Aerobic exercise training can control aging circulatory changes in healthy elderly subjects

Aging is characterized by general and gradual decline of physical and physiological capacities. The aim of this study was to determine the role of aerobic exercise training in controlling the normal biological aging changes in the circulatory system. Subjects and Twenty-four healthy elderly subjects, their age 65-75 years, divided into two equal groups. The training group received treadmill walking exercise for 3 months, where the control group received no any treatment intervention. Measurements of Maximal oxygen consumption [Vo2 max], Ankle brachial pressure index [ABI] and Heart rate [HR] were taken before the study and after three months at the end of the study. Results showed a significant improvement in measurements of Vo2 max, ABI and HR in the training group only with no significant improvement in the control group. The difference between the two groups was significant

Relationship between life style and the performance of daily activities in elderly

Normal age related changes result in some decline with functions for elderly persons.The rate and degree of these changes are influenced by many factors. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between life style and the ability for performing the daily life activities. The study focused upon determinants as muscle strength, joint range of motion, ability for performing activities of daily living [ADL] and instrumental daily activities [IADL] as ways for evaluation. Eighty elderly subjects [40 males and 40 females], their age ranged between 65 and 75 years, all of them were in a good health condition. Subjects were divided into two equal groups. Group A, contains 40 subjects who's doing various aerobic and walking exercises. Group B, contains 40 subjects who's living a sedentary life without any special activities. Measurements the range of motion for the upper and lower extremities, muscle strength for selected muscle group in upper and lower extremities were evaluated. In addition two self-report scales were used to determine the ability for performing the activities of daily living. Significant values were measured for the experimental group regarding the ability for performing most of the activities, while the control group showed reduction in scores of performance. This study found that active life style is essential for keeping healthy life of the elderly

Influence of ankle range of motion on balance performance in diabetic elderly subjects

There is a correlation between balance performance and ankle joint range of motion in elderly subjects. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of change in ankle joint range of motion on performance of balance with diabetic elderly subjects. Thirty diabetic elderly subjects, divided into two equal groups. The experimental group received mobility exercise for two months, where the control group received no physical therapy. Measurements of ankle range of motion and balance performance recorded before and at the end of the study. The experimental group showed a significant improvement in performance of balance with improving the ankle range of motion, while the control group showed no significant improvement