Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review
In conclusion, the Y-Balance Test stands out as the most practical dynamic balance assessment for clinical use, characterized by a standardized protocol, good repeatability, affordability, and ease of application. The Nintendo Wii Balance Board also presents itself as a cost-effective and reliable tool for dynamic balance evaluation in clinical settings. It is crucial to recognize that these tests appraise discrete postural skills, preventing direct comparisons between test outcomes. This review equips healthcare professionals with valuable insights into optimal balance assessment methods for the healthy, 19 to 54 aged pop...
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kim J Lesch Sanni Tuomisto Heikki O Tikkanen Mika Venoj ärvi Source Type: research
Reply to comment on 'Modeling for predicting survival fraction of cells after ultra-high dose rate irradiation'
Phys Med Biol. 2024 May 3;69(10). doi: 10.1088/1361-6560/ad3edc.ABSTRACTLiew and Mairani commented on our paper 'Modeling for predicting survival fraction of cells after ultra-high dose rate irradiation' (Shiraishiet al2024aPhys. Med. Biol.69015017), which proposed a biophysical model to predict the dose-response curve of surviving cell fractions after ultra-high dose rate irradiation following conventional dose rate irradiation by considering DNA damage yields. They suggested the need to consider oxygen concentration in our prediction model and possible issues related to the data selection process used for the benchmarkin...
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Yuta Shiraishi Yusuke Matsuya Hisanori Fukunaga Source Type: research
Dose and DNA damage modelling of diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy using Geant4
CONCLUSIONS: The DNA damage changes with radial distance from the seed and has been found to become less complex with distance, which is potentially easier for the cell to repair. Close to the seed α-particles contribute the majority of dose, however the contribution from other particles cannot be neglected and may influence the choice of seed spacing.PMID:38701625 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103367 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Laura Ballisat Chiara De Sio Lana Beck Susanna Guatelli Dousatsu Sakata Yuyao Shi Jinyan Duan Jaap Velthuis Anatoly Rosenfeld Source Type: research
Changes in Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Across Retirement Transition as a Predictor of Self-Rated Health
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed a cross-sectional association between MVPA and greater odds of reporting better SRH before retirement. No longitudinal associations were observed between changes in the PA variables from before to after retirement and later changes in SRH.PMID:38702051 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0558 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Andreas Fr öberg Lawrence Sacco Kristin Suorsa Tuija Leskinen Pasan Hettiarachchi Magnus Svartengren Sari Stenholm Hugo Westerlund Source Type: research
Enhancing Quality Management for Clinical Black-Box Systems in Radiation Oncology
Pract Radiat Oncol. 2024 May-Jun;14(3):e233-e235. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2024.01.004.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38702117 | DOI:10.1016/j.prro.2024.01.004 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Koren Smith Olivier Blasi Todd Pawlicki Source Type: research
Injury profiles in sub-elite Women's Cricket: Exploring incidence, prevalence, nature, onset and body region
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights regarding the current injury rates in sub-elite female cricket players.PMID:38701662 | DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.04.006 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Jolandi Jacobs Benita Olivier Corlia Brandt Source Type: research
Built and natural environment correlates of physical activity of adults living in rural areas: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Research investigating the relationship between the built and natural environment and PA behaviors of adults living in rural areas is still limited and there is a need for more high-quality and longitudinal studies. However, our most positive findings indicate that investing in places for exercise and recreation, a safe infrastructure for active transport, and nature-based activities are possible strategies that should be considered to address low levels of PA in rural adults.TRIAL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO: CRD42021283508.PMID:38702772 | DOI:10.1186/s12966-024-01598-3 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Christina M üller Lisa Paulsen Jens Bucksch Birgit Wallmann-Sperlich Source Type: research
Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review
In conclusion, the Y-Balance Test stands out as the most practical dynamic balance assessment for clinical use, characterized by a standardized protocol, good repeatability, affordability, and ease of application. The Nintendo Wii Balance Board also presents itself as a cost-effective and reliable tool for dynamic balance evaluation in clinical settings. It is crucial to recognize that these tests appraise discrete postural skills, preventing direct comparisons between test outcomes. This review equips healthcare professionals with valuable insights into optimal balance assessment methods for the healthy, 19 to 54 aged pop...
