A Knee Height Equation for Estimating Height of Vietnamese Adults

Although there have been numerous studies evaluating the difference between stooped and squat lifting styles, there remains a lack of understanding of whole body kinematics during unrestricted lifting. The current study evaluated nine males and nine females while lifting two box weights (9.1 kg, 18.2 kg) from five origins below the waist (0, 19, 38, 57, and 76 cm above the floor) and from three task asymmetries (sagittally symmetric, 45° clockwise, 45° counter-clockwise). While the lifting style was significantly influenced by the height of lift origin and to a lesser extent gender, box weight, and task asymmetry, none of the conditions resulted in pure squat or stoop lifting style. However, for lifts above knee height, the lifting style resembled more of a stoop lift while lifts originating below knee height were more of a squat lift. As the origin moved closer to the floor, participants relied more on their hips to accomplish the sagittal flexion but overall adopted a more coordinated whole-body lifting style. All together, as more sagittal flexion is required, more joints are relied upon in a more coordinated effort. The current study indicates that caution needs to be exercised when applying results of pure squat or pure stoop lifting studies to free-style (realistic) lifting.

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Validation of the must equations to predict body height from knee height in Greek patients

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1899 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. S254-S255

Author(s):

D. Georgantza ◽

Z. Pafili ◽

A. Kapsoritakis ◽

S. Potamianos

Keyword(s):

Body Height ◽

Knee Height

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The importance of dysphagia screening and nutritional assessment in hospitalized patients

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082018ao4189 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Patrícia Amaro Andrade ◽

Carolina Araújo dos Santos ◽

Heloísa Helena Firmino ◽

Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Global Assessment ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

The Body ◽

Subjective Global Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knee Height

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine frequency of dysphagia risk and associated factors in hospitalized patients as well as to evaluate nutritional status by using different methods and correlate the status with scores of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 909 inpatients of a philanthropic hospital. For the diagnosis of dysphagia we used an adapted and validated Brazilian version of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). The nutritional status was evaluated through the subjective global assessment, and anthropometric measurements included weight, calf and arm circumference, and knee height. The Mann-Whitney test, associations using the Pearson’s χ2 and Spearman’s correlation were used to verify differences between the groups. Results: The prevalence of dysphagia risk was 10.5%, and aging was the associated factor with this condition. Patients at risk presented lower values of arm and calf circumference, variables that correlated inversely with the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) score. Malnutrition was observed in 13.2% of patients based on the subjective global assessment and in 15.2% based on the Body Mass Index. Conclusion: Screening for dysphagia and malnutrition should be introduced in hospitals routine to avoid or minimize damages caused by dysphagia or malnutrition, especially among older people.

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Prediksi Tinggi Badan Ditentukan dari Panjang Rentang Lengan dan Panjang Telapak Kaki Pada Mongoloid Feminina Khususnya Etnis Jawa

Qanun Medika - Medical Journal Faculty of Medicine Muhammadiyah Surabaya ◽

10.30651/jqm.v2i2.1656 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Nur Mujaddidah Mochtar

Keyword(s):

Clinical Medicine ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Body Height ◽

Regression Equation ◽

The Body ◽

Regression Equations ◽

Foot Length ◽

Arm Span ◽

Knee Height ◽

The Mean

Background: There are various circumstances where measurements are not actually possible, replacement parameters can be used to estimate body height. Many characteristics of body height measurement and how to measure it. These include anthropometric measurements that can be used for the identification of medicolegal-forensic processes. Body height in clinical medicine and in the field of scientific research can be easily estimated using various anthropometric parameters such as arm span, knee height, foot length and foot breadth, and others. The arm span and foot length has proved to be one of the most reliable predictors. This study was conducted to estimate of body height from arm span and foot length using the regression equation and to determine the correlation between the body height and arm span and foot length.Methods: This study was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya with 182 Javanese female students. Stature, arm span and foot length measured directly using anthropometric technique and measuring tape. The data obtained were then analyzed with SPSS version 16. The regression equation was derived for the estimate of body height and the relationship between stature, arm span and foot length determined by the Pearson correlation. Results: We found that the mean body height of Javanese women was 1534,45 ± 47,623 mm, mean of arm span 1543,25 ± 60,468 mm and the mean of foot length 226,14 ± 9,586 mm. The correlation between stature and arm span was positive and significant (r = 0,715 , p <0,05). The correlation between stature and foot length was positive and significant (r = 0,726 , p <0,05). The correlation between stature and arm span and foot length was positive and significant (r = 0,798, p <0,05). Conclusion: Body height correlates well with the arm span and foot length so that it can be used as a reliable marker for high estimates using regression equations.

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The associations between body and knee height measurements and knee joint structure in an asymptomatic cohort

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/1471-2474-13-19 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Andrew J Teichtahl ◽

Anita E Wluka ◽

Boyd J Strauss ◽

Yuanyuan Wang ◽

Patricia Berry ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Joint ◽

Joint Structure ◽

Knee Height

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Prediction of stature by knee height and age in Portuguese elderly patients

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/s0261-5614(03)80035-3 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. S10

Author(s):

J.R. Correia ◽

C.A. Martins ◽

O.B.M.P. Oliveira ◽

T.F. Amaral

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Knee Height

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P3-106 Height, armspan and knee height: a reflection of early life environment and risk of dementia

Neurobiology of Aging ◽

10.1016/s0197-4580(04)81258-2 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. S385 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tina L. Huang ◽

Michelle Carlson ◽

Annette L. Fitzpatrick ◽

Linda Fried ◽

Lewis H. Kuller ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Early Life ◽

Early Life Environment ◽

Knee Height

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Factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdaa122 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Leônidas de Oliveira Neto ◽

Larissa Praça de Oliveira ◽

Pedro Moraes Dutra Agrícola ◽

Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares ◽

Igor Conterato Gomes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Muscle Mass ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chi Square ◽

Institutionalized Elderly ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Knee Height ◽

Qualitative Variables ◽

Health Related ◽

Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Background The diagnosis of sarcopenia is based on the analysis of strength, functionality and muscle mass. The objective was to verify the factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly. Methods In total, 219 elderly individuals (≥60 years old) living in long-term institutions in Natal/RN were included in the study. After defining the elderly as sarcopenic or non-sarcopenic, anthropometric, biochemical, sociodemographic and health-related were analyzed. The Student t-test and Mann–Whitney test were used to analyze the quantitative, while the chi-square test was used for the qualitative variables. Finally, Poisson regression was used to provide prevalence ratios for those variables that presented differences in the bivariate analyses. Results Physical capacity and anthropometry were associated with sarcopenia. For each 1 cm of knee height, the elderly presented 2.71% more chance of not having sarcopenia, and eutrophic or overweight individuals (according to BMI) presented 37.71 and 91.81% chances, respectively, of not presenting sarcopenia. Elderly individuals who ambulate have a 30.08% chance of not being considered sarcopenic. In addition, biochemical and anthropometric indicators demonstrated a relationship of sarcopenia with malnutrition. Conclusion Sarcopenia is associated with a loss of body mass, not only selective muscle mass, and greater physical inability to ambulate.

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