Biomedical subjects

J J Annesi

Publications and source records attributed to J J Annesi.

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PubMed2001

Preliminary comparison of treatments of shoulder injuries using the FitLinxx computer feedback system and standard physical therapy.

Men and women suffering from various shoulder injuries (n = 28) were recruited to test the efficacy of a computer feedback system during physical therapy. Measures of physiological progress were statistically equivalent between the Standard Treatment and FitLinxx supported groups. Although compliance was uniformly high between groups, the FitLinxx-supported patients were more likely to continue exercise after termination of treatment. Considerably less total professional time was required for FitLinxx-supported therapy. Suggestions were made to replicate and extend the present preliminary findings.

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PubMed2000

Effects of minimal exercise and cognitive behavior modification on adherence, emotion change, self-image, and physical change in obese women.

The present investigation tested a 12-wk. treatment protocol which employed low intensity cardiovascular and resistance exercise as well as cognitive-behavior modification on 13 obese, previously sedentary women. Separate analyses were conducted on program maintenance, emotional change, and physiological change. Although self motivation was lower in the treatment group than in the control group (n=35), measures of exercise maintenance were significantly higher. Analyses within the treatment group only indicated significant improvements in measures of State Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Fatigue, Tension, and Vigor, also Health Evaluation, Body Area Satisfaction, and heightened Overweight Preoccupation, over the 12 weeks. Their feelings after individual bouts of exercise indicated significantly increased Positive Engagement, Revitalization, and Tranquility, and reduced Physical Exhaustion. Maximum volume of oxygen uptake (VO2max) significantly increased (2nd to 10th percentile), but not resting heart rate. No significant correlation was found between cardiorespiratory change and change in scores on depression and anxiety. No significant association was found between physiological change and change in body image. Preliminary evaluation of the minimal exercise treatment was given. The need to replicate findings with larger and different samples was emphasized.

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PubMed1999

Relationship between exercise professionals' behavioral styles and clients' adherence to exercise.

Exercise professionals (n = 15) were tested to assess whether specific personal traits or behavioral styles were associated with their clients' adherence to exercise. Assessments with the Personal Profile and the Personal Strengths Profile yielded one trait, "Controlling," that showed a mean difference (z = 2.99, p < .01) between the high and low adherence groups of professionals. Controlling was also significantly correlated (rs = .66, p < .01) with clients' adherence. This trait may be consistent with the interpersonal delivery requirements of interventions known to support adherence to exercise. Limitations and practical implications across exercise venues and types of participants were discussed.

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PubMed1998

Effects of computer feedback on adherence to exercise.

A large fitness center setting was used to test the effects of a computer feedback system (FitLinxx Interactive Fitness Network) on adherence to exercise, attendance, and dropout. Healthy mixed-sex adult participants were evaluated on their maintenance of newly prescribed exercise. The control group (n = 71) used standard exercise tracking and feedback during exercise sessions. The treatment group (n = 93) used a specifically designed computer-based system that provided enhanced tracking, goal setting, and feedback. Analysis indicated significantly higher attendance and adherence in the treatment group who also had fewer dropouts by month, a larger number of days before dropout, and less over-all dropout (46%) over the 8 months tested. Discussion concerning the application of computerized feedback systems for maximizing clients' adherence within physical and cardiac rehabilitation and general fitness settings was given. Additional direct testing with different sample types and motivation was suggested.

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PubMed1997

Effects of virtual reality-enhanced exercise equipment on adherence and exercise-induced feeling states.

A field study was conducted to test the effectiveness of virtual reality-enhanced cardiovascular exercise equipment for increasing adherence and attendance in a mixed-sex adult sample. Attendance was significantly higher in the virtual reality-enhanced condition than in the conditions without virtual reality over the 14-wk. period. Adherence was also highest (83.33%) in the virtual-reality bicycle group. Postexercise feelings of positive engagement, revitalization, tranquility, and physical exhaustion, as measured by the Exercise-induced Feeling Inventory, did not differ among groups. Contrary to previous findings, Self-motivation Inventory scores were not associated with either attendance or adherence. While findings suggest that virtual-reality features may promote exercise adherence or attendance, it is not yet known what psychological variables they affect. Implications were drawn regarding the practical possibilities for exercise promotion.

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