Hip-Abductor Muscle Performance in Participants after 45 Seconds of Resisted Sidestepping Using an Elastic Band

Context:Hip-abductor weakness is associated with many lower extremity injuries. A simple procedure to assess hip-abductor performance is necessary in patient populations.Objective:To describe the change in pelvic-on-femoral position of the stance limb before and after 45 seconds of resisted sidestepping.Design:Cross-sectional comparative.Setting:Laboratory.Participants:24 healthy women (24.6 ± 3.5 years) and 14 healthy men (24.5 ± 3.0 years).Main Outcome Measures:Pelvic-on-femoral position in degrees in single-leg stance before and after 45 seconds of resisted sidestepping.Results:The difference between the baseline and postexercise measurements for both men and women was significant (P< .05). The effect of the resisted-sidestepping exercise on the hip abductors was not statistically different between men and women.Conclusions:Forty-five seconds of resisted sidestepping using an elastic band produced a change in pelvic-on-femoral position in healthy adults. This test might be useful to detect impaired performance in hip abductors of patients with injury elsewhere in the musculoskeletal system.

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Determining Meaningful Changes in Pelvic-On-Femoral Position during the Trendelenburg Test

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.16.4.326 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 326-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

James W. Youdas ◽

Sara T. Mraz ◽

Barbara J. Norstad ◽

Jennifer J. Schinke ◽

John H. Hollman

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Simple Procedure ◽

Minimal Detectable Change ◽

Detectable Change ◽

Lower Extremity Injuries ◽

Single Leg Stance ◽

Hip Abductor ◽

Extremity Injuries ◽

Standard Error Of Measurement ◽

Error Of Measurement

Context:Hip abductor muscle weakness is related to many lower extremity injuries. A simple procedure, the Trendelenburg test, may be used to assess hip abductor performance in patient populations.Objective:To describe the minimal detectable change (MDC) in pelvic-on-femoral (P-O-F) position of the stance limb during the Trendelenburg test.Setting:Laboratory.Participants:45 healthy women (28 ± 8 years) and 45 healthy men (33 ± 11 years).Main Outcome Measures:P-O-F position in degrees in single-leg stance. Results: Baseline P-O-F position (hip adduction) was 83° ± 3° with a range from 76° to 94°. The intratester reliability (ICC3,1 for measurement of P-O-F position using a universal goniometer was 0.58 with a standard error of measurement (SEM) of 2°. The minimal detectable change (MDC) was calculated to be 4°.Conclusions:If a person’s P-O-F position changes less than 4° between measurements, then the P-O-F position is within measurement error and it can be determined that there has been no change in the performance of the hip abductor muscles when examined by the Trendelenburg test.

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Two Stretching Treatments for the Hamstrings: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Versus Kinesio Taping

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.22.1.59 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 59-66 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Che-Hsiu Chen ◽

Tsun-Shun Huang ◽

Huei-Ming Chai ◽

Mei-Hwa Jan ◽

Jiu-Jenq Lin

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Peak Torque ◽

Muscle Stiffness ◽

Muscle Performance ◽

Static Stretch ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Negative Results ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽

Before And After

Context:Recent studies have shown that the static stretch (SS) may adversely affect leg-muscle performance.Objectives:The authors examined the short-term effects of 2 stretching exercises on hamstrings muscle before and after exercise.Design:Crossover.Setting:Laboratory.Participants:9 healthy, physically active men.Interventions:There were 3 protocols in a randomized order with a 7-d interval: nonstretching (CON protocol), hamstrings static stretching (SS) with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), and SS with kinesio-taping application on the hamstrings.Main Outcome Measures:Outcome measures included first-felt and maximum tolerant-felt range of motion (FROM and TROM), maximal knee-flexion peak torque (PT) at 180°/s, and hamstrings muscle stiffness.Results:Groups were not different at prestretching in terms of hamstrings flexibility, PT, and muscle stiffness. At poststretching, both stretching protocols showed significant increases in FROM and TROM (P < .05). Stiffer hamstrings muscle and decreased PT were found in both SS+PNF and CON protocols (P < .05). However, there was no significant difference in the SS+Taping protocol (P > .05).Conclusion:The stretching protocols improve hamstrings flexibility immediately, but after exercise hamstrings peak torque is diminished in the SS+PNF but not in the SS+Taping group. This means that SS+Taping can prevent negative results from exercise, which may prevent muscle injury.

