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Sariyeva Aydamirov A, Cetin E, Sariyeva Ismayilov A. Which is superior for postural stability: contact lens or spectacles? Clin Exp Optom 2024; 107:281-284. [PMID: 37349118 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2023.2227765] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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CLINICAL RELEVANCE The visual system plays an important role in providing postural balance. Visual input must have good quality to ensure proper balance. BACKGROUND The aim of this work is to compare the use of soft contact lenses and spectacles in terms of postural stability. METHODS Patients who wore both soft spherical or toric contact lenses and spectacles were examined between February and July, 2021. A detailed ophthalmic examination, including contact lens evaluation, was performed. The aim was to fully correct the refractive error and to prescribe the most appropriate spectacle and contact lens correction. After 1 month of use, patients were subjected to the balance test. The balance tests were repeated using the Biodex Balance System (Biodex Inc. Shirley, New York, USA), first with contact lenses and then with spectacles, 15 minutes later. Static and dynamic postural stability indices were compared. RESULTS Thirty patients were included in the study. The mean age of the study group was 31.33 ± 4.54 (26-40) years. All patients had myopic refractive errors (20 patients with myopia and 10 patients with myopia and astigmatism). The mean spherical equivalent was -2.95 ± 1.81 (-4.50-(-0.50)) D. Static stability index score was found to be statistically significantly better in tests with contact lenses (p = 0.004). Among the dynamic postural stability parameters, overall stability index and antero-posterior stability index (APSI) scores with contact lenses were better than with spectacles, but the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05 for both). Medio-lateral stability index (MLSI) score was better in tests with contact lenses (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Contact lenses may provide better static and dynamic postural balance than spectacles in young patients with myopic refractive errors.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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Masoudi M, Ehsani F, Hedayati R, Ramezani M, Jaberzadeh S. Different montages of transcranial direct current stimulation on postural stability in chronic low back pain patients: A randomized sham-controlled study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2024:BMR230229. [PMID: 38607747 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-230229] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Impairment in both the motor and cognitive aspects of postural control is a critical issue in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) who experience high pain anxiety (HPA). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the effects of cathodal and anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (c-tDCS and a-tDCS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on postural control during cognitive postural tasks in CLBP patients with HPA. METHODS This study included 66 patients randomly assigned to three groups: DLPFC a-tDCS, DLPFC c-tDCS, and sham tDCS. All groups received 20 minutes of tDCS, but the stimulation was gradually turned off in the sham group. Postural stability indices were assessed using the Biodex Balance System. RESULTS Both the a-tDCS and c-tDCS groups showed a significant reduction in most postural stability indices at static and dynamic levels after the interventions (immediately, 24 hours, and one-week follow-up) during the cognitive postural task (P< 0.01). Additionally, there was a significant improvement in postural balance in the a-tDCS and c-tDCS groups compared to the sham tDCS group (P< 0.01). Furthermore, the a-tDCS group showed significantly greater improvement than the c-tDCS group (P< 0.01). CONCLUSION Based on the results, both a-tDCS and c-tDCS over the DLPFC had positive effects on postural control during cognitive postural tasks in CLBP patients with HPA.
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- Mona Masoudi
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation and Neuroplasticity Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Elnaggar RK, Azab AR, Alhowimel AS, Alotaibi MA, Abdrabo MS, Elfakharany MS. Effects of Plyometric-Based Hydro-Kinesiotherapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Postural Stability, and Functional Performance in Children with Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy: A Randomized Trial. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38463004 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2024.2327363] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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AIM To explore how plyometric-based hydro-kinesiotherapy (Plyo-HKT) would affect pain, muscle strength, postural stability, and functional performance in a convenience sample of children with hemophilic knee arthropathy (HKA). METHODS Forty-eight children with HKA (age: 8-16 years) were randomly allocated to the Plyo-HKT group (n = 24; underwent the Plyo-HKT for 45 min, twice/week over 12 wk in succession) or the comparison group (n = 24; performed the standard exercise rehabilitation at an equivalent frequency and duration). Pain, peak concentric torque of quadriceps and hamstring (produced at two angular velocities: 120 and 180 o/sec), dynamic limits of postural stability (DLPS), and functional performance [Functional Independence Score in Hemophilia (FISH) and 6-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT)] were assessed pre- and post-intervention. RESULTS In contrast with the comparison group, the Plyo-HKT group achieved more favorable pre-to-post changes in pain (p = .028, η2p = 0.10), peak torque of quadriceps [120°/sec (p = .007, η2P = 0.15); 180°/sec (p = .011, η2P = 0.13)] and hamstring [120°/sec (p = .024, η2P = 0.11); 180°/sec (p = .036, η2P = 0.09)], DLPSdirectional [forward (p = .007, η2P = 0.15); backward (p = .013, η2P = 0.12); affected side (p = .008, η2P = 0.14); non-affected side (p = .002, η2P = 0.20)], DLPSoverall (p < .001, η2P = 0.32), and functional performance [FISH (p < .001, η2p = 0.26); 6-MWT (p = .002, η2p = 0.19)]. CONCLUSION Plyo-HKT is likely helpful for reducing pain, improving strength, enhancing postural stability, and boosting functional capabilities in children with HKA. Physical rehabilitation practitioners should, therefore, consider this intervention strategy.
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- Ragab K Elnaggar
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Ercan Yıldız S, Gurses E, Yıgıt O, Mutlu F, Genc GA. Evaluation of the Relationship between Static Balance and Mental Fatigue in Healthy Adults: Preliminary Study. J Mot Behav 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38373721 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2024.2312825] [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: 02/21/2024]
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Mental fatigue (MF) occurs when a demanding cognitive-task is performed over a long period of time, making it difficult to continue daily tasks and maintain balance. The aim of this investigation was to determine whether the Stroop test induces mental fatigue and to examine its effects on static balance. The study is a quasi-experimental design with pre-post testing. Twenty participants (19-44) were included. Static posturography was used to evaluate balance at baseline following a 25-min relaxation period of rest and in the MFC (mental-fatigue condition) following the induction of MF with the Stroop test. The other measurements were the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The study found that mental fatigue significantly increased at MFC compared to baseline, as indicated by MFI (p=.031) and FSS (p=.007) results with moderate effect sizes (d = 0.52, d = 0.67, respectively). Similarly, the study found a statistically significant increase in mental fatigue as measured by VAS results (p=.000, d = 0.95). However, the study did not find any statistically significant impairment in static balance due to mental fatigue in healthy young subjects. The results suggest that the Stroop test can induce mental fatigue, but it does not impair static balance.
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- Seda Ercan Yıldız
- Department of Audiology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Audiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Audiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Audiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (Retired)
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Aghapour M, Affenzeller N, Peham C, Lutonsky C, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. Effect of Vision and Surface Slope on Postural Sway in Healthy Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:227. [PMID: 38398736 PMCID: PMC10890291 DOI: 10.3390/life14020227] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Postural stability requires an interaction between cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and motor functions. Thus, impairment in any of these systems may affect postural balance. This study assessed the effect of visual input and surface slope on postural stability. The study was conducted on healthy participants, 11 females and 11 males who were 24-34 years of age. They were asked to perform still upright bipedal standing on flat and +/-20° sloped surfaces with eyes open (EO) and closed (EC). Six center of pressure (COP) parameters were measured by posturography. A significant relationship was observed between COP parameters, standing conditions, and body mass index. Gender had no significant effect on the COP. The loss of visual input within each standing condition did not affect the COP parameters. In contrast, differences were observed between standing on a flat surface and uphill with EC and between standing on a flat surface and downhill with EC and EO. When the participants were standing on inclined surfaces, the loss of vision significantly increased the postural instability. Young healthy adults demonstrated the greatest difficulty in standing uphill with EC. This was followed by standing downhill with EC and standing downhill with EO.
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- Masoud Aghapour
- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Clinical Unit of Internal Medicine Small Animals, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Movement Science Group, Equine Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Platform Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Department for Biomedical Services, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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Winser SJ, Chan AYY, Whitney SL, Chen CH, Pang MYC. Effectiveness and cost of integrated cognitive and balance training for balance and falls in cerebellar ataxia: a blinded two-arm parallel group RCT. Front Neurol 2024; 14:1267099. [PMID: 38313407 PMCID: PMC10834731 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1267099] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background In patients with cerebellar ataxia (CA), dual-tasking deteriorates the performance of one or both tasks. Objective Evaluate the effects of 4 weeks of cognitive-coupled intensive balance training (CIBT) on dual-task cost, dynamic balance, disease severity, number of falls, quality of life, cognition and cost among patients with CA. Methods This RCT compared CIBT (Group 1) to single-task training (Group 2) among 32 patients with CA. The intervention included either dual-task (CIBT) or single-task training for 4 weeks followed by 6 months of unsupervised home exercises. Dual-task timed up-and-go test (D-TUG) assessed dual-task cost of the physical and cognitive tasks. Assessment time points included baseline 1 (Week 0:T1), baseline 2 (Week 6:T2), post-intervention (Week 10:T3), and follow-up (Week 34:T4). Results Compared to single-task training CIBT improved the dual-task cost of physical task [MD -8.36 95% CI (-14.47 to -2.36, p < 0.01), dual-tasking ability [-6.93 (-13.16 to -0.70); p = 0.03] assessed using D-TUG, balance assessed using the scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia (SARAbal) [-2.03 (-4.04 to -0.19); p = 0.04], visual scores of the SOT (SOT-VIS) [-18.53 (-25.81 to -11.24, p ≤ 0.01] and maximal excursion [13.84 (4.65 to 23.03; p ≤ 0.01] of the Limits of Stability (LOS) in the forward direction and reaction time in both forward [-1.11 (-1.42 to -0.78); p < 0.01] and right [-0.18 (0.05 to 0.31); p < 0.01] directions following 4 weeks of training. CIBT did not have any additional benefits in reducing the number of falls, or improving disease severity, quality of life and cognition. The mean cost of intervention and healthcare costs for 7 months was HKD 33,380 for CIBT group and HKD 38,571 for single-task training group. Conclusion We found some evidence to support the use of CIBT for improving the dual-tasking ability, dual-task cost of physical task and dynamic balance in CA. Future large fully-powered studies are needed to confirm this claim. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04648501, identifier [Ref: NCT04648501].
