Journal articles: 'Fullerton Fitness Test'

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Zdrodowska, Agnieszka, Ida Wiszomirska, Agnieszka Niemierzycka, Anna Czajkowska, Andrzej Magiera, and Milena Słoń. "Physical fitness women over 60 years of age participating in the activities of the University of the Third Age." Advances in Rehabilitation 26, no. 3 (September 1, 2012): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/rehab-2013-0042.

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Abstract Introduction: Morphological and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs causing characteristic for old age reduction of the efficiency of all organs, and therefore decrease in the level of physical fitness. To determine its level, to find areas of weakness and select optimal physical activity programs that will improve the quality of life and health of older people it is necessary to multi-dimensional assess the level of physical fitness. The aim of this study is to evaluate the fitness level of students of the University of the Third Age in Warsaw Almamer with Fullerton Functional Fitness Test in relation to American standards. Material and methods: The study was conducted on a 40-person group of students of the University of Third Age Almamer in Warsaw, at the age of 60-70 years. Mobility assessment was based on a comparison of results obtained by the Fullerton Functional Fitness Test with standards developed by the authors test for the U.S. population. Results: In all trials conducted with Fullerton Test women got positive results after normalization to the mean and standard deviation of the U.S. population peers. The greatest variation among the test subjects compared to American standards test result was observed in flexion of the forearm. Conclusions: The tested listeners of UTW characterized a good level of physical fitness Fullerton The test evaluated in relation to American standards. According to the authors, developing standards for the test used in Polish conditions would contribute to a more reliable assessment of people over 60 years old.

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Miotto, Jacqueline M., Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko, Jennifer L. Reich, and Melissa M. Supler. "Reliability and Validity of the Fullerton Functional Fitness Test: An Independent Replication Study." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 7, no. 4 (October 1999): 339–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.7.4.339.

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A limiting factor in evaluating the functional status of older people is the lack of appropriate measurement tools for assessing functional mobility, muscle strength, aerobic endurance, agility, and flexibility. In this study, the reliability and validity of the seven-item Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (FFT) battery, designed for use with community-dwelling older adults, was examined. The test items were as follows: floor sit-and-reach, back scratch, 8-ft up-and-go, arm curl, 30-s chair stand. 2-min step, and 9-min walk. Seventy-nine participants (42 physically active, 37 sedentary) completed the FFT battery three times within a 2-week period. The test-retest reliability intraclass correlation coefficients were high. Construct validity analysis revealed that five of the seven FFT items discriminated between the physically active and sedentary groups. In conclusion, most of the evidence from the stability reliability and discriminant validity analyses supports the view that the Fullerton FFT battery is a reliable and valid test of functional fitness.

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Jabłoński, Damian. "Physical Fitness of Women From Biała Podlaska Aged 60 or Older." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 28, no. 2 (June 1, 2021): 14–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2021-0009.

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Abstract Introduction The ongoing process of aging in the Polish society generates the necessity to take interest in the problems and needs of the elderly population. Age-appropriate fitness is an important factor contributing to an optimal level of seniors’ life quality and maintaining their independence in everyday life. The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of physical fitness of elderly women from Biała Podlaska with respect to their age and body build. Material and Methods The research included 38 women attending activities in culture centers in Biała Podlaska. Measurements of basic somatic parameters were used to evaluate their body build on the basis of BMI. The Fullerton Test was applied to determine the level of physical fitness. Results In all trials of the Fullerton tests, most of the seniors achieved normal or above normal results. Statistically significant correlations were found between BMI and the test results in most trials. Correlations between age and test results were observed only in the endurance test. Conclusions The female respondents present a high level of physical fitness in relation to American standards. Due to the high percentage of respondents with excessive body weight, there is a need to develop relevant physical activity programs for this age group of women.