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Abstract 2246: Coronary Arterial Positive Remodeling Detected by MRI: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.118.suppl_18.s_693-a ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽

Author(s):

Cuilian Miao ◽

Shaoguang Chen ◽

Robson Macedo ◽

Shenghan Lai ◽

Kiang Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Wall Thickness ◽

Vessel Wall ◽

Black Blood ◽

Lumen Area ◽

Outer Contour ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Vessel Size ◽

Vessel Wall Thickness ◽

Before And After

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect early changes of coronary atherosclerotic remodeling. Positive remodeling is associated with plaque vulnerability and rupture. 179 subjects (90 men, age 61±9 yrs) free of clinical cardiovascular disease underwent cross-sectional coronary wall MRI using a black blood technique. Outer contour area (“vessel size”), lumen area, and mean vessel wall thickness were obtained. Linear regression was used to determine the correlations of mean wall thickness with outer contour area or lumen area before and after adjustment for body size parameters. The outer contour area increased with increasing mean wall thickness (p<0.0001). Lumen area also increased, but at a smaller rate than outer contour area (p<0.0001). When men and women were examined separately (Figure ), the relationships continued to be significant (P<0.0001 and 0.05 respectively) with no differences in these relationships between men and women. When vessel size was normalized by LV size or body mass index, the relationships remained significant, and the relative slopes were similar to that in the non-normalized model. The positive correlations between outer contour area and vessel wall thickness remained significant for each coronary bed (right, left main, left anterior descending) individually.

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Frequency of Macroprolactinemia in Hyperprolactinemic Women Presenting with Menstrual Irregularities, Galactorrhea, and/or Infertility: Etiology and Clinical Manifestations

International Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2013/478282 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alfredo Leaños-Miranda ◽

Karla Leticia Ramírez-Valenzuela ◽

Inova Campos-Galicia ◽

Rosario Chang-Verdugo ◽

Lizbeth Zarela Chinolla-Arellano

Keyword(s):

Simple Procedure ◽

Gel Filtration ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Serum Prolactin ◽

Lower Serum ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Median Serum ◽

Menstrual Irregularities ◽

Before And After

Aim. To determine the frequency of macroprolactinemia, its etiology, and the clinical manifestations in patients with hyperprolactinemia presenting with menstrual irregularities, galactorrhea, and/or infertility who were attended by the gynecology-endocrinology service.Methods. In a cross-sectional study, 326 hyperprolactinemic women were tested for serum prolactin (PRL) concentrations before and after chromatographic separation (gel filtration and affinity with protein G) and extraction of free PRL with polyethylene glycol (PEG).Results. Sera from 57 patients (17.5%) were found to have macroprolactinemia. The presence of macroprolactinemia was attributable to anti-PRL autoantibodies in 54 (94.7%) patients. The median serum PRL levels were similar in patients with or without macroprolactinemia (42.0 versus 38.1 ng/mL). In contrast, patients with macroprolactinemia had lower serum-free PRL levels (median 9.2 versus 31.7 ng/mL, ). Patients without macroprolactinemia had a higher frequency of galactorrhea and abnormal pituitary imagine findings ().Conclusions. We can conclude that macroprolactinemia should be considered as a benign variant, and it must be ruled out in women presenting with menstrual irregularities, galactorrhea, and/or infertility in order to investigate other causes different than hyperprolactinemia. Serum PRL precipitated with PEG is a convenient and simple procedure to screen for the presence of macroprolactinemia.

