Elastic Band Exercise Research Articles

Functional Fitness in Older Adults

Background: Using multiple interventions can increase muscle strength in older adults. A functional fitness test is a useful instrument to identify the effectiveness of physical functioning among older adults. However, the results in previous studies with regard to improvements in their physical function are inconsistent. Aim: To synthesize the intensity and interval of the effective interventions on physical functioning in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the related literature was conducted. The databases searched were PubMed, EBSCO, and Cochrane Trials. Papers published from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2017, were subjected to a computerized search. The inclusion criteria were that the randomized controlled trials examined a healthy and community-dwelling older adult population, and the instrument used to evaluate functional fitness was based on “functional fitness” or “senior fitness.” Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality of each trial, including study participants, allocation, blinding, data analysis, duration of follow-up and loss to follow-up, intervention, inclusion criteria, outcome measurements, and other biases. Results: Among the 218 trials, only 5 randomized control trials were synthesized in this systematic review. These works examined the effects of the intensity, interval, and duration of intervention programs based on elastic band exercise, aerobic training and combined aerobic and resistance training, Tai Chi with TheraBand resistance exercise, and Tai Chi and Thai Yoga exercise. Conclusions: A 1-hour intervention program, including 10 to 15 minutes of warm-up, 30 to 40 minutes of main exercise, and 5 to 10 minutes of cool-down stages, for 2 to 3 sessions per week, and continuing for 12 to 16 weeks, was the effect intervention for community-dwelling healthy older adults to enhance their upper body strength, lower body flexibility, and agility balance.

Associations Between Skeletal Muscle Mass, Grip Strength, and Physical and Cognitive Functions in Elderly Women: Effect of Exercise with Resistive Theraband.

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical and cognitive functions and to examine the effects of resistive Theraband® exercise on sarcopenia-associated variables in the older population. A total of 28 elderly women (age: 69.90 ± 0.8 years) participated in this study, 15 of whom underwent elastic band exercise for 1 hour per day, twice per week for 8 weeks. The correlation analysis was conducted to identify the associations between body composition, skeletal muscle mass indices, grip strength, and physical and cognitive functions. All variables were assessed at baseline and post-exercise. Skeletal muscle mass was significantly associated with grip strength and physical function. Gait speed was positively correlated with grip strength and physical function, but not with cognitive function. Theraband® exercise significantly improved gait speed and physical function. The present data suggest that skeletal muscle mass is highly correlated with grip strength and physical function. Eight weeks of resistive Theraband® exercise favorably affects sarcopenia by improving gait speed and mobility of elderly women.

A different approach to the use of elastic bands in the recovery of lower lumbar discopathy

Abstract Lower lumbar discopathies are in continuous growth among both young people and elderly. Causes that have led to an increase in the incidence of this pathology include: lack of exercise, nutrition, excessive use of computers and mobile phones, etc. The increased incidence of pathology led us to identify an attractive kinetotherapeutic treatment protocol that initially reduced the symptoms of this condition, and subsequently allowed the patients’ complete recovery. The present study was conducted on 33 patients diagnosed with lower lumbar discopathy. They received two evaluations, and between these, the patients performed a kinetic program consisting of elastic band exercises along with general neuroproprioceptive muscle relaxation techniques. The data obtained were inventoried and processed using statistical programs. The comparison of the initial and final results, as well as the data obtained from statistical processing showed an improvement of the symptomatology and the orientation of patients towards a complete recovery. Key words: lower lumbar discopathy, elastic bands, treatment protocol, statistical analysis

Effects of Elastic Band Exercise Using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Strength and Dynamic Balance of Adults with Ankle Instability

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) withelastic band exercise on strength and dynamic balance in ankle instability. A total of 19 subjects with ankleinstability. Subjects were randomly divided into ST(Stretching group, n=10) and STPNF(Stretching withProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation group, n=10). Two groups measured strength dynamic balance.The differences in ankle muscle strength and balance ability between pre- and post-intervention wereanalyzed using paired t-test and independent t-test. In the within-group pre-post comparison, STPNF showedsignificant increase in muscle strength at RPF30°, LPF30°, and RPF90°. In the between-groups comparison,significant difference in muscle strength was found at RPF30°, LPF30°, LDF30°, RDF90°, LPF90°, andLDF90° (p<0.05). In the within-group pre-post comparison of dynamic balance, STPNF showed significantincrease in leftward and rightward (p<0.05). In the between-groups comparison, significant difference inrightward balance was found (p<0.05). The results from this study indicated that PNF with elastic band haveimproved the strength and balance in ankle instability.

