A live online exercise program for older adults improves depression and life-space mobility: A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial. by Giulia Coletta, Kenneth S Noguchi, Kayla D Beaudoin, Angelica McQuarrie, Ada Tang, Meridith Griffin, Rebecca Ganann, Stuart M Phillips

“…<h4>Background</h4>Aging is the primary risk factor for sarcopenia and mobility limitations. Exercise reduces these risks, but older adults have low levels of participation in physical activity and exercise. …”
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JUMPSTART pilot: assessing the acceptability and feasibility of a novel early mobilization program following transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Marija Corovic, Marija Corovic, Karen Mosleh, Karen Mosleh, Esha Karia, Sachi Chan, Olivia Puglisi, Jacob Crawshaw, Tasmiya Asif, Tej Sheth, Tej Sheth, James Velianou, James Velianou, Patrick Magloire, Patrick Magloire, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, Madhu Natarajan, Madhu Natarajan, Madhu Natarajan

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Comparison of the Effect and Sustainability of 8 Weeks of Corrective Exercises Based on the ‎NASM Approach and the Sahrman Approach on Forward Head Posture and Neck Pain in Mobile ‎Phone Users in Young Men of Tabriz by Shahriar Bakshian, Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi

Subjects: “…nasm exercises…”
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Outdoor Exercise Facility–Based Integrative Mobile Health Intervention to Support Physical Activity, Mental Well-Being, and Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Older Adults With Prefrailty and Frailty in Hong Kong: Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Janet Lok Chun Lee, Arnold Y L Wong, Peter H F Ng, S N Fu, Kenneth N K Fong, Andy S K Cheng, Karen Nga Kwan Lee, Rui Sun, Hao Yi Zhang, Rong Xiao

“…A total of 38 inactive, community-dwelling older adults (aged>55 years) with prefrailty and frailty were randomized to either the intervention group (n=19), which received 4 weekly educational workshops at a university and a mobile app to support their use of outdoor exercise facilities in their neighborhood, or the control group (n=19), which received 4 weekly health education workshops with exercise experiential sessions tailored for older adults with frailty. …”
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Changes in muscle performance among older adults with myeloid malignancies engaging in a mobile health (mHealth) exercise intervention: a single arm pilot study by Marielle Jensen-Battaglia, Po-Ju Lin, Chandrika Sanapala, Erin E. Watson, Jason H. Mendler, Jane Liesveld, Ying Wang, Elisabeth Hayward, Marissa LoCastro, Soroush Mortaz, Richard F. Dunne, Karen Mustian, Kah Poh Loh

“…We explore change in muscle performance among patients in a single arm pilot study of a mobile health (mHealth) exercise intervention. Methods Patients ≥ 60 years old with myeloid malignancies receiving outpatient chemotherapy completed a home-based resistance band and walking exercise program [EXercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP)©®] delivered via a mobile application with symptom monitoring [(Geriatric Oncology-EXCAP (GO-EXCAP)] lasting 2 cycles of chemotherapy (approximately 8–12 weeks). …”
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Cross-sector collaboration to develop a mobile health solution for promotion of physical activity after stroke or transient ischaemic attack in Sweden by Charlotte Thurston, Sverker Johansson, Lena von Koch, Coralie English, David Moulaee Conradsson

“…Abstract Background While mobile health (mHealth) shows great potential for providing accessible support for physical activity following a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), it remains rarely utilised in secondary stroke prevention services. …”
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Cross-lagged panel relationship between physical activity atmosphere, psychological resilience and mobile phone addiction on college students by Fuqiang Dong, Zixia Bu, Shan Jiang, Yueran Liu, Jinxia Lin, Jizhao Li, Jiyuan Li, Yutong Liu

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Differences in Diet Quality and Energy Between a Gamified and Non-gamified Weight Loss Intervention: The 12-Month Mobile Lifestyle Intervention for Food and Exercise Study by Brie Turner-McGrievy, Carolina Delgado-Diaz, Kelli DuBois, Halide Aydin, Yesil Kim, James Hardin, Homayoun Valafar, Courtney Monroe, Sara Wilcox

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Acute Effects of a Single Whole-Body Vibration Session on Mobility and Postural Control in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Gustavo Christofoletti, Azriel Cancian Nepomuceno de Almeida, Camilly Lorentz, Sidney Afonso Sobrinho, Renata Terra de Oliveira, Suzi Rosa Miziara Barbosa

“…<b>Background:</b> Whole-body vibration is a modality of exercise that uses high-frequency mechanical stimuli to enhance motor functions. …”
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Enhancing Fundamental Movement Competency in Rural Middle School Children Through a Strength Training Intervention: A Feasibility Study by Janelle M. Goss, Janette M. Watkins, Megan M. Kwaiser, Andrew M. Medellin, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Autumn P. Schigur, James M. Hobson, Vanessa M. Martinez Kercher, Kyle A. Kercher

