Comparative Analysis Study of Different Positions by Hands and Feet on Functional Mobility Assessed by Five Times Sit to Stand Test on Post-Stroke Patients

Electromyography (EMG) sensors have been used to study the sequence of muscle contractions during sit-to-stand (STS) in post-stroke patients. However, the majority of the studies used wired sensors with a limited number of placements. Using the latest improved wearable technology with 16 sensors, the current study was a thorough investigation to evaluate the contraction sequences of eight key muscles on the trunk and bilateral limbs during STS in post-stroke patients, as it became feasible. Multiple wearable sensors for the detection of muscle contraction sequences showed that the post-stroke patients performed STS with abnormal firing sequences, not only in the primary mover on the sagittal plane during raising, but also in the tibialis anterior, which may affect anticipatory postural adjustment in the gluteus medius, which may affect balance control. The abnormal tibialis anterior contraction until the early ascending phase and the delayed firing of the gluteus muscles highlight the importance of whole-kinetic-chain monitoring of contraction sequences using wearable sensors. The findings can be helpful for the design of therapeutic exercises.

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The Correlation among 2-Minute Step Test, Time Up and Go Test, and Sit to Stand Test in Phayao Hypertensive Older Adults

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand ◽

10.35755/jmedassocthai.2021.10.13135 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (10) ◽

pp. 1706-1710

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Rest Period ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Step Test ◽

Test Time ◽

Test Results ◽

Stand Test ◽

Correlational Research ◽

Sit To Stand

Objective: To investigating the correlation among the functional capacity using 2-minute step test (2MST), the functional mobility using the time up and go (TUG) test, and the sit to stand test (STS) in hypertensive elderly people. Material and Methods: The correlational research design was used to evaluate the correlation among 2MST, TUG test, and STS test in 60 hypertensive elderly people. Each subject performed one trial in 2MST, and then performed three trials in TUG test, STS10 test, and STS60 test. A 5-minute rest period was given between each test. Results: Functional capacity was correlated with functional mobility in hypertensive elderly people. The results revealed that 2MST was negatively correlated with TUG test and STS10 test (r=–0.635 and –0.266, respectively). Whereas, the 2MST was positively correlated with STS60 test (r=0.521). Conclusion: The functional capacity was correlated with functional mobility in hypertensive elder subjects. Keywords: 2-minute step test; Time up and go test; Elderly; Sit to stand test; Hypertension

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Temporal Features of Muscle Synergies in Sit-to-Stand Motion Reflect the Motor Impairment of Post-Stroke Patients

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering ◽

10.1109/tnsre.2019.2939193 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (10) ◽

pp. 2118-2127 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ningjia Yang ◽

Fady Shibata-Alnajjar ◽

Shingo Shimoda ◽

Noriaki Hattori ◽

Takanori Fujii ◽

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Keyword(s):

Motor Impairment ◽

Muscle Synergies ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Post Stroke ◽

Sit To Stand ◽

Temporal Features

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Impact of Caryolanemagnolol on Gait and Functional Mobility on Individuals with Huntington’s Disease

Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.4314/tjpr.v14i9.24 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. 1713-1717

Author(s):

Ran Du

Keyword(s):

Huntington's Disease ◽

Huntington’S Disease ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Stand Test ◽

Mobility Test ◽

Sit To Stand ◽

The Impact

Purpose: To highlight the impact of caryolanemagnolol on gait measures in forward walking, balance and mobility measures, as well as in hand and forearm function measures.Methods: Twenty patients with Huntington’s disease (HD) on stable doses of caryolanemagnolol were evaluated after medication and again following resumption of medication. The improvement in spatiotemporal gait parameters was measured by GAITRite, balance and/or mobility using Tinetti mobility test (TMT), five times sit-to-stand test (5TSST), and six-condition Romberg tests, as well as the function of the hand and forearm by finger tapping and Luria tests on Huntington's disease rating scale (UHDRS) motor scale.Results: The results demonstrated significant improvement in the unified UHDRS motor scores, Tinetti mobility test (TMT) total and balance subscale scores, and the five times sit-to-stand test when oncaryolanemagnolol compared to off-caryolanemagnolol. Spatiotemporal gait measures, the six condition Romberg test, and UHDRS hand and forearm function items remained unaffected on caryolanemagnolol treatment. Improved TMT and 5TSST performance when on drug indicates that caryolanemagnolol use may improve balance and functional mobility in individuals with HD.Conclusions: Caryolanemagnolol improves chorea and functional mobility by improving dynamic balance in individuals without any negative impact on motor function in walking and transfers.Keywords: Huntington's disease, Caryolanemagnolol, Gait measures, Choreic movements, Mobility tests

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