The Relationship between Stepping Test, Functional Reach Test and Balance Board Test in Healthy Male Students

Abstract Background and Purpose. This study investigated the relationship between balance measures and ankle range of motion (ROM) in community-dwelling elderly women with no health problems. Identification of modifiable factors associated with balance may enable clinicians to design treatments to help reduce the risk of falls in elderly people. Subjects. The sample consisted of 34 women between the ages of 64 and 87 years (X̄=74.7, SD=6.0). Methods. Goniometry was used to determine bilateral ankle active-assistive range of motion (AAROM) and passive range of motion. Balance capabilities were measured with the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA). Balance data for the FRT, POMA balance subtest, POMA gait subtest, and POMA total score were correlated with ankle ROM using the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (PCC). Results. Correlations between ROM and balance scores were found, ranging from .29 to .63. The POMA gait subtest and FRT resulted in higher correlations with ROM than did the POMA balance subtest (left total AAROM PCC=.63, .51, and .31). Correlations using composite ankle ROM scores were higher than individual motions. The strongest correlation existed between bilateral, total ankle AAROM and the POMA gait subtest scores (PCC=.63) Conclusion and Discussion. Correlations exist between ankle ROM and balance in community-dwelling elderly women. Additional research is needed to determine whether treatment directed at increasing ankle ROM can improve balance.

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How Achievement Motivation Influences the Attitude of Schoolchildren and Students Towards Independent Sports Activities

Physical Education and Sport Through the Centuries ◽

10.2478/spes-2019-0004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 38-46

Author(s):

A.S. Grachev

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Achievement Motivation ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Male Students ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Education Material ◽

State Technological ◽

Technological University ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sports Activities

Summary Purpose: to determine the relationship between achievement motivation and the attitudes of schoolchildren of 11-17 years old and students of 18-21 years old to independent sports and passing control standards in the discipline \”Physical Education\”. Material: 1576 schoolchildren (boys n = 780 and girls n = 796) of comprehensive schools of Belgorod, Stary Oskol, Stroitel and Shebekino (Belgorod region, Russian Federation) and 246 students (men n = 127) were surveyed. and women n = 119) Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov (Belgorod, Russian Federation). The questionnaire consisted of three blocks of questions: the 1st block of questions - questions aimed at determining the age, sex, place of study of the respondent; 2nd block of questions - 8 questions, allowing to assess the attitude of the respondent to independent sports activities and the desire to take control standards of the discipline Y’Physical Education\”; 3rd block of questions is a test of 20 questions, developed by A.A. Rean, to assess the motivation to achieve success and avoid failures. Results: the motivation for avoiding failures was diagnosed in 5% male students and 10% female students. A direct correlation between achievement motivation and the attitude of schoolchildren and students towards independent sports activities and passing control standards has been revealed. Conclusions: there are no differences in the correlation between the relationship between achievement motivation and attitudes toward independent sports by gender. Schoolchildren and students with motivation to achieve regular self-exercise. Schoolchildren and students with a pronounced motivation for avoiding failures prefer a passive way of life. They do not want to pass standards on the discipline \”Physical Education\” and do not go in for sports on their own.

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A Survey of Health Literacy in Sexually Transmitted Diseases of Vocational Schools in Health Region 7th, Thailand

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand ◽

10.35755/jmedassocthai.2021.04.11865 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (4) ◽

pp. 591-596

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

Sexual Experience ◽

Sexual Relationship ◽

Female Students ◽

Male Students ◽

Vocational Students ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Health Region ◽

The Relationship

Objective: To analyze the level of health literacy regarding prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and studied the relationship between the health literacy and sexual experience of Vocational students in health region 7, Thailand. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using questionnaires. The questionnaires consisted of questions on health literacy and sexual experiences. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests to analyze the relationship between health literacy and sexual experiences. Results: The present study participants comprised of 364 vocational students, 220 (60.4%) male students, and 144 (39.6%) female students. Almost half of the male students (47.3%) had sexual relationship by the age of 15.8 years (SD 1.7), 98.1% of them had their first sexual relationship with their girlfriends, and 81.7% used condoms. Meanwhile, 31.3% of the female students had sexual relationship by the age of 15.7 years (SD 1.3), all of them had first sexual relationship with their boyfriends, and 88.9% used condoms. Most students had low health literacy level, which included 79.5% of the male students and 62.5% of female students. There was significant relationship between sexual experience and health literacy in STD prevention in both male and female students (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study found that the health literacy in the prevention of STDs was low among the participants. Therefore, education and health care sector should be aware of the situation and jointly develop health education programs in the prevention of STDs for the vocational students and teenagers. Keywords: Sexually transmitted diseases, Health literacy, Social behavior, Vocational students

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Kinesio taping techniques for ankle stabilisation in patients with stroke: a single-blinded randomised controlled study

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation ◽

10.12968/ijtr.2019.0082 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Ramazan Kurul ◽

Tamer Cankaya ◽

Necmiye Un Yildirim

Keyword(s):

Barthel Index ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Peroneus Longus ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Functional Reach ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Functional Reach Test ◽

Peroneus Brevis

Background/AimsAnkle proprioception and neuromuscular feedback from this region provides the sensory input needed for balance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of repeated correction taping applied on the ankle and peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles on balance and gait in patients with stroke.MethodsA total of 61 patients with stroke with a mean age of 62.25 ± 7.04 years were included in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. The control group (n=30) received 1 hour of rehabilitation, which took place during weekdays over the course of 2 weeks. The intervention group (n=31) received 1 hour of daily rehabilitation as well as having kinesio tape applied to their ankle. Both groups were assessed with the Balance Evaluating Systems Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Functional Reach Test, Tetrax Balance System and Barthel Index. Clinical assessments were performed at baseline, immediately after the first application, 1 week and 2 weeks later, following the first taping.ResultsThere was a significant improvement in the Balance Evaluating Systems and Functional Reach Tests scores between the first and last measurements in favour of the intervention group (P<0.05). There were no significant changes between baseline and immediately after assessment for all measurements (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in Tetrax scores, Timed Up and Go Test and Barthel Index scores (P>0.05).ConclusionsIn this study, it was found that dynamic balance was improved by taping the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles, but the static balance did not change. One week of kinesio taping would be beneficial; however, prolonged use would not provide further improvement.

