Weight bearing versus non-weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion measurement in people with diabetes: a cross sectional study

Background: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common and largest category of work-related illness seen both in a developed & developing country. Purpose: The purpose of the study to assess the MSDs of Cycle Rickshaw (CR) Pullers & to find out the significance between MSDs with related variables. Material & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 136 CR Pullers residing in the Dhaka Metropolitan city. Purposive sampling technique was used where data were collected by a structure administered questionnaire with face to face interview & data was analyzed by SPSS (Version 20). Results: Results indicated that the prevalence of MSDs was 91% where upper back, lower back, leg & calf muscle, & knee joint was the more prevalent site. Some ergonomics and work related factors are responsible for developing MSDs. However, there was a significant relationship between MSDs with weight bearing (P<0.05) & daily rickshaw pulling time (p<0.05). In addition, an extremely high significant relationship found between MSDs with age (p<0.001) and BMI (p<0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that MSDs among CR pullers were extremely high. Awareness of ergonomics and work-related factors might help to prevent and reduce the prevalence of MSDs among CR pullers.

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The influence of hip rotations on muscle activity during unilateral weight-bearing exercises in individuals with and without genu varum: A cross-sectional study

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.03.009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 224-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amir Letafatkar ◽

Mohamadreza Hatefi ◽

Farideh Babakhani ◽

Hadi Abbaszadeh Ghanati ◽

Brian Wallace

Keyword(s):

Muscle Activity ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Genu Varum ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Comparison of Gait parameters among the adults (18-24) with and without flatfoot – A Cross sectional study

VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ◽

10.46858/vimsjpt.3205 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 83-88

Author(s):

Nayan Fulewale ◽

Dr. Deepak Anap (PT)

Keyword(s):

Stride Length ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Step Length ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Flat Foot ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gait Parameters ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Length Step

Background: Flat foot is a common deformity in which the medial longitudinal arch is eliminated or reduced, subtalar joint is pronated and the calcaneus achieves valgus position under- weight bearing conditions. Any feet disorder can alter the biomechanics of the entire lower limb. The aim of the study was to compare the gait parameters (Cadence, stride length, step length and pace) among the adults (18-24) with and without flat foot. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study with 3 months duration. Total 56 young adults (18-24) with and without flatfoot were recruited with purposive sampling method. the categorization of the type of arch using Arch-Height index. The Outcome measures were Gait parameters (cadence, distance walked in one minute, speed, step length, stride length) which were noted by pedometer of Smart watch and stride length, step length by using formula using cadence and distance findings. Result: Comparison analysis was done by using unpaired t-test. On comparison of various Gait parameters between normal and flat foot individuals such as cadence (p=0.7), distance walked in one minute (p= 0.96), speed (p=0.78), step length (p= 0.98), stride length (p= 0.92), there was no significant difference between two groups. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is no difference in gait parameters between flatfoot and normal foot.

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Weight-bearing bones are more sensitive to physical exercise in boys than in girls during pre- and early puberty: a cross-sectional study

Osteoporosis International ◽

10.1007/s00198-008-0611-5 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 19 (12) ◽

pp. 1749-1758 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

S. Kriemler ◽

L. Zahner ◽

J. J. Puder ◽

C. Braun-Fahrländer ◽

C. Schindler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Exercise ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Early Puberty ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence and Occupational Factors Associated with Low Back Pain Among the Female Garment Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh

Global Perspectives on Medical Sciences ◽

10.26535/gpms.v2i1.10 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ahmed Hossain

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Working Hours ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Low Back ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Factors ◽

Garment Workers

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the common health problems among the garment workers that cause workers absenteeism from the work. The purpose of the study is to identify the association between occupational factors and LBP among the female garment workers in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 487 female garment workers from three compliant garment factories of Bangladesh. Face-to-face interview on four different LBP measures along with questions on socio-demographic, occupational, and physical factors were used to collect the data. Result: The prevalence rates for LBP lasts for at least one day during the last six months, chronic pain, intense pain, and seeking medical care for LBP were found 63.04%, 38.60%, 13.76%, and 18.89%, respectively among the female garments workers. The multivariate logistic regression analysis indicates that duration of employment (>5 years), regular weight bearing and extended weekly working hours (>48 hours) are positively associated with LBP. Besides, age, BMI, family income, marital status and number of children are also found positively associated with the LBP measures. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among female garment workers in Bangladesh is found high. The duration of employment (>5 years), regular weight bearing and extended weekly working hours (>48 hours) play a significant role in developing LBP among the female workers. Factories need to consider training programs on the appropriate technique of weight bearing. It is also important to conduct regular screening programs to identify LBP, especially with married, overweight/obese and older age group to reduce the occurrence of LBP.