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Kim, Mi-Ok, Sung-Wook Chun, and Sang-Keun Shin. "Effects of Combined Exercise for 16 Weeks on Senior Fitness Test and Fullerton Advanced Balance in Elderly Men." Korean Journal of Growth and Development 28, no. 3 (August 31, 2020): 363–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.34284/kjgd.2020.08.28.3.363.

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Rutkowska, Izabela, Jolanta Marszałek, Joanna Piotrowska, Natalia Morgulec-Adamowicz, Waldemar Skowroński, Witold Rekowski, and Ewa Kozdroń. "Evaluation of functional fitness’ participants of the Universities of the Third Age University of Physical Education in Warsaw." Advances in Rehabilitation 25, no. 4 (December 1, 2011): 27–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/rehab-2013-0017.

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Abstract Introduction: The assessment of functional fitness of older people, who took part in different forms of activities e.g. in programs which are offered by UTW, together with the information about the fitness level, can have a great importance in optimization of motor activation of older people. The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in the level of functional fitness and basic parameters of the anthropometric parameters of older women after 16-weeks activity program offered by University of the Third Age (UTW) at the Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Material and methods: Ten women at the age of 72,0±5,40 who attended UTW 1,7±0,48 years took part in the study. Women participated in the activities 2-3 a week, and the major activities were Nordic Walking and gymnastics. Moreover they had a chance to attend Tai Chi, swimming and dancing classes. The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test was used to assess women’s functional fitness. Test was done twice - during the second week and at the end of first semester. Results were evaluated with the usage of norms described for particular test trials and age groups (Jones and Rikli 2002). Measurements and evaluation of basic anthropometric parameters were done as well as Body Mass Index was calculated. Results: At the end of the cycle of activities, it turned out that women achieved better results during the fitness tests than they had after the first test. During evaluation with the usage of norms of Fullerton Fitness Test good level of aerobic endurance, strength and coordination of tested women was noted, however the flexibility test results gave evidence of negligence in this area. It was also discovered that participation in the cycle of physical activities might have been one of the elements that caused positive, considering health, changes in anthropometric parameters of tested women. Reducing of the body mass and the percentage of the fat tissue and regular physical activity had an influence on lean body mass increase. onclusions: Physical activities done by UTW participants during the program, where the major activities were Nordic Walking and gymnastics, had the influence on improvement of their fitness and positive changes in their anthropometric parameters.

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Krause, Maressa P., Renata S. B. Januário, Tatiane Hallage, Luke Haile, Cristiane P. Miculis, Mirnaluci P. R. Gama, Fredric L. Goss, and Sergio G. da Silva. "A Comparison of Functional Fitness of Older Brazilian and American Women." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 17, no. 4 (October 2009): 387–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.17.4.387.

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The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to generate a functional-fitness profile for older women from the south of Brazil and to compare their functional profile with an age-matched cohort of American women. The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (body-mass index, 6-min-walk test, chair sit-and-reach, chair stand, arm curl, and 8-ft up-and-go) was administered to 1,033 participants. Z scores indicate that older American women performed better in all functional tests than age-matched Brazilians. This fact could be explained by the delayed establishment of specific health policies for older adults in Brazil. In conclusion, the findings provide guidelines about the normal variation of functional fitness in older women from the southern region of Brazil. In addition, these data can be used to help identify older women with functional losses, thereby assisting in the diagnosis of early disability.

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Kim, Mi-Ok, Youn-Sik Kim, Sung-Wook Chun, and Sang-Keun Shin. "Effects of Low Intensity Dance Sports Exercise for 16 Weeks on Senior Fitness Test and Fullerton Advanced Balance in Elderly Man." Korean Journal of Growth and Development 27, no. 4 (November 30, 2019): 321–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.34284/kjgd.2019.11.27.4.321.

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Zieliński, Marek, Jolanta Zielińska, and Robert Ślusarz. "Characteristics of the Parameters of Somatic Construction and Fitness Level in Elderly People Based on Selected Fullerton Test Samples." Journal of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing 4, no. 2 (June 2015): 48–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.15225/pnn.2015.4.2.1.

