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A Qualitative Study on Long-Term Adherence to Home Exercise Programs in People with Parkinson’s Disease
<p>Exercise has been found to slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease (PD) symptoms which can increase independence for daily activities and overall quality of life. In order for the benefits of exercise to continue after a program is completed, integration of the exercises into everyday life …
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The Effects of Five Different Physical Exercise Programs on The Blood Serum Cholesterol of Adult Women
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Relationships among body-self relations, exercise involvement, and exercise clothing attitude for women in regular exercise programs
… & Moriarty, 1988), individuals may increase exercise involvement to reach an ideal body image. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among body-self relations, level of exercise involvement, and exercise clothing attitude for women in regular exercise programs. Subjects …
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Falling through the gaps: the experiences of older Black people with community-based fall prevention exercise programs
Community-based fall prevention exercise programs are critical for maintaining mobility and independence for all older adults, yet participation among older Black people remains low. Thus, the purpose of this thesis was to explore the lived experiences and perspectives of older Black people …
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More Than a Fitness Studio: The role of collegiate recreation group exercise programs in undergraduate student wellbeing
… has been linked to increasing adherence to an exercise protocol as well as improving social connectedness. For college students, collegiate recreation facilities are the main providers of physical activity services and programming for the campus population to utilize. In the collegiate …
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Collegiate Athletes’ Perceptions of a Smartphone Application and Factors that Enhance Adherence to Physical Therapy Home Exercise Programs
… patients have difficulty adhering to home exercise programs prescribed by physical therapists. It is unknown whether smartphone applications would enhance adherence in collegiate athletes. In this mixed-methods study, two hypothetical vignettes were designed. The standard practice vignette …
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Recovery in Year Two of Adults After Undergoing TKA and THA: Implications for Understanding Recovery, Care Delivery, and Referral to Community Exercise Programs
… to meaningful activity, including community programs, however many returned to light-intensity activities only. In the TKA study, reframing success and acceptance of function aligned with the large range in performance scores. A shift in focus from impairment to living well was a clear …
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Increasing Understanding of Referrals from Healthcare Professionals to Community-Based Exercise Programs with Healthcare-Community Partnerships Designed for Older Adults with Balance and Mobility Limitations
… from healthcare professionals to community-based exercise programs with healthcare-community partnerships (CBEP-HCPs) are important for program sustainability; however, they are inconsistent. Little is known about referrals to CBEP-HCPs, including the referral sources, promotional strategies used …
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Developing a protocol for an online exercise programme for cerebral palsy clients using 'Physitrack'
… with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often receive exercise programs to assist in therapy, habitual exercise, exercise motivation and rehabilitation. Adherence and motivation to exercise programs are two necessary components to achieve exercise goals but can be challenging to accomplish due to …
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The Effects of a Self-Monitored Jogging Program on Anxiety and Personality
… investigated the effects of jogging, and aerobic exercise, on state and trait anxiety. The role of jogging in selectively reducing somatic anxiety as has been postulated in the psychobiological model of Davidson and Schwartz (1976) has also been examined by many investigators. However, …
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Effects of a municipal government's worksite exercise program on employee absenteeism, health care costs, and variables associated with participation
A municipal government’s worksite exercise program was evaluated to determine its effect upon health care costs and employee absenteeism. Thirty-two employees who had participated for four and one-half years were compared to 32 nonparticipating employees. Results of this evaluation indicated that …
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How can virtual reality benefit the lives of persons with MND?
… implementing virtual reality (VR) technology in exercise interventions for individuals with motor neuron disease (MND) and other disabilities. We developed Stackly, a space-themed stacking game, as an example of how VR-based exercise programs could be designed for this population. The primary …
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Motivational Aspects of Exercise Adherence
… exist for individuals participating in an exercise program and to determine if these goal orientations could be used to differentiate between those who drop out and those who adhere to the exercise program. A secondary purpose was to determine the percent of variance in exercise behavior …
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Effect of differing intensities of exercise on affect and enjoyment
The benefits of exercise are well-known and well-documented, yet adherence to exercise regimens is low. There is an intuitive connection between exercise enjoyment and increasing adherence to exercise programs. Exercise intensity may influence affect and enjoyment during exercise, which may help in …
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Exploring the relationship between quality and quantity of participation in an online community-based exercise program
… to promote full and effective participation in exercise programs for individuals with disabilities. Prior to this investigation, it was believed that repeated quality experiences would foster continued quality participation in the sport and exercise setting. Preliminary studies have investigated …
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Prediction of exercise adherence with goal orientations and motivational climate
… decline in activity is the lack of adherence to exercise programs. Psychological factors such as goal orientations and motivational climates may provide insight into the adherence of exercise. The collegiate population (18-25 years old) at the campus of Colorado State University was sampled in …
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The Effects of Telephone Intervention on Arthritis Self-Efficacy, Depression, Pain and Fatigue in Older Adults with Arthritis
… helped many of the participants initiate exercise programs for the first time in their lives. Participants also indicated that they were determined to adhere to these programs, that they would make other lifestyle changes that would assist their arthritis self-management, and that the …
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Effects of Aerobic Capacity Phenotype on Adaptive Responses to Ischemic Stress
… substrate availability. Active aerobic exercise has been shown to improve both vascular and metabolic remodeling within and around ischemic tissues. However, active exercise programs, while consistently beneficial, still generate a very heterogeneous response, suggesting the potential …
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