Pragmatic Home-Based Exercise after Total Hip Arthroplasty - Silkeborg: Protocol for a prospective cohort study (PHETHAS-1).

Introduction: Rehabilitation exercises are offered to patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, the effectiveness and optimal type and dose of exercise remains unknown. The primary objective of this trial is to indicate the preliminary efficacy of home-based rehabilitation using elastic band exercise on performance-based function after THA, based on the relationship between the performed exercise dose and the change in performance-based function (gait speed) from 3 (start of intervention) to 10 weeks (end of intervention) after surgery. The secondary objective is to investigate if a dose-response relationship exists between the performed exercise dose and changes in: hip-related disability, lower-extremity functional performance, and hip muscle strength Methods: In this prospective cohort study, patients scheduled for THA will be consecutively included until 88 have completed the intervention period from 3 to 10 weeks postoperatively. Participants perform the standard rehabilitation program with elastic band exercises. Exercise dose (exposure) will be objectively quantified using a sensor attached to the elastic band. The primary outcome is gait speed measured by the 40-m fast-paced walk test. Secondary outcomes include: patient reported hip disability (Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)), hip muscle strength (hand-held dynamometry) and lower extremity function (30-s chair stand test). Discussion: This trial will add knowledge concerning the relationship between performed exercise dose and post-operative outcomes after THA. The protocol paper describes the study design and methods in detail, including the statistical analysis plan. Trial registration: Pre-registered on March 27, 2017 at ClinicalTrails.gov (ID: NCT03109821).

Effects of low resistance training using elastic band on lower extremity functional and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis

Objective Understand the effects of low-resistance elastic band exercise on lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis. Methods The 79 patients with degenerative knee arthritis were randomly divided into observation group (40 cases) and control group (39 cases). In the observation group, low-resistance elastic bands were exercised for 12 weeks and 2 times per week. In the control group, routine care measures. The following limb function assessment scales and health-related quality of life scales were evaluation tools, and statistical analysis was performed based on the measured data. Results There was no significant difference in the score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function before intervention between the two groups (P>0.05) . The score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function after intervention was (4.63±0.07) , (4.57±0.08) , (4.53±0.44) points in the observation group, and (3.60±0.23) , (3.59±0.12) , (3.86±0.09) points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups(t=1.982, 1.968, 2.356, all P 0.05) . The score of joint activities, body function, social interaction, emotional state, mental health of quality of life after intervention was (4.48±0.12) , (4.57±0.22) , (4.38±0.57) , (4.29±0.29) , (4.33±0.41) points in the observation group, and (3.46±0.52) , (3.48±0.25) , (3.59±0.97) , (3.45±0.83) , (3.51±0.52) points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups (t=2.405-3.564, all P<0.01) . Conclusions For elderly, low-resistance elastic band exercise is easy to learn in operation, safety and practicality are also higher, as a reference to improve the lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly patients with degenerative knee. Key words: Quality of life; Degenerative knee arthritis; Low resistance training using elastic band; Lower extremity

Efecto del ejercicio de fuerza muscular mediante bandas elásticas combinado con ejercicio aeróbico en el tratamiento de la fragilidad del paciente anciano con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