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Krynicki, Bartłomiej, Monika Guszkowska, Ewa Kozdroń, Ewa Niedzielska, Joanna Piotrowska, and Anna Leś. "Correlates and Predictors of Self-Assessments of Health and Physical Fitness Among Female Participants of University of the Third Age Classes." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 25, no. 4 (December 1, 2018): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2018-0024.

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Abstract Introduction. We tested how female University of the Third Age (U3A) attendees evaluated their health, physical fitness, and satisfaction with health. We also examined various factors potentially underlying those self-assessments, that is objective indicators of health and physical fitness, their potential determinants (age and financial situation), and potential modifiers of self-assessment (mood, perceptive ability, and education). Material and methods. A total of 116 female participants attending U3A classes in Warsaw aged 50-88 years evaluated their health and fitness on a 100-level visual scale and their satisfaction with their health on a five-level Likert scale. Each participant completed the UWIST mood adjective checklist (UMACL) by Matthews, Chamberlain, and Jones and Yesavage’s geriatric depression scale, underwent the Fullerton fitness test, a hand grip strength test, Romberg’s test, and Ciechanowicz and Stanczyk’s attention and perception test, as well as filling out a specially designed questionnaire. Results. Self-assessments of health were found to correlate with aggravated symptoms of depression and certain components of physical fitness, but not with age or financial situation. Self-assessments of physical fitness, in turn, were strongly correlated with objective indicators of physical health and depression and less strongly with dexterity test results. General satisfaction levels, in turn, were found to be associated with long-term conditions, aggravated symptoms of depression, and financial situation. Conclusions. Overall, our results confirm that self-assessments are a moderately accurate indicator of the general health and physical fitness of elderly people: they correlated to a certain degree with more objective indicators of health/fitness but were influenced by modifying factors, particularly cognitive ones.

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Dziubek, Wioletta, Katarzyna Bulińska, Łukasz Rogowski, Tomasz Gołębiowski, Mariusz Kusztal, Monika Grochola, Dominika Markowska, et al. "The Effects of Aquatic Exercises on Physical Fitness and Muscle Function in Dialysis Patients." BioMed Research International 2015 (2015): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/912980.

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Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a 3-month physical training program, conducted in an aquatic environment with end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD), on the physical fitness and functional parameters of the knee joint muscles.Patients and Methods. The study included 20 ESDR patients with mean age64.2±13.1 y. treated with hemodialysis in Dialysis Center of the University Hospital in Wroclaw. Before and 3 months after the physical training in water, a test was performed to evaluate the physical fitness of each patient; additionally, a measurement was taken of force-velocity parameters. The 3-month training program took place on nonhemodialysis days, in the recreational pool of the University of Physical Education in Wroclaw.Results. After aquatic training cycle, an improvement was observed in all parameters measured using the Fullerton test. The value of peak torque and its relation to body mass increased in the movement of flexors and extensors of left and right lower extremities in all tested velocities.Conclusions. In assessing the physical fitness of studied women, the biggest improvement was achieved in tests assessing the strength of upper and lower extremities as well as lower body flexibility. Higher values of force-velocity parameters are conducive to women achieving better physical fitness test results.

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Umiastowska, Danuta, and Joanna Kupczyk. "Factors Differentiating the Level of Functional Fitness in Polish Seniors." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 5 (March 5, 2020): 1699. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051699.

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In this study, functional fitness is defined as the level of independence and self-sufficiency of an elderly person, which facilitates leading an independent life, without the need for assistance from other people. A decrease in functional fitness among older adults is influenced by a variety of factors. In addition to changes occurring in the human body in accordance with the laws of ontogenetic development, they can also be analyzed in terms of somatic parameters and the age of the subjects. The aim of this research was to find the factors differentiating the level of functional fitness of older adults. It involved 509 people divided into a group of people involved in regular physical activity and an inactive group. The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test was used to measure the level of physical fitness, and anthropometric measurements (body weight and height) were also performed. The level of functional fitness of Polish seniors was compared with the American standards established by R. E. Rikli and C. J. Jones. The results of our research confirm a higher level of functional fitness in active older adults, both women and men. In this group, BMI—(Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight) showed a greater correlation with shoulder girdle and back muscles strength, complex coordination, balance, agility, and endurance in women than in men. Finally, the surveyed Polish seniors exhibited a higher level of functional fitness than their American peers.

