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Filter by:This study aimed to evaluate the association between the isokinetic knee strength and/or proprioception performance with the functional performance on the functional Hop-tests and Y-balance test. This study included 20 healthy individuals who performed an isokinetic assessment of knee proprioception (joint position sense, JPS and threshold to detection of passive motion, TDPM) and flexors/extensors strength. At the same time, they performed a functional testing consisting of three Hop-tests (single, triple and cross-over) and the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ). We tested the correlation between the isokinetic and functional performances, and limb symmetry indexes.
In practice, a single test is used to quantify thumb proprioception. Previous studies have found a decrease in joint position sense (JPS) and force sense (FS) in patients diagnosis of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, but no correlation have been stabilize between JPS, FS and pain intensity perceived by the patient during activity daily life (ADL). The goal of the study is compared joint position error (JPE) with joint force sense error (JFSE) in subjects with carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis and investigated a possible correlation between thumb pain intensity and thumb proprioception in patients with CMC joint OA.
Participation in this study will involve having a pad wrapped onto the subject's non-surgical leg to detect when sensation returns after spinal anesthetic and while in recovery room. The pad is part of an approved medical device, but which has been modified and will be used in an experimental way. The device will run cold water through the pad wrapped to the subject's leg. The subject will be asked to press a stop button when they feel the pad gets cold. Nurses in the recovery area will also be testing return of sensation using a standard technique and this will be compared to when the subject begins to feel the cold.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) and conventional therapies (CT) on pain, balance and proprioceptive sensation of cervical region in patients with chronic neck pain. As a cross-over study, patients were divided into BBAT / CT (n=17) and CT / BBAT (n=18) groups. BBAT program has been implemented to patients within group BBAT / CT two days a week for 6 weeks while group CT / BBAT received the CT program during the same period. After the interval of 5-week, group BBAT / CT was treated with CT and group CT / BBAT was treated with BBAT. Pain severity with; Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability level with; Neck Disability Index (NDI), cervical proprioception with; Cervical Range of Motion Deluxe (CROM) device, balance with; Computerized Dynamic Posturography were evaluated. The evaluations were conducted before and after the first and second treatment.
Chiari Malformation (CM) is a posterior brain anomaly caused by the displacement of the brain stem and cerebellum into the cervical spinal canal. There are 8 types of Chiari malformations described today that vary according to the severity of the anomaly. In CM Type 1, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation deteriorated along with the foramen magnum and the cerebellar tonsillar decreased to at least 5 mm below the foramen magnum. Depending on this situation, headache, cerebellar findings, muscle strength, and sensory loss and so on. and adversely affect the daily life of the patient. When establishing an exercise program for the symptoms of CM type 1, it should be taken into consideration that somatosensory, visual, vestibular system and cerebellum are in close relationship with each other and balance and coordination result from this close relationship. When the literature is reviewed for exercise programs aimed at reducing instability in the cervical region, it is seen that 80% of the stability of the cervical spine originates from the muscular system and its importance in the treatment process is being investigated more and more day by day. However, no randomized controlled study was performed on these subjects. This study was planned to investigate the effects of two different exercise programs on pain, balance, coordination, proprioception, functional capacity, body posture, daily life activities and quality of life. The study was planned to involve at least 20 individuals with CM Type 1 who were not surgical indications in the 18-65 age range. The study was designed as a randomized, self-controlled study. Demographic data and characteristics of the subjects who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study will be recorded at the beginning of the study. Patients will be evaluated in two different time periods. The first evaluations will be performed on the first day when patients are referred to rehabilitation by the physician. Following this assessment, all patients will be assigned numbers, which will be divided into two groups using a simple randomization method in the form of drawing lots. A total of 18 sessions 3 times a week for six weeks, the first group will receive symptomatic exercise program and the second group will focus on the deep muscles in the cervical region, especially the stabilizer, and a "Motor learning-based" exercise program that includes gradual control of these muscles. After 6 weeks, the first evaluations will be repeated in both groups.
Balance training with stroboscopic vision in patients with chronic ankle instability.
Aims: Examine the effects of a community Tai Chi program on measures of balance and sensorimotor function. Methods: In a pre-test and post-test design, balance was measured in older adults (N=344; 73.4±7.4 years) with 30-second chair stand, timed-up and go, and 4-stage balance test following a 12-week community-based tai chi intervention. Balance measures and additional sensorimotor measures, including hip abductor electromechanical delay and hip proprioception, were measured in a smaller sample of older adults (n=11; 67.3±3.7 years).
Introduction Anterior knee pain (AKP) commonly affects physically active as well as sedentary individuals and the aetiology remains unknown. Altered joint position sense (JPS) impacts accurate motor action and knee joint stability. It is unclear whether people with AKP have altered JPS. The aim of this study was to investigate the JPS of individuals with AKP. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to measure JPS in twenty-five participants with unilateral or bilateral AKP. The Vicon 3D motion analysis system was used to assess JPS by means of active joint position sense testing during single leg squat and active knee extension in sitting. Target angles were self-determined based on each participant's capabilities. The absolute error (AE) was used as the main outcome measure. Impaired JPS was classified as an AE equal to or greater than five degrees.
Influence of virtual reality games(Wii Fit) on knee proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) will be measured in 30 postoperative patients. The age of participants will be ranged from 20 to 30 years old. Subjects will be randomly assigned to Group A is the study group and Group B is the control group.
Introduction: The loss of normal values of ROM due to the lack of flexibility and strength in the hip flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings in soccer players can cause a loss of mobility of the hip and knee joint. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an active-assisted stretching technique used to improve flexibility and therefore the ranges of joint mobility. Aim. To assess the effectiveness of an intervention by proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in the improvement of flexibility and strength in the hamstring, hip flexor and quadriceps musculature compared to conventional stretches in football players. Study design. Randomized, multicentric, single-blind clinical study. Methods. The 30 players will be randomly assigned to the study groups: experimental (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and static stretches) and control (static stretches). The treatment will last 6 weeks, with two sessions a week of 5 minutes each. The study variables will be the range of hip mobility (using goniometry), hamstring flexibility (using the EPR test, inclinometer) and the strength of hip flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings (through the RM test). A descriptive statistical analysis will be carried out calculating the main statistical characteristics and after calculating the normality of the sample (test Kolmogorov- Smirnov), the differences between evaluations in each group (t-student test) and the intra- and intersubject effect will be calculated (ANOVA of repeated measures). Expected results. Improved hip mobility, hamstring flexibility and strength in hip flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings muscles.