scholarly journals Short-term Effects of Elastic Therapeutic Taping on Static and Dynamic Balance in Chronic Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-550
Author(s):  
Roghayeh Mohammadi ◽  
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Mohaddeseh Hafez Yosephi ◽  
Roya Khanmohammadi ◽  
Namrata Grampurohit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Functional Reach ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Short Term Effects

Introduction: The current pilot study aimed to examine the short-term effects of ankle Elastic Therapeutic Taping (ETT) on static and dynamic balance. Methods: Twenty-Four individuals with chronic stroke were assigned to an experimental or control group (n=12/group); they both received Conventional Physical Therapy (CT) for 3 weeks, 3 times per week. The experimental group additionally underwent taping to the ankle of the paretic side continuously for 3 weeks. Standardized measures for static and dynamic balance were administered at pre-test and post-test and analyzed using Wilcoxon and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The experimental group significantly improved on two measures, Biodex anterior-posterior static (P=0.03) and medial-lateral dynamic (P=0.04) balance indices, compared to the controls. Both groups improved within their respective groups for Berg Balance Scale and Functional Reach (P<0.05). Static balance consistently improved across measures with the experimental intervention with large effect sizes. Conclusion: Ankle ETT, combined with CT, may be effective in the short-term for improving static and dynamic balance in stroke, compared to CT alone. A future larger randomized trial with longer follow-up is required to establish this method’s effectiveness.

scholarly journals Short-Term Effect of Kinesio Taping of Lower-Leg Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Pattern on Gait Parameter and Dynamic Balance in Chronic Stroke with Foot Drop

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Dongyun Lee ◽  
Youngsook Bae
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Gait Velocity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) leg Kinesio taping on gait parameters and dynamic balance in chronic stroke patients with foot drop. A total 22 chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 11) and control groups (n = 11). All subjects underwent conventional therapy and gait training for 50 min. The experimental group additionally received KT of tibialis anterior muscle (TA) and hamstring muscles according to the PNF pattern. The control group received KT of only TA. The primary outcome measures that the gait parameter are gait velocity, cadence, step length, and stride length. Dynamic balance was measured by the timed up-and-go test (TUG) time and activity-specific balance confidence scale (ABC) as the secondary outcomes. All of the measurements were performed baseline and 24 h after intervention. Our results showed that the experimental group showed significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, step length, stride length and TUG, and ABC score compared with the control group. We conclude that the short term effect of application of lower-leg KT according to the PNF pattern increased the gait ability and dynamic balance of chronic stroke patients with foot drop.

The effectiveness of positive training on happiness, aggression and hope in adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh . Shamkhani ◽  
Ali . Khalafi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Period Measurement

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of positive learning on happiness, Aggression and hope for adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz. The sample consisted of 30 people who were selected by available sampling method. 15 subjects in the experimental group and 15 in the control group were randomly assigned. The experimental design was a pre-test-post-test type with control group and follow-up period. Measurement tools included Oxford Happiness Inventory (Argyle, 1989); Ahwaz's Aggression Questionnaire (Zahedifar, Najarian, and Shokrkon, 2000); Hope Scale (Schneider, 1991). To run, at first, the pre-test was taken from both groups. Then, the experimental group was trained in 14 sessions of 90 minutes, and after each group, they were subjected to post-test. And one month later, the follow-up process was completed. Data analysis was performed using multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) and one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that positive attitudes toward happiness, aggressiveness and hopefulness of adolescents with leukemia in Ahvaz were effective.

scholarly journals Does Motor Training of the Nonparetic Side Influences Balance and Function in Chronic Stroke? A Pilot RCT

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanta Pandian ◽  
Kamal Narayan Arya ◽  
Dharmendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Functional Performance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Functional Reach Test ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
And Function ◽  
Experimental Group

Background. Balance and functional abilities are controlled by both sides of the body. The role of nonparetic side has never been explored for such skills.Objective. The objective of the present study was to examine the effect of a motor therapy program primarily involving the nonparetic side on balance and function in chronic stroke.Method. A randomized controlled, double blinded trial was conducted on 39 poststroke hemiparetic subjects (21, men; mean age, 42 years; mean poststroke duration, 13 months). They were randomly divided into the experimental group(n=20)and control group(n=19). The participants received either motor therapy focusing on the nonparetic side along with the conventional program or conventional program alone for 8 weeks (3 session/week, 60 minutes each). The balance ability was assessed using Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Functional Reach Test (FRT) while the functional performance was measured by Barthel Index (BI).Result. After intervention, the experimental group exhibited significant(P<0.05)change on BBS (5.65 versus 2.52) and BI (12.75 versus 2.16) scores in comparison to the control group.Conclusion. The motor therapy program incorporating the nonparetic side along with the affected side was found to be effective in enhancing balance and function in stroke.