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Status gizi, kadar hemoglobin, ureum, dan kreatinin pasien konseling gizi hemodialisa

Jurnal Gizi dan Dietetik Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics) ◽

10.21927/ijnd.2017.5(1).31-43 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 31

Author(s):

Kristiawan P. A. Nugroho ◽

Sarlina Palimbong ◽

Fransiska M. Santoso Putri ◽

Puji Astuti ◽

Ike Listiyowati

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Data Entry ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Primary Data ◽

Nutritional Counseling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dietary Compliance ◽

Men And Women ◽

Before And After

ABSTRACTBackground : Patients who are undergoing hemodialysis therapy must know which foods that may be consumed including foods containing animal protein, low potassium, and low salt. The role of nutritionists is needed to provide nutritional counseling related to dietary adjustment. Studies that have been conducted by previous researchers are about diet from hemodialysis patients and the various factors that affect dietary compliance of patients, but no one has been studying the relation related to nutritional status, hemoglobin, ureum, and creatinine levels before and after doing a counseling that also has a relationship with diet and dietary compliance for hemodialysis patients.Objectives : To analyze the relationship of nutritional status, hemoglobin, ureum, and creatinine levels of hemodialysis patients before and after doing nutritional counseling in RSUD Ungaran. Methods : The study used a descriptive quantitaive method with one group pretest posttest design with cross sectional approach. The research was conducted in Hemodialysis Unit of RSUD Ungaran with a total sampling of 30 hemodialysis patient. Primary data were obtained from respondent’s data entry and FFQ, observation, and interviews. Secondary data were obtained from respondent’s medical records include the level of hemoglobin, urea, and cretinine. Data were analyzed using SPSS programme with Paired t Test. Results : The results of SPSS analysis showed that probability value from urea men 0,016 < 0,05 and urea women – hemoglobin men and women – creatinin men and women overall 0,000 < 0,05, which means that the average levels of those components before and after doing a nutritional counseling is different.Conclusions : A nutritional counseling indicate any change in the nutritional status of the entire hemodialysis patients, based on hemoglobin levels increased, while urea and creatinine levels decreased; but all those components are not in the normal category. Levels of hemoglobin, urea, and creatinine is changed within a period of one month after the implementation of individual nutritional counseling. It indicates that nutritional counseling efforts were given has a positive benefit for the patients to gain knowledge about dietary adjustments and implement the recommended diet in order to optimize the work of renal function excessively.KEYWORDS : nutritional status, hemodialysis, eating behavior, nutritional counseling

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Trends in gambling participation and gambling severity among Finnish men and women: cross-sectional population surveys in 2007, 2010 and 2015

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022129 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. e022129 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sari Castrén ◽

Maria Heiskanen ◽

Anne H Salonen

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Online Gambling ◽

Population Surveys ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Gambling Participation ◽

Percentage Points ◽

Gambling Severity ◽

Risk Gambling

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate trends in past-year gambling participation and gambling severity among Finnish men and women from 2007 to 2015.DesignCross-sectional population surveys from years 2007, 2011 and 2015.SettingData were drawn from the population register and collected using computer-assisted telephone interviews.ParticipantsRepresentative random samples of Finns aged 15–74 were drawn in the study in 2007 (n=5008), 2011 (n=4484) and 2015 (n=4515) with response rates of 58%, 40% and 62%, respectively.Outcome measuresThe outcome measures were gambling versatility, type of games, gambling intensity and gambling severity. Significance (p) between time points was determined using χ2tests. All temporal comparisons between 2007–2011, 2011–2015 and 2007–2015 were performed separately for all respondents aged 15–74 and for women and men.ResultsGambling participation overall showed a rising trend (6.6 percentage points, 95% CI 4.9 to 8.3) from 2007 to 2015. In 2007–2011 women’s gambling participation increased more (7.8 percentage points, 95% CI 5.5 to 10.4) than men’s (5.4 percentage points, 95% CI 3.2 to 7.6). The most popular game types since 2007 have been lottery games, scratch cards and electronic gaming machines (EGMs). EGM gambling, on the other hand, has decreased since 2007. Online gambling has increased significantly from 2007 to 2015 in both genders. Men’s at-risk gambling decreased from 2007 to 2011, while women’s at-risk gambling and problem gambling increased from 2011 to 2015.ConclusionsWomen’s increasing gambling participation is causing gender differences in gambling behaviour to narrow. The article concludes with a discussion of the need for gender-specific interventions aimed at preventing gambling-related harm and ultimately at protecting the most vulnerable groups.