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Weight-Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion—Can Side-to-Side Symmetry Be Assumed?

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-49.3.40 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 30-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Alon Rabin ◽

Zvi Kozol ◽

Elad Spitzer ◽

Aharon S. Finestone

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Bilateral Symmetry ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽

Healthy Population ◽

Strongly Correlated ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Difference ◽

Dominant Side

Context: In clinical practice, the range of motion (ROM) of the noninvolved side often serves as the reference for comparison with the injured side. Previous investigations of non–weight-bearing (NWB) ankle dorsiflexion (DF) ROM measurements have indicated bilateral symmetry for the most part. Less is known about ankle DF measured under weight-bearing (WB) conditions. Because WB and NWB ankle DF are not strongly correlated, there is a need to determine whether WB ankle DF is also symmetrical in a healthy population. Objective: To determine whether WB ankle DF is bilaterally symmetrical. A secondary goal was to further explore the correlation between WB and NWB ankle DF ROM. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Training facility of the Israeli Defense Forces. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 64 healthy males (age = 19.6 ± 1.0 years, height = 175.0 ± 6.4 cm, and body mass = 71.4 ± 7.7 kg). Main Outcome Measure(s): Dorsiflexion ROM in WB was measured with an inclinometer and DF ROM in NWB was measured with a universal goniometer. All measurements were taken bilaterally by a single examiner. Results: Weight-bearing ankle DF was greater on the nondominant side compared with the dominant side (P < .001). Non–weight-bearing ankle DF was not different between sides (P = .64). The correlation between WB and NWB DF was moderate, with the NWB DF measurement accounting for 30% to 37% of the variance of the WB measurement. Conclusions: Weight-bearing ankle DF ROM should not be assumed to be bilaterally symmetrical. These findings suggest that side-to-side differences in WB DF may need to be interpreted while considering which side is dominant. The difference in bilateral symmetry between the WB and NWB measurements, as well as the only moderate level of correlation between them, suggests that both measurements should be performed routinely.

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Cross-Sectional Study of Weight-Bearing Activity on Proximal Femur Bone Mineral Density

Calcified Tissue International ◽

10.1007/s002239900599 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 179-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

M. A. Mayoux-Benhamou ◽

J. F. Leyge ◽

C. Roux ◽

M. Revel

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Proximal Femur ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Femur Bone

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Factors associated with pain and osteoarthritis at the hip and knee in Great Britain’s Olympians: a cross-sectional study

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsports-2017-098315 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (17) ◽

pp. 1101-1108 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Dale J Cooper ◽

Brigitte E Scammell ◽

Mark E Batt ◽

Debbie Palmer

Keyword(s):

Knee Pain ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Knee Oa ◽

Modifiable Factors ◽

Prevalence Of Pain

BackgroundKnowledge of the epidemiology and potentially modifiable factors associated with musculoskeletal disease is an important first step in injury prevention among elite athletes.AimThis study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with pain and osteoarthritis (OA) at the hip and knee in Great Britain’s (GB) Olympians aged 40 and older.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study. A survey was distributed to 2742 GB Olympians living in 30 countries. Of the 714 (26.0%) who responded, 605 were eligible for analysis (ie, aged 40 and older).ResultsThe prevalence of hip and knee pain was 22.4% and 26.1%, and of hip and knee OA was 11.1% and 14.2%, respectively. Using a multivariable model, injury was associated with OA at the hip (adjusted OR (aOR) 10.85; 95% CI 3.80 to 30.96) and knee (aOR 4.92; 95% CI 2.58 to 9.38), and pain at the hip (aOR 5.55; 95% CI 1.83 to 16.86) and knee (aOR 2.65; 95% CI 1.57 to 4.46). Widespread pain was associated with pain at the hip (aOR 7.63; 95% CI 1.84 to 31.72) and knee (aOR 4.77; 95% CI 1.58 to 14.41). Older age, obesity, knee malalignment, comorbidities, hypermobility and weight-bearing exercise were associated with hip and knee OA and/or pain.ConclusionsThis study detected an association between several factors and hip and knee pain/OA in retired GB Olympic athletes. These associations require further substantiation in retired athletes from other National Olympic Committees, and through comparison with the general population. Longitudinal follow-up is needed to investigate the factors associated with the onset and progression of OA/pain, and to determine if modulation of such factors can reduce the prevalence of pain and OA in this population.

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