Corrigendum to ‘Adding hip rotation to therapeutic exercises can enhance gluteus medius and gluteus minimus segmental activity levels – An electromyography study’ [Physical Therapy in Sport Volume 43 (2020) 157–165]

Objective: To determine the association of depression, physical activity (PA) levels and general psychological health among physical therapy students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among students of physiotherapy department at Rawalpindi and Islamabad Institutions, from August 2015 to January 2016. Five hundred students were recruited using non-probability convenient sampling. The data was collected through a questionnaire that comprised of demographic information, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), General Health Questionnaire-12(GHQ-12) and Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 and correlation analysis was performed to see the relationship amongst depression, PA and general psychological health. Results: Majority of the students (42.6%) had mild depression. However, 64.8% students had no psychological distress. Moreover, 33.4% of the students were involved in aerobic activities and majority of them (37.6%) were not doing any activities to improve flexibility and increase muscle strength. There was an inverse correlation between RAPA and BDI-II (p<0.001) and a positive association between RAPA and GHQ-12 (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the students had mild depression but their general psychological health was not affected as they were involved in routine physical activity. The result of this study provides evidence that there is a negative relation between physical activity and depression and a positive relation between physical activity and general psychological health.

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A review of the anatomy of the hip abductor muscles, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fascia lata

Clinical Anatomy ◽

10.1002/ca.22004 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 697-708 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Natasha Amy May Sparks Flack ◽

Helen D. Nicholson ◽

Stephanie Jane Woodley

Keyword(s):

Gluteus Medius ◽

Fascia Lata ◽

Tensor Fascia Lata ◽

Gluteus Minimus ◽

Hip Abductor ◽

Anatomy Of The Hip

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Delivering Telerehabilitation to COVID-19 Inpatients:A Retrospective Chart Review Suggests It Is a Viable Option

HSS Journal ® ◽

10.1007/s11420-020-09774-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (S1) ◽

pp. 64-70

Author(s):

Kelsey Rosen ◽

Monika Patel ◽

Cecelia Lawrence ◽

Brianne Mooney

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Chart Review ◽

Vital Signs ◽

Retrospective Chart Review ◽

Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽

Supplemental Oxygen ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Home Exercise ◽

Viable Option ◽

Therapeutic Exercises

Abstract Background Guidelines for physical therapy management of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 recommend limiting physical therapists’ contact with patients when possible. Telehealth has been viewed as “electronic personal protective equipment” during the COVID-19 pandemic; although telerehabilitation has been shown to be effective with outpatients, it is unknown whether it is a viable option for hospitalized patients. Purpose Our facility developed an algorithm for the use of a physical therapy telerehabilitation program for inpatients with COVID-19. We sought to investigate the safety and viability of the program. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients admitted with a diagnosis of COVID-19 who received either telerehabilitation only or a combination of telerehabilitation and in-person rehabilitation. Based on the algorithm, COVID-19 inpatients were selected to receive telerehabilitation if they could ambulate independently, could use technology, had stable vital signs, required minimal supplemental oxygen, and were cognitively intact. We analyzed data of inpatients who received telerehabilitation only, which included patient education, therapeutic exercises, and breathing techniques. Results Of 33 COVID-19 inpatients who received telerehabilitation, in-person rehabilitation, or a combination of the two, 12 patients received telerehabilitation only (age range, 33 to 65 years; all but one male). They demonstrated independence with their individualized home exercise programs in one to two sessions, did not require an in-person rehabilitation consultation, did not require increased oxygen, experienced no exacerbation of symptoms, and were discharged home. Conclusions Inpatient telerehabilitation appears to be a viable option for selected hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and may be a safe way of delivering inpatient rehabilitation to isolated or at-risk populations. At our hospital, the use of inpatient telerehabilitation reduced staff exposure while providing important education and services to patients. To our knowledge, no studies have investigated the use of telerehabilitation for hospitalized patients, including those with COVID-19. Our findings suggest that this innovative approach warrants further study.

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Hip Rotations’ Influence of Electromyographic Activity of Gluteus Medius Muscle During Pelvic-Drop Exercise

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.2015-0097 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 65-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Renan Lima Monteiro ◽

Joana Hoverter Facchini ◽

Diego Galace de Freitas ◽

Bianca Callegari ◽

Sílvia Maria Amado João

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Random Order ◽

Gluteus Medius ◽

Emg Activity ◽

Neutral Position ◽

Electromyographic Activity ◽

Medial Rotation ◽

Lateral Rotation ◽

Tensor Fasciae Latae ◽

Hip Rotation

Context:Pelvic-drop exercises are often used to strengthen the gluteus medius (GM) muscle with the aim of increasing or prioritizing its recruitment. However, the effect of hip rotation on the performance of the action of the GM is unknown.Objective:To evaluate the effect of hip rotation on the recruitment of the GM, tensor fasciae latae (TFL), and quadratus lumborum (QL).Method:Seventeen healthy subjects performed 2 sets of 4 repetitions of pelvic-drop exercise in random order with pelvic-drop lateral, medial, and neutral rotation of the hip.Main Outcome Measures:The electromyographic (EMG) activity of the GM, TFL, and QL was evaluated using surface electromyography.Results:There were significant increases in the activation of the GM with medial and neutral rotation compared with lateral rotation (P = .03, P = .01, respectively), and there was no difference between medial and neutral rotation (P = 1.00). There was no difference in EMG activity of the TFL and QL in any of the positions. The GM:TFL ratio was the same in all analyzed positions. Regarding the GM:QL ratio, there was a significant increase with medial rotation compared with lateral rotation (P = .02).Conclusions:Pelvic-drop exercises are more efficient for activating the GM when the hip is in medial rotation and neutral position.

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Influence of Physical Therapy Modalities on Pain in Osteoporosis Patients: initial results of the treatment with physical therapy

Macedonian Medical Review ◽

10.1515/mmr-2016-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 70 (1) ◽

pp. 19-23

Author(s):

Valentina Koevska ◽

Snezana Perchinkova-Mishevska ◽

Erieta Nikolik-Dimitrova ◽

Biljana Mitrevska

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Pain Intensity ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Chronic Back Pain ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Physical Therapy Modalities ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Therapeutic Exercises ◽

Significant Difference ◽

A Prospective Study

Abstract Introduction. Osteoporosis causes chronic back pain leading to restriction of functional capacity and quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of physical therapy modalities on pain in patients with osteoporosis. Methods. This is a prospective study of patients with osteoporosis, randomly chosen and followed for three months in the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IPMR). Physical therapy consisted of physical modalities and therapeutic exercises. Physical therapy modalities included interferential currents and pulsed low-frequency electromagnetic field conducted each day with weekend breaks, 21 in total. Patients had therapeutic exercises 3 times a week during the entire follow-up period. Patients were assigned into two groups. The first group consisted of nine patients who underwent physical procedures and the second group consisted of nine patients who did not receive physical therapy modalities. Two check-ups were made on day 21 and at the end of the third month. Assessment of pain intensity was made by the use of a numeric pain rating scale. Results. No significant difference between the groups was observed regarding mean age of patients (p<0.21). The first check-up showed a significantly higher pain score in the second group of patients (p=0.0003). There was no significant difference in pain intensity between both groups of patients in the three-month period of investigation (p<0.63). Conclusion. Physical therapy modalities influence on pain in patients with osteoporosis. Our investigation included a small number of patients and hence further studies are necessary.

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