scholarly journals Balance a few years after total hip replacement

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wareńczak ◽  
Przemysław Lisiński
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Replacement ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Functional Reach ◽  
Functional Reach Test

Abstract Background: The aim of the study was to conduct a long-term evaluation of whether total hip replacement permanently affects the quality of postural reactions and body balance. Material and methods: The unilateral Total Hip Replacement (THR) group consisted of 30 subjects (mean age: 69.4). The control group consisted of 30 healthy subjects (mean age: 68.8). The force platform and functional tests such as Timed Up and Go, 3m walk test, Functional Reach Test, 30s Chair Stand Test, Step Test and Berg Balance Scale were used to assess dynamic balance. Results: Subjects from the study group exhibited significantly increased time (p=0.002) and distance (p=0.012) in the tests performed on the force platform compared to the control group. We also observed worse balance and functional test scores in the THR group: Timed Up and Go test (p<0.001), 3m walk test (p<0.001), Functional Reach Test (p=0.003), 30s Chair Stand Test (p=0.002) and Step Test (operated leg: p<0.001, non-operated leg: p=0.002). The results obtained in the Berg Balance Scale tests were not significantly different between the groups (p=0.597). Conclusions: Our research shows that total hip replacement permanently impairs patients’ dynamic balance and functionality in certain lower-extremity activities. Keywords: balance, total hip replacement, gait, muscle strength

scholarly journals Short - Term Effects of Eccentric Hip Abductors and Lateral Rotators Strengthening In Sedentary People with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome on Pain and Function : A Randomized Control Trail

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 068-073
Author(s):  
Kavitha Shetty ◽  
Lawrence Mathias ◽  
Mahesh V. Hegde ◽  
Sukumar Shanmugam
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Hip Abductor ◽  
And Function ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Purpose: To investigate the influence of additional eccentric strengthening to the hip abductor and lateral rotator musculature on pain and function in sedentary people with Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods: 30 sedentary patients between 18 and 40 years of age, with a diagnosis of PFPS, all the subjects received treatment for a period of 4weeks and the subjects were randomly assigned to Control group (CG) and Experimental group (EG). The patients in the Control group (n = 15) performed a conventional knee-stretching and strengthening program, whereas, patients in the Experimental group (n = 15) performed the same exercises as those in the control group ,in addition received eccentric strengthening exercises for the hip abductors and lateral rotators. An 11-point numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and the Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) were used as outcome measures during the baseline and at the end of 4weeks . Results: Statistics were retrieved using SPSS.16, paired 't' test was conducted to compare AKPS and LEFS values ,whereas, Mann- Whitney U test was used for NPRS value between the groups. After 4 weeks of treatment, the control group, pre and post-test value for AKPS (p<0.001),LEFS (P<0.001),NPRS (p<0.001) shows a statistical significance and even in the experimental group, pre and post-test value for AKPS (p<0.001),LEFS (P<0.001),NPRS (p<0.001) shows a statistical significance in pain and function, but comparing both the group experimental group is significantly more better AKPS (p=0.002),LEFS (P<0.001),NPRS (P<0.001) then a control group. Conclusion: short term Knee strengthening exercises supplemented by eccentric hip abductor and lateral rotator musculature–strengthening exercises were more effective than knee exercises alone in improving function and reducing pain in sedentary people with PFPS.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Yoga on Emotional Competence of Secondary Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2495-2497
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Competency ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Control

The purpose of present study is to find out the effectiveness of Yoga on Emotional Competence of Secondary Students. The design of this study is experimental with pre-test – post-test control and experimental group. So the investigator followed a quasi-experimental study. Thirty five students were considered in the experimental group and another 35 students were in the control group. Before the experiment, the investigator administered a pre-test for measuring Emotional Competence, which was measured through emotional competency test using EC-Scale (Dr. Harish Sharma and Dr. Rajeev Lochan Bharadwaj, Department of Psychology, D.S. College, Aligarh). And the same test was administered as post-test. The effectiveness was measured through EC-Scale. In order to equalise and compare two groups, namely Control and Experimental group, the statistical technique used was Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The main finding of this study is Yoga is a discipline to improve or develop one's inherent power in a balanced manner. It offers the means to attain complete selfrealization. So this study reveals that yoga will help the students’ emotional competence at great extent. So the schools of Kerala should practise yoga. Through yoga the students have increased their emotional competence.

scholarly journals ROLE OF YOGA MEDITATION IN EXAMINATION ANXIETY OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILD

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (66) ◽  
pp. 15414-15418
Author(s):  
Mahendra Shashikant Bhandare ◽  
Ghansham K. Dhokrat
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Meditation Group ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Yoga Meditation

