Barriers and factors associated with physical activity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.

BackgroundPersonal and environmental barriers can make it difficult to engage in physical activity. In people with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), these barriers may exacerbate physical inactivity, but it is not known whether they are independently associated with physical activity levels in addition to clinical and sociodemographic factors.ObjectiveTo analyze the barriers and factors that are associated with the level of physical activity in patients with CVI.

Comparison of the acute effects of breaking up prolonged sitting time with single-task or a dual-task walking on cognitive function and cerebral blood flow in older adults: a randomized crossover trial.

This randomized cross-over study examined the acute effects of single-task or dual-task walking physical activity (PA) breaks of prolonged sitting among healthy older adults on cognitive performance and cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFv). Twenty-seven healthy older adults (69.4 ± 5.

Comparison of Cardiovascular and Perceptual Responses During Guideline-Recommended and Self-Selected Intensity Exercises in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: A Randomized Crossover Study.

Purpose: Exercises with a self-selected intensity (SSI) have emerged as an alternative to guideline-recommended sessions to improve adherence to exercise programs. We compared the cardiovascular and perceptual responses during a walking exercise performed at SSI and in a session with intensity recommended by clinical guidelines.

Methods: Twenty patients (mean 69.

Twelve Weeks of Resistance Training is Equally as Effective at Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Women With and Without History of Depression: A Cross-Over Trial.

BackgroundWe aimed to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of resistance training (RT) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in older women with and without history of depression.MethodsWe included 79 older women, 52 without depression and 27 with a history of depression. 79 participants formed the waitlist control group and were instructed to maintain their habitual routine.

Dropouts in exercise rehabilitation program in patients with Long COVID: A systematic review.

Objective: To describe dropout rates, reasons, and factors associated with dropout during rehabilitation programs for patients with Long COVID.

Design: A search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Clinical trials were included that involved exercise programs lasting at least 4 weeks and focused on Long COVID patients aged 18 or older of both sexes, reporting on dropouts and their reasons.

Association between physical activity performed at different intensities and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease: an observational study.

Background: We examined the sedentary behavior and physical activity of 260 patients with peripheral artery disease. Women engaged in more light physical activity than men did. Light physical activity was associated with lower arterial stiffness in men only, while no significant associations were found between sedentary behavior, moderate-vigorous physical activity, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Resistance training improves cardiac function in older women: a randomized controlled trial.

This investigation aimed to determine the effects of 24 weeks of resistance training (RT) on cardiac function in older women. Seventy-three physically independent older women were selected for this investigation. Participants were randomized into a training group (TG, n = 38) and a control group (CG, n = 35).

Can resistance training improve mental health outcomes in older adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze the effects of resistance training (RT) and to compare the different RT prescriptions, sample characteristics, and mental health outcomes (depressive and anxiety symptoms) in older adults. Methods All studies that were available on 28th April 2023. For the analysis of intervention effects on depressive and anxiety symptoms, standardized mean differences and standard errors were calculated.

Objective assessment of functional capacity in patients with peripheral artery disease: a narrative review.

Introduction: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients with claudication symptoms exhibit impaired functional capacity, which has been associated with disease severity, worse quality of life and higher risk of cardiovascular events. Different tests have been used to assess functional capacity in PAD patients. Therefore, understanding the characteristics, strengths and limitations of these tests are important to support the choice of tests to be used in clinical practice.

Impact of physical activity on self-reported health parameters in peripheral artery disease in two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Prolonged social isolation intended to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), may potentially affect the physical activity level and health of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Objectives: To analyze the impact of physical activity practice on longitudinal changes in self-reported health parameters during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with PAD.

Design: Longitudinal study.

Patterns of sedentary behavior in adults: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Sedentary behavior (SB) has been associated with adverse health outcomes, however, it is not completely clear whether total time in SB during the day or prolonged uninterrupted SB are interrelated. The aim of the current study was to describe the different patterns of SB of adults, their relationships, and associated factors.

Methods: The sample included 184 adults aged ranging from 18 to 59 years old.

Depressive Symptoms Associated With Musculoskeletal Pain in Inactive Adults During COVID-19 Quarantine.

Background: Depression has been associated with episodes of musculoskeletal pain. However, it is not clear whether such relationships could be mitigated according to the physical activity level.

Aim: To describe, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the relationship between depression and musculoskeletal pain according to the physical activity levels.

Physical activity practice during COVID-19 pandemic in patients with intermittent claudication.

Objective: To describe physical activity habits and barriers for physical activity practice in patients with peripheral artery disease and claudication symptoms during Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: In this cross-sectional survey study, 127 patients with peripheral artery disease (59.8% men; 68±9 years old; and 81.

The same storm but not the same boat: Effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home order on mental health in individuals with overweight.

Objective: To describe the effects of stay-at-home orders and social distancing during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on mental health and to compare these outcomes between individuals with normal weight and overweight.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1857 Brazilian adults, who were invited through social media to answer an online questionnaire from 5 May 2020 to 17 May 2020. The instrument included questions related to health behaviour, mental health (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sadness and stress) and overall health.