Subjects: “…pediatric exercise…”
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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Balance Training and Sensorimotor Foot Mobilization on Postural Stability in Patients Following Brain Tumor Surgery by Natasa Kos, Marusa Brcar, Marko Brcar, Tomaz Velnar

Subjects: “…multicomponent balance exercise…”
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Body Composition Benefits Diminish One Year After a Resistance Training Regimen in Breast Cancer Patients, Although Improvements in Strength, Balance, and Mobility Persist by Colin E. Champ, Jared Rosenberg, Chris Peluso, Christie Hilton, Rhyeli Krause, Alexander K. Diaz, David J. Carpenter

“…Activity levels and quality of life were no longer significantly improved. However, strength, mobility, and balance remained significantly improved versus pre-exercise measurements, whether a participant was still engaged in exercise or not. …”
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The Effects of Six Months of Exercise on Single- and Dual-Task Posture, Gait, and Functional Mobility Relative to Usual Care Alone Among People Living with Dementia: The ENABLED Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Deborah A. Jehu, Ryan Langston, Charmi Patel, Andre Soares, Jennifer L. Waller, Ryan M. Carrick, Colleen Hergott, Lufei Young, William Hall, Dawnchelle Robinson-Johnson, Crystal Allen, Richard Sams, Mark Hamrick, Ying Huang, Haidong Zhu, Yanbin Dong

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Effects of a multi-modal static and dynamic balance and hand function training program on multi-dimensional balance ability, hand function, and life-space mobility in rural older a... by Xinyu Yang, Shasha Li, Xiangdong Xu, Guojing Guo, Xiaofang Song, Yashuang Sun, Mengxue Shi, Canqi Ren

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Home-based mobile-guided exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (REHAB-TAVR): protocol for a randomised clinical trial by Ying Lin, Wenzhi Pan, Yuxia Zhang, Daxin Zhou, Zhiyun Shen, Shouling Mi, Chenxu Huang, Xiaohua Xu

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of home-based mobile-guided exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in TAVR patients, led by a multidisciplinary team with clear progression milestones.Methods and analysis The study involves 90 patients aged 60–89 in a single centre who will be randomised to a 3-month novel multidomain exercise intervention or routine care. …”
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Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol by Jane Thornton, Kristen I. Barton, Laura Churchill, Jenna M. Schulz, Dianne Bryant, Ashley Ambrose, Harvi F. Hart, Daryl Stephenson, Guangyong Zou, Susana Correa, Steven J. MacDonald, Ryan Degen, Merrick Zwarenstein, Alan Getgood

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A multicenter trial-based economic evaluation of a mobile health intervention for individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: randomized controlled trial protocol by Maria Augusta de Araújo Mota, Tarson Brito Landolfi, Marina Cardoso de Melo Silva, Bruna de Melo Santana, Ângela Jornada Ben, Johanna M. van Dongen, Judith E. Bosmans, Raymond Ostelo, Thomaz Nogueira Burke, Fernanda Pasinato, Caroline R. Tottoli, Rodrigo Luiz Carregaro

“…The aim is to investigate the (cost-)effectiveness of a supervised and personalized mhealth intervention, compared with conventional exercise therapy in individuals with CNLBP. Methods A multicentre trial-based economic evaluation was designed to compare a mhealth intervention with conventional exercise. …”
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Effects of a land and aquatic exercise-based program on pain, mobility and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. by Joana Borges, Diogo Monteiro, Fernanda M Silva, Miguel Jacinto, Tiago Pastilha, Pedro Duarte-Mendes

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This study may provide a relevant contribution to understand the potential effect of a combined land and aquatic exercise program on pain, functional disability, fear of movement, quality of life and lumbar mobility. …”
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Effects of two 24-week multimodal exercise programs on reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance in community-dwelling older adults at risk of falling: a randomized controlled trial by Hugo Rosado, Jorge Bravo, Armando Raimundo, Joana Carvalho, José Marmeleira, Catarina Pereira

“…Results The comparisons revealed significant improvements in mobility and dual-task performance after the intervention in EG1, while there were improvements in reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance in EG2 (p ≤ 0.05). …”
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Exercise therapy to improve mobility, active behaviour and quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients with peripheral artery disease: study protocol for the EXACT-CKDPAD multicentre randomised controlled trial by Filippo Aucella, Roberto Manfredini, Fabio Manfredini, Carmine Zoccali, Andrea Baroni, Sofia Straudi, Francesca Mallamaci, Nicola Lamberti, Vincenzo Panuccio, Yuri Battaglia, Alda Storari, Giovanni Piva, Marco Veronesi, Rocco Tripepi, Natascia Rinaldo, Anna Crepaldi, Claudia Momentè, Angela Piccinini, Luca Traina, Aaron Thomas Fargion, Alfredo De Giorgi, Carlotta Martinuzzi, Marcello Monesi, Alessandro Capitanini, Adamasco Cupisti

“…Since no trials have been published that purposely enrol this high-risk population (CKD-PAD), the eventual positive results will validate a simple, pain-free exercise intervention that can be carried out at home to improve patients’ mobility and quality of life. …”
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