The purpose of this study was to know the Role of Yoga Meditation in Examination Anxiety of visually Impaired Children. For this research researcher has select 40 boys (n= 40) aging 13 to 15 years from Pragati Andha Vidyalaya, Badlapur, Dist. – Thane, Maharashtra. Researcher has used the non-equivalent group design, Group A, (Yoga Meditation group n = 20) treated as experimental group and Group B (Non-Yoga Meditation Group N = 20) treated as a control group. Research has conducted in three phase, Phase I (Pre-test), Phase II (Training for 6 weeks), Phase III (Post Test). To know the status of Examination Anxiety, Educational Anxiety Inventory by Dr. Vishal Sood and Dr, Arti Sharma (2012) has been used. After post test Group A (experimental group) has gone through the Integrated Yoga Meditation Training for 6 weeks for 60 min. daily. Post Test has been conducted after the 6 weeks training. All the score were analysis with the help of One-Way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA).

scholarly journals Teaching And Learning Writing Using Teacher’s Written Feedback And Conference

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iisrohli Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Experimental Group

The objective of this study is to find out whether there is a significant difference in terms of writing skills improvements between the 8th grade students of SMP N 1 Prambanan Sleman who are given teacher’s written feedback and conference and those who are not in the academic year of 2011/2012. This study involved 71 students from two groups, Class VIII B (35 students) as the experimental group and Class VIII A (36 students) as the control group. The experimental group was given teacher’s written feedback and conference in the writing learning process, whereas the control group was given peer’s feedback. The data were obtained by using two essay writing tests. They were administered to the two groups as the pre-test and post-test. The pre-test was given to both groups before the treatment was given and the post-test was given after the treatment finished. The data of the pre-test and post-test of both groups were analyzed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics. After the data were tested and found to be homogeneous and normal, the hypothesis was tested using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results show that there is a significant difference in the writing ability between the students who are given teacher’s written feedback and conference and those who were not. It can be seen in the result of the hypothesis testing using ANCOVA. The significant value of 0.001 is less than the significance level of 0.05 (0.001 0.05), which means that the data of this study are considered to have a significant difference. Therefore, the hypothesis of this study is accepted. It means that the technique of giving teacher’s written feedback and conference significantly improves the students’ writing ability in the English teaching and learning process in SMP N 1 Prambanan Sleman. Keywords : Teaching and Learning Writing; Teacher’s Feedback and Conference; Experimental Research 

scholarly journals Effect of Differentiated Instruction and 5E Learning Cycle on Academic Achievement and Self-efficacy of Students in Physics Lesson

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Riza Salar ◽  
◽  
Umit Turgut ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Learning Cycle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The learning characteristics of each student are different. Differentiated instruction considers individual differences, as such guides the learning journey rather than seeing these differences as a challenge. The purpose of this research was to compare the effects of differentiated instruction and 5E learning cycle in physics classes on the students' academic achievement and self-efficacy. We used the matching - pre-test/post-test - control group design to address the research questions. We conducted the study in three different schools, performed three experiments, and had three control groups. 162 10th grade students participated in the study. We used the ‘Electricity Prior Knowledge Test’, ‘Electricity Achievement Test’, and the ‘Physics Self-Efficacy Scale’ to collect data. SPSS version 20 software was used to analyse the obtained quantitative data. Independent samples t-test was used to determine whether there was a significant difference between the control and experimental group students’ level of prior knowledge regarding the subject of electricity. The analysis of covariance was used to determine whether there was a significant difference between the control and experimental group students’ course achievements after the implementation. Two-factor mixed-measures ANOVA was used to determine whether the experimental and control group students’ pre-test and post-test scores on self-efficacy differed. Based on the results, it can be concluded that differentiated instruction improved the academic achievement of the low- and mid-achieving students. When the self-efficacy scores of the students were analysed, no significant difference was found between the groups. Based on the results of the research, researchers or teachers who want to use differentiated teaching in their classrooms may be recommended to create level groups in the classroom.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF YOGA AND MEDITATION ON BODY IMAGE OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (46) ◽  
pp. 11422-11426
Author(s):  
Mahendra Shashikant Bhandare ◽  
Ghansham K. Dhokrat
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Meditation Group ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Yoga Meditation

The purpose of this study was to know the Effect of Yoga Meditation on Body Image of visually Impaired Children. For this research researcher has select 40 boys (n= 40) aging 13 to 15 years from Pragati Andha Vidyalaya, Badlapur, Dist. – Thane, Maharashtra. Researcher has used the non-equivalent group design, Group A, (Yoga Meditation group n = 20) treated as experimental group and Group B (Non-Yoga Meditation Group N = 20) treated as a control group. Research has conducted in three phase, Phase I (Pre- test), Phase II (Training for 6 weeks), Phase III (Post Test). To know the status of Body Image, Body Image Inventory by Dr. T. K. Bera (2018) has been used. After posttest Group A (experimental group) has gone through the Integrated Yoga Meditation Training for 6 weeks for 60 min. daily. Post Test has been conducted after the 6 weeks training. All the score were analysis with the help of One- Way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA).

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