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View article: Gait Speed Modifies Efficacy of Home-Based Exercise for Falls in Older Adults With a Previous Fall: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Gait Speed Modifies Efficacy of Home-Based Exercise for Falls in Older Adults With a Previous Fall: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objective Exercise is an evidence-based strategy for preventing falls. However, its efficacy may vary based on individual characteristics, like gait speed. This study examined whether baseline gait speed modified the effects of home-based …
View article: GAIT SPEED MODERATES EFFICACY OF HOME-BASED EXERCISE ON FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH PREVIOUS FALL
GAIT SPEED MODERATES EFFICACY OF HOME-BASED EXERCISE ON FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH PREVIOUS FALL Open
Exercise is an evidence-based strategy for preventing falls. However, its efficacy may vary based on individual characteristics, like gait speed. We performed a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, to assess if baseline gai…
View article: Exploring the role of telomere length in the efficacy of an exercise intervention for vascular cognitive impairment: a 12‐month randomised controlled trial substudy
Exploring the role of telomere length in the efficacy of an exercise intervention for vascular cognitive impairment: a 12‐month randomised controlled trial substudy Open
Background Subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (SIVCI) is the most common form of vascular cognitive impairment. Exercise is a potentially effective intervention for SIVCI. However, the mechanisms through which exercise prom…
View article: DEVICE MEASURED SLEEP QUALITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITION IN CHRONIC STROKE
DEVICE MEASURED SLEEP QUALITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITION IN CHRONIC STROKE Open
Having a stroke increases risk for dementia two-fold. Both moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sleep are positively associated with cognitive function. These associations may vary by biological sex. Notably, evidence shows ph…
View article: Does Sleep Moderate the Effects of Exercise Training or Complex Mental and Social Activities on Cognitive Function in Adults With Chronic Stroke? Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial
Does Sleep Moderate the Effects of Exercise Training or Complex Mental and Social Activities on Cognitive Function in Adults With Chronic Stroke? Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial Open
Background Exercise (EX) or cognitive and social enrichment (ENRICH) are 2 strategies for promoting cognition poststroke. Whether sleep moderates the effects of EX or ENRICH on cognition in adults with chronic stroke is unknown. Methods A …
View article: Effect of a home-based exercise program on subsequent falls among community-dwelling older adults with cognitive frailty: A sub-group analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Effect of a home-based exercise program on subsequent falls among community-dwelling older adults with cognitive frailty: A sub-group analysis of a randomized controlled trial Open
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View article: Cost-effectiveness of falls prevention strategies for older adults: protocol for a living systematic review
Cost-effectiveness of falls prevention strategies for older adults: protocol for a living systematic review Open
Introduction One-third of adults aged 65+ fall annually. Injuries from falls can be devastating for individuals and account for 1.5% of annual healthcare spending. With the growing ageing population, falls place increased strain on scarce …
View article: Consensus methods in patellofemoral pain: how rigorous are they? A scoping review
Consensus methods in patellofemoral pain: how rigorous are they? A scoping review Open
Objective Clinicians treating patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) rely on consensus statements to make the best practice recommendations in the absence of definitive evidence on how to manage PFP. However, the methods used to generate …
View article: Sleep moderates the effects of exercise on cognition in chronic stroke: secondary analysis of a randomized trial
Sleep moderates the effects of exercise on cognition in chronic stroke: secondary analysis of a randomized trial Open
Background Exercise (EX) or cognitive and social enrichment (ENRICH) are two promising strategies for promoting cognitive function post-stroke. Sleep may moderate the effects of these interventions on cogntion, whereby intervention effects…
View article: Are changes in muscular strength following head‐down bed rest independently associated with improved cognitive function in older adults? A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Are changes in muscular strength following head‐down bed rest independently associated with improved cognitive function in older adults? A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Physical inactivity is common among older adults and is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Even a brief period of physical inactivity, such as bed rest due to hospitalization, in older adults has significant negative impacts. …
View article: Physical activity attenuates the effect of poor sleep quality on cognitive function in adults with chronic stroke
Physical activity attenuates the effect of poor sleep quality on cognitive function in adults with chronic stroke Open
Background Good sleep quality is important for cognitive health. Individuals with chronic stroke are at an increased risk for dementia and about half have insomnia. Stroke survivors are a target population in need of intervention strategie…
View article: Baseline Cognitive Performance Is a Determinant of Prospective Health Resource Utilization Among Adults with Chronic Stroke: A Secondary Analysis
Baseline Cognitive Performance Is a Determinant of Prospective Health Resource Utilization Among Adults with Chronic Stroke: A Secondary Analysis Open
Background Cognitive impairment is a costly public health problem globally. Among older adults with chronic stroke, the literature is devoid of prospective data that identify factors responsible for driving health care resource utilization…
View article: EFFECT OF A HOME-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ON SUBSEQUENT FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE FRAILTY
EFFECT OF A HOME-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ON SUBSEQUENT FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE FRAILTY Open
Cognitive frailty is characterized by concurrent physical frailty and mild cognitive impairment. and increases the risk for falls. Whether exercise can reduce falls in older adults with cognitive frailty is unknown. We examined the effects…
View article: Economic Evaluation of Exercise or Cognitive and Social Enrichment Activities for Improved Cognition After Stroke