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- Stanley J. Winser
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Neurology, Prince of Wales Hospital and Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Primary), National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Safi K, Aly WHF, Kanj H, Khalifa T, Ghedira M, Hutin E. Hidden Markov Model for Parkinson's Disease Patients Using Balance Control Data. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:88. [PMID: 38247965 PMCID: PMC10813155 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11010088] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Understanding the behavior of the human postural system has become a very attractive topic for many researchers. This system plays a crucial role in maintaining balance during both stationary and moving states. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent degenerative movement disorder that significantly impacts human stability, leading to falls and injuries. This research introduces an innovative approach that utilizes a hidden Markov model (HMM) to distinguish healthy individuals and those with PD. Interestingly, this methodology employs raw data obtained from stabilometric signals without any preprocessing. The dataset used for this study comprises 60 subjects divided into healthy and PD patients. Impressively, the proposed method achieves an accuracy rate of up to 98% in effectively differentiating healthy subjects from those with PD.
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- Khaled Safi
- Computer Science Department, Jinan University, Tripoli P.O. Box 818, Lebanon
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait; (H.K.); (T.K.)
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait; (H.K.); (T.K.)
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait; (H.K.); (T.K.)
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- Laboratory Analysis and Restoration of Movement (ARM), Henri Mondor University Hospitals, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94000 Créteil, France; (M.G.); (E.H.)
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- Laboratory Analysis and Restoration of Movement (ARM), Henri Mondor University Hospitals, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94000 Créteil, France; (M.G.); (E.H.)
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Lai J, Ye Y, Huang D, Zhang X. Age-related differences in the capacity and neuromuscular control of the foot core system during quiet standing. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2024; 34:e14522. [PMID: 37872662 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14522] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The foot core system is essential for upright stability. However, aging-induced changes in the foot core function remain poorly understood. The present study aimed to examine age-related differences in postural stability from the perspective of foot core capacity and neuromuscular control during quiet standing. Thirty-six older and 25 young adults completed foot core capacity tests including toe flexion strength, muscle ultrasonography, and plantar cutaneous sensitivity. The center of pressure (COP) and electromyography (EMG) of abductor hallucis (ABH), peroneus longus (PL), tibialis anterior (TA) and medial gastrocnemius (GM) were simultaneously recorded during double-leg and single-leg standing (SLS). EMG data were used to calculate muscle synergy and intermuscular coherence across three frequency bands. Compared to young adults, older adults exhibited thinner hallucis flexors, weaker toe strength, and lower plantar cutaneous sensitivity. The ABH thickness and plantar cutaneous sensitivity were negatively associated with the COP mean peak velocity in older adults, but not in young adults. Besides, older adults had higher cocontraction of muscles spanning the arch (ABH-PL) and ankle (TA-GM), and had lower beta- and gamma-band coherence of the ABH-PL and TA-PL during SLS. Foot core capacities became compromised with advancing age, and the balance control of older adults was susceptible to foot core than young adults in balance tasks. To compensate for the weakened foot core, older adults may adopt arch and ankle stiffening strategies via increasing muscle cocontraction. Furthermore, coherence analysis indicated that aging may increase the demand for cortical brain resources during SLS.
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- Jiaqi Lai
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Rehabilitation Medicine and Translation, Guangdong, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Terada M, Kosik KB, Gribble PA. Association of Diaphragm Contractility and Postural Control in a Chronic Ankle Instability Population: A Preliminary Study. Sports Health 2024; 16:19-25. [PMID: 36691689 PMCID: PMC10732118 DOI: 10.1177/19417381221147304] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Altered reorganization of the sensorimotor system after an initial lateral ankle sprain may lead to a chronic neuromuscular maladaptation in multiple body locations. Specifically, decreased diaphragm contractility has been observed in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). The diaphragm has an essential role in postural control. Decreased diaphragm contractility could associate with diminished postural control commonly observed in patients with CAI. However, no study has determined if diaphragm contractility contributes to postural control in a CAI population. HYPOTHESIS Decreased diaphragm contractility would be negatively associated with static postural control in patients with CAI. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study design. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. METHODS A total of 15 participants with CAI participated voluntarily. An ultrasonography assessment was performed to quantify the right and left hemidiaphragm thickness at the end of resting inspiration and expiration in supine while breathing quietly. The degree of diaphragm contractility was calculated from the diaphragm thickness. Participants performed 3 eyes-open trials of a 20-second single-leg balance task on the involved limb. Static postural control measures included the center of pressure velocity (COPV) and mean of time-to-boundary (TTB) minima in the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral directions. RESULTS Moderate correlations of the right hemidiaphragm contractility were observed with COPV (ρ = -0.54) and TTB mean minima (ρ = 0.56) (P < 0.05) in the AP direction. The left hemidiaphragm contractility was moderately correlated with COPV (ρ = -0.56) and TTB mean minima (ρ = 0.60) (P < 0.05) in the AP direction. CONCLUSION Lower diaphragm contractility may be associated with diminished static postural control in the AP direction in patients with CAI. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study highlights diaphragm contractility could be a potential connection with diminished static postural control in patients with CAI. Our data raise new avenues for future exploration including potential beneficial effects of implementation of diaphragm breathing exercises and techniques for restoring static postural control in patients with CAI.
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- Masafumi Terada
- College of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan
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- The Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- The Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Oba K, Kyotani N, Tanaka M, Komatsuzaki M, Kasahara S, Ogasawara K, Samukawa M. Acute effects of static and dynamic stretching for ankle plantar flexors on postural control during the single-leg standing task. Sports Biomech 2023:1-11. [PMID: 38151982 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2298967] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Static stretching (SS) and dynamic stretching (DS) are widely used as warm-ups before sports. However, whether stretching affects postural control remains unclear. We compared the effects of SS and DS on the plantar flexors and postural control during single-leg standing. Fifteen healthy young participants performed SS, DS, or no stretching (control). The stretch condition consisted of four sets lasting 30 s each. The control condition was a rest with standing for 210 s. Center of pressure (COP) displacement was measured using a force plate before and after each intervention to assess postural control during the single-leg standing task. The COP area, COP velocity, and anteroposterior (COPAP) and mediolateral (COPML) range were calculated. DS significantly decreased in the COPML range (21.5 ± 4.1 to 19.0 ± 2.5 mm; P = 0.02), COP velocity (33.8 ± 7.6 to 29.8 ± 6.5 mm/s; P < 0.01), and COP area (498.6 ± 148.3 to 393.3 ± 101.1 mm2; P < 0.01), whereas SS did not change in the COP parameters (COP area 457.2 ± 108.3 to 477.8 ± 106.1 mm2, P = .49; COP velocity 31.2 ± 4.2 to 30.7 ± 5.8 mm/s, P = 0.60; COPAP 25.4 ± 3.1 to 25.3 ± 3.2 mm, P = 0.02; COPML 20.7 ± 3.3 to 21.1 ± 2.5 mm, P = 0.94). Therefore, DS of the plantar flexors enhances postural control during single-leg standing and may be effective for both injury prevention and performance enhancement.
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- Kensuke Oba
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hitsujigaoka Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Calisti M, Mohr M, Federolf P. Bilateral Deficits in Dynamic Postural Stability in Females Persist Years after Unilateral ACL Injury and Are Modulated by the Match between Injury Side and Leg Dominance. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1721. [PMID: 38137169 PMCID: PMC10741660 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13121721] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Previous research has documented brain plasticity after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and suggests that these neural adaptations contribute to poorer motor control. Since both brain hemispheres show adaptations, we hypothesized that reduced dynamic stability occurs not only in the injured, but also the contralateral, uninjured leg. Further, given brain hemispheric specialization's impact on motor coordination, we hypothesized the need to consider the injury side. A total of 41 female athletes and 18 controls performed single-leg jump-landings. Dynamic postural stability was measured as time-to-stabilization (TTS). We found reduced medio-lateral dynamic stability for the ACL injured leg (p = 0.006) with a similar trend for the contralateral leg (p = 0.050) compared to the control group. However, when distinguishing between injuries to the dominant and non-dominant legs, we found increased medio-lateral TTS only if the injury had occurred on the dominant side where landings on injured (p = 0.006) and contralateral (p = 0.036) legs required increased TTS. Assessments of dynamic stability, e.g., in the context of return-to-sport, should consider the injury side and compare results not only between the injured and the contralateral leg, but also to uninjured controls. Future research should not pool data from the dominant-leg ACL with non-dominant-leg ACL injuries when assessing post-injury motor performance.
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (M.C.); (M.M.)
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Ahmad I, Reddy RS, Alqhtani RS, Tedla JS, Dixit S, Ghulam HSH, Alyami AM, Al Adal S, Jarrar MAM. Exploring the Nexus of lower extremity proprioception and postural stability in older adults with osteoporosis: a cross-sectional investigation. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1287223. [PMID: 38098834 PMCID: PMC10720312 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1287223] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration, poses a significant public health concern due to increased fracture susceptibility. Beyond bone health, this cross-sectional study aimed to assess and compare lower extremity proprioception and postural stability in individuals with and without osteoporosis and to explore their correlation within the osteoporosis group. Method In this prospective cross-sectional study, 80 participants were divided into two groups: osteoporosis (n = 40) and control (n = 40). The demographic characteristics and clinical parameters of the participants were as follows: Age (years) - Osteoporosis group: 65.04 ± 4.33, Control group: 65.24 ± 4.63; Sex (%) - Osteoporosis group: Male 30%, Female 70%; Control group: Male 30%, Female 70%; Body mass index (kg/m2) - Osteoporosis group: 23.7 ± 3.2, Control group: 24.5 ± 4.6; T-score (Lumbar) - Osteoporosis group: -2.86 ± 1.23, Control group: 0.27 ± 0.58; T-score (hip) - Osteoporosis group: -2.28 ± 0.79, Control group: 0.68 ± 0.86. Joint Position Sense (JPS) at the hip, knee, and ankle was assessed using a digital inclinometer, and postural stability was measured using computerized force platforms. Result Osteoporosis participants exhibited higher errors in hip (5.63° vs. 2.36°), knee (4.86° vs. 1.98°), and ankle (4.46° vs. 2.02°) JPS compared to controls. Postural stability measures showed increased anterior-posterior sway (10.86 mm vs. 3.98 mm), medial-lateral sway (8.67 mm vs. 2.89 mm), and ellipse area (966.88 mm2 vs. 446.19 mm2) in osteoporosis participants. Furthermore, correlation analyses within the osteoporosis group unveiled significant positive associations between lower extremity proprioception and postural stability. Specifically, hip JPS exhibited a strong positive correlation with anterior-posterior sway (r = 0.493, p = 0.003), medial-lateral sway (r = 0.485, p = 0.003), and ellipse area (r = 0.496, p < 0.001). Knee JPS displayed a moderate positive correlation with anterior-posterior sway (r = 0.397, p = 0.012), medial-lateral sway (r = 0.337, p = 0.032), and ellipse area (r = 0.378, p < 0.001). Similarly, ankle JPS showed a moderate positive correlation with anterior-posterior sway (r = 0.373, p = 0.023), medial-lateral sway (r = 0.308, p = 0.045), and ellipse area (r = 0.368, p = 0.021). Conclusion These findings underscore the interplay between proprioceptive deficits, compromised postural stability, and osteoporosis, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve fall prevention strategies and enhance the quality of life for individuals with osteoporosis.