AimTo evaluate in the elderly diabetic patient the probability of improving the frailty after performing strength exercises with an elastic band and aerobic exercise. MethodsProspective study of diabetic patients older than 70 years, with Barthel >80 points and Global Deterioration Scale -Functional Assessment Staging <3 points. Strength exercises with an elastic band 3 days a week and walk 30min a day 5 days a week were recommended. Adherence to the exercises was assessed using the Haynes-Sacket test. Frailty was assessed by the Fried criteria and functional capacity by the Short Physical Performance Battery at baseline and at 6 months. Results44 patients completed 6 months of follow-up. There was non-adherence to aerobic exercises in 38.6% of cases and to exercises with elastic bands in 47.7%. The prevalence of frailty decreased from an initial 34.1% to 25% at 6 months (p=0.043) and the percentage of patients with a moderate-severe functional limitation was reduced from 26.2% to 21.4% (p=0.007). Adherence to aerobic exercises (p=0.034) and absence of coronary ischemic heart disease (p=0.043) predisposed to improve frailty. ConclusionsPerforming 6-month strength exercises with an elastic band and aerobic exercise reduces the prevalence of frailty in elderly diabetic patients. The probability of improving frailty decreases in case of coronary ischemic heart disease and increases with adherence to aerobic exercises.

탄력밴드를 이용한 저항운동이 중년여성들의 간기능과 혈중 Glucose에 미치는 효과

In this study, we used the Elastic Band exercise as a method to prevent obesity and various diseases of middle-aged women who had little physical activity and compared the body composition, liver and blood glucose levels. The following conclusions were obtained. There was a decrease in body weight but no statistically significant difference. Body fat percentage was also decreased, showing statistically significant difference. There was a statistically significant difference the AST and the ALT. However, γ-GTP was significantly decreased but not statistically significant. The blood glucose level was in the normal range but decreased, indicating a statistically significant difference. From the above, it is suggested that Elastic Band exercise is recommended for middle-aged women because it has significant changes in body composition, liver and blood sugar. I would like to study the effect of the Elastic Band movement by studying and analyzing the movements using the elastic band.

Effects of resistance training and/or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance in older women with reduced muscle mass: protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

IntroductionResistance training (RT) and nutritional supplementation seem to have beneficial effects on muscle properties and physical performance in older adults. However, the reported effects of specific RT programmes and supplementation...

Effects of Elastic Band Exercise on Lower Limb Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of elastic band exercise activities on lower extremity rehabilitation in elderly patients subjected to an elastic band exercise intervention 2 and 4 weeks after total knee arthroplasty. A quasiexperimental study was conducted. Participants were recruited from southern Taiwan who were over 65 years old and had a first unilateral total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. The control and experimental groups comprised 25 patients each. The control group received conventional treatment after total knee arthroplasty; by contrast, the experimental group engaged in elastic band exercise activities demonstrated by instructors, in addition to receiving conventional treatment. Effects of the lower extremity rehabilitation of the two groups were evaluated 2 and 4 weeks after total knee arthroplasty. Most of the participants were above 70 years of age, 17 of whom were in the control group (68%) and 16 in the experimental group (64%). The active and passive knee flexion angles of the experimental group were greater than those of the control group (p < .001) 2 and 4 weeks after surgery. The muscle strength of the quadriceps of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group (p < .001) 2 and 4 weeks after surgery. The experimental group exhibited significantly higher physical function than that of the control group 2 and 4 weeks after surgery (p < .001). The elastic band exercise program shows promising effects on improving the lower limb rehabilitation of elderly patients with total knee arthroplasty. Healthcare professionals who work with elderly patients with total knee arthroplasty may consider recommending and implementing the elastic band exercise program as a home rehabilitation method for this population. However, we recommend further testing of the long-term effects of this program on a larger population.

Effects of Elastic band Exercise Using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on strength and Dynamic Balance of Adults with Ankle Instability

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) with elastic band exercise on strength and dynamic balance in ankle instability. A total of 19 subjects with ankle instability. Subjects were randomly divided into ST(Stretching group, n=10) and STPNF(Stretching with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation group, n=10). Two groups measured strength dynamic balance. The differences in ankle muscle strength and balance ability between pre-and post-intervention were analyzed using paired t-test and independent t-test. In the within-group pre-post comparison, STPNF showed significant increase in muscle strength at RPF30°, LPF30°, and RPF90°. In the between-groups comparison, significant difference in muscle strength was found at RPF30°, LPF30°, LDF30°, RDF90°, LPF90°, and LDF90° (p<0.05). In the within-group pre-post comparison of dynamic balance, STPNF showed significant increase in leftward and rightward (p<0.05). In the between-groups comparison, significant difference in rightward balance was found (p<0.05). The results from this study indicated that PNF with elastic band have improved the strength and balance in ankle instability.