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Piotrowska, Joanna, Monika Guszkowska, Anna Leś, and Izabela Rutkowska. "Changes in the Static Balance of Older Women Participating in Regular Nordic Walking Sessions and Nordic Walking Combined with Cognitive Training." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15 (August 4, 2020): 5617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155617.

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Regular Nordic walking (NW) improves physical fitness, including the ability to maintain balance, in older adults. However, little is known about whether complementing the exercise programme with cognitive training (CT) contributes to increased effects. The aim of the study was to determine and compare the effect of regular NW and NW combined with CT on the ability to maintain static balance in older adults. The study examined 61 women aged 64 to 93 years living in adult day care centres. Twenty people participated in a three-month programme combining NW and CT (group NW + CT), 20 people participated only in NW classes (group NW), and 21 people were a control group (group C). The Romberg balance test, Fullerton Functional Fitness Test, and Attention and Perceptivity Test were used. After the programme, an increase in the time of maintaining the balance (with eyes open on the left and right legs) was observed in groups NW + CT and NW, with no such changes found in group C. This increase was greater in group NW + CT. Increased agility and strength of the hand were predictors of improving the ability to maintain balance. Regular NW improved the ability to maintain balance with eyes open in female residents of adult day care centres.

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Vécseyné Kovách, Magdolna, Judit Kopkáné Plachy, József Bognár, Zsuzsanna Olvasztóné Balogh, and István Barthalos. "Effects of Pilates and aqua fitness training on older adults’ physical functioning and quality of life." Biomedical Human Kinetics 5, no. 1 (November 2, 2013): 22–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/bhk-2013-0005.

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Abstract Study aim: To measure the effects of Pilates and aqua fitness training on functional fitness and quality of life in older individuals. Material and methods: A total of 54 participants (M = 66.4 ± 6.2 years) from a club for retired people in Eger, Hungary, were randomly assigned to 3 groups: one did Pilates 3 times/week (n = 22); one did aqua fitness 3 times/week (n = 17); and a control group (n = 15). The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (FFFT) was used to measure functional fitness pre - and post-program. Quality of life was measured by WHO’s quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL). Results: In the FFFT, significant improvement was found in 5 out of 7 variables: lower and upper body strength, lower body flexibility, physical mobility (especially dynamic balance), and aerobic endurance by the Pilates group. Shoulder flexibility improved significantly in the Aqua fitness group. Lower body strength improved in the control group. BMI did not change significantly in any of the groups. WHOQOL showed improvement in perception and autonomy in the Pilates group; sociability in the Aqua group. The between-subject analyses yielded a significant main effect of the experimental group F(1, 52) = 4367 (p < 0.001). Discussion: A 6-month intervention program is an appropriate tool to improve overall physical performance of healthy, inactive older adults, regardless of the type of exercise concerning Pilates or Aqua fitness, but might improve only some aspects of QOL. There is a strong need for well-designed intervention programs for the elderly.

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Jastrzębski, Dariusz, Aleksandra Żebrowska, Sebastian Rutkowski, Anna Rutkowska, Joanna Warzecha, Bettina Ziaja, Aleksandra Pałka, Barbara Czyżewska, Damian Czyżewski, and Dariusz Ziora. "Pulmonary Rehabilitation with a Stabilometric Platform After Thoracic Surgery: A Preliminary Report." Journal of Human Kinetics 65, no. 1 (December 31, 2018): 79–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2018-0044.

