scholarly journals The Study On Range Of Motion Of Hip And Knee In Prayer By Adult Muslim Males. A Preliminary Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariff MS ◽  
Arshad AA ◽  
Johari MH ◽  
Rahimin Affandi MAS ◽  
Fadzli AS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: Praying represents a fundamental activity of daily living in Muslim community. Muslims need to adopt several postures that require deep flexion of the knee and hip to perform this daily obligation. This is a preliminary report of the study on hip and knee range of motion conducted to obtain normative passive and functional range of flexion data during Muslim prayers in both weight-bearing joints of normal Muslim adults. Methods: A cohort of Malay men aged between 20 to 30 years was recruited in this cross-sectional study. Passive range of motion and flexion angles of the joints in various postures during prayer were measured using a standard goniometer. The difference against existing normative range of motion database available and the influence of various factors were analysed. Factors analysed include body mass index and other anthropometric measurements. Results: Sixty participants recruited for the preliminary phase of this study. The mean (SD) of passive hip and knee flexions were higher compared to other existing normative range of motion database. A unit increase in body mass index will have 0.782 units lower of knee range of motion. The hip and knee flexion arc were from 74.1° to 119.0° and from 3.3° to 119.7° respectively. Conclusion: The range of motion involved for prayers was more for the knee but less for the hip as compared to the measured passive range of motion. Body mass index has a significant linear negative relationship with the passive range of motion of the knee, but not the hip.

scholarly journals Associations between Park and Playground Availability and Proximity and Children’s Physical Activity and Body Mass Index: The BEACH Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Javier Molina-García ◽  
Cristina Menescardi ◽  
Isaac Estevan ◽  
Ana Queralt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parent Questionnaire

A cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the relationship between the availability and proximity to parks and playgrounds and physical activity (PA). Moreover, the accessibility to parks and playgrounds and its association with active commuting to/from school (ACS) and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed. The sample was composed of children aged 6–12 years old from the BEACH (Built Environment and Active CHildren) study in Valencia, Spain. The availability and proximity to parks and playgrounds were calculated at different buffer sizes (250, 500, 1000 and 1250 m) using geographical information system data. PA out of school was assessed using accelerometers. Sociodemographics and ACS were measured with a parent questionnaire. Objectively measured weight and height were used to calculate BMI. Mixed linear regression analyses were conducted for each exposure variable, adjusting for sociodemographics, neighborhood walkability level, and participant clustering. The number of parks and playgrounds were positively associated with moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) and total PA (TPA); including light PA and MVPA, during weekdays, in different buffer sizes. A negative relationship between distance to the nearest playground and TPA during weekdays was found. In addition, the number of playgrounds was positively related to ACS in different buffer sizes, whereas park land area was negatively related to the BMI percentile. This study highlights the importance of assessing the availability and proximity to parks and playgrounds in children’s neighborhoods when PA behavior and weight status are analyzed. Study findings may help policymakers when targeting interventions to promote health-enhancing behaviors in children.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dental Caries Experience among Children of Eastern Region of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-7
Author(s):  
Tarakant Bhagat ◽  
Ashish Shrestha ◽  
Santosh Kumari Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Difference

 Introduction: Dental caries and obesity share some common, modifiable influences such as diet and lifestyle including changes in physical activity and food characters. So, obesity can be considered as a predictor of dental caries and various studies have shown the positive association between these two factors. Objective: The study aims to analyze the relationship between dental caries and BMI in children of eastern region of Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used comprising 600 school children in eastern region of Nepal. Anthropometric measures for the calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI), occurrence of dental caries, missing, and filled teeth due to caries in both the primary and permanent dentition (dft and DMFT respectively) were collected. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation and independent t test to assess correlation between dental caries and BMI. Results: Dental caries prevalence was 57.3%. The difference in caries experience among gender was insignificant (p = 0.172). Caries experience decreased significantly with increase in years of schooling (p = 0.002) and with increase in age (p < 0.001). Caries experience increased with an increase in BMI but was not significant (p = 0.199). There was a positive correlation between BMI and DMFT /DMFS but was not statistically significant. The correlation between dft and dfs was statistically significant. Conclusions: The study indicated that some form of correlation existed between BMI and dental caries but the association was weak. Healthy with age children experience more caries than overweight and underweight children.

Dietary Calcium and Body Mass Index in a Mediterranean Population

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
García-Lorda ◽  
Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Fernàndez Ballart ◽  
Murphy ◽  
Bulló ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Population Census ◽  
Mediterranean Population ◽  
Cross Sectional

This cross-sectional study evaluated the association between daily calcium intake and body mass index (BMI) in 647 subjects from Reus, Spain. 261 men and 313 women, aged 18 to 70 years, were randomly selected from the population census. Food intake was quantified by the 24-hour recall method, for three non-consecutive days including one holiday. Weight and height were measured. The study sample was divided into quartiles of calcium intake adjusted for age, energy, and total fat and fiber intake in both men and women. Average calcium intake was low (557.6 ± 234.0 mg/day). Calcium intake was significantly (p < 0.0001) and positively associated with energy intake (r = 0.50 for men; r = 0.49 for women; p < 0.0001) and dietary fiber consumption (r = 0.27 for men; r = 0.25 for women; p < 0.0001). After adjusting for age, energy intake, fat intake, and dietary fiber, the odds ratio of being in the highest quartile of BMI was significantly reduced in the highest quartile of calcium intake [men: 0.63 (0.30–1.29); women: 0.36 (0.17–0.79)] compared to the lowest quartile in both sexes. We conclude that our study showed a negative relationship between calcium intake and BMI in a Mediterranean community.

