Postural Assessment of Students Evaluating the Need of Ergonomic Seat and Magnification in Dentistry

Rajani A. Dable; Pradnya B. Wasnik; Babita J. Yeshwante; Smita I. Musani; Ashishkumar K. Patil; Sunilkumar N. Nagmode

doi:10.1007/s13191-014-0364-0

Postural Assessment of Students Evaluating the Need of Ergonomic Seat and Magnification in Dentistry

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society ◽

10.1007/s13191-014-0364-0 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (S1) ◽

pp. 51-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Rajani A. Dable ◽

Pradnya B. Wasnik ◽

Babita J. Yeshwante ◽

Smita I. Musani ◽

Ashishkumar K. Patil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Postural Assessment

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Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients in Acute, Subacute and Chronic Stage: A Construct Validity Study

Diagnostics ◽

10.3390/diagnostics11020365 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 365

Author(s):

Cecilia Estrada-Barranco ◽

Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda ◽

Vanesa Abuín-Porras ◽

Francisco Molina-Rueda

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Functional Independence Measure ◽

Functional Independence ◽

Assessment Scale ◽

Validity Study ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Chronic Stage ◽

Post Stroke ◽

Valid Instrument ◽

Postural Assessment

(1) Background: Observational scales are the most common methodology used to assess postural control and balance in people with stroke. The aim of this paper was to analyse the construct validity of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) scale in post-stroke patients in the acute, subacute, and chronic stroke phases. (2) Methods: Sixty-one post-stroke participants were enrolled. To analyze the construct validity of the PASS, the following scales were used: the Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC), the Wisconsin Gait Scale (WGS), the Barthel Index (BI) and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). (3) Results: The construct validity of the PASS scale in patients with stroke at acute phase was moderate with the FAC (r = −0.791), WGS (r = −0.646) and FIM (r = −0.678) and excellent with the BI (r = 0.801). At subacute stage, the construct validity of the PASS scale was excellent with the FAC (r = 0.897), WGS (r = −0.847), FIM (r = −0.810) and BI (r = −0.888). At 6 and 12 months, the construct validity of the PASS with the FAC, WGS, FIM and BI was also excellent. (4) Conclusions: The PASS scale is a valid instrument to assess balance in post-stroke individuals especially, in the subacute and chronic phases (at 6 and 12 months).

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Prediction of fear of falling at 6 months after stroke based on 279 individuals from the Fall Study of Gothenburg

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-92546-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Netha Hussain ◽

Per-Olof Hansson ◽

Carina U. Persson

Keyword(s):

Acute Stroke ◽

Fear Of Falling ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Preventive Actions ◽

Baseline Factors ◽

Postural Assessment ◽

Function Activity ◽

Physical Activity Scale

AbstractThe early identification of individuals at risk of fear of falling after stroke is crucial in order to individualise preventive actions and interventions. The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of, and baseline factors in acute stroke that are associated with fear of falling at 6 months after stroke. Fear of falling was assessed by one question, which was answered by 279 of 452 eligible individuals. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the factors that were associated with fear of falling. The dependent variable was fear of falling at 6 months after stroke. The independent variables were related to function, activity and participation, including personal and environmental factors. Fear of falling was reported by 117 (41.9%) individuals. Poor postural control in acute stroke, measured using the modified version of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (odds ratio [OR]: 2.60, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.26–5.36), and being physically inactive prior to the stroke, measured using the Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Scale (OR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.01–4.12), were found to be associated with fear of falling at 6 months after stroke. The findings in this study are useful in clinical practice to optimise rehabilitation after stroke.

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Postural assessment for people with severe visual impairment

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/20141000028 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 00028

Author(s):

B. Narvila ◽

M. Kulsa

Keyword(s):

Visual Impairment ◽

Postural Assessment

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Static Surface Electromyography and Neuromuscular Reeducation

Biofeedback ◽

10.5298/1081-5937-38.2.64 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 64-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gabriel E. Sella

Keyword(s):

Surface Electromyography ◽

Standing Position ◽

Objective Test ◽

Dynamic Surface ◽

Clinical Interpretation ◽

Clinical Concern ◽

Postural Assessment

Abstract Static surface electromyography can provide an objective test of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar posterior areas that needs to be performed within a clear clinical or ergonomic context. It is of great help in postural assessment in the standing position in people with healthy backs or postural dysfunctions. The author has devised a protocol that allows statistically based treatment and more valid clinical interpretation. Most often, static surface electromyography is a necessary precursor to dynamic surface electromyography of any area of clinical concern. When appropriate, neuromuscular reeducation with surface electromyography biofeedback can be performed to improve resting tonus dysfunctions observed on the static surface electromyography testing.

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