mobility Archives - Life Science Review

3 June 20203 June 2020

Argentinian Tango courses for individuals with Parkinson’s disease appear to improve stability and increase mobility whilst reducing body fatigue, anxiety, shame and frustration as well as bringing about greater self-confidence and self-assurance

In January 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of the Argentinian Tango on individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The researchers stated it is … Read more

28 March 202017 May 2020

Active video games may be effective at improving measures of mobility and balance in older people when used either on their own or as part of an exercise programme

In April 2018 researchers from New Zealand and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether active video games could improve measures of physical performance … Read more

26 March 202026 March 2020

Vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with impaired muscle strength and reduced mobility in the elderly

In October 2019 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between impaired muscle function and serum vitamin D status in community-dwelling older adults. A … Read more

9 March 20194 January 2020

Local stabilizing exercises plus pelvic floor muscle training reduces pain and functional disability and increases range of body movement and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with pelvic girdle pain following childbirth

In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the effect of exercise, with or without pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic girdle pain following … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

Mat Pilates appears to improve balance, lower limb strength, hip and lower back flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals over the age of 60 years

In June 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of mat Pilates on the physical functioning in individuals … Read more

8 March 20194 January 2020

A standard exercise programme which has additional Pilates-based exercises appears to be more effective at improving quality of life and balance than a standard exercise programme alone in individuals who have undergone total knee arthroplasty

In April 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess whether the addition of Pilates-based exercises to a standard exercise programme undertaken following a total knee … Read more

1 March 201922 February 2020

Protein, leucine, vitamin D and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation may be beneficial in preventing sarcopenia and functional decline

In August 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of high-quality protein, leucine, vitamin D, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on … Read more

11 September 20184 January 2020

Movement-to-music appears to improve mobility and walking endurance in individuals with multiple sclerosis

In August 2018 researchers from the USA assessed the effect of movement-to-music and adapted yoga on mobility and walking endurance in 81 individuals, aged between 18 and 65 years, with … Read more

19 August 20184 January 2020

Limitations identified in current commercial activity monitors in step counting accuracy and usability features for older adults

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the accuracy, acceptability and usability of seven commercial activity monitors in 43 older adults (average … Read more

19 August 20184 January 2020

Activity trackers worn by older individuals accurately measure step count and activity duration but a slower walking pace and impaired walking reduces the accuracy

In June 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the validity and reliability of commercial activity trackers in older, community-dwelling … Read more

24 July 201822 February 2020

Researchers recommend that older individuals are periodically assessed for vitamin B12 deficiency as there may be a link between low vitamin B 12 levels and sarcopenia and dynapenia

In September 2017 researchers from Turkey published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin B12 deficiency and sarcopenia (an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle … Read more