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

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
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 &lt; .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.

scholarly journals Adiponection Serum Levels in Severe Preeclampsia

2021 ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Hermie M.M. Tendean ◽  
Juneke J. Kaeng ◽  
Astrina Supandy
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pregnant Patient ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Preeclampsia ◽  
Inform Consent ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Procedure ◽  
The Difference

Objective : To determine the difference adiponectin serum levels in pregnant patient with severe preeclampsia and normotency in Manado. Methods : This study is a cross sectional study which the number of samples obtained was 52 samples in which the sample was divided into 26 pregnant samples with severe preeclampsia and 26 control samples. Samples were taken from Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado Hospital and network hospitals around Manado within the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients were explained about the research procedure and singning the informed consent and take a blood sample by using the ELIZA method. After the data is collected, it is entered into the SPSS version 23.0 program for data analysis. Results : There was a significant relationship between adiponection serum levels with the incidency of severe preeclampsia and normotency. But for body mass index variables there were no significant differences by using T test (independent sample) in each severe preeclampsia and normotency pregnancy group where p=0.903. Body mass index, height, weight, and weight gain during pregnancy showed that there is no difference between cases and controls (p>0.05) which means that body mass index is not related to the stete of the severe preeclampsia and normotency. Conclusions : There was no relationship between BMI, age, parity, smoking, baby outcomes, delivery method and gestational age with the incidence of severe preeclampsia and normotency against adiponectin in this study. Keywords: adiponectin, obstetrics, preeclampsia.   Abstrak Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui perbedaan kadar adiponektin serum pada pasien hamil preeklamsia berat dengan hamil normal di Kota Manado. Metode : Studi ini merupakan studi potong lintang.  Jumlah Sampel yang didapatkan sebesar 52 sampel dimana sampel dibagi menjadi 26 sampel hamil dengan preeklamsia berat dan 26 sampel kontrol. Sampel diambil dari RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado dan rumah sakit jejaring sekitar manado yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Semua pasien dijelaskan mengenai prosedur penelitian dan penandatanganan inform consent baru dilakukan pengambilan sampel darah untuk dilakukan pemeriksaan laboratorium dengan menggunakan metode ELISA. Setelah data dikumpulkan, maka dimasukkan ke dalam program SPSS versi 23.0 untuk data analisis. Hasil : Perhitungan dengan menggunakan uji statistik Mann - Whitney menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan bermakna nilai rata-rata kadar adiponektin pada pasien hamil normal dengan pasien PEB     (p = 0,000). Adanya hubungan bermakna kadar adiponektin dengan kejadian preeklamsia berat. Namun untuk variabel IMT yang dilakukan secara uji t (sampel independen) didapatkan kesimpulan tidak terdapat perbedaan bermakna pada masing-masing kelompok normotensi dan kelompok preeklamsia berat di mana p= 0,903, indeks massa tubuh, tinggi badan, berat badan, serta pertambahan berat badan selama kehamilan tidak berbeda antara kasus dan kontrol (p>0,5). Ini berarti bahwa IMT tidak berhubungan dengan keadaan terjadinya preeklamsia berat. Kesimpulan: Tidak didapatkan hubungan antara IMT, usia, paritas, merokok, luaran bayi, cara persalinan dan usia kehamilan dengan kejadian preeklamsia berat dan normotensi  terhadap adiponektin pada penelitian ini. Kata kunci : adiponektin,  obstetri, preeklamsia.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Thinness among Santal Preschool Children Using New Body Mass Index Cut-Off Points

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Subal Das ◽  
Kaushik Bose
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purulia District

A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of undernutrition using body mass index (BMI) among 2–6-year Santal preschool children of Purulia District, West Bengal, India. A total of 251 (116 boys and 135 girls) children from 12 villages were measured. Commonly used indicators, that is, weight, height, and BMI, were used to evaluate the nutritional status. More boys (59.5%) than girls (53.3%), based on BMI, were undernourished. Significant age differences in weight (F=44.29∗∗∗; df=3), height (F=58.48∗∗∗; df=3), and BMI (F=3.52∗∗∗; df=3) among boys were observed. Similarly, significant differences between ages in mean weight (F=56.27∗∗∗; df=3), height (F=64.76∗∗∗; df=3), and BMI (F=2.62∗∗∗; df=3) were observed among the girls. The present study revealed that the nutritional status of the preschool children of Santal tribal community of these villages was poor with very high rate of thinness in boys and girls (59.5% and 53.3%, resp.).

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