Study of Creating Functional Disorder Ratio Scale for Locomotor System Restrictions

Introduction: Arthrosis is considered as a disease of the whole locomotor system, which may be prevented and treated at early stages. Gonarthrosis develops gradually within 10-15 years, interfering with daily activities and capability for work. Aquatic exercises are considered as a potentially effective therapeutic intervention in persons with knee arthrosis. Aim: Assessment of the effectiveness of a 4-week aquatic treadmill exercise programme, with respect to the measurement of pain, balance, function, and mobility. Materials and Methods: The study covered 15 patients with gonarthrosis, using a 4-week cycle of exercises. The results of measurements included a visual-analogue scale for assessing pain, Time Up and Go (TUG) for balance, 6-meter walk test for mobility and Lequesne index for function. The exercise protocol covered an aquatic treadmill using water jets to destabilize while standing, and achieve high ratings of perceived exertion during walking. Results: The comparison of results obtained by the patients after 20 interventions, with those obtained before therapy allowing the presumption that on the level of significance α= 0.05 there occurred statistically significant differences in the results of the tests performed (p<0.05). This concerned both pain complaints (VAS scale, Lequesne index of severity for arthrosis of the knee), as well as functional tests TUG, and measurement of the range of motion (p = 0.041-0.001). Conclusions: Based on the results of the study a decrease was observed in pain complaints, improvement of the range of motion in the joints, balance and function, after participation in a 4-week aquatic treadmill exercise programme, which contained the components of balance and endurance training.

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The horse – the athlete with the ultimate locomotor system

10.36866/pn.102.26 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 26-30

Author(s):

Amy Barstow ◽

Renate Weller

Keyword(s):

Locomotor System

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Role of Vaitarana Basti in the management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v3i5.13853 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Suresh N. Hakkandi ◽

Dr. Manjunath Akki ◽

Dr. Bhavana KS

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Routine Activity ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Low Back ◽

Common Condition ◽

Locomotor System

Vata Vyadhi is one of the most prevailing health problems in our day today clinical practice, Gridhrasi is one among them. Gridhrasi is Shoola Pradhana Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi, affecting the locomotor system and disable from daily routine activity. Gridhrasi the name itself indicates the way of gait shown by the patient due to extreme pain i.e. like Gridhra or Vulture. Gridhrasi is a condition characterized by Ruk, Toda, Stambha, Spandana in Sphik Pradesha and radiates downwards to Kati, Prusta, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada. Gridhrasi can be compared with Sciatica. Pain is the chief cause of person to visit a doctor. Although low back pain is a common condition that affects as many as 80 to 90 percent of people during their lifetime. Gridhrasi can be cured by the help of Vaitarana Basti. Hence in the case study of male patient of age 30 yrs presenting with cardinal clinical sign and symptoms of Gridhrasi are Ruka, Toda and Muhu Spandana in the Sphika, Kati, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in order and Sakthikshepanigraha that is restricted lifting of the leg.

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Subjective Preferences and Discomfort Ratings of Backrest and Seat Pan Adjustments at Various Speeds

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11041721 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 1721

Author(s):

Jingdong Li ◽

Yu Huang

Keyword(s):