Source: Health Physics - May 3, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kim J Lesch Sanni Tuomisto Heikki O Tikkanen Mika Venoj ärvi Source Type: research
Bicycling for Rehabilitation of Persons With Parkinson Disease: A Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS: The literature on bicycling for PwPD has evolved from speed to aerobic studies. The terminology describing types of bicycling was simplified. Of all the outcomes reported, reduction of disease severity achieved the highest frequency of clinical meaningful improvements. Bicycling was comparable with other forms of aerobic training for walking speed and endurance. Opportunities for translation to practice and research are presented.VIDEO ABSTRACT AVAILABLE: for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1 available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A462).PMID:38693613 | DOI:10.1097/N...
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: John L Palmieri Lesley Jones Margaret Schenkman Judith E Deutsch Source Type: research
Training effect of repeated rolling motions on boccia players with severe cerebral palsy: comparison with the effect of conventional upper-limb training using a crossover test
Conclusion] Collectively, interval rolling training is more effective than upper limb training in improving the physical function and throwing distance of boccia players with severe cerebral palsy.PMID:38694004 | PMC:PMC11060762 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.245 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kosuke Yahagi Masataka Kataoka Tomomi Ichiba Shuji Imura Source Type: research
Effectiveness of comparing calf circumference with neck circumference regarding their association with skeletal muscle indices in Japanese nursing home residents
Conclusion] This study showed that phase angle and muscle mass were associated with calf circumference, but not with neck circumference, in Japanese nursing home residents. Therefore, calf circumference is important in clinical evaluations as a potential screening tool for nursing home residents with various diseases.PMID:38694005 | PMC:PMC11060766 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.240 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Akira Kubo Masahiro Ishizaka Sho Tsukahara Shunya Numaguchi Ayaka Takayama Source Type: research
Unilateral vibration stimulation decreases F-wave persistence and F/M amplitude ratio in contralateral homonymous muscle corresponding to the stimulated muscle during stimulation
Conclusion] The vibratory stimulation used in this study could suppress the contralateral homonymous muscle tone.PMID:38694006 | PMC:PMC11060772 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.267 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kenta Kunoh Takahiro Takenaka Daisuke Kimura Toshiaki Suzuki Source Type: research
Seasonal changes in daily steps of community-dwelling older individuals with and without lifestyle-related diseases: a retrospective cohort study
Conclusion] Compared with healthy older individuals, in older persons with diseases, physical activity was lower year-round among males and in November and December among females. Separate daily step count goals may be required for health maintenance in both sexes. It is important to determine the daily steps necessary to prevent various diseases and mitigate their severity while maintaining physical activity among older persons with diseases.PMID:38694007 | PMC:PMC11060769 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.252 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Akihito Kubota Toyohiro Hamaguchi Source Type: research
Efficacy of ultrasound therapy with neck retraction exercises vs. ultrasound therapy with deep cervical flexor training for excessive screen time users: a pilot randomized controlled study
Conclusion] Ultrasound therapy with neck retraction exercises could have a more positive effect on pain, forward head posture, and strength of the deep cervical flexor muscles in comparison to ultrasound therapy with deep cervical flexor training for excessive screen time users.PMID:38694008 | PMC:PMC11060765 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.303 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Monthinee Watthanasuwakul Panida Hanphitakphong Somruthai Poomsalood Source Type: research
Effects of exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell on muscle strength and balance in community-dwelling older adults
Conclusion] This study demonstrated that exercise using a modified elastic band with a coconut shell could effectively improve leg muscle strength and balance in older adults.PMID:38694011 | PMC:PMC11060771 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.308 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - May 2, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Panida Hanphitakphong Monthinee Watthanasuwakul Somruthai Poomsalood Source Type: research