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- Irshad Ahmad
- Program of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Program of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Therapy Department Medical Applied Sciences College, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Program of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Program of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Therapy Department Medical Applied Sciences College, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Therapy Department Medical Applied Sciences College, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Department, Applied Medical Sciences College, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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Ahmad-Shushami AH, A-Hamid MS, Khair MH, Ali MO. Impact of Previous Ankle Injuries on Professional Footballers' Preseason Functional Ankle Assessment. Malays Orthop J 2023; 17:73-79. [PMID: 38107353 PMCID: PMC10722998 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2311.011] [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: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Football is the most popular sport and is widely played around the globe, with approximately 400 million players in 208 countries. Lower extremity injuries showed the highest incidence, with ankle injuries being the most prevalent after hip and knee injuries. The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of the players who reported previous ankle injuries during pre-competition medical assessment (PCMA) during the 2022 seasons of the Malaysian professional club. In addition, the study also investigated the effect of previous injuries on current ankle function. Materials and methods This was a retrospective cross-sectional study using secondary data from the preseason PCMA data from a professional club that competed in Malaysia. The ankle range of motion, anterior drawer test, and functional ankle assessments including the Biodex athlete single leg stability test and ankle joint muscle strength were performed during the PCMA. Results A total of 45 footballers reported previous history of ankle injuries to the left (n=9), right (n=20), or both ankles (n=16). Footballers with prior ankle injuries exhibited significantly less ankle inversion (p = 0.008) and a larger proportion of positive ADT tests in the injured ankle (x2(1, N=90) =7.76, p=0.005) compared to the non-injured side. there was no significant difference in other ankle range of motion, ankle stability index, or ankle muscular strength between previously injured and uninjured ankles. Conclusions During preseason screening, half of the footballers in this study reported previous history of ankle injury, putting them at risk of having future ankle injuries. Aside from inversion and the anterior drawer test, no significant differences in range of motion, stability index, or muscle strength were discovered. However, as injury causation is multifactorial, preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of injury.
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- A H Ahmad-Shushami
- Department of Sports Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Selangor Football Club, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Noamani A, Riahi N, Vette AH, Rouhani H. Clinical Static Balance Assessment: A Narrative Review of Traditional and IMU-Based Posturography in Older Adults and Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:8881. [PMID: 37960580 PMCID: PMC10650039 DOI: 10.3390/s23218881] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Maintaining a stable upright posture is essential for performing activities of daily living, and impaired standing balance may impact an individual's quality of life. Therefore, accurate and sensitive methods for assessing static balance are crucial for identifying balance impairments, understanding the underlying mechanisms of the balance deficiencies, and developing targeted interventions to improve standing balance and prevent falls. This review paper first explores the methods to quantify standing balance. Then, it reviews traditional posturography and recent advancements in using wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) to assess static balance in two populations: older adults and those with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). The inclusion of these two groups is supported by their large representation among individuals with balance impairments. Also, each group exhibits distinct aspects in balance assessment due to diverse underlying causes associated with aging and neurological impairment. Given the high vulnerability of both demographics to balance impairments and falls, the significance of targeted interventions to improve standing balance and mitigate fall risk becomes apparent. Overall, this review highlights the importance of static balance assessment and the potential of emerging methods and technologies to improve our understanding of postural control in different populations.
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- Alireza Noamani
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada; (A.N.); (N.R.); (A.H.V.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada; (A.N.); (N.R.); (A.H.V.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada; (A.N.); (N.R.); (A.H.V.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada; (A.N.); (N.R.); (A.H.V.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7, Canada
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Song Q, Wang L, Kong PW, Wei F, Wang D, Li L. Editorial: Biomechanical performance and relevant mechanism of physical medicine and rehabilitation for neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1290172. [PMID: 38028811 PMCID: PMC10644724 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1290172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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- Qipeng Song
- Department of Sport and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sports, Shanghai, China
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Sport and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
- Biomechanics Laboratory College of Human Movement Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, United States
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Lempke LB, Boltz AJ, Garcia GGP, Syrydiuk RA, Pandey HS, Pasquina PF, McCrea MA, McAllister TW, Broglio SP. Optimizing baseline and post-concussion assessments through identification, confirmation, and equivalence of latent factor structures: findings from the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium. Clin Neuropsychol 2023:1-19. [PMID: 37859434 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2023.2271614] [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: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Objective: Concussion evaluations use a multidimensional assessment to evaluate unique patient function dimensions (e.g., subjective symptoms differ from balance assessments), but the overarching latent factor structure has not been empirically substantiated. Our objective was to determine the cumulative latent factor structure of pre-injury baseline and acute (<48-h) post-concussion assessment battery outcomes, and determine measurement equivalence among common factors in collegiate student-athletes. Methods: Collegiate student-athletes at baseline (n = 21,865) and post-concussion (n = 1,537) across 25-institutions completed standardized assessments. Individual items were used from the baseline and post-concussion assessments and consisted of: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, Brief Symptom Inventory-18, Standardized Assessment of Concussion, Balance Error Scoring System, Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test, and vestibular-ocular motor screening. Exploratory factor analysis was used on half the baseline data, and confirmatory factor analysis on the remaining baseline data and post-concussion data separately. Measurement equivalence was assessed between sex, sport contact classification, concussion history, and time. Results: A 10-factor exploratory model was established and comprised of: depression, somatic, vestibulo-ocular, headache, postural stability, neurocognition, emotional, fatigue, cognitive, consciousness clouding. The 10-factor model was confirmed at baseline and post-concussion with strong measurement equivalence between timepoints. Strong to strict measurement equivalence was observed for sex, sport contact classification, and concussion history at both timepoints separately. Conclusion: Our findings established a robust 10-factor latent factor model equivalent across timepoints and common factors among healthy and concussed collegiate athletes. Clinicians can use these findings to target specific factors while reducing redundant elements to provide efficient, comprehensive post-concussion assessments.
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- Landon B Lempke
- Michigan Concussion Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Exercise and Sport Science Initiative, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Michigan Concussion Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Michigan Concussion Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Neurotrauma Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Michigan Concussion Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Maillard T. The Three-Dimensional Body Center of Mass at the Workplace under Hypogravity. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1221. [PMID: 37892951 PMCID: PMC10604834 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101221] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The center of mass dynamics of the seated posture of humans in a work environment under hypogravity (0 < g < 1) have rarely been investigated, and such research is yet to be carried out. The present study determined the difference in the body system of 32 participants working under simulated 1/6 g (Moon) and 1 g (Earth) for comparison using static and dynamic task measurements. This was based on a markerless motion capture method that analyzed participants' center of mass at the start, middle and end of the task when they began to get fatigued. According to this analysis, there is a positive relationship (p < 0.01) with a positive coefficient of correlation between the downward center of mass body shift along the proximodistal axis and gravity level for males and females. At the same time, the same positive relationship (p < 0.01) between the tilt of the body backward along the anterior-posterior axis and the level of gravity was found only in females. This offers fresh perspectives for comprehending hypogravity in a broader framework regarding its impact on musculoskeletal disorders. It can also improve workplace ergonomics, body stability, equipment design, and biomechanics.
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- Tatiana Maillard
- Space Innovation, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Alshahrani MS, Reddy RS. Quadriceps Strength, Postural Stability, and Pain Mediation in Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Analysis with Healthy Controls. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3110. [PMID: 37835853 PMCID: PMC10573007 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13193110] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) poses significant challenges to individuals' functional abilities, including quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain perception. Understanding the complex relationships among these factors is crucial for enhancing knee OA management strategies. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate and draw comparisons between the strength of the quadriceps and the level of postural stability in two distinct groups: individuals afflicted with bilateral knee OA and those who are healthy. Furthermore, the study seeks to examine the potential correlation between the strength of the quadriceps and the level of postural stability in individuals with knee OA. In addition to this, an investigation into the potential mediating effect of pain on the relationship between these physiological factors will also be conducted. A total of 95 participants with bilateral knee OA and 95 healthy controls were recruited. Quadriceps strength was assessed using dynamometry and postural stability was evaluated through anterior-posterior and medial-lateral sway measurements along with the ellipse area using a force plate. Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mediation analysis was employed to explore the role of pain in mediating the relationship between quadriceps strength and postural stability. Statistical analyses included t-tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and mediation analysis. Knee OA participants exhibited significantly lower quadriceps strength (1.08 Nm/kg ± 0.54) compared to controls (1.54 Nm/kg ± 0.57, p < 0.001). They also demonstrated compromised postural stability with increased anterior-posterior sway (9.86 mm ± 3.017 vs. 2.98 mm ± 1.12, p < 0.001), medial-lateral sway (7.87 mm ± 2.23 vs. 3.12 mm ± 1.34, p < 0.001), and larger ellipse area (935.75 mm2 ± 172.56 vs. 436.19 mm2 ± 135.48, p < 0.001). Negative correlations were observed between quadriceps strength and postural stability variables (r = from -0.43 to -0.51, p < 0.001). Pain significantly mediated the relationship between quadriceps strength and postural stability variables (p < 0.05). This study highlights the associations between quadriceps strength, postural stability, and pain mediation in individuals with bilateral knee OA. Our findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions addressing quadriceps weakness and compromised postural stability. Additionally, the mediation effect of pain underscores the complexity of these relationships, offering insights for more effective management strategies.
