scholarly journals Impact of isometric exercising as to development of physical characteristics typical of dorsopathy patients at incomplete remission stage

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Sofya V. Vakulenko ◽  
Mikhail A. Yeremushkin
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Examination Methods ◽  
Static And Dynamic Loads ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Functional Examination

BACKGROUND: The positive impact of isometric exercising, which makes muscle strength indicators grow, has been known for a long time. However, very few studies have been devoted so far to the examination and assessment of the effect in terms of their application for practical healthcare purposes. AIM: It is aimed to assess how a therapeutic isometric exercising impacts the dynamics of basic physical conditions of abdominal and back muscle groups as well as the decrease in pain syndrome severity, which Lumbar spine dorsopathy patients have during an incomplete remission state after the treatment is over and in a remote period (in six-month period). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The retrospective analysis of data based on clinical and functional examination methods and treatment results was conducted involving 72 patients aged 2550 years old with the confirmed dorsopahy diagnosis. The data were acquired with the use of FSSD profile and tension dynamometry Back-Check Dr. Wolff (Physiomed Elektromedizin AG, Germany). The visual analogue scale (VAS) was applied to determine the pain syndrome intensity. RESULTS: Further analysis of the acquired results showed the increased rate of the BPC indicators of strength (p 0.05) and endurance to static and dynamic loads produced with the key posture-dependent muscle groups (p 0.05) as well as decreased intensity of the pain syndrome the dorsopathy patients had (p 0.05). CONCLUSION: Isometric exercising helps to lower the pain syndrome intensity assessed as per the VAS (p 0.05), increase the muscle strength and the core endurance towards static and dynamic loads.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness Of Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. 2325967117S0010
Author(s):  
Sezen Karabörklü Argut ◽  
Nilgün Türker ◽  
Derya Çelik ◽  
Önder İsmet Kılıçoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Quadriceps Strength ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Group I ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
And Function