무증상 갑상선기능저하증 여성의 면역항체요인 분석을 통한 탄성밴드 저항성운동의 코칭관련 정보

무증상 갑상선기능저하증 여성의 면역항체요인 분석을 통한 탄성밴드 저항성운동의 코칭관련 정보

Effects of 6-Week Resistance Elastic Band Exercise on Functional Performances of 8-9 Year-Old Children

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-week exercises performed by elastic resistance band on functional performance (balance, agility, hand grip strength and flexibility) in children aged 8-9 years. So, 102 students participated in this study according to pre-test and post-test design. Participants were divided into two groups: experimental group (n=50, height: 134.0 ± 6.3 cm, mass: 30.9 ± 7.9 kg, age: 8.6 ± 0.5 years) and control group (n=52, height: 135.0 ± 6.2 cm, mass: 32.4 ± 5.9 kg, age: 8.6 ± 0.6 years). The experimental group performed exercises using elastic resistance bands of lightness grade at the same time of day (45 minutes/day, 3 days/week), and the control group did not participate in any physical activity. Balance was measured by Flamingo Test, agility by Ilinois, flexibility by sit and reach box and strength was measured by hand-grip dynamometer. It was determined that 6-week exercises performed by elastic resistance band increased significantly the hand grip strength; however there was no statistically significant effect on balance, agility and flexibility abilities.The inclusion of elastic resistance band exercises in the context of school activity programs can improve children's strengths. For this reason, exercises performed by elastic resistance bands for more than 6 weeks can be added to activity programs in school as an economical, fun and reliable way to improve the hand-grip performance of children.

Elastic band exercise induces greater neuromuscular fatigue than phasic isometric contractions

This study investigated the neuromuscular fatigue following an elastic band exercise (EB) of the plantar flexors, compared to an intermittent phasic isometric exercise (ISO). Eleven young healthy males (age: 24.2 ± 3.7) took part in the study, consisting of one experimental session involving two 5-min fatiguing protocols separated by 20 min rest and performed randomly. Both exercises were performed at maximal motor output of the plantar flexor muscles, EMG being used as a feedback signal. Neuromuscular fatigue was assessed through changes in maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and in evoked responses of soleus and gastrocnemii muscles to posterior tibial nerve stimulation (H-reflex, M-wave, V-wave). Both conditions induced significant decrease in MVC force, but to a greater extent after EB (−20.0 ± 5.1%, P < 0.001) than after ISO (−12.3 ± 4.6%, P = 0.037). While no effect was observed in M-wave amplitude after both exercises, EB resulted in greater decrease of normalized H-reflexes compared to isometric condition. Normalized V-wave significantly decreased only after EB. As a conclusion, the greater fatigability found after EB as compared to ISO was underlain by muscular as well as nervous factors. This higher impact was attributed to the dynamic nature of elastic band exercise as compared to isometric contractions.

The Effects of Combined Training Applying Dance Sports and Elastic Band Exercise on Disability Indexes and Daily Living Fitness in Aged Women with Chronic Backache

The Effects of Combined Training Applying Dance Sports and Elastic Band Exercise on Disability Indexes and Daily Living Fitness in Aged Women with Chronic Backache

OR-044 Effect of Elastic Band Exercise, Brisk Walking and the Diabolo Exercise on the Serum Lipid Level of Women with dyslipidemia between 60 to 69 Years Old