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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Lutonsky C, Peham C, Mucha M, Reicher B, Gaspar R, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. External mechanical perturbations challenge postural stability in dogs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1249951. [PMID: 37789869 PMCID: PMC10544342 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1249951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to explore the effect of external mechanical perturbations on postural stability (PS) in dogs using the body center of pressure (COP). Thirteen sound adult dogs were included in this study. PS was tested during quiet standing on a pressure measurement plate. The conditions included a standard standing measurement and external mechanical perturbations conducted using six settings on a motorized training platform with different intensities of speed and amplitude. Measurement conditions were compared using linear mixed-effects models, followed by multiple comparisons using Sidak's alpha correction procedure. Compared with the standing measurement, external mechanical perturbations resulted in a significant increase in almost all COP parameters, indicating a challenge for the PS. Furthermore, an increase in amplitude had a greater effect than an increase in speed, whereas the combination of the highest intensities of amplitude and speed was not well tolerated by the dogs. The mediolateral COP displacement was significantly greater than the craniocaudal COP displacement during standing measurement and conditions with a small amplitude, whereas no significant difference was observed during settings with an increased amplitude. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the effects of a balance training device in dogs. Therefore, the intensity of the training programs on motorized platforms or similar devices can be controlled by the wobbling amplitude of the platform.
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- Christiane Lutonsky
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Horses, Movement Science Group, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Platform, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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Baheti NC, Harjpal P. Perks of Rehabilitation in a Patient Who Underwent Total Hip Replacement Surgery Twice: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e46137. [PMID: 37900535 PMCID: PMC10612534 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46137] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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The hip joint is called as the coxafemoral or femoroacetabular joint, and it is the articulation of the acetabulum of the pelvis and the head of the femur. The most common surgery in adults is total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this technique, biocompatible materials are used to replace sections of the upper femur and acetabulum. A postoperative patient needs physical rehabilitation and it is necessary to focus on strength and functional status. Instability appears to be a complication in both initial and repeat THA. A 56-year-old male met with an accident, and on consulting with an orthopedic surgeon, an X-ray scan was taken and was then advised for total hip replacement, post-surgery, he developed an infection and was again advised for hip replacement. Post-surgery, the patient received physiotherapy. The four elements of the physiotherapy rehabilitation regimen are therapeutic physical activity, transfers, gait training, and education in daily living skills. Following surgery, physiotherapy rehabilitation may be provided at various times, including right away afterward (within the first five days) and during the initial phase of recovery (within the first three months after discharge). Postural stability can be attained by rehabilitation. Thus, a proper physiotherapy rehabilitation program can improve the quality of life.
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- Nandini C Baheti
- Department of Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Neuro-Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Ehsani F, Masoudi M, Hedayati R, Jaberzadeh S. Transcranial direct current stimulation over dorsolateral prefrontal cortex improves postural stability in non-specific chronic low back pain patients with high fear of pain: A randomized sham-controlled trial. Eur J Neurosci 2023; 58:3315-3329. [PMID: 37519282 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.16090] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Deficits in postural stability in response to environmental challenges are seen in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients with high fear of pain (HFP). Hence, it is essential to follow effective approaches to treat postural stability deficits and improve the health status of these patients. The current study aimed to compare the effects of cathodal and anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (c-tDCS and a-tDCS) over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on postural stability in non-specific CLBP patients with HFP. In this randomized clinical trial study, 75 patients were randomly assigned to left DLPFC a-tDCS, left DLPFC c-tDCS and sham stimulation groups (n = 25 in each group). All groups received a single-session 2 mA tDCS for 20 min, but the stimulation was slowly turned off after 30 s in the sham group. Before, immediately, 24 h and 1 week after the interventions, postural stability indices were assessed using a Biodex Balance System. A significant reduction in most indices was shown in both a-tDCS and c-tDCS groups after interventions (immediately, 24 h and 1 week follow-up) during static and dynamic postural tasks compared with the sham tDCS group (p < .01). In addition, some tests showed a significant difference between a-tDCS and c-tDCS (p < .05). The findings indicated positive effects of both a-tDCS and c-tDCS on the left DLPFC, with more efficacy of a-tDCS on postural stability in LBP patients with HFP.
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- Fatemeh Ehsani
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation and Neuroplasticity, Department of Physiotherapy, Nursing and Health Sceinces, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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BACKGROUND Postural control is a complex skill based on the collaboration of dynamic sensory mechanisms, namely the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems. METHODS A literature survey regarding postural stability in strabismus and amblyopia was conducted using databases in order to collect data for a narrative review of published reports and available literature. RESULTS The results of the literature survey were analyzed to provide an overview of the current knowledge of postural stability in strabismus and amblyopia. The results revealed that although postural control depends on the fundamental integration of three essential components (the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems), the role of vision is critical in postural stability. Once normal binocular vision is undesirably disrupted in childhood by some reason, especially in strabismus and/or amblyopia, balance is also affected. Abnormal balance affects coordination in gross and fine motor controls in school-age children and results in weakened academic performance and delayed social progress. It also impacts a child's general health, self-esteem, and safety. CONCLUSIONS Binocular vision is imperative for the maturation and preservation of balance control in children, as balance performance is reduced in strabismus and/or amblyopia.
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- Ali Nouraeinejad
- Department of Clinical Ophthalmology, University College London (UCL), London
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Alberts JL, Kaya RD, Penko AL, Streicher M, Zimmerman EM, Davidson S, Walter BL, Rosenfeldt AB. A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate a Digital Therapeutic to Enhance Gait Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2023; 37:603-616. [PMID: 37465959 DOI: 10.1177/15459683231184190] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postural instability and gait dysfunction (PIGD) is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) and is exacerbated under dual-task conditions. Dual-task training (DTT), enhances gait performance, however it is time and cost intensive. Digitizing DTT via the Dual-task Augmented Reality Treatment (DART) platform can expand the availability of an effective intervention to address PIGD. OBJECTIVE The aim of this project was to evaluate DART in the treatment of PIGD in people with PD compared to a Traditional DTT intervention. It was hypothesized that both groups would exhibit significant improvements in gait, and the improvements for the DART group would be non-inferior to Traditional DTT. METHODS A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 47 PD participants with PIGD. Both groups completed 16 therapeutic sessions over 8 weeks; the DART platform delivered DTT via the Microsoft HoloLens2. Primary outcomes included clinical ratings and single- and dual-task gait biomechanical outcomes. RESULTS Clinical measures of PD symptoms remained stable for DART and Traditional DTT groups. However, both groups exhibited a significant increase in gait velocity, cadence, and step length during single- and multiple dual-task conditions following the interventions. Improvements in gait velocity in the DART group were non-inferior to Traditional DTT under the majority of conditions. CONCLUSION Non-inferior improvements in gait parameters across groups provides evidence of the DART platform being an effective digital therapeutic capable of improving PIGD. Effective digital delivery of DTT has the potential to increase use and accessibility to a promising, yet underutilized and difficult to administer, intervention for PIGD. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Dual-task Augmented Reality Treatment for Parkinson's Disease (DART) NCT04634331; posted November 18, 2020.
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- Jay L Alberts
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Neurological Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Chen J, Kwok APK, Li Y. Effective utilization of attentional resources in postural control in athletes of skill-oriented sports: an event-related potential study. Front Hum Neurosci 2023; 17:1219022. [PMID: 37694171 PMCID: PMC10483146 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1219022] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Objective Postural control plays a key role in skill-oriented sports. Athletes of skill-oriented sports (hereinafter referred to as "skilled athletes") usually showed better control ability compared with non-athletes. However, research focused on the single postural task, rarely considering the actual situation in skill-oriented sports in which other processes, such as cognitive control, frequently accompany postural control. This study aims to explore how skilled athletes control their posture under the dual-task situation and use limited attentional resources. Method A total of 26 skilled athletes and 26 non-athletes were required to perform the postural control and N-back tasks simultaneously. Center of pressure (COP) trajectory, reaction times (RTs), and discriminability (d') of N-back tasks were recorded and evaluated, along with event-related potentials, including N1 (Oz, PO7, and PO8), P2 (Fz, FCz, Cz, and Pz) components, and the spectral power of alpha band. Results Skilled athletes demonstrated more postural control stability and a higher d' than non-athletes in all dual tasks. Besides, they showed enhanced N1, P2 amplitudes and reduced alpha band power during dual-tasking. Notably, in skilled athletes, a significant negative correlation between N1 amplitude and d' was observed, while significant positive correlations between alpha band power and postural control performance were also identified. Conclusion This study investigates the potential advantages of skilled athletes in postural control from the view of neuroscience. Compared to non-athletes, skilled athletes could decrease the consumption of attentional resources in postural control and recruit more attentional resources in stimulus discrimination and evaluation in cognitive tasks. Since the allocation of attentional resources plays a crucial part in postural control in skilled athletes, optimizing the postural control training program and the selection of skilled athletes from a dual-task perspective is important.
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- Jiacheng Chen
- College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
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- Data Science and Policy Studies Programme, Faculty of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Physical Education Department, Zhuhai Campus of Jinan University, Zhuhai, China
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Ciatto L, Pullia M, Tavilla G, Dauccio B, Messina D, De Cola MC, Quartarone A, Cellini R, Bonanno M, Calabrò RS. Do Patients with Parkinson's Disease Benefit from Dynamic Body Weight Support? A Pilot Study on the Emerging Role of Rysen. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2148. [PMID: 37626645 PMCID: PMC10452686 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082148] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor alterations. Typical motor symptoms include resting tremors, bradykinesia (hypokinesia or akinesia), muscular stiffness, gait alterations, and postural instability. In this context, neurorehabilitation may have a pivotal role in slowing the progression of PD, using both conventional and innovative rehabilitation approaches. Thirty patients (15 males and 15 females) affected by PD were enrolled in our study. We randomly divided the patients into two groups, an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). In particular, the EG performed gait and balance training using the Rysen system, which is an innovative body weight support (BWS) system, whilst the CG received conventional physiotherapy. Both groups underwent 20 sessions, five times weekly, with each session lasting about 40 min. At the end of the training sessions (T1), we found that both groups (EG and CG) achieved clinical improvements, although the EG showed better scores for post-treatment regarding global motor functioning and postural stability compared to the CG. In conclusion, our results suggest that the Rysen system, which is an innovative BWS tool, could be considered a valid device for improving postural control and global motor functions, when compared to conventional gait training, in patients affected by PD.
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, S.S 113, 98123 Messina, Italy; (L.C.); (M.P.); (G.T.); (B.D.); (D.M.); (M.C.D.C.); (A.Q.); (R.C.); (R.S.C.)