Physiological Parameters ◽

Adjustment Process ◽

Incline Angle ◽

Ratio Scale ◽

Fast Speed ◽

Lower Back ◽

Adjustment Speed ◽

Body Discomfort ◽

Speed Adjustment ◽

Local Body

Power seats (i.e., electrically adjustable seats that can be designed to move in several ways) have become increasingly common in airplanes, vehicles, and offices. Many studies have investigated the effects of seat attitude parameters, for example, the inclined angles of a backrest, on discomfort during the adjustment process. However, few studies have considered discomfort under different speeds during the adjustment process. In this study, we investigated discomfort with three speeds (i.e., “fast”, “median”, and “slow” corresponding to three durations of 15, 20, and 25 s, respectively) and two adjustments of a power seat, i.e., incline angle adjustment of the backrest and fore-and-aft position adjustment of the seat pan. We also investigated the effects of different physiological parameters on subjects’ discomfort. Twenty-four subjects (12 males and 12 females) completed a questionnaire to indicate their adjustment condition preferences, to rate their overall discomfort during the adjustment processes on a category-ratio scale, and to rate their local body discomfort. The majority of subjects preferred the fast speed adjustment condition and the trend was that a lower backrest adjustment speed increased discomfort during the process. The dominant local discomfort was in the upper and lower back regions during the backrest adjustment, whereas there was no obvious dominant local discomfort during the seat pan adjustment. The physiological parameters also had significant correlations with discomfort in some adjustment movements, for example, the discomfort was negatively correlated with height during the backrest adjustment.

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AB1329-HPR THE CURRENT STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF FATIGUE IN CHINESE PATIENTS WITH GOUT

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.6338 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1953.3-1953

Author(s):

J. Guo ◽

W. Zhou ◽

M. He ◽

Z. Gu ◽

C. Dong

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Functional Disorder ◽

Stepwise Linear Regression ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

Anxiety Depression

Background:Fatigue of chronic diseases has been paid more and more attention. but the status of fatigue in gout patients has not been reported all the world[1].Objectives:In the absence of previous studies, our study aims to investigate the fatigue status, explore the potential predictors of fatigue and the effects of fatigue on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Chinese gout patients.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted from the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. A series of questionnaires were applied: Fatigue Scale-14 (FS-14), the 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Health Assessment Questionnaire(HAQ), the Short Form 36 health survey (SF-36). Laboratory examinations were taken to obtain some biochemical indicators. Independent samples t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, Chi-square analysis, Pearson /Spearman correlation, Stepwise linear regression and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data.Results:411 gout patients were included in this study. Among them, more than 50% patients reported physical fatigue in FS-14, severe disease, poor psychological status and reduced HRQoL were associated with fatigue. Multiple stepwise linear regression and binary logistic regression were applied and showed that pain, sleep quality, anxiety, depression and functional disorder were the potential predictors of fatigue. In addition, we found that the more severe the fatigue, the lower the patient’s HRQoL.Conclusion:Fatigue among gout patients is exceedingly common. The results of this study suggested that rheumatologists should pay closely attention to gout patients who suffer from serious fatigue, especially those with pain, poorer sleep quality, anxiety, depression and functional disorder.References:[1]Henry, A., Tourbah, A., Camus, G., Deschamps, R., Mailhan, L., Castex, C., Gout, O. & Montreuil, M. (2019) Anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis: The mediating effects of perceived social support, Multiple sclerosis and related disorders. 27, 46-51.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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Locomotor Anatomy and Behavior of Patas Monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) with Comparison to Vervet Monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops)

Anatomy Research International ◽

10.1155/2013/409534 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Adrienne L. Zihlman ◽

Carol E. Underwood

Keyword(s):

Cercopithecus Aethiops ◽

Whole Body ◽

Relative Mass ◽

Vervet Monkeys ◽

Long Distance ◽

Erythrocebus Patas ◽

Locomotor System ◽

Patas Monkeys ◽

Foot Bones ◽

Muscle Groups

Patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas) living in African savanna woodlands and grassland habitats have a locomotor system that allows them to run fast, presumably to avoid predators. Long fore- and hindlimbs, long foot bones, short toes, and a digitigrade foot posture were proposed as anatomical correlates with speed. In addition to skeletal proportions, soft tissue and whole body proportions are important components of the locomotor system. To further distinguish patas anatomy from other Old World monkeys, a comparative study based on dissection of skin, muscle, and bone from complete individuals of patas and vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops) was undertaken. Analysis reveals that small adjustments in patas skeletal proportions, relative mass of limbs and tail, and specific muscle groups promote efficient sagittal limb motion. The ability to run fast is based on a locomotor system adapted for long distance walking. The patas’ larger home range and longer daily range than those of vervets give them access to highly dispersed, nutritious foods, water, and sleeping trees. Furthermore, patas monkeys have physiological adaptations that enable them to tolerate and dissipate heat. These features all contribute to the distinct adaptation that is the patas monkeys’ basis for survival in grassland and savanna woodland areas.

