Background: Exercise has been identified as an allied health strategy that can support the management of depression in older adults, yet the relative effectiveness for different exercise modalities is unknown. To meet this gap in knowledge, we present a systematic review and network meta-analysis...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a neurodegenerative disease leading to Alzheimer's disease or dementia, is often associated with physical complaints. Combined physical and cognitive training (PCT) has been investigated to see the effects on cognitive function, but its impact on motor functions a...

Introduction Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most frequent and debilitating symptom faced by cancer patients. Traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) combine the characteristics of physical activities and psychosocial interventions for treating CRF. However, the effectiveness of TCEs on CRF man...

Background: There is a need to find meaningful and engaging interventions to improve mood and behaviour for residents of care homes. The demand on care staff might diminish opportunities for them to encourage these activities. Staff anecdotal information attests that dancing as an activity improv...

Questions What are the degree and pattern of dual-task interference during walking in people after stroke? How do these vary with disease chronicity and different component tasks in people after stroke? How does dual-task interference differ between people after stroke and people without stroke?...

Chinese Traditional Exercise (CTE) can significantly improve the cognitive function of the elderly, but there is no further evidence in different areas of cognitive function and exercise programs. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to further discuss the current Randomized Controlled T...

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有氧运动结合强度训练、柔韧性运动及日常活动可以减少老年人的药物依赖性, 降低医疗成本, 提高老年人的生活质量。然而, 由于患者接受了不恰当的运动指导, 往往不能从运动中充分受益。有效的运动处方应根据疾病特征提出建议, 包括运动的频率、强度、形式、时间和级数。身体活动的转变需要多种动机性策略, 既包括运动指导也包括运动目标设定、自我监测和解决问题的教育。帮助患者识别有益于情绪和身体的合适活动、不测事件及社会支持, 从而增加运动持续率, 容易获得满意的健康结果。通过与患者接触和社会支持, 医生能够促进生活模式的改变, 这对老年人的健康至关重要

We have previously demonstrated that elderly male cardiac patients benefit from participation in early exercise programmes through enhancement of functional capacity and improved psychological responses to exertion. Based on our experience, we present guidelines for early exercise therapy in elde...

The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women and obstetric care and exercise professionals on prenatal physical activity. The outcomes evaluated were maternal, fetal or neonatal morbidity, or fetal mortality during and following pregnancy. Literature was retrieved through searches of M...