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Almeida E Reis D, Sousa J, Pires J, Moreira F, Alves F, Teixeira-Vaz A, Oliveira P, Barroso J, Fonseca P, Vilas-Boas JP. Postural stability computerized evaluation in total knee arthroplasty. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37403374 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2230144] [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: 07/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the balance in patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and knee osteoarthrosis (KOA), measured by postural stability computerized evaluation (PSCE), and to evaluate the effect of post-TKA patients' characteristics in their performance on PSCE. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in two sets of patients: (A) patients with KOA and primary TKA surgery scheduled and (B) patients who underwent primary TKA >9 months. Sociodemographic, radiographic, clinical and PSCE parameters (using the Biodex Balance System) were assessed. RESULTS Post-TKA patients placed more load on the replaced knee than the contralateral osteoarthritic knee (p = 0.027). They had less imbalance on the balance tests performed with the eyes open, on stable (p = 0.032), and unstable platforms (p = 0.022). These patients also showed better postural stability in monopodalic stance, both standing on the TKA (p = 0.010) and contralateral knee (p = 0.017). Age, weight, pain on the operated knee, extension deficit on the operated knee, and Berg Balance Scale scores on post-TKA patients were significantly associated with their performance on PSCE tests. CONCLUSIONS PSCE can be useful to quantify the balance of post-TKA and KOA patients.Implications for RehabilitationTotal knee arthroplasty is the definitive treatment for knee osteoarthrosis and it has several benefits, but its effect on balance is still unknown.Postural stability computerized evaluation is used to evaluate balance on vestibular diseases and it has been recently studied on musculoskeletal conditions.Postural stability computerized evaluation may be useful to evaluate patients' balance before and after total knee arthroplasty.
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- David Almeida E Reis
- Laboratório de Biomecânica do Porto, Oporto, Portugal
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Biomecânica do Porto, Oporto, Portugal
- Mestrado Integrado em Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Oporto, Portugal
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- Laboratório de Biomecânica do Porto, Oporto, Portugal
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So RJ, Biju K, Oh E, Rosenberg P, Xue QL, Dash P, Burhanullah MH, Agrawal Y. Characterization of Balance Control and Postural Stability in Patients With Alzheimer Disease. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2023; 37:160-163. [PMID: 36820824 PMCID: PMC10238638 DOI: 10.1097/wad.0000000000000548] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Balance in Alzheimer disease (AD) patients is not rigorously understood. In this study, we characterize balance using qualitative [Berg Balance Scale (BBS)] and quantitative measures (posturography) and assess relationships between qualitative and quantitative balance measures in AD. Patients with mild-moderate AD (n=48) were recruited. BBS scores and posturography metrics, including medial-lateral sway range, anterior-posterior sway range, sway area, and sway velocity, were assessed in eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Adjusted linear regressions were used to assess relationships between posturography and BBS score. Mean BBS score was 50.4±5.3. In eyes-open conditions, posturography and BBS score were not significantly associated. In eyes-closed conditions, better BBS score was significantly associated with lower sway area (β=-0.91; P =0.006). Better scores of BBS items involving turning and reduced base of support were associated with greater eyes-closed sway area. Posturography in the more challenging eyes-closed condition may predict functional balance deficits in AD patients.
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- Raymond J. So
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Calvello C, Fernandes M, Lupo C, Placidi F, Izzi F, Bianco C, Celeste MG, Mercuri NB, Liguori C. Highly purified cannabidiol improves stability and postural tone in adult patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: a case series. Epileptic Disord 2023; 25:74-79. [PMID: 36946334 DOI: 10.1002/epd2.20049] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy associated with numerous neurological signs and symptoms. Altered postural tone and the need for a caregiver-assisted wheelchair are features characterising patients with LGS. Highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) is a novel antiseizure medication recommended for seizure treatment, in combination with clobazam, in patients with LGS. Adding CBD to the previous antiseizure medication treatment helps reduce seizure frequency, specifically drop seizures, in patients with LGS in both clinical trials and real-world studies. However, no data about drug effects on postural tone, motor activity, gait and stability are available. In this case series, three adult patients diagnosed with LGS were treated with CBD as an add-on. During the follow-up, a slight improvement in seizure frequency was observed. Unexpectedly, an amelioration in postural tone and stability, measured using the validated Gross Motor Function Classification System, was also detected. Our case series suggests that CBD may help manage patients with LGS regarding seizure control and improve other aspects of the clinical spectrum of the disease, such as postural tone and stability. The mechanisms at the basis of this improvement may be related, other than seizure reduction, to the drug's effect on the brain locomotor centres, as demonstrated in animal model studies.
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- Carmen Calvello
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
- Epilepsy Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Epilepsy Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacy, University Hospital of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
- Epilepsy Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
- Epilepsy Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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Song J, Kim K, Park J. Multi-muscle Synergies of Postural Control in Self- and External-Triggered Force Release During Simulated Archery Shooting. J Mot Behav 2023; 55:289-301. [PMID: 36919981 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2023.2187336] [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: 03/16/2023]
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We investigated postural stability during simulated archery shooting. The experiment consisted of two force release conditions: self-triggered (time-set in a feedforward fashion) and external cue-triggered (time-set by reacting to external cue) conditions while standing on the force platform. The electromyography of leg muscles and the center of pressure (COP) were recorded. The notions of muscle-modes (M-modes) and multi-muscle synergies were employed to quantify the postural stability, which described covariation patterns of the M-modes to stabilize the COP. The result showed relatively strong postural stability in a self-triggered condition associated with consistent shooting performance. The current findings suggested that initiating force release in a feedforward fashion would be a beneficial strategy to ensure the consistency in shooting performance.
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- Junkyung Song
- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Sport Science, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,Advanced Institute of Convergence Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of AI-Integrated Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Koshino Y, Akimoto M, Kawahara D, Watanabe K, Ishida T, Samukawa M, Kasahara S, Tohyama H. Inertial Sensor-Based Assessment of Static Balance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability. J Sports Sci Med 2023; 22:36-43. [PMID: 36876176 PMCID: PMC9982532 DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2023.36] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), a subjective examiner-based assessment, is often employed to assess postural balance in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI); however, inertial sensors may enhance the detection of balance deficits. This study aimed to compare the BESS results between the CAI and healthy groups using conventional BESS scores and inertial sensor data. The BESS test (six conditions: double-leg, single-leg, and tandem stances on firm and foam surfaces, respectively) was performed for the CAI (n = 16) and healthy control (n = 16) groups with inertial sensors mounted on the sacrum and anterior shank. The BESS score was calculated visually by the examiner by counting postural sway as an error based on the recorded video. The root mean square for resultant acceleration (RMSacc) in the anteroposterior, mediolateral, and vertical directions was calculated from each inertial sensor affixed to the sacral and shank surfaces during the BESS test. The mixed-effects analysis of variance and unpaired t-test were used to assess the effects of group and condition on the BESS scores and RMSacc. No significant between-group differences were found in the RMSacc of the sacral and shank surfaces, and the BESS scores (P > 0.05), except for the total BESS score in the foam condition (CAI: 14.4 ± 3.7, control: 11.7 ± 3.4; P = 0.039). Significant main effects of the conditions were found with respect to the BESS scores and RMSacc for the sacral and anterior shank (P < 0.05). The BESS test with inertial sensors can detect differences in the BESS conditions for athletes with CAI. However, our method could not detect any differences between the CAI and healthy groups.
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- Yuta Koshino
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Ożóg P, Weber-Rajek M, Radzimińska A, Goch A. Analysis of Postural Stability Following the Application of Myofascial Release Techniques for Low Back Pain-A Randomized-Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:2198. [PMID: 36767565 PMCID: PMC9915703 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032198] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequently observed disorders of the musculoskeletal system in the modern population. It is suggested that myofascial disorders in the highly innervated thoracolumbar fascia (TLF), reported in patients with LBP, may be an underlying cause of the ailment. Research also confirms that patients with LBP demonstrate poorer postural stability compared with individuals without the condition. Myofascial release techniques (MFR) are additional therapeutic options that complement existing therapies and help provide a more holistic treatment for chronic LBP (CLBP). OBJECTIVE Evaluation of changes in postural stability following one MFR intervention applied to CLBP subjects immediately after manual therapy and after a month. It was hypothesized that postural stability is going to aggravate immediately after the MFR intervention and improve one month after treatment compared with the baseline results before the treatment. METHODS 113 patients with CLBP participated in a randomized-controlled trial. The experimental group (n = 59) received one MFR intervention, whereas the control group (n = 54) did not receive any therapeutic intervention. Posturography was performed to determine experimental group's immediate response to the therapy and to evaluate the experimental and control groups' responses to the therapy one month after the intervention. RESULTS Only 2 out of 12 comparisons of stabilometric parameters demonstrated reliable effects that are in line with our research hypotheses. Even though both comparisons were observed for therapy outcomes within the experimental group, no reliable differences between the groups were found. CONCLUSIONS A single MFR treatment in the TLF did not affect postural stability in CLBP patients in the experimental group. Further studies are needed to extend the findings by performing a series of holistic MFR treatments applied to a larger area of the body surface that would induce more general tissue changes and thus having a greater impact on postural stability.
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Nowak M, Golec J, Wieczorek A, Golec P. Is There a Correlation between Dental Occlusion, Postural Stability and Selected Gait Parameters in Adults? Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:1652. [PMID: 36674407 PMCID: PMC9862361 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021652] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background: There is still an ongoing debate about the role of the craniomandibular system, including occlusal conditions, on postural stability. This study aims to assess the role of antero-posterior malocclusion on postural control and plantar pressure distribution during standing and walking. Methods: 90 healthy volunteers (aged 19 to 35) were qualified for the study. The subjects were assigned to three groups, depending on the occlusion type. Each group (Angle Class I, II and III) consisted of 30 people. The research procedure included a clinical occlusal assessment performed by a dentist. Postural control measurements were carried out using a force platform by measuring plantar pressure distribution during standing (six trials with and without visual control) and walking test conditions. Results: The tendency to shift the CoP forward is demonstrated by Angle Class II subjects and backwards by Class I and III subjects (p < 0.001). Individuals with a malocclusion demonstrated significantly higher selected stabilographic parameters while standing on both feet (with eyes open and closed) and during the single-leg test with eyes open (p < 0.05). The analysis of the dynamic test results showed no significant correlations between Angle Classes and the selected gait parameters. Conclusions: Analyses conducted among individuals with malocclusions showed the impact of occlusion on static postural stability. In order to diagnose and effectively treat malocclusion, a multidisciplinary approach with the participation of dentists and physiotherapy specialists is necessary, with the use of stabilometric and kinematic posture assessments.
