Author: Lindy Clemson Publisher: Sydney University Press ISBN: 174332037X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The trainer's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides a step-by-step guide for therapists and trainers to implement the program with their clients. It should be used in conjunction with the participant's manual so that the program is fully understood from both the trainer's and participant's perspectives.
Author: Lindy Clemson Publisher: Sydney University Press ISBN: 1743324006 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The participant's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides detailed descriptions of the strength and balance activities in the program. It shows how the activities can be incorporated into an everyday routine and includes several stories of successful participants in the program. The participant's manual should also be read by therapists and trainers so that they are familiar with the LiFE program in its entirety and can teach it effectively to others.
Author: Lindy Clemson Publisher: ISBN: 9781743324165 Category : Lifestyles Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
The lifestyle-integrated functional exercise program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the life program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The participant's manual outlines the principles of the life program and provides detailed descriptions of the strength and balance activities in the program. It shows how the activities can be incorporated into an everyday routine and includes several stories of successful [participants in the program. The participant;s manual should also be read by therapists and trainers so that are familiar with the life program in its entirety and can teach it effectively to others.
Author: Lindy Clemson Publisher: ISBN: 9781743324035 Category : HEALTH & FITNESS Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
The Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program is a way of reducing the risk of falls by integrating balance and strength activities into regular daily tasks. Unloading the dishwasher becomes an opportunity to improve strength. Brushing your teeth becomes an opportunity to improve balance. In the LiFE program, every daily task becomes an opportunity to improve balance and strength. This is a different approach to a traditional program where you would be required to complete a series of exercises a certain number of times a day for a set number of days each week. The participant's manual outlines the principles of the LiFE program and provides detailed descriptions of the strength and balance activities in the program. It shows how the activities can be incorporated into an everyday routine and includes several stories of successful participants in the program.The participant's manual should also be read by therapists and trainers so that they are familiar with the LiFE program in its entirety and can teach it effectively to others.
Author: Anna Lee Publisher: ISBN: Category : Falls (Accidents) Languages : en Pages : 95
Book Description
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults over the age of 65 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2009). Falls can lead to a myriad of traumatic physical and emotional consequences. Integrated exercise programs such as the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program are effective in preventing falls and increasing fall efficacy in individuals who have previously fallen (Clemson et al., 2012). The purpose of our study was to examine if the LiFE program is as effective in reducing fall risk and increasing fall efficacy for non-fallers as it is for fallers. Due to a small sample size of three older adults residing in two independent living residential facilities, the results from our study are inconclusive. The results show that participants were able to increase or maintain their physical fitness and fall efficacy, as well as make improvements in their balance. Moreover, the participants' testimonials and progress forms collected six-months after the beginning of the program indicate that the LiFE program may have been effective in allowing integration of balance and strengthening exercises into habits occurring in daily activities.
Author: Yi-Ling Hu Publisher: ISBN: Category : Electronic dissertations Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Falls are a growing public health problem among the aging population. Structured exercise programs are effective in preventing falls, and many have been implemented for community-dwelling older adults in the U.S. However, low adherence rates for structured exercise are reported consistently for this population. The need to translate alternative evidence-based exercise programs the diverse older adult population is important. One promising alternative program, the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise Program (LiFE), can significantly reduce falls but has not yet been implemented for diverse older adults residing in the US. To initiate the translation of LiFE, we targeted older adults residing in medically underserved (MU) areas, who traditionally have less access to health prevention programs and have the lowest adherence rates for structured exercise programs.First (Chapter 2), we used a scoping review to map the nature and extent of research conducted on exercise and physical activity (PA) participation, interventions and components of effective programs for MU older adults. We found that few exercise-based fall-prevention programs were available specifically for older adults, and adapted materials should be tailored to specific subgroups. This study confirmed the need for translating LiFE for MU older adults, and identified the crucial direction for the next phase of this dissertation study.Second (Chapter 3), we developed an adapted LiFE program, Diverse Older Adults doing LiFE (DO LiFE), using a two-stage mixed method study. In the first stage, perspectives from local MU older adults and occupational therapy (OT) service providers were incorporated to develop a manual for new users. In the second stage, preliminary feasibility was established for DO LiFE in a single-group pilot study. We also developed critical insights for the next stage of the study, including using new recruitment strategies, refined inclusion criteria and measurements.Last, we conducted a randomized feasibility study with attention control (flexibility exercise) to evaluate process outcomes of DO LiFE in preparation for larger studies. For diverse older adults residing in MU areas, DO LiFE has demonstrated good feasibility with high reach, adherence, fidelity, and acceptance, but a revision is needed that addresses barriers before proceeding to larger-scale translational studies.Together, the results indicate that DO LiFE is feasible for further investigation in larger trials among diverse older adults residing in MU areas. The significance of this study is to accelerate translation of an evidence-based fall-prevention program for the in-need, diverse aging population into real-world settings.
Author: Paolo Falaschi Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030481263 Category : Anesthesiology Languages : en Pages : 355
Book Description
This new open access edition supported by the Fragility Fracture Network aims at giving the widest possible dissemination on fragility fracture (especially hip fracture) management and notably in countries where this expertise is sorely needed. It has been extensively revised and updated by the experts of this network to provide a unique and reliable content in one single volume. Throughout the book, attention is given to the difficult question of how to provide best practice in countries where the discipline of geriatric medicine is not well established and resources for secondary prevention are scarce. The revised and updated chapters on the epidemiology of hip fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, surgery, anaesthesia, medical management of frailty, peri-operative complications, rehabilitation and nursing are supplemented by six new chapters. These include an overview of the multidisciplinary approach to fragility fractures and new contributions on pre-hospital care, treatment in the emergency room, falls prevention, nutrition and systems for audit. The reader will have an exhaustive overview and will gain essential, practical knowledge on how best to manage fractures in elderly patients and how to develop clinical systems that do so reliably.
Author: Kayla L. Comer Publisher: ISBN: Category : Falls (Accidents) Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
As the population and longevity of older adults' increases, the prevalence of falls is becoming an ever-growing issue. Falls in older adults may lead to sedentary behavior, decreased independence, and lower quality of life. Evidence has shown that traditional exercise programs emphasizing strength and balance can decrease the fall risk in older adults, but may be difficult to sustain over time. Emerging evidence suggests that exercises that are integrated into daily life, as seen in the Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) program, may have a more lasting effect in reducing fall risk in older adults. This study explored the effectiveness of a 26-week modified-LiFE program in decreasing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. Purposive sampling of men and women 65 years and older, with or without a history of falls, living at two retirement communities yielded 16 participants. Participants were assessed three times using a battery of six fall risk assessments. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in fall risk, and increase in strength and balance. Additionally, results showed a trend toward sustainability of exercise. Therefore, integrating exercises into daily life may offer occupational therapists an effective occupation-based intervention that promotes safety, independence, and quality of life for older adults.
Author: Lindy Clemson
Author: Lindy Clemson
Author: Lindy Clemson
Author: Lindy Clemson
Author: Anna Lee
Author: Yi-Ling Hu
Author: Paolo Falaschi
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