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
Changes in acceleration and deceleration factors associated with active gait speed adjustment
Conclusion] These results suggest that the specific kinematic mechanisms of each factor regulate the acceleration and deceleration of walking. In addition, these mechanisms and factors indicate how exercise therapy may be used in rehabilitation to improve the ability to adjust walking speed in daily life.PMID:38694015 | PMC:PMC11060761 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.226 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tomoya Kokue Yuma Takenaka Yuuga Matsue Masayuki Tsuchida Kenichi Sugawara Source Type: research
Classification and comparison of the physical characteristics and functions of various age groups of community-dwelling elderly individuals participating in the Kayoi-no-ba program
Conclusion] Among community-dwelling elderly individuals participating in the Kayoi-no-ba program, physical characteristics and functions were affected by aging, with significant decline particularly in those aged >80 years old. These findings suggest that early intervention is necessary to maintain muscle mass, strength, balance, and mobility in the elderly.PMID:38694016 | PMC:PMC11060759 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.313 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Naritoshi Sato Kosuke Takano Isamu Konishi Ryosaku Kobayashi Kazuo Ishigami Naohiko Kinoshita Tomonori Nomura Toru Nagai Hiroyuki Masuda Daisuke Sato Wataru Uchiyama Masaru Kanda Source Type: research
Assessment of retention of training in improving the accuracy of needle penetration depth
Conclusion] After two weeks of acupuncture training, the error distance decreased significantly, suggesting that this technique was retained after 28 days of completing the training.PMID:38694017 | PMC:PMC11060760 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.290 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hirohisa Miyachi Miyono Okinaka Tsunehiko Wada Source Type: research
Differences in cough strength, respiratory function, and physical performance in older adults with and without low swallowing function in the repetitive saliva swallowing test
Conclusion] These preliminary results suggest that community-dwelling ambulatory older adults with low swallowing function in RSST might have lower cough and respiratory muscle strength, even if they have relatively preserved lung function and physical performance.PMID:38694018 | PMC:PMC11060758 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.273 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hideo Kaneko Akari Suzuki Yoshiharu Nagai Jun Horie Source Type: research
Evaluation of the accuracy of ChatGPT's responses to and references for clinical questions in physical therapy
Conclusion] ChatGPT has limitations in reference selection and reliability. While ChatGPT can offer accurate responses to clinical questions in physical therapy, it should be used with caution because it is not a completely reliable model.PMID:38694019 | PMC:PMC11060764 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.234 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Shogo Sawamura Takanobu Bito Takahiro Ando Kento Masuda Sakiko Kameyama Hiroyasu Ishida Source Type: research
Relationship among Falls, Fear of Falling, and Physical Activity Level in Patients on Hemodialysis
CONCLUSION: FOF was associated with the incidence of falls in patients on hemodialysis.IMPACT: The evaluation and implementation of interventions targeting the FOF may mitigate the risk of falls.PMID:38696344 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzae064 (Source: Physical Therapy)
Source: Physical Therapy - May 2, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Nobuyuki Shirai Naoto Usui Yoshifumi Abe Hajime Tamiya Takashi Amari Sho Kojima Kenta Mikami Mizuki Nagashima Nobuhito Shinozaki Yu Shimano Masakazu Saitoh Source Type: research