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- Monika Nowak
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 30-705 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University School of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-007 Kraków, Poland
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- Individual Medical Practice, 30-390 Kraków, Poland
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Huang Z, Xiao X. Characteristics of the postural stability of the lower limb in different visual states of undergraduate students with moderate myopia. Front Physiol 2023; 13:1092710. [PMID: 36685196 PMCID: PMC9846033 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1092710] [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: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objective: To explore the characteristics of lower limb postural stability in undergraduates with moderate myopia in three different visual states. Methods: Twenty male undergraduate students were recruited to complete respectively the static and dynamic postural stability tests under eyes-closed, myopia (taking off their glasses immediately) and corrected vision conditions. A three-dimensional force platform (Bertec, United States) was used to test static postural stability, which calculated the total path length of the Center of Pressure (COP), path length in the antero-posterior (A/P) and medio-lateral (M/L) directions, COP area, SampleEntropy (SampEn), and low-, medium-, and high-frequency spectrum energies. Dynamic postural stability was tested using the Y-balance test, and the Y-balance test scores were calculated. The Vicon three-dimensional motion capture system (Oxford, United Kingdom) measured the maximum flexion angles of the ankle, knee, and hip joints. The electromyography (EMG) root mean square (RMS) and integral EMG (iEMG) of the tibialis anterior and lateral gastrocnemius of the lower extremity were simultaneously measured using wireless surface electromyography (Noraxon, United States). Results: The SampEn-A/P and SampEn-M/L of corrected vision state higher than myopia and eyes-closed states, and myopia state larger than eyes-closed state (χ2 = 51.631, p < .001). The original and standard scores of the anterior, postero-medial and comprehensive values of the three visual states had significant differences (F = 32.125, p < .001). The original and standard values of postero-lateral corrected vision and myopia were larger than those of eyes-closed states (F = 37.972, p < .001). The maximum flexion angles of the ankle and knee joints were in the following order: corrected vision, myopia and eyes-closed (F = 10.93, p < .001). The iEMG and RMS had significant differences in the three different states (χ2 = 12.700, p < .001) in the all directions of YBT. Conclusion: Compared with corrected vision, the stability of static posture in the state of myopia was decreased, and the postural regularity was more regular. The dynamic postural stability in the state of myopia was also lower than that corrected vision, and the activation and work of ankle muscles were also increased.
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Ma LY, Shi WK, Chen C, Wang Z, Wang XM, Jin JN, Chen L, Ren K, Chen ZL, Ling Y, Feng T. Remote scoring models of rigidity and postural stability of Parkinson's disease based on indirect motions and a low-cost RGB algorithm. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1034376. [PMID: 36875695 PMCID: PMC9983361 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1034376] [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: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Background and objectives The Movement Disorder Society's Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (MDS-UPDRS III) is mostly common used for assessing the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). In remote circumstances, vision-based techniques have many strengths over wearable sensors. However, rigidity (item 3.3) and postural stability (item 3.12) in the MDS-UPDRS III cannot be assessed remotely since participants need to be touched by a trained examiner during testing. We developed the four scoring models of rigidity of the neck, rigidity of the lower extremities, rigidity of the upper extremities, and postural stability based on features extracted from other available and touchless motions. Methods The red, green, and blue (RGB) computer vision algorithm and machine learning were combined with other available motions from the MDS-UPDRS III evaluation. A total of 104 patients with PD were split into a train set (89 individuals) and a test set (15 individuals). The light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM) multiclassification model was trained. Weighted kappa (k), absolute accuracy (ACC ± 0), and Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) were used to evaluate the performance of model. Results For model of rigidity of the upper extremities, k = 0.58 (moderate), ACC ± 0 = 0.73, and rho = 0.64 (moderate). For model of rigidity of the lower extremities, k = 0.66 (substantial), ACC ± 0 = 0.70, and rho = 0.76 (strong). For model of rigidity of the neck, k = 0.60 (moderate), ACC ± 0 = 0.73, and rho = 0.60 (moderate). For model of postural stability, k = 0.66 (substantial), ACC ± 0 = 0.73, and rho = 0.68 (moderate). Conclusion Our study can be meaningful for remote assessments, especially when people have to maintain social distance, e.g., in situations such as the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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- Ling-Yan Ma
- Center for Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- GYENNO SCIENCE CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China.,HUST-GYENNO CNS Intelligent Digital Medicine Technology Center, Wuhan, China
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- GYENNO SCIENCE CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China.,HUST-GYENNO CNS Intelligent Digital Medicine Technology Center, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Center for Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Center for Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Encephalopathy I, Dong Fang Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- GYENNO SCIENCE CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China.,HUST-GYENNO CNS Intelligent Digital Medicine Technology Center, Wuhan, China
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- GYENNO SCIENCE CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China.,HUST-GYENNO CNS Intelligent Digital Medicine Technology Center, Wuhan, China
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- GYENNO SCIENCE CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China.,HUST-GYENNO CNS Intelligent Digital Medicine Technology Center, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Parkinson's Disease Center, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China
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Petrova LV, Kostenko EV, Pogonchenkova IV, Rylsky AV, Kamchatnov PR. [Multimodal technology in the correction of post-stroke motor disorders]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2023; 123:58-67. [PMID: 36950822 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202312303258] [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: 03/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive rehabilitation program with the inclusion of programmable FES and BFB-stabilometric training in patients with post-stroke statolocomotor disorders in the late recovery period of ischemic stroke (IS). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 120 patients in the late recovery period of IS, 57 women and 63 men, average age 58.4±6.4 years. The duration of the stroke was 228.59±31.9 days. The main group (MG) included 30 patients who underwent FES and BFB-stabilometric training. Comparison group 1 (CG1, n=30) received computer stabilometric training with BFB. Comparison group 2 (CG2, n=30) received FES. The control group (CG3, n=30) received a standard rehabilitation program. MR programs were carried out for all patients in the amount of 15 procedures every other day (5 weeks). RESULTS The complex of rehabilitation measures with the inclusion of FES and BFB-stabilometric training significantly improve the function of walking in the form of restoration of the motor stereotype by the 5th week of the study, which was confirmed by neurological scales and stabilometry data. CONCLUSIONS The inclusion of FES and BFB-stabilometric training methods in the rehabilitation process leads to earlier motor adaptation of the patient, restoration of impaired balance function and quality of life, which is associated with an increase in plastic and associative processes of the brain.
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- L V Petrova
- Moscow Centre for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Centre for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine, Moscow, Russia
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Centre for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Moscow Centre for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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The effect of different human body part stimuli in mental rotation tasks (MRTs) on postural stability was investigated in two dual-task experiments. There were significant differences within egocentric MRTs (Experiment 1, N = 46): Hand and foot stimuli tended to cause more body sway than whole-body figures and showed increased body sway for higher rotation angles in the MRTs. In object-based MRTs (Experiment 2, N = 109) different stimuli did not evoke different levels of body sway, but higher rotation angles led to higher body sway. Both experiments showed a stabilizing effect of MRTs compared to the control condition. Exploratorily analyses identified reaction time in MRTs as a significant predictor of body sway. The results suggest a heterogeneous impact of mental rotation on postural stability.
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- Philipp Hofmann
- Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Porter KH, Morelli N, Heebner NR, Wilson J, Parks AM, Han DY, Hoch MC. Computerized Cognitive Function Does Not Correlate With Choice Reaction Time During a Hopping Task. J Sport Rehabil 2023;:1-5. [PMID: 36791727 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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CONTEXT Cognitive performance has been shown to be associated with musculoskeletal injury risk. Cognitive assessments are often administered in controlled environments despite sport settings challenging cognition in uncontrolled, less predictable environments. Cognitive assessments should be representative of sport demands; thus, integrating motor with cognitive assessments may be more clinically relevant. Accordingly, the purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between tablet-based cognitive tests and choice reaction time during a hopping task. DESIGN Cross-sectional. METHODS A total of 20 healthy participants volunteered to participate. Participants completed 3 tablet-based cognitive assessments. Average raw response time and fully corrected scores were used for analysis. In addition, participants completed a choice reaction hopping task to capture neuromuscular-cognitive reaction time. Participants completed a forward hop over a hurdle, landing on a single limb. Light sensors were utilized for the choice reaction component to capture reaction time in seconds, cue them when to hop, and indicate the landing limb. The relationship between the tablet-based cognitive assessments and reaction time during a hopping task was examined with Pearson correlations (α = .05). RESULTS The choice reaction time from the hop task had a negligible correlation (r = -.20-.07) to the fully corrected tablet-based cognitive tests. The choice reaction time from the hop task had a negligible correlation (r = .02) to the average response time of the Pattern Comparison Processing Speed Test and a low correlation (r = .34-.36) to the Dimensional Change Card Sort Test and Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention Test. CONCLUSIONS This study determined that tablet-based cognitive assessments had trivial relationships to choice reaction time during a hopping task. This research has implications as clinicians aim to evaluate and analyze cognitive performance. Although reaction time was a critical component of all the assessments in this study, an individual's performance on a tablet-based assessment does not indicate performance during a functional reaction time assessment.
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Ojha A, Alderink G, Rhodes S. Coherence between electromyographic signals of anterior tibialis, soleus, and gastrocnemius during standing balance tasks. Front Hum Neurosci 2023; 17:1042758. [PMID: 37144163 PMCID: PMC10151522 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1042758] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Knowledge about the mechanics and physiological features of balance for healthy individuals enhances understanding of impairments of balance related to neuropathology secondary to aging, diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), and traumatic brain injury, such as concussion. Methods We examined the neural correlations during muscle activation related to quiet standing from the intermuscular coherence in different neural frequency bands. Electromyography (EMG) signals were recorded from six healthy participants (fs = 1,200 Hz for 30 s) from three different muscles bilaterally: anterior tibialis, medial gastrocnemius, and soleus. Data were collected for four different postural stability conditions. In decreasing order of stability these were feet together eyes open, feet together eyes closed, tandem eyes open, and tandem eyes closed. Wavelet decomposition was used to extract the neural frequency bands: gamma, beta, alpha, theta, and delta. Magnitude-squared-coherence (MSC) was computed between different muscle pairs for each of the stability conditions. Results and discussion There was greater coherence between muscle pairs in the same leg. Coherence was greater in lower frequency bands. For all frequency bands, the standard deviation of coherence between different muscle pairs was always higher in the less stable positions. Time-frequency coherence spectrograms also showed higher intermuscular coherence for muscle pairs in the same leg and in less stable positions. Our data suggest that coherence between EMG signals may be used as an independent indicator of the neural correlates for stability.
