scholarly journals Is transcutaneous peroneal stimulation beneficial to patients with chronic stroke using an ankle-foot orthosis? A within-subjects study of patients’ satisfaction, walking speed and physical activity level

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
R van Swigchem ◽  
J Vloothuis ◽  
J den Boer ◽  
V Weerdesteyn ◽  
ACH Geurts
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthosis ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
Foot Orthosis

Abstract 13282: Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease Perceptions of an Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Comparison by Physical Activity Level

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danae Dinkel ◽  
Mahdi Hassan ◽  
Holly Despiegelaere ◽  
JASON Johanning ◽  
Iraklis I Pipinos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Peripheral Artery Disease ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Peripheral Artery ◽  
Ankle Foot Orthosis ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Baseline Physical Activity ◽  
Foot Orthosis

Introduction: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) restricts blood flow to the legs. Its most common manifestation is claudication, a severe impairment of physical activity produced by ischemia-related leg pain and tiredness during walking. We are conducting a trial to evaluate the possibility that an ankle foot orthosis could reduce claudication symptoms and increase the physical activity of patients with PAD. The perceptions of patients with PAD on wearing the ankle foot orthosis and how they vary by baseline physical activity level are unknown. Therefore, this study explored the perceptions of patients with PAD while using an ankle foot orthosis and if these perceptions varied by level of physical activity. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that those who are more physically active will perceive more benefits as a result of using the ankle foot orthosis. Methods: Participants (n=21) wore an ankle foot orthosis for 3 months. Baseline median step count was used to divide patients into high (n=10) or low (n=11) active groups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at midpoint and post. Data were analyzed using a summative content analysis. Results: Patients averaged 3233 ± 1523 steps/day with a median of 3137 steps/day at baseline. 45% of participants’ initial responses described a positive perception of their time wearing the ankle foot orthosis. 71.4% of participants reported an overall positive impact of wearing the ankle foot orthosis, primarily being able to walk further. Comparison by baseline physical activity level revealed 36.4% of participants with low physical activity reported seeing improvements in daily tasks (walking in the grocery store) versus 10% of those with high physical activity. Conclusions: In conclusion, our interview data demonstrate that perceived quality of physical activity in patients with PAD improved with the use of the ankle foot orthosis. Contrary to our hypothesis, minimal differences in perceptions of ankle foot orthosis use were found between patients with low versus high baseline physical activity levels.

scholarly journals Factors for Lower Walking Speed in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira ◽  
Luciano Teixeira dos Santos ◽  
Pollyane Galinari Sabino ◽  
Regina Maria Papais Alvarenga ◽  
Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Motor Planning ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors related to lower walking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. The study participants were 120 consecutive PwMS, who were able to walk, even with device assistance. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Walking speed was measured in 10 m walk test. Possible factors were assessed: disability, fatigue, visual functioning, balance confidence, physical activity level, walking impact, cognitive interference, and motor planning. A forward linear multiple regression analysis examined the correlation with lower speed.Results. Lower walking speed was observed in 85% of the patients. Fatigue (41%), recurrent falls (30%), and balance problems were also present, even with mild disability (averageEDSS=2.68). A good level of physical activity was noted in most of the subjects. Dual-task procedure revealed 11.58% of walking speed reduction. Many participants (69.57%) imagined greater walking speed than motor execution (mean ≥ 28.42%). Physical activity level was the only characteristic that demonstrated no significant difference between the groups (lower versus normal walking speed). Many mobility measures were correlated with walking speed; however, disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were the most significant.Conclusions. Disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were correlated with lower walking speed.

Momentary Reports of Fatigue Predict Physical Activity Level: Wrist, Waist, and Combined Accelerometry

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 921-925
Author(s):  
Dylan M. Smith ◽  
Jason A. DeCaro ◽  
Susan L. Murphy ◽  
Patricia A. Parmelee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sampling Methodology ◽  
Experience Sampling Methodology ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Fatigue is commonly reported by persons with osteoarthritis (OA) and predicts worse functioning and decreased activity. The current research used a combination of wrist and waist accelerometry along with experience sampling methodology to examine the relationship between reports of fatigue and subsequent physical activity among older adults with knee OA. Method: Two hundred one participants completed an interview followed by a 1-week period during which their activity was monitored and they reported symptoms of pain and fatigue. Multilevel models examined within-subjects versus between-subjects patterns of symptoms and their association with physical activity. Results: Fatigue was the most consistent predictor of lowered physical activity (β = −20.83, p < .001). Although wrist-worn actigraphs produced higher averaged activity counts than did waist actigraphs ( t = 34.68, p < .001), multilevel models showed consistent results regardless of placement. Discussion: Fatigue was a consistent predictor of lowered activity regardless of actigraph location.

Self-Referent Thoughts in Exercise: The Self-Perception in Exercise Questionnaire

1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marit Sorensen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Social Comfort ◽  
And Gender

Adherence to lifestyle changes - beginning to exercise, for example - is assumed to be mediated by self-referent thoughts. This paper describes a pilot study and three studies conducted to develop and validate a questionnaire for adults to determine their self-perceptions related to health-oriented exercise. The pilot study identified items pertinent to the domains considered important in this context, and began the process of selecting items. Study 2 examined the factor structure, reduced the number of items, determined the internal consistency of the factors, and explored the discriminative validity of the questionnaire as to physical activity level and gender. Four factors with a total of 24 items were accepted, measuring mastery of exercise, body perception, social comfort/discomfort in the exercise setting, and perception of fitness. All subscales had acceptable internal consistencies. Preliminary validity was demonstrated by confirming hypothesized differences in scores as to gender, age, and physical activity level. The third study examined and demonstrated convergent validity with similar existing subscales. The fourth study examined an English-language version of the questionnaire, confirming the existence of the factors and providing preliminary psychometric evidence of the viability of the questionnaire.

Physical Activity Level and Motor Aptitude: Motor Domains and Identification Capacity of Brazilian Insufficiently Active Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Andreis ◽  
Fernando de Aguiar Lemos ◽  
Lorenna Walesca de Lima Silva ◽  
Cassiana Luiza Pistorello Garcia ◽  
Gabrielli Veras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
General Motor ◽  
Body Scheme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Global Coordination

Background: A decrease in the physical activity level in old age is common, which results in an increase in the number of falls and chronic conditions. Associated with that occurs the decline in motor skills as a result of the deficit in the interaction of cognitive and motor processes. Physical activity level can be associated differently with each motor domains. Objective: We analyzed the relationship between physical activity level and motor aptitude, and to identify which motor domains were most sensitive to detect insufficiently active level in older adults. Methods: Participated in the study 385 elderly people of both sexes. For the evaluation of the subjects were adopted the International Questionnaire on Physical Activity and the Motor Scale for Older Adults. Results: The majority of the elderly were active. In the comparison of motor aptitude between active and insufficiently active (IAC) elders a significant difference was found in the Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude. From the analysis of the area under the curve (AUC), we verified that these domains also were the ones that presented adequate diagnostic accuracy to identify IAC elderly. Besides that active elderly have presented the General Motor Aptitude classified within normality while the IAC below the normal. Conclusion: Our data suggest that IAC older adults present lower motor aptitude than the active elderly, especially in the domains of Global Coordination, Balance, Body Scheme and General Motor Aptitude, and that these domains were sensitive to indicate IAC older adults.

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