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The Effect of Gender on Foot Anthropometrics in Older People

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.20.3.277 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 277-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Alessandra Paiva de Castro ◽

José Rubens Rebelatto ◽

Thaís Rabiatti Aurichio

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Adult Population ◽

Older Men ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Arch Index ◽

Older Adult Population ◽

Older Men And Women

Context:Some questions remain regarding the anthropometric differences between the feet of young men and women, but the gap is much greater when dealing with older adults. No studies were found concerning these differences in an exclusively older adult population, which makes it difficult to manufacture shoes based on the specific anthropometric measurements of the older adult population and according to gender differences.Objective:To identify differences between the anthropometric foot variables of older men and women.Design:Cross-sectional.Participants:154 older women (69.0 ± 6.8 y) and 131 older men (69.0 ± 6.5 y).Main Outcome Measures:The foot evaluations comprised the variables of width, perimeter, height, length, 1st and 5th metatarsophalangeal angles, the Arch Index (AI), and the Foot Posture Index (FPI). A data analysis was performed using t test and a post hoc power analysis.Results:Women showed significantly higher values for the width and perimeter of the toes, width of the metatarsal heads, and width of the heel and presented significantly lower values for the height of the dorsal foot after normalization of the data to foot length. The 1st and 5 th metatarsophalangeal angles were smaller in the men. There were no differences between men and women with respect to AI and FPI.Conclusions:Overall, the current study shows evidence of differences between some of the anthropometric foot variables of older men and women that must be taken into account for the manufacture of shoes for older adults.

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Use of and confidence in administering outcome measures among clinical prosthetists: Results from a national survey and mixed-methods training program

Prosthetics and Orthotics International ◽

10.1177/0309364614532865 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 314-321 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Ignacio Gaunaurd ◽

Susan E Spaulding ◽

Dagmar Amtmann ◽

Rana Salem ◽

Robert Gailey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Outcome Measure ◽

Routine Practice ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Interactive Training ◽

Study Results ◽

Before And After ◽

Formally Trained

Background: Outcome measures can be used in prosthetic practices to evaluate interventions, inform decision making, monitor progress, document outcomes, and justify services. Strategies to enhance prosthetists’ ability to use outcome measures are needed to facilitate their adoption in routine practice. Objective: To assess prosthetists’ use of outcome measures and evaluate the effects of training on their confidence in administering performance-based measures. Study design: Cross-sectional and single-group pretest–posttest survey. Methods: Seventy-nine certified prosthetists (mean of 16.0 years of clinical experience) were surveyed about their experiences with 20 standardized outcome measures. Prosthetists were formally trained by the investigators to administer the Timed Up and Go and Amputee Mobility Predictor. Prosthetists’ confidence in administering the Timed Up and Go and Amputee Mobility Predictor was measured before and after training. Results: The majority of prosthetists (62%) were classified as non-routine outcome measure users. Confidence administering the Timed Up and Go and Amputee Mobility Predictor prior to training was low-to-moderate across the study sample. Training significantly (p < 0.0001) improved prosthetists’ confidence in administering both instruments. Conclusion: Prosthetists in this study reported limited use of and confidence with standardized outcome measures. Interactive training resulted in a statistically significant increase of prosthetists’ confidence in administering the Timed Up and Go and Amputee Mobility Predictor and may facilitate use of outcome measures in clinical practice. Clinical relevance Frequency of outcome measure use in the care of persons with limb loss has not been studied. Study results suggest that prosthetists may not regularly use standardized outcome measures and report limited confidence in administering them. Training enhances confidence and may encourage use of outcome measures in clinical practice.

