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Filter by:Hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE) is one of the leading preventable causes of in-hospital mortality, but prevention of VTE in hospitalized medical patients remains challenging, as preventive measures such as pharmacological thromboprophylaxis (TPX) need to be tailored to individual thrombotic risk. The broad objective of this project is to improve VTE prevention strategies in hospitalized medical patients by prospectively examining VTE risk factors (including mobility) and comparing existing risk assessment models.
This study will compare shoulder range of motion assessment using the Kinect motion tracking system vs goniometer in patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) undergoing ultrasound-guided capsular distention procedures (standard of care). The investigators hypothesize that, for shoulder adhesive capsulitis, the Kinect Motion Analysis 2.0 system will provide reliable results in a shorter and more efficient amount of time in comparison to traditional goniometer methods.
Preclinical mobility limitations (PCML) manifest early in the process of declining mobility, and are not typically identified or acted upon by clinicians. These mobility limitations manifest as changes in how daily tasks such as walking are performed (slower speed, lower endurance). Persons in the PCML stage are at increased risk for the onset of disability and chronic disease. Persistent deterioration in mobility is a predictor of mortality and has been reported even in the absence of changes in activities of daily living over a two-year period. Further, older persons with mobility limitations, including reduced gait speed, are at risk for falls. These cumulative transitions of a person's life-long mobility form their mobility trajectory and preventing mobility decline at an early stage along this trajectory is the focus of this research initiative. This study will evaluate a novel intervention, STEPPING-UP, for improving walking ability in persons with PCML.
Type 2 Diabetes Meletus(T2DM) is a global health concern. The incidence of T2DM globally is increasing exponentially partly due to unhealthy food habits and sedentary life style.exercise and nutritional intervention is long being reported to improve glycemic control and improve quality of life among individuals with T2DM. Moderate intensity of walking for 30 minutes is proven to regulate good metabolic control. however, in over weight elderly individuals, joint pain or arthritis walking be a challenging task. therefore, walking on sand which is reported to be easy on joints would be a alternative for those patients.
Strengthening and stretching exercise programs, and recommendations to protect the affected joint have shown to be effective both clinically and economically in conditions such as hand osteoarthritis and hand rheumatoid arthritis. However, their application format is not up to date. In this sense, problems such as the lack of monitoring by the health professional and the lack of patients motivation may cause poor adherence to the treatment protocol, which is one of the main predictors of treatment efficiency. Therefore, an smartphone application has been developed for the rehabilitation of hand osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to enhance patients adherence and motivation. The smartphone application includes: a) exercise programs and recommendations based on the most up to date scientific evidence adapted to the pathology; and b) enhancers of patient adherence to treatment (patient diaries and behavioral change strategies).The objective is to develop a cost effective digital solution to optimize the health care offered to these pathologies based on up to date scientific evidence in order to improve the functional ability and the quality of life of these patients, and to reduce the number of consultations to primary and specialized care.
About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery. The pain and mobility limitations adversely affect quality of life, sleep, and body image. Unfortunately, current treatments for pain and mobility limitations have variable efficacy. Based on a review of relevant pre-, intra-, and post-operative factors, investigators reasoned that myofascial massage may address contributors to pain and mobility limitations following breast cancer surgery. Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial looking at myofascial massage compared to a light touch group to look at the effects on pain and immobility following breast cancer surgery.
The 3 m walk-back test is used to assess neuromuscular control, proprioception, protective reflexes, fall risk, and balance. In a study of healthy elderly adults, a 3-m walk-back test showed better diagnostic accuracy compared to the most commonly used measurement methods for falls in the past year. Reliability is extremely important, especially for research and clinical applications. In order to assess the risk of falling, measurement methods need to be reliable and change accurately over time. 3 m walk back test was found to be reliable in healthy elderly individuals. However, there are no studies investigating the validity and reliability of this test in stroke patients.
The question this feasibility study aims to answer is whether or not participants are able to accurately and reliably perform and self record the timed up and go test in a non-clinical environment using the Medopad application. This forms part of a larger question of whether or not a more frequently performed TUG test, could act as a physical activity marker.
This is a study to evaluate whether use of a pedometer following radical prostatectomy decreases post-operative narcotic use and time to return of bowel function.
This study is being conducted to test if a program with physical activity and learning about movement (including goal setting, benefits of physical activity, and how to increase physical activity gradually) helps people to become more active and to move better. The physical activity program involves specific exercises done in a group setting, and the education part will involve learning about different ways to move to make everyday activities easier. The program will last 16 weeks. This program will take place in a large fellowship area of a partner church through an established community-based participatory research partnership in Chicago, IL.