Objective: The weakness of the quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is very evident. Therefore, quadriceps strengthening exercises are very important part of the rehabilitation program. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is considered one of the methods for increasing quadriceps muscle strength. To evaluate the effectiveness of combined NMES and strengthening exercises to improve the recovery of quadriceps strength and function in patients with PFPS. Methods: This study was planned as a randomized controlled pilot study. A total of 27 patients (mean age=38.9±10.8 years, range=20-60 years; 16 females) with PFPS were assessed and randomly assigned into 2 groups. Group I received a standard program (quadriceps strengthening, hip strengthening and hamstring stretching) and NMES combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises simultaneously. Group II received the same standard program without NMES. Both groups were enrolled 3 times per week for 40 minutes per day in 6 weeks. Patients were assessed at the baseline, 3 rd, 6th, and 12th weeks of treatment. Quadriceps strength was evaluated by isokinetic dynamometer. The range of motion at testing was set between 0 for extension to 90 for flexion. The test was performed at 60 degrees/sn and concentric maximum peak torque value was recorded. Kujala and Lysholm scores were used for functional assessments. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 20.0. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess the distribution of data. The changes in dependent variables before treatment, 3 rd, 6th, and 12th weeks were analyzed using a 2 by 4 mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA). Pairwise comparisons with paired t test were used to determine whether the Group I or Group II, has changed over time. An intention- to- treat analysis was performed to impute values for missing data. An alpha level of 0.05 was established. Results: The study was completed with 20 patients. Group I (n=10; mean age=39.4±8.5 years; 7 females) and group II (n=10; mean age=43.2±11.7 years; 5 females) had no differences in pre-operative measures (p>.05). There was significant improvements in within groups statistics of all parameters for both groups (p<.05). No differences in quadriceps strength, Kujala and Lysholm scores between groups were found at the different time points (F= 0.86; p = 0.12, F=0,001; p =0.97, F=0.12; p=0.73, respectively) Conclusion: NMES combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises has no additional effect on PFPS patients’ on muscle strength and function. When considering these results, we believe that there is no need to continue the study in progress. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Recovery of early postoperative muscle strength after deep neuromuscular block by means of ultrasonography with comparison of neostigmine versus sugammadex as reversal drugs: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e043935
Author(s):  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yingyuan Li ◽  
Chanyan Huang ◽  
Wei Xiong ◽  
Qin Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Neuromuscular Blockade ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionDespite the use of quantitative neuromuscular monitoring together with the administration of reversal drugs (neostigmine or sugammadex), the incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade defined as a train-of-four ratio (TOFr) <0.9 remains high. Even TOFr >0.9 cannot ensure adequate recovery of neuromuscular function when T1 height is not recovered completely. Thus, a mathematical correction of TOFr needs to be applied because the return of a normal TOFr can precede the return of a normal T1 twitch height. On the other hand, different muscles have different sensitivities to neuromuscular blockade agents; thus, complete recovery of one specific muscle group does not represent complete recovery of all other muscles. Therefore, our study aims to assess the muscle strength recovery of respiratory-related muscle groups by ultrasound and evaluate global strength using handgrip dynamometry in the early postoperative period when TOFr=0.9 and corrected TOFr (cTOFr)=0.9 with comparison of neostigmine versus sugammadex as reversal drugs.Methods and analysisThis study will be a prospective, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial involving 60 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I–II and aged between 18 and 65 years, who will undergo microlaryngeal surgery. We will assess geniohyoid muscle, parasternal intercostal muscle, diaphragm, abdominal wall muscle and handgrip strength at four time points: before anaesthesia, TOFr=0.9, cTOFr=0.9 and 30 min after admission to the post anaesthesia care unit. Our primary objective will be to compare the effects of neostigmine and sugammadex on the recovery of muscle strength of different muscle groups in the early postoperative period when TOFr=0.9 and cTOFr=0.9. The secondary objective will be to observe the difference of muscle strength between the time points of TOFr=0.9 and cTOFr=0.9 to find out the clinical significance of cTOFr >0.9.Ethics and disseminationThe protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University. The findings will be disseminated to the public through peer-reviewed scientific journals.Trial registration numberChiCTR2000033832.

New Research on the Use of Hardening Plastics for Aircraft Construction

1940 ◽  
Vol 44 (349) ◽  
pp. 44-73
Author(s):  
Wilhelm Kuech
Keyword(s):  
Strength Properties ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Absorbed Energy ◽  
Good Strength ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Bonding Properties ◽  
Static And Dynamic Loads ◽  
Impact Bending ◽  
New Research ◽  
Laminated Materials

Laminated materials incorporating plastics seem to be especially well suited lor highly stressed aircraft components, by reason of their good strength properties. Paper, fabric and wood veneers treated with plastics on a phenolic basis were tested with regard to their strength, especially in bending, shear, absorbed energy in impact bending, notching strength and in their resistance against moisture. Further, the behaviour of compressed plastics was studied at different temperatures under static and dynamic loads. A part of the research was extended to pure phenol resin and to thermoplastics based on methacrylate and polyvinylchloride. The bonding properties of laminated compressed plastics were established. Concluding, some experiments relating to the practical manufacture of aeroplane components are communicated.

scholarly journals Preliminary investigation of use of flexible folding wing tips for static and dynamic load alleviation

2016 ◽  
Vol 121 (1235) ◽  
pp. 73-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Castrichini ◽  
V. Hodigere Siddaramaiah ◽  
D.E. Calderon ◽  
J.E. Cooper ◽  
T. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Aircraft Design ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Induced Drag ◽  
Aeroelastic Model ◽  
Static And Dynamic Loads ◽  
Folding Wing ◽  
Wing Tips ◽  
Wing Tip

