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Can silver yoga enhance physical fitness in older adults? A 24-week study reveals insights

In 2008, a study conducted by Kuei-Min Chen and colleagues aimed to assess the impact of a 24-week silver yoga exercise program on the physical fitness of older adults attending senior activity centers. With an increasing focus on reducing future healthcare expenditures associated with chronic health conditions, promoting physical fitness in older adults has become paramount. The silver yoga exercise program was specifically designed to … Continue reading Can silver yoga enhance physical fitness in older adults? A 24-week study reveals insights

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Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

In a recent pilot study, researchers delved into the effects of chiropractic care on balance, chronic pain, and associated dizziness among older adults with impaired balance. Led by Cheryl Hawk, Jerrilyn A. Cambron, and Mark T. Pfefer, (2009) the study aimed to gather preliminary insights into the efficacy of both limited and extended courses of chiropractic treatment. The study, which targeted a sample size of … Continue reading Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

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Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

In 2007, a feasibility study conducted by Cheryl Hawk and colleagues, the potential short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on reducing the risk of falls in older adults with impaired balance were explored. The study aimed to gather preliminary information crucial for the development of future investigations into the role of chiropractic care in mitigating fall risk within this demographic, as assessed by the Berg … Continue reading Can chiropractic manipulation lower fall risk in older adults with balance issues?

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Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

In 2004, a study led by Füsun Toraman and Gülşah Sahin, the effects of a 9-week multicomponent training program on the functional fitness of healthy older adults were examined across different age groups. Forty-two participants were randomly assigned to either a Training or Control group, stratified by age: Training and Control Young Old Groups (TYOG, CYOG) aged between 60-73 years, and Training and Control Old … Continue reading Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

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Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis

In 2004, Munro, et. al., conducted study to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a community-based exercise program targeting older adults as a population-wide public health initiative. This study employed a pragmatic, cluster-randomized community intervention trial design, conducted across 12 general practices in Sheffield. Four practices were randomly assigned as intervention populations, while eight served as control populations. The study enrolled individuals aged 65 and above … Continue reading Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis

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