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Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of exercises on a stabilometric platform on the physical fitness and mobility of patients with lung cancer after thoracic surgery. The Experimental Group included 22, and the Control Group consisted of 21 patients. All included patients were enrolled after thoracic surgery due to lung cancer. The Experimental and Control Groups were enrolled in a 3-week in-hospital pulmonary rehabilitation program. The Experimental Group additionally performed daily 20-min training sessions on a stabilometric platform. Agility and flexibility were assessed with the Fullerton test before and after rehabilitation in both groups, and quality of life was assessed with the SF-36 questionnaire. Exercise performance stated as a distance in a 6 min walking test (6MWT) significantly improved in both groups with a medium effect size. The results of the Fullerton test indicated improvements in flexibility in both groups after the completion of the program without a significant difference between the groups and with a small effect size. In the Experimental Group, the best results were observed in the Arm curl (p = 0.0001), Chair stand (p = 0.04), Up and go (p = 0.001) and Chair sit and reach (p = 0.0001) tasks. No deterioration in the quality of life was observed in the Experimental or the Control Group after the completion of the program. Between-group analyses revealed significant differences in the Role-Physical (RP) (p = 0.020) and Mental-Health (MH) (p = 0.025) domains of the SF-36. The rehabilitation program with a stabilometric platform improved agility and flexibility of patients after thoracic surgery without an effect size or significant differences between the Experimental and Control Groups.

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Bal-Bocheńska, Monika, Wojciech Kądziołka, and Joanna Kądziołka. "Rehabilitation Attempt to assess the physical fitness of elderly patients eligible for resection of lung parenchyma using the Fullerton test." Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 4 (2013): 435–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2013.39750.

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Mętel, Sylwia, Magdalena Kostrzon, Justyna Adamiak, Halina Gattner, Dominika Kościelecka, Angelika Sosulska, Elżbieta Szczygieł, and Joanna Golec. "The influence of speleotherapy combined with pulmonary rehabilitation on functional fitness in older adults – preliminary report." Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease 14 (January 2020): 175346662092695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1753466620926952.

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Objective: Our aim was to determine the influence of pulmonary rehabilitation conducted in therapeutic salt mine chambers on the functional fitness of older adults. Methods: The study included 22 individuals of age >65 years with chronic respiratory conditions. The patients underwent the Fullerton test before and after a 3-week outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation in the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort. Results: After the rehabilitation stay, the results showed statistically significant improvements within five of the six parameters evaluated. In the Arm Curl, the mean number of repetitions within 30 s increased from 14.55 ± 3.63 to 16.68 ± 3.83 and in the Chair Stand from 11.86 ± 2.55 to 14.41 ± 2.95. Beneficial changes were observed in the Back Scratch, but without statistical significance. In Sit and Reach results increased from -2.3 ± 11.11cm to 2.14 ± 9.19 cm. Time for performing the 8-Foot Up and Go decreased from 6.63 ± 1.27 s to 5.8 ± 0.86 s and in 2-Minute Step results increased from 88.27 ± 20.64 to 96.55 ± 16.38 repetitions. Conclusion: Functional fitness of examined older adults with pulmonary disorders has increased after a rehabilitation and treatment stay in underground salt mine chambers. The reviews of this paper are available via the supplemental material section.

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Niedzielska, Ewa, Monika Guszkowska, Ewa Kozdroń, Anna Leś, Bartłomiej Krynicki, and Joanna Piotrowska. "Quality of Life and Its Correlates in Students of a University of the Third Age." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 24, no. 1 (March 28, 2017): 35–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/pjst-2017-0005.

