scholarly journals Arm movements and dynamic postural stability : accelerometer-based balance tests

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matija Milosevic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Arm Movements ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Diagnostics Information ◽  
Dynamic Postural Stability

Background: Epidemiological studies show a high incidence of falls and demonstrate that they cause serious consequences to individual health and quality of life, as well as significant social and healthcare impacts. The literature shows that poor balance is a major cause of falls, and emphasizes the need for valid and effective balance diagnostics and risk assessment of falls and balance impairments. The literature review also indicates that arm movements have a potentially significant effect on balance. Conclusions: This study shows that the proposed accelerometer-based tests provide useful diagnostic information for postural balance and arm movements evaluation. These devices provide valuable diagnostics information, data for progress monitoring during balance training, and consequently enhance risk assessment and falls prevention. Finally, the study shows the important impact of arm movements on dynamic balance and provides an insight into dynamics of the arm movements and balance maintenance.

scholarly journals Arm movements and dynamic postural stability : accelerometer-based balance tests

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matija Milosevic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Arm Movements ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Diagnostics Information ◽  
Dynamic Postural Stability

Background: Epidemiological studies show a high incidence of falls and demonstrate that they cause serious consequences to individual health and quality of life, as well as significant social and healthcare impacts. The literature shows that poor balance is a major cause of falls, and emphasizes the need for valid and effective balance diagnostics and risk assessment of falls and balance impairments. The literature review also indicates that arm movements have a potentially significant effect on balance. Conclusions: This study shows that the proposed accelerometer-based tests provide useful diagnostic information for postural balance and arm movements evaluation. These devices provide valuable diagnostics information, data for progress monitoring during balance training, and consequently enhance risk assessment and falls prevention. Finally, the study shows the important impact of arm movements on dynamic balance and provides an insight into dynamics of the arm movements and balance maintenance.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effect of Resistance and Balance Training on Isokinetic Eversion Strength, Dynamic Balance, Hop Test and Ankle Score in Ankle Sprain

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Haifang Wang ◽  
Hailong Yu ◽  
Yong Hwan Kim ◽  
Wencong Kan
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Sprain ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Elastic Tube ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Hop Test

Ankle sprain is a commonly recurring sports injury. This study aimed to compare the rehabilitation effects of resistance and balance training programs in patients with recurrent ankle sprain. Patients with recurrent lateral ankle sprain completed a home-based rehabilitation program comprising resistance training (RT; n = 27) or balance training (BT; n = 27). RT consisted of exercises using elastic tube bands, and BT consisted mainly of exercises performed using a variety of balance tools. Exercises were performed for 6 weeks, twice a day for 20 min, 5 days per week. Isokinetic eversion strength, Y-Balance test and hop tests, and foot and ankle outcome score (FAOS) were evaluated. Both RT and BT significantly improved strength and dynamic balance (p < 0.05). Compared to RT, BT also significantly improved the outcome of the crossover hop test (p = 0.008). The changes reflected group and time in pain (p = 0.022), sports (p = 0.027), and quality of life (p = 0.033) of FAOS were significantly greater in BT than RT.

scholarly journals The Effect of Progressive Dynamic Balance Training on Physical Function, The Ability to Balance and Quality of Life Among Elderly Women Who Underwent a Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2513
Author(s):  
Heon-Gyu Lee ◽  
Jungae An ◽  
Byoung-Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Total Knee

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is used to treat end-stage osteoarthritis. However, this surgical procedure affects the mechanical receptor function and impairs the ability to balance. Dynamic balance training has been reported to improve stability and self-confidence and safely yield increased physical activity. This study aimed to investigate the effect of dynamic balance training on physical function, the ability to balance and quality of life among patients who underwent TKA. Thirty-eight participants were assigned to either the progressive dynamic balance training (PDBT) with physical therapy group (n = 19) or the control group (n = 19). The experimental group undertook a dynamic balance program with physical therapy for 30 minutes per day, five times per week for six weeks, while the control group undertook physical therapy only. A continuous passive motion exercise was performed for 20 minutes after training by both groups. The outcomes were evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index, pain pressure threshold (PPT), range of motion (ROM), Knee Outcome Survey-Activities of Daily Living (KOS-ADLS), Multifunction Force Measuring Plate, timed up and go (TUG) test and Short-Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36). Physical function (WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index, ROM and KOS-ADLS score) and the ability to balance (TUG test score, confidence ellipse area, path length and average velocity) significantly improved (p < 0.05) in the experimental group compared with the control group. In contrast, the physical component summary score for the SF-36 regarding quality of life significantly improved (p < 0.05); however, the mental component summary score for the SF-36 and PPT did not significantly differ between the groups. Therefore, we suggest that PDBT with physical therapy has positive effects on physical function, the ability to balance and quality of life among patients who underwent TKA.

scholarly journals Falls Prevention and Quality of Life Improvement by Square Stepping Exercise in People with Parkinson’s Disease: Project Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 361
Author(s):  
Asunción Mayoral-Moreno ◽  
Carlos Alexis Chimpén-López ◽  
Laura Rodríguez-Santos ◽  
María Isabel Ramos-Fuentes ◽  
Francisco José Vaz-Leal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stepping Exercise

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects physical, psychological, and social quality of life. Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) is an effective balance training program to prevent falls and to stimulate cognitive function in the elderly; however, no study has analyzed the effect of SSE in people with PD. The main objective is to investigate whether the application of SSE is safe, applicable, and can improve balance, and is effective in preventing falls, improving cognitive and psychological aspects and thus maximize quality of life in people with PD. Methods/Design: SSE will be performed three times per week for 8 weeks with an additional month follow-up after the intervention. Sixty people with PD will participate, randomly distributed into two groups: experimental group (SSE: n = 30) and control group (Usual care: n = 30). The primary measurements will be: (1) Applicability, (2) Safety, (3) Balance, and (4) Annual number of falls. Secondary measurements will be: (1) Sociodemographic information, (2) Physical condition, (3) Health-related quality of life, (4) Depressive symptoms, (5) Cognitive aspects, (6) Perceived functional social support, and (7) Anticipatory cognition.

