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Jahn J, Ehlen QT, Huang CY. Finding the Goldilocks Zone of Mechanical Loading: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanical Loading in the Prevention and Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:110. [PMID: 38391596 PMCID: PMC10886318 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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In this review, we discuss the interaction of mechanical factors influencing knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) pathogenesis. Emphasizing the importance of mechanotransduction within inflammatory responses, we discuss its capacity for being utilized and harnessed within the context of prevention and rehabilitation of osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, we introduce a discussion on the Goldilocks zone, which describes the necessity of maintaining a balance of adequate, but not excessive mechanical loading to maintain proper knee joint health. Expanding beyond these, we synthesize findings from current literature that explore the biomechanical loading of various rehabilitation exercises, in hopes of aiding future recommendations for physicians managing KOA and PTOA and athletic training staff strategically planning athlete loads to mitigate the risk of joint injury. The integration of these concepts provides a multifactorial analysis of the contributing factors of KOA and PTOA, in order to spur further research and illuminate the potential of utilizing the body's own physiological responses to mechanical stimuli in the management of OA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jacob Jahn
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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Limsakul C, Sengchuai K, Duangsoithong R, Jindapetch N, Jaruenpunyasak J. Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of isotonic exercise monitoring device for measuring active knee extension. PeerJ 2023; 11:e14672. [PMID: 36684676 PMCID: PMC9851051 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background The goal of this study was to assess the reliability of electromyography and range of motion measurements obtained using a knee exercise monitoring system. This device was developed to collect data on knee exercise activities. Methods Twenty healthy individuals performed isotonic quadriceps exercises in this study. The vastus medialis surface electromyography (sEMG) and range of motion (ROM) of the knee were recorded during the exercise using the isotonic knee exercise monitoring device, the Mobi6-6b, and a video camera system. Each subject underwent a second measuring session at least 24 h after the first session. To determine reliability, the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and standard error of measurement (SEM) at the 95% confidence interval were calculated, and a Bland-Altman analysis was performed. Results For inter-rater reliability, the ICCs of the mean absolute value (MAV) and root mean square (RMS) of sEMG were 0.73 (0.49, 0.86) and 0.79 (0.61, 0.89), respectively. ROM had an ICC of 0.93 (0.02, 0.98). The intra-rater reliability of the MAV of the sEMG was 0.89 (0.71, 0.96) and the intra-rater reliability of RMS of the sEMG was 0.88 (0.70, 0.95). The ROM between days had an intra-rater reliability of 0.82 (0.54, 0.93). The Bland-Altman analysis demonstrated no systematic bias in the MAV and RMS of sEMG, but revealed a small, systematic bias in ROM (-0.8311 degrees). Conclusion For sEMG and range of motion measures, the isotonic knee exercise monitoring equipment revealed moderate to excellent inter- and intra-rater agreement. However, the confidence interval of ROM inter-rater reliability was quite large, indicating a small agreement bias; hence, the isotonic knee exercise monitor may not be suitable for measuring ROM. This isotonic knee exercise monitor could detect and collect information on a patient's exercise activity for the benefit of healthcare providers.
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- Chonnanid Limsakul
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Merchán-Baeza JA, Pérez-Cruzado D, González-Sánchez M, Cuesta-Vargas A. Development of a New Cognitive-Motor Outpatient Index in Older People. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2021.1998287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- José Antonio Merchán-Baeza
- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Science and Welfare, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVIC-UCC), Vic, Spain
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Santos S. Rehabilitation protocol after osteotomy of the tibia and varus femur - Case study. Ann Afr Med 2021; 20:235-240. [PMID: 34558455 PMCID: PMC8477284 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_29_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The knee rehabilitation in the aquatic environment has been used to start the rehabilitation of the lower limb earlier and improve joint movements, as it reduces pain and allows for earlier weight loading. The aim of the study was to develop and describe the effects of a therapeutic exercise program in an aquatic environment, in a clinical case of osteotomy of the tibia and the varus femur. A 15-year-old girl, submitted to an osteotomy of the tibia and the varus femur, completed a therapeutic exercise program in aquatic environment for a total of 30 sessions (3 sessions/week of 60 min). The subject was evaluated in two moments (at the beginning and at the end of the intervention). The results showed an improvement in the various parameters evaluated (knee flexion: 66° vs. 125°, knee extension: −7° vs. −1°, and pain on movement: 6/10 vs. 0/10). We concluded the therapeutic exercise program in the aquatic environment used in this study had beneficial effects in the clinical case of tibial osteotomy and varus femur.