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Hip-Abductor Fatigue, Frontal-Plane Landing Angle, and Excursion during a Drop Jump

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation ◽

10.1123/jsr.14.4.321 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 321-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Christopher Carcia ◽

Jim Eggen ◽

Sandra Shultz

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Reaction Force ◽

Frontal Plane ◽

Muscle Performance ◽

Drop Jump ◽

Vertical Ground Reaction Force ◽

Fatigue Protocol ◽

Hip Muscle ◽

Hip Abductor

Context:The influence of hip-muscle function on knee-joint kinematics during landing has been inadequately investigated.Objective:To determine the effect of bilateral hip-abductor fatigue on frontal-plane tibiofemoral landing characteristics and vertical ground-reaction force (vGRF) during the landing phase of a drop jump.Design:Experimental, pretest–posttest.Setting:Research laboratory.Participants:20 recreationally active college-age students.Intervention:Isometric bilateral hip-abductor-fatigue protocol.Main Outcome Measures:Frontal-plane tibiofemoral landing angle, excursion, and vGRF during landing from a drop jump under prefatigue, postfatigue, and recovery conditions.Results:After the fatigue protocol, participants landed in a greater valgus orientation than in the prefatigued state. No differences in frontal-plane excursion or vGRF were noted.Conclusions:Isolated bilateral hip-abductor fatigue alters frontal-plane lower extremity orientation during a double-leg landing. Because an increase in valgus orientation has been observed at or near the time of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries, we recommend improving hip-abductor muscle performance to lessen the risk of such injuries.

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The trunk extensor flexor relationship in men and women by isokinetic dynamometry.

Manual Therapy Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2015.13.329 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

pp. 329 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marcia Simbala ◽

Camila Ksaveria Czaikoski ◽

Fernanda Maria Cercal Eduardo ◽

Auristela Duarte Lima Moser ◽

Rafaella Stradiotto Bernardelli

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cycle Ergometer ◽

Muscle Performance ◽

Isokinetic Dynamometer ◽

Isokinetic Dynamometry ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Extensor Muscles ◽

The University ◽

Trunk Extensor

Introduction: The thoracolumbar musculature plays a key role in the balance and stability of the pelvis. The isokinetic dynamometer provides accurate assessment of muscle performance and treatment guidance. Objective: To compare the flexors / extensors of the trunk link between sedentary men and women, asymptomatic by isokinetic dynamometry. Materials and methods: An observational cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 100 asymptomatic sedentary volunteers, 50 males and 50 females with a mean age of 22.2 ± 3.3 years. The collection was made in the center of isokinetic dynamometry of the university grew. The Cybex Norm isokinetic dynamometer Model 7000 ™, trunk module was used. The subjects were weighed and measured, made global warming a 5 minutes cycle ergometer unloaded. Tested the flexor and extensor muscles in concentric and eccentric contractions, with an interval of three minutes between each assessment. We adopted a range of 10 degrees of extension to 70 degrees of flexion, with five repetitions at angular velocity 60ͨ / s performing maximal strength. Familiarity with the equipment was done in the way of submaximal intensity contraction. The analysis was performed using SPSS, version 20.0 (p <0.05). Results: muscle ratio for females was higher compared to males, demonstrating in men greater deficit flexors compared to extensors of the trunk. Conclusion: no significant neither for females nor for males difference. Confirming that the ratio of muscle strength agonist/antagonist of a joint should not change regardless of the mode of contraction is tested.

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