adults is associated with physical inactivity, restricted ROM, and the inability to live independently. However, one of the major issues connected with loss of flexibility in older adults is the risk of becoming