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Physical activity reduces hippocampal atrophy in elders at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Smith, J. Carson,
Nielson, Kristy A.,
Woodard, John L.,
Seidenberg, Michael,
Durgerian, Sally,
Hazlett, Kathleen E.,
Figueroa, Christina M.,
Kandah, Cassandra C.,
Kay, Christina D.,
Matthews, Monica A.,
Rao, Stephen M.
We examined the impact of physical activity (PA) on longitudinal change in hippocampal volume in cognitively intact older adults at varying genetic risk for the sporadic form of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Hippocampal volume was measured from structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans administered at baseline and at an 18-month follow-up in 97 healthy, cognitively intact […]
Dual-task performances can be improved in patients with dementia: a randomized controlled trial
Background: Deficits in attention-related cognitive performance measured as dual-task performance represent early markers of dementia and are associated with motor deficits and increased risk of falling. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a specific dual-task training in patients with mild to moderate dementia.; Methods: Sixty-one geriatric patients with confirmed dementia […]
Improvements in gait characteristics after intensive resistance and functional training in people with dementia: a randomised controlled trial
Schwenk, Michael,
Zieschang, Tania,
Englert, Stefan,
Grewal, Gurtej,
Najafi, Bijan,
Hauer, Klaus
Background: Preventing and rehabilitating gait disorders in people with dementia during early disease stage is of high importance for staying independent and ambulating safely. However, the evidence gathered in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of exercise training for improving spatio-temporal gait parameters in people with dementia is scarce. The aim of the present […]
An intensive exercise program improves motor performances in patients with dementia: translational model of geriatric rehabilitation
Schwenk, Michael,
Dutzi, Ilona,
Englert, Stefan,
Micol, William,
Najafi, Bijan,
Mohler, Jane,
Hauer, Klaus
Background: Translation of intensive exercise programs developed specifically for patients with dementia into clinical settings is lacking.; Objective: To determine if a progressive resistance and functional training program, previously evaluated in dementia outpatients, can be implemented in a geriatric inpatient setting in order to improve motor performances in patients with dementia.; Methods: Eligible patients in […]
The effect of midlife physical activity on structural brain changes in the elderly
Rovio, Suvi,
Spulber, Gabriela,
Nieminen, Lasse J.,
Niskanen, Eini,
Winblad, Bengt,
Tuomilehto, Jaakko,
Nissinen, Aulikki,
Soininen, Hilkka,
Kivipelto, Miia
Physical activity has been associated with decreased dementia risk in recent studies, but the effects for structural brain changes (i.e. white matter lesions (WML) and/or brain atrophy) have remained unclear. The CAIDE participants were a random population-based sample studied in midlife and re-examined on average 21 years later (n=2000). A subpopulation (n=75; 31 control, 23 […]
Physical activity program for patients with dementia and their relative caregivers: randomized clinical trial in Primary Health Care (AFISDEMyF study)
Rodriguez-Sánchez, Emiliano,
Criado-Gutiérrez, José,
Mora-Simón, Sara,
Muriel-Diaz, M,
Gómez-Marcos, Manuel A,
Recio-Rodríguez, José I,
Patino-Alonso, M,
Valero-Juan, Luis F,
Maderuelo-Fernandez, José A,
García-Ortiz, Luis
Background: The aging of the population has led to the increase of chronic diseases, especially dementia and cardiovascular diseases, and it has become necessary for their relatives to dedicate more time in caregiving.The objective in the first phase of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Primary Health Care procedure to increase the […]
Task-specific training in Huntington disease: a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Quinn, L.,
Debono, K.,
Dawes, H.,
Rosser, A. E.,
Nemeth, A. H.,
Rickards, H.,
Tabrizi, S. J.,
Quarrell, O.,
Trender-Gerhard, I.,
Kelson, M. J.,
Townson, J.,
Busse, M.
Background: Task-specific training may be a suitable intervention to address mobility limitations in people with Huntington disease (HD).; Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of goal-directed, task-specific mobility training for individuals with mid-stage HD.; Design: This study was a randomized, blinded, feasibility trial; participants were randomly assigned to […]