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- Anuj Ojha
- School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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- School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- *Correspondence: Samhita Rhodes,
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Osuka S, Sudo H, Yamada K, Tachi H, Watanabe K, Sentoku F, Chiba T, Iwasaki N, Mukaino M, Tohyama H. Effects of Posterior Spinal Correction and Fusion on Postural Stability in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010270. [PMID: 36615069 PMCID: PMC9821153 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010270] [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: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to assess the effects of posterior spinal correction and fusion on postural stability in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The study included 41 female patients with AIS at our institution. All patients performed three 10 s single-leg standing trials on a force plate. The center of pressure (COP) was measured preoperatively, and at 1 week and 6 months postoperatively. The postural stability parameters were absolute minimum time-to-boundary (TTB), mean of the minimum TTB, mean COP velocity, standard deviation, range, and 95% confidence ellipse area. One-way repeated analysis of variance or Friedman test was applied to the postural stability parameters. Multiple comparisons were performed using the Bonferroni correction. The absolute minimum TTB and the mean minimum TTB showed a significant increase 6 months post-operation as compared to preoperatively and 1 week postoperatively. The COP velocity significantly decreased at 6 months post-operation compared to preoperatively and 1 week postoperatively. These changes in postural stability indicate that spinal correction and fusion can be considered to improve postural stability during single-leg standing tests in the postoperative period.
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- Satoshi Osuka
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine for Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8638, Hokkaido, Japan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8638, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8638, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eniwa Hospital, Eniwa 061-1449, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8638, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo 060-8648, Hokkaido, Japan
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Hammami R, Ben Ayed K, Abidi M, Werfelli H, Ajailia A, Selmi W, Negra Y, Duncan M, Rebai H, Granacher U. Acute effects of maximal versus submaximal hurdle jump exercises on measures of balance, reactive strength, vertical jump performance and leg stiffness in youth volleyball players. Front Physiol 2022; 13:984947. [PMID: 36589451 PMCID: PMC9798320 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.984947] [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: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Although previous research in pediatric populations has reported performance enhancements following long-term plyometric training, the acute effects of plyometric exercises on measures of balance, vertical jump, reactive strength, and leg stiffness remain unclear. Knowledge on the acute effects of plyometric exercises (i.e., maximal versus submaximal hurdle jumps) help to better plan and program warm-up sessions before training or competition. Objectives: To determine the acute effects of maximal vs. submaximal hurdle jump exercise protocols executed during one training session on balance, vertical jump, reactive strength, and leg stiffness in young volleyball players. Materials and methods: Thirty male youth volleyball players, aged 12-13 years, performed two plyometric exercise protocols in randomized order. In a within-subject design, the protocols were conducted under maximal (MHJ; 3 sets of 6 repetitions of 30-cm hurdle jumps) and submaximal (SHJ; 3 sets of 6 repetitions of 20-cm hurdle jumps) hurdle jump conditions. Pre- and post-exercise, balance was tested in bipedal stance on stable (firm) and unstable surfaces (foam), using two variables [center of pressure surface area (CoP SA) and velocity (CoP V)]. In addition, the reactive strength index (RSI) was assessed during countermovement maximal jumping and leg stiffness during side-to-side submaximal jumping. Testing comprised maximal countermovement jumps (CMJ). Results: Significant time-by-condition interactions were found for CoP SA firm (p < .0001; d = 0.80), CoP SA foam (p < .0001; d = 0.82), CoP V firm (p < .0001; d = 0.85), and CoP V foam (p < .0001; d = 0.83). Post-hoc analyses showed significant improvements for all balance variables from pretest to posttest for MHJ but not SHJ. All power tests displayed significant time-by-group interactions for countermovement jumps (p < .05; d = 0.42), RSI (p < .0001; d = 1.58), and leg stiffness (p < .001; d = 0.78). Post-hoc analyses showed significant pre-post CMJ (p < .001, d = 1.95) and RSI (p < .001, d = 5.12) improvements for MHJ but not SHJ. SHJ showed larger pre-post improvements compared with MHJ for leg stiffness (p < .001; d = 3.09). Conclusion: While the MHJ protocol is more effective to induce acute performance improvements in balance, reactive strength index, and vertical jump performance, SHJ has a greater effect on leg stiffness. Due to the importance of postural control and muscle strength/power for overall competitive performance in volleyball, these results suggest that young volleyball players should implement dynamic plyometric protocols involving maximal and submaximal hurdle jump exercises during warm-up to improve subsequent balance performance and muscle strength/power.
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- Raouf Hammami
- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia,Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia,Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia,Research Unit (UR17JS01) “Sport Performance, Health and Society”, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia,Research Unit (UR17JS01) “Sport Performance, Health and Society”, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom,*Correspondence: Michael Duncan,
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- Research Laboratory: Education Motor Skill Sports and Health (LR19JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, Exercise and Human Movement Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Mahafza MT, Wilson WJ, Brauer S, Timmer BHB, Hickson L. A Systematic Review of the Effect of Hearing Aids on Static and Dynamic Balance in Adults with Hearing Impairment. Trends Hear 2022; 26:23312165221121014. [PMID: 36377351 PMCID: PMC9666870 DOI: 10.1177/23312165221121014] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This preregistered systematic review examined the peer-reviewed scientific literature to determine the effect of hearing aids (HAs) on static and dynamic balance in adults with Hearing Impairment (HI). A search of the English language literature in seven academic databases identified 909 relevant articles published prior to July 2021. Ten articles contained studies that met the inclusion criteria for this review. Seven studies had measured static balance with five reporting improvements and one reporting no changes in balance with HA use. Two studies had measured dynamic balance with both reporting no changes with HA use. One study had measured both dynamic and static balance and reported no changes with HA use. For adults with HI, the evidence was equivocal that amplification from HAs improves balance. High quality studies investigating the effect of HAs on balance in adults with HI are needed given this field is likely to develop in response to the growing population of adults with hearing and balance impairment worldwide.
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- Marina Tareq Mahafza
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,Marina Tareq Mahafza, School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,Science and Technology, Sonova AG, Stäfa, Switzerland
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Urbaniak-Olejnik M, Loba W, Stieler O, Komar D, Majewska A, Marcinkowska-Gapińska A, Hojan-Jezierska D. Body Balance Analysis in the Visually Impaired Individuals Aged 18-24 Years. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:14383. [PMID: 36361259 PMCID: PMC9654500 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Proper body balance is maintained by both sensory, i.e., vision, hearing, vestibular, and proprioception, and motor nervous systems. Visual control facilitates balance both in a static position, as well as during movement. Visual dysfunctions can adversely affect balance and stability control. METHODS The study comprised a group of 30 individuals visually impaired from birth aged 18-24 years. The control group consisted of 50 persons in the same age range as the study group. The trial was performed as four separate tests: two on a stable surface platform, and two on an unstable surface platform. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were found in the posturography test on the stable platform between the study groups. When tested on an unstable ground surface, the visually impaired subjects obtained showed worse performance than the sighted persons. Statistically significant differences were observed in the majority of the analyzed results. CONCLUSIONS Visually impaired individuals present a poorer ability to maintain balance under dynamic conditions. Tests conducted on the unstable surface platform seem to be more relevant and applicable in the diagnosis of the subjects with visual impairment, as they differentiate the subjects to a greater extent.
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- Marta Urbaniak-Olejnik
- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hearing Healthcare Profession, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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Caccese JB, Teel E, Van Patten R, Muzeau MA, Iverson GL, VanRavenhorst-Bell HA. Test-Retest reliability and preliminary reliable change estimates for Sway Balance tests administered remotely in community-dwelling adults. Front Digit Health 2022; 4:999250. [PMID: 36405418 PMCID: PMC9667020 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.999250] [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: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Impaired balance and postural stability can occur with advanced age, following traumatic brain injury, in association with neurological disorders and diseases, and as the result of acute or chronic orthopedic problems. The remote assessment of balance and postural stability could be of value in clinical practice and research. We examined the test-retest reliability and reliable change estimates for Sway Balance Mobile Application tests (Sway Medical, Tulsa OK, USA) administered remotely from the participant's home. METHOD Primarily young, healthy community-dwelling adults completed Sway Balance Mobile Application tests remotely on their personal mobile devices once per week for three consecutive weeks while being supervised with a video-based virtual connection. Sway Balance tests include five stances (i.e., feet together, tandem right foot forward, tandem left foot forward, single leg right foot, single leg left foot), which are averaged to compute a Sway Balance composite score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better postural stability. We examined test-retest reliability (measured with intraclass correlation coefficients, ICCs) and preliminary reliable change estimates for 70%, 80%, and 90% confidence intervals. RESULTS Participants included 55 healthy adults (ages = 26.7 ± 9.9 years, interquartile range = 20-30, range = 18-58; 38 [69%] women). Test-retest reliability for the Sway Balance composite score across three weeks was.88. Test-retest reliability for individual stances ranged from 62 to 83 (all ps < 0.001). At the 80% confidence interval, preliminary reliable changes estimates were 9 points for the Sway Balance composite score. CONCLUSIONS For a remote administration, test-retest reliability was moderate-to-good for all Sway Balance stances, as well as for the Sway Balance composite score. Reliable change estimates may allow clinicians to determine whether an improvement or decline in performance is greater than the expected improvement or decline due to measurement error in young adults.
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- Jaclyn B. Caccese
- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and Chronic Brain Injury Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center,Providen, RI, United States,Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Sporttesting, Grenoble, France,Human Performance Laboratory, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States,Sports Concussion Program, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, United States,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Schoen Adams Research Institute as Spaulding Rehabilitation, Charlestown, MA, United States,Home Base, A Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Charlestown, MA, United States
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- Human Performance Laboratory, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, United States,Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, United States
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Phan V, Lee H. Deep Learning: Predicting Environments From Short-Time Observations of Postural Balance. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2022; 69:3460-3471. [PMID: 35476578 PMCID: PMC9812735 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2022.3170850] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study introduces a deep learning approach to accurately predict challenging mechanical environments that possibly cause decreasing postural stability. METHODS Dual-axis robotic platforms were utilized to simulate various environments and collect center-of-pressure data during narrow and wide stance. A convolutional neural network (CNN) was developed to predict environmental conditions given segmented time-series balance data. Different window sizes were examined to investigate its minimal length for reliable prediction. Effectiveness of the presented CNN was additionally compared with that of conventional machine learning models. Its applicability with low sampled data or more natural stance data was then evaluated. RESULTS The CNN achieved above 94.5% in the overall prediction accuracy even with 2.5-second length postural sway data, which cannot be achieved by traditional machine learning (ps < 0.05). Increasing data length beyond 2.5 seconds slightly improved the accuracy of CNN but substantially increased training time (60% longer). Importantly, results from averaged normalized confusion matrices revealed that CNN is much more capable of differentiating the mid-level environmental condition. Deep learning could also produce comparable performance in predicting environments even with much lower sampled data or with standing posture changed. CONCLUSION CNN removed the burden of feature preparation and accurately predicted environments when dealing with short-length data. It also indicated potentials to real life applications. SIGNIFICANCE This study contributes to the advancement of wearable devices and human interactive robots (e.g., exoskeletons and prostheses) by predicting environmental contexts and preventing potential falls.