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Abstract Introduction. The aim of the study was to determine the quality of life of students of a University of the Third Age (U3A) and examine its correlations with demographic variables, physical fitness, perception ability, and emotional well-being. Material and methods. The study involved 116 women aged 50 to 88 years who participated in U3A classes held at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Quality of life was assessed using an abridged version of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Additionally the Fullerton Functional Fitness Test, a dynamometer hand grip strength test, and Romberg’s test were performed. The Attention and Perceptiveness Test (version 6/9) by Ciechanowicz and Stańczak, the UMACL Mood Adjective Checklist by Matthews, Chamberlain, and Jones, as well as the Geriatric Depression Scale by Yesavage were also used. Finally, data concerning age, marital status, economic status, chronic diseases, and medication use was collected with a specially designed questionnaire. Results. The U3A students who took part in the study perceived their quality of life as relatively high. The domain of quality of life which was found to be the most strongly correlated with demographic variables was the psychological health domain: scores in this domain decreased with the subjects’ age and increased with their level of education and economic status. Health satisfaction was directly proportional to economic status and inversely proportional to the level of education. Depression scores correlated significantly negatively with quality of life scores in all domains, the overall perception of quality of life, and health satisfaction, as well as predicting quality of life in the domains of psychological health and the environment. The predictors of the subjects’ perceived quality of life were the following: lower body strength, agility, flexibility, and aerobic endurance. Conclusions. The findings of the study confirm that demographic variables (age, education, and economic status), depression and mood, as well as physical fitness are important predictors of quality of life in women in late adulthood.

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Barinow-Wojewódzki, Aleksander, Maria Laurentowska, Katarzyna Domaszewska, Edyta Michalak, and Katarzyna Paszkiewicz. "Rehabilitation Application of Fullerton test in assessment of the influence of movement rehabilitation on the overall physical fitness of patients with lung cancer." Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 4 (2013): 430–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2013.39749.

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Jones, C. J., and R. E. Rikli. "The application of Fullerton's Functional Fitness Test for older adults in a group setting." Science & Sports 15, no. 4 (July 2000): 194–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0765-1597(00)80005-2.

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Ignasiak, Zofia, Antonina Kaczorowska, Aleksandra Katan, and Jarosław Domaradzki. "Evaluation of fitness of elderly women by means of Fullerton Test." Physiotherapy 17, no. 2 (January 1, 2009). http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10109-010-0007-x.

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"Exergaming improves functional fitness in MCI patients. Does the APOE genotype moderate the outcome?" International Journal of Aging Research, 2020, 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.28933/ijoar-2020-11-2105.

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Objectives: Mild cognitive impairment could be defined as the condition between healthy aging and dementia. MCI patients seem to retain the neuroplasticity to benefit from Physical Exercise (PE) interventions delaying the progression to dementia. The present study investigates the impact of PE via “Exergaming” on the functional fitness of MCI adults, depending on the presence of the APOEɛ4 allele. Methods: 159 MCI participants were recruited. They were separated to two groups (performing PE or not). The Fullerton Functional Test was used as a primary outcome measure in two-time points (prior to and after PE). Results: The Active group showed more considerable improvement compared to the Passive group in all Fullerton components despite the presence of APOEε4. Discussion: ΡΕ via exergaming has a beneficial functional effect in MCI patients, whether carrying the APOEɛ4 allele or not.

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Kaczorowska, Antonina, Zofia Ignasiak, and Aleksandra Katan. "Evaluation of physical fitness of elderly women, residents of houses of social services." Physiotherapy 21, no. 4 (January 1, 2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/physio-2013-0002.

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AbstractAim of the study: The aim of the paper is evaluation of chosen parameters of physical fitness of elderly women residing in houses of social services with different standards of living.Material and methods: The research was conducted on 124 women, residents of houses of social services, aged 60-89. Women included in the survey were divided into two groups according to their age: a younger group, 60-74 years old, and an older group, 75-89. Among houses of social services two kinds were distinguished: the first one - model houses with higher standard in which there is motor rehabilitation and occupational therapy, stimulating their residents, and the second kind - average houses in which rehabilitation and occupational therapy is given to a lesser degree and among lower number of residents. To evaluate physical fitness the Senior Test - Fullerton Functional Fitness Test was used. This test is designed to evaluate functional efficiency of elderly people.Results: As a result of the survey it has been stated that residents of model houses, leading an active life, have better results in the fitness test than women from average houses.Conclusions: Physical activity has a positive influence on a level of physical fitness and increases self-reliance of residents in performing everyday activities.