Effects of Balance Training through Various Ankle Inclination on Dynamic Balance in Healthy Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Nuri Kim ◽  
Kangmi Kim ◽  
Jeongeun Lee ◽  
Hakyeong Lee ◽  
Yuri Cha
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Healthy Adults

scholarly journals Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis beyond the lung: understanding disease mechanisms to improve diagnosis and management

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Luppi ◽  
Meena Kalluri ◽  
Paola Faverio ◽  
Michael Kreuter ◽  
Giovanni Ferrara
Keyword(s):  
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Pulmonary Fibrosis ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Single Individual ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Matrix Accumulation

AbstractIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive disorder with an estimated median survival time of 3–5 years after diagnosis. This condition occurs primarily in elderly subjects, and epidemiological studies suggest that the main risk factors, ageing and exposure to cigarette smoke, are associated with both pulmonary and extrapulmonary comorbidities (defined as the occurrence of two or more disorders in a single individual). Ageing and senescence, through interactions with environmental factors, may contribute to the pathogenesis of IPF by various mechanisms, causing lung epithelium damage and increasing the resistance of myofibroblasts to apoptosis, eventually resulting in extracellular matrix accumulation and pulmonary fibrosis. As a paradigm, syndromes featuring short telomeres represent archetypal premature ageing syndromes and are often associated with pulmonary fibrosis. The pathophysiological features induced by ageing and senescence in patients with IPF may translate to pulmonary and extrapulmonary features, including emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer, coronary artery disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux, diabetes mellitus and many other chronic diseases, which may lead to substantial negative consequences in terms of various outcome parameters in IPF. Therefore, the careful diagnosis and treatment of comorbidities may represent an outstanding chance to improve quality of life and survival, and it is necessary to contemplate all possible management options for IPF, including early identification and treatment of comorbidities.

scholarly journals Nutritional Evaluation and Risk Assessment of the Exposure to Essential and Toxic Elements in Dogs and Cats through the Consumption of Pelleted Dry Food: How Important Is the Quality of the Feed?

Toxics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Ana Macías-Montes ◽  
Manuel Zumbado ◽  
Octavio P. Luzardo ◽  
Ángel Rodríguez-Hernández ◽  
Andrea Acosta-Dacal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Inorganic Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Dry Food ◽  
Hazard Indexes

Dry feed for pets lacks specific legislation regarding maximum residue limits for inorganic elements. The aim of the present study was to determine the content of 43 inorganic elements in dog and cat feed, studying whether there were differences according to the supposed quality of the food and performing the risk assessment for health. Thirty-one and thirty packages of pelleted dry food for cats and dogs, respectively, were analyzed. After acidic microwave-assisted digestion, elements were detected and quantified by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). In general, we did not observe important differences in the content of elements according to the supposed quality of the brand. Among trace elements, selenium and manganese are above the dietary reference value. Arsenic and mercury showed the highest acute hazard indexes, which make them risk factors for the health of dogs and cats. Aluminum, uranium, antimony and vanadium contents were above the toxic reference value and showed the highest acute hazard indexes. It is necessary to improve the legislation regarding the food safety of pets, for their health and to protect the rights of consumers.

Predicting dynamic balance improvements following 4-weeks of balance training in chronic ankle instability patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 538-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Burcal ◽  
Michelle A. Sandrey ◽  
Tricia Hubbard-Turner ◽  
Patrick O. McKeon ◽  
Erik A. Wikstrom
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability

scholarly journals Rate-control vs rhythm-control of atrial fibrillation in elderly patients. From new, age-oriented outcomes to a more complex management strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Fumagalli ◽  
Serena Boni ◽  
Simone Pupo ◽  
Marta Migliorini ◽  
Irene Marozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Rate Control ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Rhythm Control ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Arrhythmia Management

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia in elderly people. Findings derived from clinical trials seem to demonstrate that a rate-control strategy of AF in aged patients improves prognosis if compared to a rhythm-control one. However, epidemiological studies concordantly show that the arrhythmia is associated to increased hospitalization and mortality rates. In last years, the proportion of patients admitted to hospital for AF has progressively increased; this trend is observed in subjects >75 and >85 years, while no change was found in younger cohorts. Importantly, in aged individuals, probably because of the loss of atrial activity, the increase of heart rate and the irregularity of RR intervals, AF begins a vicious cycle, leading from heart failure, through the compromise of functional and neurocognitive status, to overt disability, dementia and increased mortality. Evidence specifically aimed at clarifying the effects of arrhythmia management on outcomes characteristic of aged people is completely lacking. In the elderly, the question regarding the effects of a rate- or a rhythm-control strategy of AF should be considered as an aspect of a more complex strategy, addressed to reduce disability and hospitalizations, and to improve quality of life and survival.

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