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- Vu Phan
- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
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- School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA
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Loyd BJ, Fangman A, Peterson DS, Gappmaier E, Thackeray A, Schubert MC, Dibble LE. Rehabilitation to Improve Gaze and Postural Stability in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2022; 36:678-688. [PMID: 36113117 PMCID: PMC10518217 DOI: 10.1177/15459683221124126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) frequently experience dizziness and imbalance that may be caused by central vestibular system dysfunction. Vestibular rehabilitation may offer an approach for improving dysfunction in these people. OBJECTIVE To test the efficacy of a gaze and postural stability (GPS) retraining intervention compared to a strength and endurance (SAE) intervention in PwMS. METHODS About 41 PwMS, with complaints of dizziness or history of falls, were randomized to either the GPS or SAE groups. Following randomization participants completed 6-weeks of 3×/week progressive training, delivered one-on-one by a provider. Following intervention, testing was performed at the primary (6-weeks) and secondary time point (10-weeks). A restricted maximum likelihood estimation mixed effects model was used to examine changes in the primary outcome of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) between the 2 groups at the primary and secondary time point. Similar models were used to explore secondary outcomes between groups at both timepoints. RESULTS Thirty-five people completed the study (17 GPS; 18 SAE). The change in the DHI at the primary time point was not statistically different between the GPS and SAE groups (mean difference = 2.33 [95% CI -9.18, 12.85]). However, both groups demonstrated significant improvement from baseline to 6-weeks (GPS -8.73; SAE -7.31). Similar results were observed for secondary outcomes and at the secondary timepoint. CONCLUSIONS In this sample of PwMS with complaints of dizziness or imbalance, 6-weeks of GPS training did not result in significantly greater improvements in dizziness handicap or balance compared to 6-weeks of SAE training.
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- Brian J. Loyd
- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Ahn H, Ko J. The Effect of Olfactory Inhalation on KPGA Golfers' Putting Performance, Postural Stability and Heart Rate. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph191912666. [PMID: 36231965 PMCID: PMC9566472 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Some athletes utilize olfactory inhalation treatments using ammonia salt and aromatic oils to attain their peak performance or for physical and psychological relaxation. However, there is still a lack of clear evidence on olfactory inhalation treatment and scent types via precise experiments, and there is no research regarding fine motor control performance in activities such as golf putting. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of various olfactory inhalations (lavender, citrus, and ammonia) on professional golfers' 3-meter putting performance (percentage of success), postural stability (CoP area), and heart rate (HR). In order to examine the effects of olfactory treatment on actual automated task performance, ten professional golfers were recruited for the putting task experiment. During the putting task, a biometric shirt was utilized to record the HR changes, and a force plate was used to measure changes in the CoP area. The results were as follows. First, the olfactory inhalation treatment inhibited the putting performance (no inhalation: 68.75%; lavender: 51.25%; citrus: 40.00%; ammonia: 52.50%); however, no statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.115). Second, the olfactory inhalation treatment inhibited postural stability while putting; it had a partially statistically significant lower value (address: p = 0.000; downswing: p = 0.035; total putting section: p = 0.047). Third, the olfactory inhalation treatment decreased the HR during putting; however, there was no statistically significant difference between groups (address: p = 0.838; putting: p = 0.878; total: p = 0.666). This study implies that olfactory inhalation affects putting performance, postural stability, and HR. The effect size results for the olfactory treatment in the CoP area during the putting task (address: η2 = 0.524; downswing: η2 = 0.349; total putting section: η2 = 0.298) suggest that arousal regulation through olfactory inhalation may have negative effects on dynamic postural stability in static tasks such as golf putting, showing the direction of its useful application for athletes in sports.
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- Hyoyeon Ahn
- Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- School of Sport Science, College of Sports and Arts, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
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Shirai N, Yamamoto S, Osawa Y, Tsubaki A, Morishita S, Narita I. Dynamic and static balance functions in hemodialysis patients and non-dialysis dependent CKD patients. Ther Apher Dial 2022; 27:412-418. [PMID: 36125727 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13931] [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: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) have a high risk of falls, whereas the impairment in balance function and their types in HD compared with non-dialysis dependent (ND) CKD have not been fully evaluated. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the balance function in 91 ND-CKD and 65 HD patients. The participants underwent the timed up-and-go test (TUG) to assess dynamic balance and length of the center of pressure (CoP) with open eyes or closed eyes to evaluate static balance. RESULTS TUG, length of CoP with open eyes, and length of CoP with closed eyes were longer in HD patients compared with those with ND-CKD. Multiple regression analysis showed that dialysis treatment independently affected TUG and length of CoP with open eyes. CONCLUSION The dynamic and static balance functions are impaired in HD patients compared with that ND-CKD patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Nobuyuki Shirai
- Department of Rehabilitation, Niigata Rinko Hospital, Niigata, Japan.,Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Internal Medicine, Niigata Rinko Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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Andò B, Baglio S, Graziani S, Marletta V, Dibilio V, Mostile G, Zappia M. A Comparison among Different Strategies to Detect Potential Unstable Behaviors in Postural Sway. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:7106. [PMID: 36236223 PMCID: PMC9572117 DOI: 10.3390/s22197106] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Assistive Technology helps to assess the daily living and safety of frail people, with particular regards to the detection and prevention of falls. In this paper, a comparison is provided among different strategies to analyze postural sway, with the aim of detecting unstable postural status in standing condition as precursors of potential falls. Three approaches are considered: (i) a time-based features threshold algorithm, (ii) a time-based features Neuro-Fuzzy inference system, and (iii) a Neuro-Fuzzy inference fed by Discrete-Wavelet-Transform-based features. The analysis was performed across a wide dataset and exploited performance indexes aimed at assessing the accuracy and the reliability of predictions provided by the above-mentioned strategies. The results obtained demonstrate valuable performances of the three considered strategies in correctly distinguishing among stable and unstable postural status. However, the analysis of robustness against noisy data highlights better performance of Neuro-Fuzzy inference systems with respect to the threshold-based algorithm.
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- Bruno Andò
- Department of Electric Electronic and Information Engineering, DIEEI, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Electric Electronic and Information Engineering, DIEEI, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Electric Electronic and Information Engineering, DIEEI, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Electric Electronic and Information Engineering, DIEEI, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
- Oasi Research Institute—IRCCS, 94018 Troina, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies “GF Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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Storm FA, Redaelli DF, Biffi E, Reni G, Fraschini P. Additive Manufacturing of Spinal Braces: Evaluation of Production Process and Postural Stability in Patients with Scoliosis. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:6221. [PMID: 36143533 PMCID: PMC9502321 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186221] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Spinal orthoses produced using additive manufacturing show great potential for obtaining patient-specific solutions in clinical applications, reducing manual operations, time consumption, and material waste. This study was conducted to evaluate the production process of spinal orthoses produced by additive manufacturing, and to test the effects of 3D-printed braces on postural stability in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and osteogenesis imperfecta. Ten patients were recruited consecutively and were asked to wear a spinal orthosis produced by additive manufacturing for 2 weeks. The four phases of the production process for each brace were evaluated separately on a scale from 0 (not acceptable) to 3 (optimal). Postural stability in the unbraced and the two braced conditions (3D-printed and conventional) was assessed using validated metrics obtained from a wearable inertial sensor. The production process was evaluated as good in four cases, acceptable in five cases, and not acceptable in one case, due to problems in the printing phase. No statistically significant differences were observed in any of the postural balance metrics between the 3D-printed and conventional brace. On the other hand, postural balance metrics improved significantly with both types of braces with respect to the unbraced condition. Spinal orthoses produced with an innovative production process based on digital scans, CAD, and 3D printing are valid alternatives to conventionally produced orthoses, providing equivalent postural stability.
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Scurry AN, Szekely B, Murray NG, Jiang F. Older adults with a history of falling exhibit altered cortical oscillatory mechanisms during continuous postural maintenance. J Clin Transl Res 2022; 8:390-402. [PMID: 36518547 PMCID: PMC9741932] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background and Aim The significant risk of falling in older adults 65 years or older presents a substantial problem for these individuals, their caretakers, and the health-care system at large. As the proportion of older adults in the United States is only expected to grow over the next few decades, a better understanding of physiological and cortical changes that make an older adult more susceptible to a fall is crucial. Prior studies have displayed differences in postural dynamics and stability in older adults with a fall history (FH) and those who are non-fallers (NF), suggesting surplus alterations that occur in some older adults (i.e., FH group) in addition to the natural aging process. Methods The present study measured postural dynamics while the FH, NF, and young adult (YA) groups performed continuous postural maintenance. In addition, electroencephalography activity was recorded while participants performed upright postural stance to examine any group differences in cortical areas involved in postural control. Results As expected, older participants (FH and NF) exhibited worse postural stability, as evidenced by increased excursion, compared to the YA group. Further, while NF and YA show increased alpha activity in occipital areas during the most demanding postural task (eyes closed), the FH group did not show any differences in occipital alpha power between postural tasks. Conclusions As alpha activity reflects suppression of bottom-up processing and thus diversion of cognitive resources toward postural centers during more demanding postural maintenance, deficits in this regulatory function in the FH group are a possible impaired cortical mechanism putting these individuals at greater fall risk. Relevance for Patients Impaired inhibitory function in older adults may impact postural control and increase their risk of falling. Interventions that aim at addressing cortical processing deficits may improve postural stability and facilitate independent living in this population.
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- Alexandra N. Scurry
- 1Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- 1Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- 2School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States
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- 1Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States,Corresponding author: Fang Jiang Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, United States.
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