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- Sebastião Santos
- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real; Professor, Ministry of Education, Portugal
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Flowers DW, Brewer W, Ellison J, Mitchell K, Frilot C. Transversus abdominis activation does not alter gait impairments in patients with and without knee osteoarthritis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2021; 82:105270. [PMID: 33421757 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis accounts for more years of disability than all other forms of osteoarthritis combined. Gait kinetic and kinematic changes, in addition to reduced gait speed, are commonly observed. This study investigates whether core activation, which modifies lower extremity movement in young, active populations, can alter the gait and baseline core activation of those with knee osteoarthritis as compared to controls, and alter osteoarthritic knee pain. METHODS Forty-four participants (22 controls and 22 with knee osteoarthritis) underwent biomechanical gait assessment, examining kinetic and kinematic variables, in addition to gait speed, with and without volitional transversus abdominis activation. Surface electromyography was used to measure baseline transversus abdominis activation under both conditions. Knee pain ratings were examined for those with knee osteoarthritis. FINDINGS No significant biomechanical differences were observed within groups, or in the time/group interaction. Between-groups kinetic (time to first peak ground reaction force and amplitude of second peak ground reaction force) and gait speed differences were observed under both conditions. There were no differences in baseline electromyography activation between or within-groups, or within-group for self-reported pain for the osteoarthritic group. INTERPRETATION Although previous studies have shown the benefit of core activation in correcting lower extremity movement patterns and kinetic loading in young, athletic populations, this study is the first to show this is not the case for persons with knee osteoarthritis. Future studies should examine the value of a progressive core stabilization program, of sufficient dose and mode, in correcting the observed gait differences in those with knee osteoarthritis. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03776981.
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- Daniel W Flowers
- Program in Physical Therapy, LSU Health-Shreveport, 1501 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71103, USA.
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, 6700 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, 6700 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, 6700 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Program in Physical Therapy, LSU Health-Shreveport, 1501 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71103, USA.
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Clark RA, Thilarajah S, Williams G, Kahn M, Heywood S, Tan HH, Hough EJ, Pua Y. Kits for wearable sensor systems: exploring software and hardware system design, building guides, and opportunities for clinical rehabilitation. Digit Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818914-6.00010-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Kirkland MC, Wadden KP, Ploughman M. Bipedal hopping as a new measure to detect subtle sensorimotor impairment in people with multiple sclerosis. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:1544-1555. [PMID: 32955951 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1820585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bipedal hopping has the potential to detect subtle multiple sclerosis (MS)-related impairments, especially among patients who "pass" typical movement tests. In this narrative review, we outline the biomechanics of bipedal hopping and propose its usefulness as a novel outcome measure for people with MS having mild disability. METHODS We summarize articles that (1) examined the biomechanics of jumping or hopping and (2) tested the validity and/or reliability of hopping tests. We consolidated consistencies and gaps in research and opportunities for future development of the bipedal hop test. RESULTS Bipedal hopping requires immense power, coordination, balance, and ability to reduce co-contraction; movement components typically affected by MS. These impairments can be measured and differentiated by examining specific variables, such as hop length (power), symmetry (coordination), center of pressure (balance), and coefficient of variability (co-contraction/spasticity). Bipedal hopping challenges these aspects of movement and exposes sensorimotor impairments that may not have been apparent during walking. CONCLUSIONS Testing of bipedal hopping on an instrumented walkway may detect and monitor sensorimotor control in people with MS who do not currently present with clinical deficits. Early measurement is imperative for precise rehabilitation prescription to slow disability progression prior to onset of measurable gait impairment.Implications for rehabilitationJumping and hopping tests detect lower limb and balance impairments in children, athletes, and older adults.Bipedal hop test measures multiple domains: power, coordination, balance, and muscle timing.Bipedal hop test may expose subtle sensorimotor impairments in people with multiple sclerosis.Multiple variables measured can discern type of sensorimotor impairment to direct personalized rehabilitation programs.
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- Megan C Kirkland
- Recovery & Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Recovery & Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Recovery & Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Kaneda K. Effect of changing water depth on muscle activity and motion kinematics during sit-to-stand motion. Gait Posture 2020; 79:102-107. [PMID: 32388055 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sit-to-stand (STS) movement is a fundamental activity in daily life. Studies have examined the effect of water depth during aquatic exercise; however, no investigation has examined the effect of water depth on STS movements. RESEARCH QUESTION This study examined whether changing water depth affected muscle activity and motion kinematics during the STS movement. METHODS Eleven participants performed the STS movement on the ground (land) and at different water depths (1.0-m [deep] and 0.6-m [shallow]) at a self-determined pace. Lower extremity and trunk muscle activity, lower extremity joint angle, and trunk segment inclination angle were measured. Mean muscle activity during STS movement, initial and final postures, and range of motion of each angle was evaluated. Correlations of a normalised time-series pattern of electromyography and motion kinematics measures between land and shallow (land-shallow) and between land and deep (land-deep) were investigated. RESULTS The rectus femoris was more active in shallow than in deep water STS movement but less than that in land STS. Other muscles showed no significant differences between shallow and land STS movement. Correlation of the time series pattern in the tibialis anterior, rectus femoris, and erector spinae muscles was higher in the land-shallow than the land-deep STS. The trunk showed more forward inclination in the shallow STS than the land but less than the deep. Correlation of the time series pattern in the hip joint and trunk inclination angles was higher in the land-shallow STS than in the land-deep STS. SIGNIFICANCE STS exercise in the shallow water depth reduced muscle load for the knee extensor but not for other muscles. The muscle activity pattern showed a higher correlation between the land STS and shallow water than deep. Sitting posture becomes upright when the water depth decreases, but a similar motion pattern could be attained regardless of water depth.