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Quantitative analysis of static equilibrium in women after mastectomy

International Journal on Disability and Human Development ◽

10.1515/ijdhd-2013-0041 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 81-87

Author(s):

Maciej Rachwał ◽

Justyna Drzał-Grabiec ◽

Katarzyna Walicka-Cupryś ◽

Aleksandra Truszczyńska

Keyword(s):

Mean Amplitude ◽

Control Group ◽

Foot Pressure ◽

Locomotor System ◽

Center Of Foot Pressure ◽

The Mean ◽

Almost All ◽

Posture Stability ◽

Mastectomy Group ◽

Better Than

Abstract Background: The post-mastectomy changes to the locomotor system are related to the scar and adhesion or to the lymphatic edema after amputation which, in turn, lead to local and global distraction of the work of the muscles. These changes lead to body statics disturbance that changes the projection of the center of gravity and worsens motor response due to changing of the muscle sensitivity. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the static balance of women after undergoing mastectomy. Methods: The study included 150 women, including 75 who underwent mastectomy (mean age: 60±7.6) years, mean body mass index (BMI): 26 (±3.6) kg/m2) and 75 who were placed in the control group with matched age and BMI. The study was conducted using a tensometric platform. Results: Statistically significant differences were found for almost all parameters between the post-mastectomy group and group of healthy women, regarding center of foot pressure (COP) path length in the Y and X axes and the mean amplitude of COP. Conclusions: First, the findings revealed that balance in post-mastectomy women is significantly better than in the control group. Second, physiotherapeutic treatment of post-mastectomy women may have improved their posture stability compared with their peers.

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‘Scan-negative’ cauda equina syndrome: Evidence of functional disorder from a prospective case series

British Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.3109/02688697.2014.1003032 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 178-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ingrid Hoeritzauer ◽

Carolynne M. Doherty ◽

Stacey Thomson ◽

Rachel Kee ◽

Alan Carson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cauda Equina Syndrome ◽

Cauda Equina ◽

Case Series ◽

Functional Disorder ◽

Prospective Case Series

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Results of surgical treatment of developmental dysplasia of hip considering child’s age

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo ◽

10.2298/sarh1102058m ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 139 (1-2) ◽

pp. 58-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sonja Milasinovic

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Human Life ◽

Functional Results ◽

Developmental Dysplasia ◽

Preoperative Treatment ◽

Locomotor System ◽

Developmental Dysplasia Of Hip ◽

Innominate Osteotomy ◽

Medical Documents ◽

Late Discovery

Introduction. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) represents one of common diseases of the locomotor system. Late discovery and inadequate healing of this defect leads to serious disability in the best years of human life. Objective. The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of functional and anatomic restitution of the diseased hip, depending on the age of the patient at the time of surgery. Methods. Our retrospective study was developed on 78 children surgically treated for DDH. The examiners were distributed in three groups according to age in which they had been operated. The data were produced on the basis of full-scale medical documents for each patient. Results. We analyzed and compared anatomic and functional results of surgeries treating DDH in the group of examiners. On examination, we got data that the most prevalent were distorted gait, inequality of the legs and positive Trendelendburg?s sign in the group of children who had been operated in the oldest age. The patients who were surgically treated in older age had worse postoperative results in aspect value angle of flexion and abduction in treated hip, higher frequency in manifesting pain and asymmetric gait. Better corrective results on aspect of dimension of the colodiaphyseal and Hilgenrainer?s angle will be obtained if DDH treatment is conducted in younger age of patients. In 94.95%, the patients were treated with Salter innominate osteotomy of pelvis with osteotomy of the femur involving its shortening and reverse rotation. Preoperative treatment with Pavliks harness was provided in 44.02% children, with abduction of Hilgenrainer?s apparatus in 2.6%, with abductions ?Niva? slips in 2.6% and preoperative extension in 28.2%. Conclusion. The surgical treatment of DDH in the observed patients done at the earlier age of growth resulted in the evidently better anatomical and functional results at postoperative observation.

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