Economic Evaluation of Exercise or Cognitive and Social Enrichment Activities for Improved Cognition After Stroke Open
Importance Cognitive impairment is prevalent in survivors of stroke, affecting approximately 30% of individuals. Physical exercise and cognitive and social enrichment activities can enhance cognitive function in patients with chronic strok…
View article: Supporting physical activity for mobility in older adults with mobility limitations (SuPA Mobility): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Supporting physical activity for mobility in older adults with mobility limitations (SuPA Mobility): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Limited mobility in older adults consistently predicts both morbidity and mortality. As individuals age, the rates of mobility disability increase from 1.0% in people aged 15–24 to 20.6% in adults over 65 years of age. Physical …
View article: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Older Adults with Mobility Limitations (SuPA Mobility): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Older Adults with Mobility Limitations (SuPA Mobility): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Limited mobility in older adults consistently predicts both morbidity and mortality. As individuals age, the rates of mobility disability increase from 1.0% in people aged 15–24 to 20.6% in adults over 65 years of age. Physical…
View article: TeleRehabilitation with Aims to Improve Lower extremity recovery in community-dwelling individuals who have had a stroke: protocol for a multisite, parallel group, assessor-blinded, randomised attention-controlled trial
TeleRehabilitation with Aims to Improve Lower extremity recovery in community-dwelling individuals who have had a stroke: protocol for a multisite, parallel group, assessor-blinded, randomised attention-controlled trial Open
Introduction Telerehabilitation is an accessible service delivery model that may support innovative lower extremity rehabilitation programmes that extend the stroke recovery continuum into the community. Unfortunately, there is limited evi…
View article: Effect of Exercise Training or Complex Mental and Social Activities on Cognitive Function in Adults With Chronic Stroke
Effect of Exercise Training or Complex Mental and Social Activities on Cognitive Function in Adults With Chronic Stroke Open
Importance A stroke doubles one’s risk for dementia. How to promote cognitive function among persons with chronic stroke is unclear. Objective To evaluate the effect of exercise (EX) or cognitive and social enrichment activities (ENRICH) o…
View article: Reshaping the Path of Mild Cognitive Impairment by Refining Exercise Prescription: A Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial to Understand the “What”, “For Whom”, and “How” of Exercise to Promote Cognitive Function
Reshaping the Path of Mild Cognitive Impairment by Refining Exercise Prescription: A Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial to Understand the “What”, “For Whom”, and “How” of Exercise to Promote Cognitive Function Open
Background: Targeted exercise training is a promising strategy for promoting cognitive function and preventing dementia in older age. Despite the utility of exercise as an intervention, variation still exists in exercise-induced cognitive …
View article: Effects of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults with different types of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults with different types of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives To assess the effect of exercise training on the cognitive function of older adults living with different types of dementia, as well as potential moderators of exercise efficacy. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data …
View article: Comparing the cost-effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Programme among older women and men: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Comparing the cost-effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Programme among older women and men: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial Open
Objective Using stratified analyses, we examined the cost-effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP), from a health care system perspective, among older women and men who have previously fallen. Methods This study was a secondary …
View article: Are we failing female and racialized academics? A Canadian national survey examining the impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on tenure and tenure‐track faculty
Are we failing female and racialized academics? A Canadian national survey examining the impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic on tenure and tenure‐track faculty Open
The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic caused the abrupt curtailment of on‐campus research activities that amplified impacts experienced by female and racialized faculty. In this mixed‐method study, we systematically and strategica…
View article: Applying Self-Directed Groupwork and Social Action Research Methodology with francophone parents of trans children and youth in Rural Quebec
Applying Self-Directed Groupwork and Social Action Research Methodology with francophone parents of trans children and youth in Rural Quebec Open
Parental support is an important protective factor in preventing suicide among trans youth. However, parents often struggle to accept their child’s gender transition. Having access to a group and to meeting other parents facilitates the ac…
View article: The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Different Types of Dementia: A Meta-Analysis
The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Different Types of Dementia: A Meta-Analysis Open
Combating dementia is a public health priority, and exercise training is one promising strategy for dementia prevention. However, its efficacy in promoting cognitive outcomes in different types of dementia remains unknown. We conducted a s…
View article: Preventing the ‘24-hour Babel’: the need for a consensus on a consistent terminology scheme for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep
Preventing the ‘24-hour Babel’: the need for a consensus on a consistent terminology scheme for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep Open
Clear, concise, and consistent. These qualities (the 3Cs) are critical for effective scientific communication. Plain language enables easy comparisons between study findings, ensures construct uniformity, and enhances communication of scie…
View article: A Wrinkle in Measuring Time Use for Cognitive Health: How should We Measure Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep?
A Wrinkle in Measuring Time Use for Cognitive Health: How should We Measure Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep? Open
One new case of dementia is detected every 4 seconds and no effective drug therapy exists. Effective behavioural strategies to promote healthy cognitive ageing are thus essential. Three behaviours related to cognitive health which we all e…