scholarly journals Vojta Approach Affects Neck Stability and Static Balance in Sitting Position of Children With Hypotonia

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. S90-95
Author(s):  
Sun-Young Ha ◽  
Yun-Hee Sung
Keyword(s):  
Therapy Group ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Intervention Method ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Craniovertebral Angle ◽  
Approach Group ◽  
Spine Segment

Purpose: In this study, the effect of the Vojta approach on neck stability and static balance in children with hypotonia was studied.Methods: Seventeen children with hypotonia were randomly divided into the Vojta approach group (n=9) and the general physical therapy group (n=8). Each group was applied intervention for 30 minutes per session, 3 times a week, for a total of 4 weeks. Ultrasonography was used to measure deep neck flexor muscle thickness, craniovertebral angle (CVA) to measure neck alignment along the spine segment, and Balancia software program to measure static balance.Results: In the Vojta approach group, the deep neck flexor muscle thickness was significantly increased (P<0.05), and the CVA was significantly improved (P<0.05). In addition, path area among static balance was significantly improved (P<0.05).Conclusions: The Vojta approach can be suggested as an effective intervention method for improving neck stability and static balance in children with hypotonia.

scholarly journals Acute vascular occlusion in horses: effects on skeletal muscle size and blood flow

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Abe ◽  
CF Kearns ◽  
HC Manso Filho ◽  
Y Sato ◽  
M Sleeper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Vascular Occlusion ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Muscle Size ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Mechanical Transducer ◽  
Occlusion Cuff ◽  
Pulsed Wave Doppler ◽  
Measurement Time Point ◽  
The Right

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to demonstrate whether acute vascular occlusion was safe and if it would result in changes to limb muscle size in horses. Six healthy, unfit Standardbred mares were used. Horses (standing at rest) wore an occlusion cuff at the most proximal position of the left forelimb. The right forelimb was used as control. An occlusion pressure of 200 mmHg was set for 5 min followed by a 2 min recovery. Three sets of occlusions were given to each horse. Muscle thickness was measured using B-mode ultrasound. The circumference of the forelimb and first phalanx was measured using a flexible tape measure. Pulsed-wave Doppler was performed on the radialis artery with a 5–10 MHz mechanical transducer at baseline and at each occlusion. Peak flow velocity (PFV) and the flow velocity integral (FVI) were measured each time. Mid-forelimb, but not first phalanx, girth was increased (P<0.05) in the occluded but not in the control leg following occlusion. Extensor and flexor muscle thickness was increased (P<0.05) in the occluded but not in the control leg. There were no changes (P>0.05) in PFV or FVI at any measurement time point. Acute vascular occlusion may be a suitable and safe model for studying muscle hypertrophy in horses.

scholarly journals Stress and Fatigue Management Using Balneotherapy in a Short-Time Randomized Controlled Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lolita Rapolienė ◽  
Artūras Razbadauskas ◽  
Jonas Sąlyga ◽  
Arvydas Martinkėnas
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Geothermal Water ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
General Physical ◽  
Short Time ◽  
And Control

Objective. To investigate the influence of high-salinity geothermal mineral water on stress and fatigue.Method. 180 seamen were randomized into three groups: geothermal (65), music (50), and control (65). The geothermal group was administered 108 g/L salinity geothermal water bath for 2 weeks five times a week. Primary outcome was effect on stress and fatigue. Secondary outcomes were the effect on cognitive function, mood, and pain.Results. The improvements after balneotherapy were a reduction in the number and intensity of stress-related symptoms, a reduction in pain and general, physical, and mental fatigue, and an improvement in stress-related symptoms management, mood, activation, motivation, and cognitive functions with effect size from 0.8 to 2.3. In the music therapy group, there were significant positive changes in the number of stress symptoms, intensity, mood, pain, and activity with the effect size of 0.4 to 1.1. The researchers did not observe any significant positive changes in the control group. The comparison between the groups showed that balneotherapy was superior to music therapy and no treatment group.Conclusions. Balneotherapy is beneficial for stress and fatigue reduction in comparison with music or no therapy group. Geothermal water baths have a potential as an efficient approach to diminish stress caused by working or living conditions.

Observation of the Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Intrafascial Heat on Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Gastrocnemius Injury Contracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 5481-5489
Author(s):  
Zheng Anxiang ◽  
Li Fei ◽  
Lin Sunzhi ◽  
Huang Linsheng ◽  
Zhang Bingxian
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Injury ◽  
Gastrocnemius Muscle ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Fascicle Length

