Search Results - "Karper, William B"

The effect of physical activity on cognition relative to APOE genotype (PAAD-2): study protocol for a phase II randomized control trial by Park, Kyoung Shin, Ganesh, Alexis B, Berry, Nathaniel T, Mobley, Yashonda P, Karper, William B, Labban, Jeffrey D, Wahlheim, Christopher N, Williams, Tomika M, Wideman, Laurie, Etnier, Jennifer L

“…By 2050, the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the United States is predicted to reach 13.8 million. Despite worldwide research efforts, a cure for AD…”
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Effects of exercise, patient education, and resource support on women with fibromyalgia: An extended long-term study by Karper, William B.

“…This research examined whether a long-term, multi-component program positively affected physical fitness, pain and fatigue in seven women with fibromyalgia…”
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Can Nurses Self-Assess Fatigue?: Implications for Nurse Leaders by Cochran, Karen R., Letvak, Susan A., McCoy, Thomas P., Bacon, Cynthia, Karper, William B.

“…OBJECTIVEThe aims of this study were to describe nurses' self-perceptions of fatigue and to examine nurses' acceptance of specific fatigue countermeasures…”
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Exercise effects on two men with fibromyalgia syndrome by Karper, William B

“…The primary purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an exercise program on physical fitness, psychosocial factors, and symptoms in two men with…”
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The Physical Activity and Alzheimer’s Disease (PAAD) Study: Cognitive outcomes by Etnier, Jennifer L, Karper, William B, Labban, Jeffrey D, Piepmeier, Aaron T, Shih, Chia-Hao, Dudley, William N, Henrich, Vincent C, Wideman, Laurie

“…In association with their participation in an 8-month physical activity program, improvements in memory were observed in older cognitively-normal adults with a…”
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Motivating Mature Adults to be Physically Active by Etnier, Jennifer L, Karper, William B, Park, Se-Yun, Shih, Chia-Hao, Piepmeier, Aaron T, Wideman, Laurie

“…As a population, middle-aged and older adults are not meeting national guidelines for exercise. The purpose of this study was to describe factors associated…”
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Exercise effects on two men with fibromyalgia syndrome: an update by Karper, William B

“…In 2007, an article was published in this journal about the effects of exercise on two older men with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). This new article is an…”
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Exercise Effects on Two Men With Fibromyalgia Syndrome by William B. Karper EdD

“…In 2007, an article was published in this journal about the effects of exercise on two older men with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). This new article is an…”
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Fibromyalgia, Fibro Fog, and Exercise by Karper, William B, Letvak, Susan A

“…Fibro fog causes serious problems for those with fibromyalgia syndrome. The mechanisms that cause it have not been well identified. Since prescription…”
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Intestinal Permeability, Moderate Exercise, and Older Adult Health by Karper, William B

“…This article proposes that inflammation leading to intestinal permeability (a leaky gut) may be responsible for numerous physical and mental abnormalities and…”
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Innovative Research Design Exploring the Effects of Physical Activity and Genetics on Cognitive Performance in Community-Based Older Adults by Etnier, Jennifer L, Labban, Jeffrey D, Karper, William B, Wideman, Laurie, Piepmeier, Aaron T, Shih, Chia-Hao, Castellano, Michael, Williams, Lauren M, Park, Se-Yun, Henrich, Vincent C, Dudley, William N, Rulison, Kelli L

“…Physical activity is predictive of better cognitive performance and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The apolipoprotein E gene (APOE) is a…”
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Exercise, fibromyalgia, and fibrofog: a pilot study by Etnier, Jennifer L, Karper, William B, Gapin, Jennifer I, Barella, Lisa A, Chang, Yu Kai, Murphy, Karen J

“…This pilot study was designed to test the efficacy of a physical activity program for improving psychological variables and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)…”
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The Holistic Effects of Long-Term Exercise, Health Education, and Resource Assistance on One Woman With Multiple Debilitating Medical Problems: A Case Report by Karper, William B

“…This interventional case study describes the effects of a 3-component program on one woman with multiple, serious medical problems. The program was anchored…”
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Deconditioning and Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study by Karper, William B.

“…This pilot, multiple case study primarily examined deconditioning effects on four physical fitness components in eight participants with fibromyalgia syndrome…”
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Keeping active, living longer by Karper, William B

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Fibromyalgia, Cognitive Problems and Independence: Physical Activity May Be Useful in Home Health Care by Karper, William B.

“…Home health care providers often deal with older clients who have cognitive deficits. Cognitive problems have a negative impact on independence. Certain…”
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Exercise effects on interstitial cystitis: two case reports by Karper, William B

“…Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful bladder condition. Because of a reported link between exercise and pain reduction, a case study analysis was conducted…”
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Exercise: A Single Case Report on One Woman by Karper, William B.

“…Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic pain and potentially debilitating condition more common in older women than men. This article describes the outcomes…”
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A Successful, Long-Term Exercise Program for Women With Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome by KARPER, WILLIAM B, STASIK, STEPHANIE C

“…This article describes an ongoing, long-term clinical exercise program for women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), some of whom also have chronic fatigue and…”
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome: The Beneficial Effects of Exercise by Karper, William B., Jannes, Caroline R. F., Hampton, Janis L.

“…This article highlights positive outcomes for a convenience sample of six women (49–64 years of age) with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who participated in an…”
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