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Explanators of Sarcopenia in Individuals With Diabesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Conclusion: Clinicians may be able to use these critical values to select interventions that specifically target sarcopenia. Measures of % IMAT, PF torque, and stair power may offer a customized alternative to traditional sarcopenic classification systems, which may not be optimally suited to the common impairments among individuals with diabesity. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Weakness and Low Lean Mass in Women With Hip Fracture: Prevalence According to the FNIH Criteria and Association With the Short-Term Functional Recovery
Conclusions: Categorization according to the FNIH cutoff points for weakness significantly predicted the functional outcome in women with hip fracture, whereas categorization for aLM did not. Adjustments for BMI significantly changed the prevalence of either weakness or low aLM, but did not materially change their predictive roles. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Criterion Validity of Ultrasound Imaging: Assessment of Multifidi Cross-Sectional Area in Older Adults With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain
Conclusions: For assessment of L4 multifidi CSA, US is a valid alternative to MRI for older adults with and without CLBP. However, limitations of US, such as the inability to quantify intramuscular fat, which may be increased with aging and CLBP, should be considered. CSA measurement of 3 US images, rather than a single image, is recommended. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study
Background: Nonspecific shoulder pain has a high prevalence in older adults and causes functional alterations. Furthermore, there are difficulties in establishing a clinical diagnosis, effective treatments are lacking, and little evidence has been found regarding the use of invasive physical therapy techniques in this age group. Purpose: To determine the efficacy of a single physical therapy intervention with deep dry needling (DDN) on latent and active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in older adults with nonspecific shoulder pain. Methods: This pilot study is a single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial that ...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Editor's Message: Journal Status and Thanks 2016
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Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - March 20, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Graded Exposure for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: On the whole, the treatment appears effective and feasible. Apart from the benefits achieved by the participants, the study provides a basis for designing future studies at a higher level of evidence. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 14, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Relationship of Sit-to-Stand Lower-Body Power With Functional Fitness Measures Among Older Adults With and Without Sarcopenia
Conclusions: STS power generated via the STS task significantly relates to commonly administered functional fitness measures. These relationships also appear to exist when evaluating these relationships in older adults with sarcopenia. STS power may be utilized as an independent measure of functional fitness that is feasible to incorporate in clinical settings where time and space are often limiting factors. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 14, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Measurements of Weight Bearing Asymmetry Using the Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board Are Not Reliable for Older Adults and Individuals With Stroke
Conclusions: Weight bearing asymmetry cannot be measured reliably in older adults and individuals with stroke using the Nintendo Wii Fit balance board without the use of specialized software. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 14, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Determining Risk of Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Using Posttest Probability
Conclusions: No single test/measure demonstrated strong PoTP values. Five history questions, 2 self-report measures, and 5 performance-based measures may have clinical usefulness in assessing risk of falling on the basis of cumulative PoTP. Berg Balance Scale score (≤50 points), Timed Up and Go times (≥12 seconds), and 5 times sit-to-stand times (≥12) seconds are currently the most evidence-supported functional measures to determine individual risk of future falls. Shortfalls identified during review will direct researchers to address knowledge gaps. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - December 14, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Reviews Source Type: research

Reduced Cognitive-Motor Interference on Voluntary Balance Control in Older Tai Chi Practitioners
Background and Purpose: Recent dual-task studies suggest that Tai Chi practitioners displayed better control of standing posture and maintained a quicker response time of postural muscle activation during a stepping down activity. Whether this effect extends to voluntary balance control, specifically the limits of excursion of the center of pressure, remains to be examined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cognitive-motor interference pattern by examining the effects of a concurrently performed cognitive task on attention of voluntary balance control in older adults who are long-term practitioners of Tai Chi. ...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Comparative Analysis of High-Velocity Versus Low-Velocity Exercise on Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusions: Both HV and LV progressive exercises equally improve functional performance. Only the HV group reported significantly decreased pain at posttest. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Accelerometer-Based Monitoring of Upper Limb Movement in Older Adults With Acute and Subacute Stroke
Conclusions: Bilateral accelerometry for monitoring upper limb movements in a real-world setting might be useful to clinicians for objective assessment of affected upper limb use or disuse and function among older adults with hemiparesis from acute or subacute stroke. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Test-Retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change for the 10-Meter Walk Test in Older Adults With Parkinson's disease
Conclusions: Under both comfortable and fast conditions, measurements of gait speed and step frequency during the 10MWT are reliable between sessions in individuals with PD. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Age-Related Differences in Postural Control and Attentional Cost During Tasks Performed in a One-Legged Standing Posture
Discussion: Trunk accelerations showed a statistically significant group-by-condition interaction in the anteroposterior (F = 9.1, P (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

High-Velocity Quadriceps Exercises Compared to Slow-Velocity Quadriceps Exercises Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Study
Conclusion: HV quadriceps exercises may be an effective rehabilitation strategy in conjunction with a standardized progressive resistance exercise program beginning 4 to 6 weeks after TKA. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - September 22, 2016 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research