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Lepsy, Ewelina, Ewa Radwańska, Grzegorz Żurek, Alina Żurek, Antonina Kaczorowska, Alina Radajewska, and Anna Kołcz. "Association of physical fitness with quality of life in community-dwelling older adults aged 80 and over in Poland: a cross-sectional study." BMC Geriatrics 21, no. 1 (September 9, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02421-5.

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Abstract Background Aging is a progressive and irreversible process that negatively affects the quality of life (QOL). Older adults face difficulties related to worsening health, lowering the level of physical and mental efficiency. We aimed to analyze the associations between physical fitness and QOL in Polish older adults considering sex differences. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed from March to August 2015. The sample consisted of 100 community-dwelling adults (67 women, 33 men) with a mean age of 82.94 ± 2.67 years. The World Health Organization QOL, Short Form questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (FFFT) were used. Biometric data, social and environmental situation, nutritional and lifestyle behaviors have been also collected using a questionnaire designed by the authors. Results The results obtained in individual domains of WHOWOL-BREF indicate a good level of QOL in all the examined domains. Statistically significant sex differences were obtained in physical (p = 0.01), psychological (p = 0.04) and environmental (p = 0.02) domains in WHOQOL-BREF. It was noted that men perform better in terms of the upper (arm curl, p < 0.001) and lower body strength (chair stand, p = 0.01), aerobic endurance (two-minute step test, p < 0.001), agility and dynamic balance (up and go test, p < 0.001) in FFFT. Conclusions Community-dwelling older adults aged 80–93 years in Poland present a good level of QOL, and the higher score was obtained in men. Also, men presented better physical fitness, showed a higher level of independence in daily activities, and assessed better their own QOL than women.

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Thomsen, Mikkel Jacobi, Matthew Liston, Merete Grothe Christensen, Peter Vestergaard, and Rogerio Pessoto Hirata. "Dancing Against falls iN Community-dwElling older adults (DANCE): a study protocol of a stratified, block-randomised trial." Injury Prevention, September 20, 2021, injuryprev—2021–044224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2021-044224.

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BackgroundUnintentional falls among older adults are of primary importance due to their impact on quality of life. Falling accounts for 95% of hip fractures, leading to an approximately six times increased risk of death within the first 3 months. Furthermore, physical and cognitive parameters are risk factors for falls. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a 6-month salsa dance training intervention, compared with regular fitness circuit training and a control group.MethodsThis study will include 180 older adults: 90 healthy patients and 90 patients with osteoporosis. Participants will be allocated randomly in either of the groups, stratified according to age. Training groups will receive 2 weekly 1-hour training sessions, continuously through 6 months. Participants will be tested at baseline and 6 and 18 months post baseline. Primary outcome will be number of falls and secondary outcomes include bone mineral density, body composition, pain evaluation, weekly physical activity, single-task and dual-task gait patterns, balance, Fullerton Functional Fitness Test and assessment of the mini-BESTest.DiscussionThis study will investigate the effects of a specially designed dance training programme (Dancing Against falls iN Community-dwElling older adults (DANCE)) to reduce the risk of falling among older adults. The study will investigate the effect against an active and passive comparator, resulting in the possibility to state, if DANCE training should be an alternative to traditional training.Trial registration numberNCT03683849.

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Cieslowska, Michalina. "Is there a Place for the Fullerton Test in Evaluation of Heart Failure Patients? The Relationship between Exertional Gas Exchange Parameters and Functional Fitness in Patients with Heart Failure: A Pilot Study." Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Research 4, no. 2 (2016). http://dx.doi.org/10.21767/2386-5180.100082.

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