Electromyographic analysis of the three subdivisions of the gluteus medius during Wall Press Exercise and Figure-of-Four Position.

Background: Gluteus medius (GM) is a segmented muscle involving three muscular subdivisions. Rehabilitation exercises has been suggested to strengthen specific subdivisions.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate muscular activation of the anterior, middle, and posterior subdivisions of the GM during two different exercises.

Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise for People With Dementia: A Pilot Study.

The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise for People with Dementia (LiFE4D) on health-related physical fitness, cognitive function, physical activity, and respiratory and upper limb functions. A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted (control group: usual care; experimental group: usual care and LiFE4D). The feasibility of LiFE4D was determined considering recruitment, protocol acceptability, adherence, and safety.

The MOVE.TE Falls Prevention and Management Program: lessons learnt in the Portuguese context.

MOVE.TE is a non-profit participatory physiotherapy platform that aims at translating knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and developing freely available evidence-based physiotherapy programmes targeting the primary care services of the Portuguese National Health service. A group of volunteer academics and clinicians collaborated at different stages and time points to create the first ever falls prevention and management programme and guidance for Physiotherapy in primary care, in Portugal.

[Effects of mild intensity physical activity on the physical condition of older adults: A systematic review].

Physical activity can improve function in people over 65. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of mild intensity exercise interventions on the functional health and quality of life of this population. A systematic review was conducted using WOS (n=20), Scopus (n=235), PubMed (n=15), and PEDro (n=20) databases.

Home-Based Physical Activity Programs for People With Dementia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Objectives: Physical activity has the potential to improve health outcomes in people with dementia, namely when living at home. However, the knowledge about home-based physical activity for this population is scarce. Thus, we aim to identify and synthesize the effects of home-based physical activity for people with dementia.