Objective This study investigated the effect of elastic band exercise, brisk walking and the diabolo exercise on the serum lipid level of abnormal blood lipids women between 60 to 69 years old.&#x0D; Methods 252 subjects were randomly divided into the elastic band exercise group (EBG), the brisk walking group (BWG), the diabolo exercise group (DEG) and the control group (CG), each group of 63 people. In the end, 186 people (NEBEG=63, NBWG=45, NDEG=32, NCG=46) completed all the tests in 12 weeks due to various reasons, such as withdrawal, travel abroad, and hospitalization. The EBG and the DEG respectively carry on the self-braiding and the Diabolo exercise(DE) training for 1 h, 3 times per week for12 weeks. Participants in the BWG wore pedometers for brisk walking, 5 times per week, and 8,000 to 10,000 steps per time. The CG did not intervene. Measurement on height, body weight, TG, TC, HDL-C, LDL-C were made at two time points—baseline, 12 weeks.&#x0D; Results After 12 weeks of exercise, TG, TC and LDL-C levels of the EBG, BWG and DEG were significantly lower than those in the pre-test group, and the difference was statistically significant, there was no significant change in the control group. The average level of HDL-C in the BWG and DEG was higher than that before the experiment, and the difference was statistically significant. The average level of TG change rate (P50= 0.16) of DEG was greater than EBG (P50=0.09) and BWG(P50=0.05), all of the experimental group were greater than the CG, and the difference was statistically significant. The average level of TC change rate of the EBG, BWG and DEG was greater than the CG, and the difference was statistically significant. The average level of HDL-C change rate in both BWG (P50=0.06) and DEG (P50=0.14) was greater than that of the EBG (P50=0.01) and the CG (P50=0), and the difference was statistically significant. The average level of LDL-C change rate of the EBG(P50=0.06) and the BWG(P50=0.13) was larger than that of the CG (P50= -0.04) and the DEG (P50= -0.08), and the difference was statistically significant. The EBG is compared with the BWG, and the comparison between DEG and CG, the difference was not statistically significant.&#x0D; Conclusions The TG level in the blood was significantly reduced in the EBG, BWG and DEG, and the effect of the diabolo exercise(DE)was better than that of the elastic band exercise (EBE)and the brisk walking(BW). The EBE, BW and DE can significantly reduce the TC level in blood. Both BW and EBE can raise the level of HDL-C in the blood. Both the EBE and BW can reduce the level of LDL-C in the blood。Therefore, all three types of exercise can effectively regulate the Serum Lipid Level of elderly women with dyslipidemia and reduce the risk of ASCVD.

탄력밴드 운동이 성인여성들의 총항산화력과 혈중스트레스에 미치는 영향

탄력밴드 운동이 성인여성들의 총항산화력과 혈중스트레스에 미치는 영향

Bandcizer - A Tool to Assess Dosage of Elastic Band Exercises

Bandcizer - A Tool to Assess Dosage of Elastic Band Exercises

Feasibility of elastic band exercises in disabled or demented older adults in wheelchairs

Low adherence and difficult long-term maintenance of exercise programs for cognitively impaired older adults have been reported. Older adults’ perception of having benefits from an exercise program is the key to their adherence to the program. This study aimed to investigate and compare the perceptions of disabled and demented older adults in wheelchairs toward the Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band (WSEB) exercise program. A descriptive and comparative design was applied. Data were derived from the experimental groups of two cluster-randomized controlled trials. A total of 133 participants from 8 long-term care facilities were recruited: disabled trial (four facilities, n = 60) and dementia trial (four facilities, n = 73). All participants received the Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band exercises 3 times per week, 40 minutes per session for 6 months. The self-rating survey using the criteria of simplicity, safety, appropriateness, and helpfulness was applied to rate the program through face-to-face individual interviews at the end of the study. Both disabled and demented older adults have positive perceptions of the Wheelchair-bound Senior Elastic Band exercise program after 6-month of practice. The dementia group even had higher ratings for the four criteria of the program than the disabled participants. Older adults with dementia were as capable of expressing their perceptions toward an exercise program through use of a self-rating survey as those without dementia. It is important to know how an exercise program was perceived by the participants in order to modify, improve, and sustain the long-term implementation of the program.

A study on effects of balance and elastic-band exercises for improving symptoms of chronic ankle sprains in leisure sports activity participants

A study on effects of balance and elastic-band exercises for improving symptoms of chronic ankle sprains in leisure sports activity participants