Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis With Radial Soundwave “Early” Is Better Than After 6 Months: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 950-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amol Saxena ◽  
Brian K. Hong ◽  
Andrew S. Yun ◽  
Nicola Maffulli ◽  
Ludger Gerdesmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Better Than

scholarly journals Post audio-visual biofeedback training visual functions and quality of life in paediatric idiopathic infantile nystagmus: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212199104
Author(s):  
Monica Daibert-Nido ◽  
Yulia Pyatova ◽  
Michelle Markowitz ◽  
Maryam Taheri-Shirazi ◽  
Samuel N Markowitz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Contrast Sensitivity ◽  
Reading Speed ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Visual Functions ◽  
Infantile Nystagmus ◽  
Fixation Stability ◽  
Better Than

Purpose: Biofeedback training (BT) was adapted to idiopathic infantile nystagmus syndrome (IINS) cases to enhance visual functions and quality of life (QoL). Methods: 10 patients (age 9 ± 3.2 years) treated with the audio-visual BT module of the MAIA microperimeter (Centervue, Padova, Italy) were assessed in two baseline visits and 1week post-BT (BT 80 min in total). The outcomes were distance and near binocular best corrected visual acuity (BBCVA), fixation stability, reading speed, contrast sensitivity, stereopsis and Children’s Visual Function Questionnaire. One-way repeated measured ANOVA and paired t-tests were used. Results: Distance BBCVA improved from 0.46 ± 0.21 and 0.43 ± 0.18 pre-BT to 0.33 ± 0.2 logMAR post-BT ( F (2,27) = 13.75, p = 0.0002). Post-BT was better than baseline ( p = 0.0001) and pre-BT ( p = 0.001). Near BBCVA improved from 0.23 ± 0.09 and 0.21 ± 0.14 pre-BT to 0.04 ± 0.08 post-BT (F (2,27) = 22.12, p = 0.000014), post-BT was better than baseline ( p = 0.0001) and pre-BT ( p = 0.0006). Stereopsis improved from 283 ± 338″ to 39 ± 32.2″ ( p = 0.04), contrast sensitivity from 0.26 ± 0.17 to 0.08 ± 0.12 log units ( p = 0.01), and reading speed improved from 74.7 ± 51.2 wpm to 104.7 ± 53.6 wpm ( p = 0.0006). Fixation stability improved from 33.6 ± 28.1 to 14.3 ± 10.1 sq. QoL increased from 23.8 ± 2.2 to 26.3 ± 2.3 units ( p = 0.001). Conclusion: BT benefited all visual functions and QoL in this pilot study, heralding a new possibility for Low Vision Rehabilitation in IINS.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study: Warm Stimulation on Guangming (GB37) to Relief Asthenopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Tao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Infrared Thermometry ◽  
Better Than

Infrared thermometry was performed in 15 female asthenopia patients (average ± SD: 54.88 ± 7.30 years) prior to, during, and after stimulation using electrothermal Bian-stone at the Guangming (GB37) acupoints. The results of this controlled pilot study (control points at the Yongquan (KI1) and Tianshu (ST25) points) showed significant (P≤0.05) increases in eyes’ temperature. At the same time, no changes were found at the control points. Furthermore, after warm stimulation on Guangming (GB37) acupoints, the clinical symptoms were getting better than the control points. The symptoms’ score was decreased significantly too (P≤0.05). It was demonstrated that there is some relationship between Guangming (GB37) point and eyes, and warm stimulation on Guangming (GB37) could relief uncomfortable of asthenopia.

Corrections to the Luni-Solar Precession From Radio Positions of Extragalactic Objects

1990 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
H. G. Walter
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Fixed Points ◽  
Reference Frame ◽  
Apparent Motion ◽  
Very Long Baseline Interferometry ◽  
Confidence Limits ◽  
Independent Observation ◽  
Long Baseline ◽  
Better Than

In an attempt of a realization of the radio reference frame a compilation catalogue of positions is derived from independent observation catalogues of extragalactic objects the coordinates of which had been determined by means of Very Long Baseline Interferometry. The compilation catalogue comprises 209 objects which are divided into a core consisting of 50 objects having mean positional accuracies of 0.5 milliseconds of arc (mas) and an extension with positional accuracies better than 2 mas. Comparison of this catalogue with an independent compilation catalogue led to confidence limits at the 1 mas level. - The compilation catalogue is supposed to represent a static reference frame of fixed extragalactic points. As the epochs of the contributing observations span nearly 10 years it was tried to interpret the apparent motion of the fixed points recognizable in the observation catalogues as an effect of luni-solar precession. The pilot study points at a reduction of the conventional value of about 2 mas per year.

The Practical Application of Multimedia Technology to Facilitate the Education and Treatment of Patients With Plantar Fasciitis: A Pilot Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Donald Beischer ◽  
Andrew Clarke ◽  
Richard Noel de Steiger ◽  
Leo Donnan ◽  
Aileen Ibuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Multimedia Technology ◽  
Practical Application

Is Visual Scanning Better Than Mental Practice in Hemispatial Neglect? Results from a Pilot Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hebert Pereira Ferreira ◽  
Manuel Alvim Leite Lopes ◽  
Ronir Raggio Luiz ◽  
Lídia Cardoso ◽  
Charles André
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Practice ◽  
Hemispatial Neglect ◽  
Visual Scanning ◽  
Better Than

Effectiveness of various materials in reducing plantar shear forces. A pilot study

2000 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 346-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Curryer ◽  
ED Lemaire
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Shear Forces ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Force Data ◽  
Precipitating Factor ◽  
Better Than

Vertical plantar forces are known to be a major precipitating factor in the development of foot pathology. It is also postulated that shear forces are important in the pathogenesis of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus. Various materials are used in insoles designed to reduce forces on the foot. While many foam materials have been tested for their ability to dissipate vertical forces, few studies have tested the effect of these materials on shear forces. This study assessed the effectiveness of five different materials in reducing plantar shear forces and compared two new gel materials with three of the more conventional foam materials. Four subjects were tested while walking over a force platform with one of the five materials taped to the surface. Peak force, impulse, and resultant shear force data were analyzed. The gel materials were significantly better than the foam materials at reducing shear forces. Thus the use of gel materials in insoles may be indicated for the reduction of plantar shear forces on the diabetic foot.

scholarly journals IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF FOAM ROLLING ON PAIN AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION IN PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS: A PILOT STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 2671-2675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishita Rambhia ◽  
◽  
Neeraj Athavale ◽  
Ashok Shyam ◽  
Parag Sancheti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Weight Distribution ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Foam Rolling
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