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- Koichi Kaneda
- Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, Shibazono 2-1-1, Narashino, Chiba, 275-0023, Japan.
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Cantista P, Maraver F. Balneotherapy for knee osteoarthritis in S. Jorge: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Biometeorol 2020; 64:1027-1038. [PMID: 32306085 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01911-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a public health concern with considerable social impacts and related-costs. Among the treatments available, several benefits of bathing in natural mineral water have been proposed: (1) to identify possible health benefits (in terms of effects on dimensions of pain, functionality, emotional and social aspects, and quality of life) of a 3-week balneotherapy intervention in patients with knee osteoarthritis; (2) to assess the clinical relevance of any benefits detected; and (3) to determine if these effects persist. Participants of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) were 120 patients randomly assigned to (1) an experimental group (3 weeks of balneotherapy consisting of daily whirlpool baths, hydrokinesitherapy sessions, and knee shower/massages) or (2) control group in which no form of treatment apart from their usual analgesia medication was given. Treatment benefits were assessed using the following tools: (1) visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, (2) Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), (3) WOMAC osteoarthritis questionnaire, and (4) SF 36 health survey questionnaire. In the experimental group, these tests were conducted immediately before treatment, immediately after treatment, and at 3 months of follow-up. Patients assigned to the control group were assessed at the study start and 3 months later. Data processing and statistical analysis were performed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) version 22.0. Out of 60 patients in the experimental group, 45 were found to benefit from the treatment intervention in terms of pain relief among other aspects, and also when test scores were compared to those obtained in the control group. Improvements were often clinical relevant and in most patients persisted 3 months after treatment onset.
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- Pedro Cantista
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS-UP), Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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- Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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Yuen CHN, Lam CPY, Tong KCT, Yeung JCY, Yip CHY, So BCL. Investigation the EMG Activities of Lower Limb Muscles When Doing Squatting Exercise in Water and on Land. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 16:E4562. [PMID: 31752177 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16224562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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(1) Background: Squatting is one of the common closed-kinetic chain (CKC) exercises for knee rehabilitation. Some patients cannot perform squatting exercises on land occasionally due to knee pain. Several studies had suggested that lower limb muscle activities are lower in water than on land while performing CKC exercises. The purpose of this study is to investigate the surface electromyography (sEMG) activities of Rectus femoris (RF) and Biceps femoris (BF) muscles when doing a squatting exercise in water and on land. (2) Methods: This was a cross-sectional experimental study. A total of 20 healthy participants (10 males, 10 females) were recruited by convenience sampling. The sEMG of RF and BF muscles in water and on land were collected and the knee motions were videotaped. Participants were instructed to perform closed kinetic-chain back squatting exercises at a specific speed (30 beats per minute) in water and on land at angular speed of 45°/s. Eight repetitions of the squatting exercise (0–90° knee flexion) were performed. The mean percentage maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC) between two muscles was compared in two conditions. The %MVC of RF and BF muscles at different specific knee flexion angles (30°, 60° and 90° knee flexion) was also identified. (3) Result: Muscle activities of RF (p = 0.01) and BF (p < 0.01) muscles were significantly lower in water than on land. The %MVC of RF and BF muscles was found to be 15.01% and 10.68% lower in water than on land respectively. For different knee angle phases, the differences in %MVC between land and water had significant difference for both RF muscles and BF muscles. (4) Conclusion: This study found a difference of mean percentage MVC of RF and BF muscles between land and water in different phases of squatting. The water medium reduced the two muscles’ activities to a similar extent. The result showed that the aquatic environment allows an individual to perform squatting with less muscle activation which may serve as an alternative knee exercise option for patients who encounter difficulty in land squatting due to lower limb muscle weakness or a high level of knee pain.
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Georgiev T, Angelov AK. Modifiable risk factors in knee osteoarthritis: treatment implications. Rheumatol Int 2019; 39:1145-1157. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04290-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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