purpose: To observe the effect of ultrasound-guided intrafascial heat on ankle dorsiflexion of chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture. Methods: 90 patients with chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture were selected and these patients were randomized to three random groups (n=30): Static stretching therapy (group C), ultrasound-guided intrafascial hot needle release therapy (group R1), static stretching combined with ultrasound-guided intrafascial hot needle release therapy (group R2). Ankle dorsiflexion Angle (ADA) was measured before treatment, one week one month and three Months after treatment. Quantitative ultrasonography was used to evaluate the fascicle length (FL), pinnate Angle (PA) and muscle thickness (MT) of the medial gastrocnemic muscle, and the adverse reactions were recorded. Results: After treatment, ADA and FL increased, while PA and MT decreased in the 3 groups. In R2 group, ADA and FL increased and PA and MT decreased at one week, one month and three Months after treatment, which were better than those in R1 group and C group (P < 0.05); ADA, FL, PA and MT in group R1 at one week after treatment had no statistical significance compared with group C (P > 0.05), but the ADA, FL and PA and MT were higher than patients in group C (P < 0.05), and no serious complications occurred during the treatment. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided intrafascial thermal needle release combined with static stretching can significantly improve the ankle dorsiflexion angle and restore muscle function in patients with chronic gastrocnemius muscle injury contracture, with definite efficacy and few adverse reactions, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

scholarly journals Relationship between Muscle Cross-Sectional Area by MRI and Muscle Thickness by Ultrasonography of the Triceps Surae in the Sitting Position

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Miyachi ◽  
Toshiaki Yamazaki ◽  
Naoki Ohno ◽  
Tosiaki Miyati
Keyword(s):  
Soleus Muscle ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Neutral Position ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Muscle Cross Sectional Area

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the muscle cross-sectional area (MCSA) of the triceps surae in the supine and sitting positions using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the relationship between the MCSA of the triceps surae in the sitting position and muscle thickness (MT), assessed using MRI and ultrasonography, respectively. This study included 16 healthy young male participants. The measurement positions were 90° flexion of the knee joint and neutral position of the ankle joint in the sitting or supine positions. Using an open-configuration MRI system with a vertical gap and ultrasonography, we measured the MCSA and MT of the soleus muscle and the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle at three selected locations in the ventral part of the muscle. As a result, the 50% portion of the soleus muscle and the 25% and 50% portions of the gastrocnemius medial and lateral heads were higher in the sitting position than in the supine position. Furthermore, only 50% of the gastrocnemius medial head showed a correlation between the MCSA and MT. When using the MT of the triceps surae as an indicator of muscle volume in the sitting position, the muscle site should be considered.

Short-term effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapies on muscle architecture and functional capacity in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized study

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 418-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gul Devrimsel ◽  
Yavuz Metin ◽  
Munevver Serdaroglu Beyazal
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Muscle Architecture ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Fascicle Length ◽  
Hot Pack

Objective: To determine the effects of ultrasound therapy and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) application on the muscle architecture and functional capacity in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Design: A randomized study. Subjects: A total of 60 patients with knee osteoarthritis. Interventions: Participants were randomized into one of the following two intervention groups, five days a week, for three weeks: the combination of NMES application, hot pack, and exercise therapy was applied to the NMES group. The combination of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack and exercise therapy was applied to the ultrasound therapy group. Main measures: Subjects were evaluated for pain and functional capacity with the use of the visual analog pain scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), and 15 meter walking test. The muscle architecture (muscle thickness, pennation angle and fascicle length) was assessed from vastus lateralis and quadriceps femoris muscles bilaterally by ultrasonography. Results: Two groups presented significant improvements in all outcome measures before and after treatment ( P < 0.01). There were significant improvements in VAS rest pain ( P < 0.05), VAS activity pain ( P < 0.05), WOMAC pain ( P < 0.05), WOMAC stiffness score ( P < 0.05), and WOMAC physical function ( P < 0.05) for the ultrasound therapy group in comparison to the NMES group. NMES group exhibited more increases in the muscle thickness and fascicle length values when compared to ultrasound therapy group ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasound therapy appears to be an effective treatment in reducing pain and improving functional capacity. NMES application has more effects on the muscle architecture.

Toe Flexor Muscle Strength and Morphological Characteristics of the Foot in Judo Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (04) ◽  
pp. 263-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiji Koyama ◽  
Mitsushi Hirokawa ◽  
Yukiharu Yoshitaka ◽  
Junichiro Yamauchi
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Morphological Structure ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Arch Height ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Foot Arch ◽  
Judo Athletes ◽  
Toe Flexor Strength ◽  
Flexor Strength

AbstractWhether practicing in judo influences the muscle strength and morphological characteristics of the foot is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the toe flexor muscle strength and morphological characteristics of the foot in judo athletes. Judo athletes (JUDO, men=24) and age-, gender- and body mass-matched physically active healthy subjects (CON, men=24) were recruited, and their toe flexor strength and morphological characteristics of the foot were compared. The maximum isometric toe flexor strength and foot intrinsic muscle thicknesses were measured using a toe grip dynamometer and a B-mode ultrasound, respectively. Foot arch height was assessed as the distance between the navicular tuberosity of the foot and the floor in the sitting and standing positions. JUDO showed a significantly lower foot arch height and smaller foot arch index than CON, whereas foot length and muscle thickness did not significantly differ between groups. The toe flexor strength relative to total muscle thickness was significantly larger in JUDO than CON. The foot arch dynamics was significantly larger in JUDO than CON. This study suggests that exercise training specific to judo may affect the force-generating capacity, morphological structure and arch function of the foot.

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