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: Physical Therapy - May 3, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kim J Lesch Sanni Tuomisto Heikki O Tikkanen Mika Venoj ärvi Source Type: research
Combined Effects of Glenohumeral Mobilization, Stretching, and Thoracic Manipulation on Shoulder Internal Rotation Range of Motion
DISCUSSION: Both GH posterior mobilizations and sleeper stretches improved IR and horizontal adduction PROM in a single session. The addition of thoracic manipulation prior to local shoulder interventions resulted in smaller gains of both IR and horizontal adduction ROM.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2.PMID:38699673 | PMC:PMC11065457 | DOI:10.26603/001c.95040 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 3, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Brian T Swanson Marissa Hagenbruch Bernardine Lapaan Kirill Skipalskiy 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: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: John L Palmieri Lesley Jones Margaret Schenkman Judith E Deutsch Source Type: research
Optimization of Tuina rolling manipulation parameters to promote blood circulation using a circulatory orthogonal experiment
Conclusion] An effective dynamic model of rolling manipulation was constructed. These results contradicted the idea that more pressure and longer continuous manipulation led to stronger effects. The effect of rolling manipulation on improving peripheral circulation can be maintained for 20 minutes.PMID:38694003 | PMC:PMC11060768 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.294 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yuan Yuan Huisheng Ma Shuangyue Li Hanyu Zou Xianjun Tong Guohui Zhang Xinna Xue Jing Zhou Hong Zhang 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Monthinee Watthanasuwakul Panida Hanphitakphong Somruthai Poomsalood Source Type: research
Kinesiophysiological analysis associated with changes in subjective intensities in belt electrode-skeletal muscle electrical stimulation: a prospective exploratory study
Conclusion] These findings show that objective intensities of >3 METs, as recommended in rehabilitation prescriptions, can be achieved when the subjective intensity is set at strong or maximum tolerated. Treatment with B-SES may provide a viable alternative to therapeutic exercise.PMID:38694009 | PMC:PMC11060770 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.284 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Norikazu Hishikawa Koshiro Sawada Motonori Kubo Mari Kakita Takashi Kawasaki Suzuyo Ohashi Yasuo Mikami Source Type: research
Clinical applicability of automated tractography for stroke rehabilitation: Z-score conversion of fractional anisotropy
Conclusion] In this study, the Z-score findings related to stroke symptoms align with those reported in the literature, indicating the appropriateness of the methodology used and its potential in future applications.PMID:38694010 | PMC:PMC11060757 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.319 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Midori Mochizuki Yuki Uchiyama Kazuhisa Domen Tetsuo Koyama 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: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Panida Hanphitakphong Monthinee Watthanasuwakul Somruthai Poomsalood Source Type: research
Participants with restricted dominant shoulder internal rotation range of motion demonstrate no side-to-side difference in humeral head translation; and no difference before and after joint mobilization: a pilot study
Conclusion] Participants with internal rotation ROM loss demonstrated symmetrical HHT. Joint mobilization increased ROM, but HHT was unchanged. No relationships existed between BFA and HHT.PMID:38694012 | PMC:PMC11060773 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.259 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: John F Hoops Troy L Hooper St éphane Sobczak Jeegisha Kapila Birendra M Dewan Omer C Matthijs Jean-Michel Brism ée Source Type: research
The effects of resistance exercise and leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplementation on muscle mass and physical function in post-gastrectomy patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Conclusion] We failed to detect a significant difference in muscle mass due to resistance exercise with LEAA supplementation in post-gastrectomy patients. However, resistance exercise with LEAA supplementation might be beneficial for muscle strength recovery and QOL improvements.PMID:38694013 | PMC:PMC11060767 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.218 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Atsushi Sawada Kentaro Yoneta Eri Togashi Shogo Asaka Riho Tada Takaaki Asada Seiichi Son Makoto Tayama Masami Kimura Satoshi Fujita Source Type: research
Effect of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation of the common fibular nerve on the soleus muscle Hoffmann reflex
Conclusion] The change in the Hoffmann reflex amplitude may have been caused by the magnetic stimulation to I-a sensory fibers on the common fibular nerve, suggesting that magnetic stimulation induces reciprocal inhibition of motor neurons through synapses in the spinal cord.PMID:38694014 | PMC:PMC11060763 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.278 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kazunori Morozumi Katsuyuki Morishita Michio Tojima Takashi Inomata Source Type: research