ABSTRACTA recent consideration in aircraft design is the use of folding wing-tips with the aim of enabling higher aspect ratio aircraft with less induced drag while also meeting airport gate limitations. This study investigates the effect of exploiting folding wing-tips in flight as a device to reduce both static and dynamic loads. A representative civil jet aircraft aeroelastic model was used to explore the effect of introducing a wing-tip device, connected to the wings with an elastic hinge, on the load behaviour. For the dynamic cases, vertical discrete gusts and continuous turbulence were considered. The effects of hinge orientation, stiffness, damping and wing-tip weight on the static and dynamic response were investigated. It was found that significant reductions in both the static and dynamic loads were possible. For the case considered, a 25% increase in span using folding wing-tips resulted in almost no increase in loads.

The Mechanical Properties Comparative Analysis for Socked and Non-Socketed Composite Pile

2014 ◽  
Vol 1061-1062 ◽  
pp. 748-750
Author(s):  
Heng Chen ◽  
Ke Sheng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Vertical Load ◽  
Interlayer Thickness ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Soil Stress ◽  
Composite Pile ◽  
Static And Dynamic Loads

For socked and non-socketed piles in the different mechanical behavior under static and dynamic loads, the paper use ABAQUS to model, simulate the pile , the soil interlayer thickness between the bottom of the pile and bedrock are 2m, 4m under vertical load and Earthquake, cushion cap, pile and pile soil stress situation found non-socketed piles when the soil interlayer thickness within a certain range, the composite pile small subside under dynamic, static loads, the non-socketed piles can better take advantage of the pile soil has a good seismic performance in the earthquake.

Welfare Use in Japan: Trends and Determinants

2007 ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Wataru Suzuki ◽  
Yanfei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Welfare Use ◽  
The Impact

This article represents the first step in filling a large gap in knowledge concerning why Public Assistance (PA) use recently rose so fast in Japan. Specifically, we try to address this problem not only by performing a Blanchard and Quah decomposition on long-term monthly time series data (1960:04-2006:10), but also by estimating prefecturelevel longitudinal data. Two interesting findings emerge from the time series analysis. The first is that permanent shock imposes a continuously positive impact on the PA rate and is the main driving factor behind the recent increase in welfare use. The second finding is that the impact of temporary shock will last for a long time. The rate of the use of welfare is quite rigid because even if the PA rate rises due to temporary shocks, it takes about 8 or 9 years for it to regain its normal level. On the other hand, estimations of prefecture-level longitudinal data indicate that the Financial Capability Index (FCI) of the local government2 and minimum wage both impose negative effects on the PA rate. We also find that the rapid aging of Japan's population presents a permanent shock in practice, which makes it the most prominent contribution to surging welfare use.

Manufacturing of Bellows Compensator by Pulsed-Magnetic Field Pressure

2022 ◽  
Vol 1049 ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Nikolay Kurlaev ◽  
Ahmed Soliman Mohamed Sherif ◽  
Nikolay Ryngach
Keyword(s):  
Relative Elongation ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Pulse Field ◽  
Magnetic Pulse ◽  
System Operation ◽  
Effective Protection ◽  
Expansion Joints ◽  
Static And Dynamic Loads ◽  
Tubular Billet

Bellows are a cylindrical shell with a corrugated part, widely used in aviation engineering as a movable sealing element to balance pressure and temperature differences, which ensure continuous and accurate system operation. The use of bellows expansion joints provides reliable and effective protection of pipelines from static and dynamic loads arising from deformations and vibration. Welded-edge bellows are a popular choice for regulating and controlling fuel supply in aircraft devices. The ability of the compensator to perceive deformations is determined by its assigned operating time, which describes how many cycles, and with what amplitude, the bellows compensator perceives without damage. A method for stamping bellows from tubular billets by using magnetic-pulse field in rigid dies, including sequential shaping of corrugations by distributing the internal magnetic pressure with axial movement of the free end of a tubular billet, characterized in that the material of the tubular billet for shaping corrugations is selected in accordance with its relative elongation.

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