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ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2015

Effects of an elastic band resistance exercise program on lower extremity muscle strength and gait ability in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Nayoung Ahn, Kijin Kim

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Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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12citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nayoung AhnDepartment of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Republic of Korea.
Kijin KimDepartment of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Republic of Korea.
Keimyung University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

[Purpose] This study examined the effects of a resistance exercise programs aiming to improve muscular function in order to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease in elderly people. [Subjects and Methods] Elderly patients with mild dementia were randomly assigned to an elastic band resistance exercise group (74.21±6.09 years). The experimental group (n=23) performed upper and lower extremity exercises three times per week for five months. Physical fitness was measured according to chair leg squat, one-leg stance, timed up-and-go test, 2-minute walking test, and gait ability before and after exercise. [Results] Static balance ability in which the participant stood on one foot with eyes open (left and right) increased significantly, but the dynamic balancing ability in the timed up-and-go test did not improve significantly. Cardiorespiratory function and gait speed improved significantly. [Conclusion] The five-month elastic band resistance exercise program improved muscle strength and endurance, cardiovascular function, and gait speed. Therefore, it may be an effective rehabilitation program for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer’s diseaseExerciseMuscular strength

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PMID26180356
PMCPMC4500019
OpenAlexW1023385830

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