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Effects of proprioception training program on balance among patients with diabetic neuropathy: a quasi experimental trial

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.286 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Humaira Iram ◽

Muhammad Kashif ◽

Hafiz Muhammad Junaid Hassan ◽

Salma Bunyad ◽

Samra Asghar

Keyword(s):

Diabetic Neuropathy ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Berg Balance Scale ◽

Exercise Group ◽

Walk Test ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Functional Reach ◽

Functional Reach Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Eyes Open

Abstract Objective: To determine the effects of proprioception training in improving balance in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Methods: A quasi-experimental design study was conducted at the Safi Hospital Faisalabad for eight weeks from August to December 2019. Out of, 38, 19 patients were placed in exercise group (10 males, 9 females; mean age 64 ± 7.7 years; range 60 to 83 years) and 19 patients were placed in controls group (12 males, 7 females; mean age 63 ± 8.2 years) were included in this study through consecutive sampling technique. Proprioception Training was given to exercise group twice a week for eight weeks and the diabetes awareness campaign was given once a week to the control group. Static and dynamic balance were assessed by using One Leg Standing (OLS) Test with eyes open and closed, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and 10-M Walk Test (10-MWT). The data was collected before and after treatment and was compared using independent sample t-test. Results: The finding of the study showed that OLS score with eyes open improved significantly with p<0.05 and does not show improvement with eyes closed p =.073. The dynamic balance from the Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, Timed Up and Go Test and 10-M Walk Test revealed significant improvement after the balance exercises with p<0.05 Conclusion: It is concluded that proprioception training exercises are effective in improving balance among patients with Diabetic neuropathy. Continuous...

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Balance a few years after total hip replacement

10.21203/rs.2.11747/v1 ◽

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

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The improvement on Respiratory Muscle, Trunk Stability, and health status after Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver in COPD Patients

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ◽

10.36803/ijpmr.v6i02.156 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (02) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Winny W ◽

Siti Chandra Widjanantie ◽

Maryastuti M ◽

Nury Nusdwinuringtyas

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Respiratory Muscle ◽

Peak Flow ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Peak Flow Rate ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Trunk Stability ◽

Functional Reach ◽

Copd Patients ◽

Functional Reach Test

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients experienced respiratory muscledysfunction, postural instability, and decreasing in health status. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) hasbeen studied in many cases of low back pain for lumbar stabilization, moreover this maneuver is also designedto activate the transversus abdominalis (TA) muscle that involved in expiration. But this exercise has not beenconsidered as a respiration exercise in COPD patients. The purpose of this study was to determine whether theapplication of ADIM to COPD patients would affect the strength of respiratory muscle, improve core musclestability, and health status of COPD patients.Methods:All clinically stable COPD patients who visited PMR clinic at Persahabatan General Hospital wererecruited in the study. They received exercise interventions 2 times a week for 4 weeks. ADIM as a mainprogram is using pressure transducer (Chattanooga, Australia). Each exercise was held 10 repetitions, 10 setswith 2 minutes rest. Strength of respiratory muscle measured by peak cough flow (PCF) and peak flow rate(PFR). Core muscle stability measured by functional reach test (FRT) and the health status measured with CATscore. The measurements were done before and immediately after intervention.Results: Subjects were 8 patients with mean age 62 years old, consisted of 7 men and 1 woman, with 1 patienteach with COPD grade A, B, and C, and 5 patients with COPD grade D. There were increasing of PCF (268.75± 59.146 L/min to 285.00 ±59.522 L/min; p=0.061), PFR (251.3±96.3 L/min to 286.3±92 L/min; p=0.028),FRT (20.2±3.8 cm to 22±3.9 cm; p=0.011), and decreasing of CAT score (14 ±8.685 to 11.50 ±8.848; p=0.027)after ADIM.Conclusion: There were an improvement in respiratory muscle, trunk stability, and CAT after ADIM, so themaneuver is effective for COPD management.Keywords: Abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Functional reach test (FRT), Peak cough flow (PCF), Peak flow rate (PFR)

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA EFIKASI DIRI DENGAN KECEMASAN MENGHADAPI PERTANDINGAN PADA ATLET DI SEKOLAH SEPAK BOLA APAC INTI

EDUKATIF : JURNAL ILMU PENDIDIKAN ◽

10.31004/edukatif.v1i3.40 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 314-323

Author(s):

Leni DarmaWanti ◽

Margaretta Erna Setianingrum

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Male Students ◽

Research Results ◽

School Anxiety ◽

Significant Negative Relationship ◽

Correlational Method ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy with anxiety facing matches in athletes at the Apac Inti soccer school. Anxiety will arise when faced with something new such as facing a match. Athletes who master physical, technical, and good tactics, but if an athlete's mind is disturbed by excessive negative things, it can interfere with concentration and not optimal in the competition, causing athletes to feel anxious. The population in this study were 40 male students of Apac Inti aged 15-18 years. This research uses a quantitative correlational method with saturated sampling technique. Based on the research results obtained correlation coefficient (r) = -0.547; p <0.05 and it can be concluded that there is a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy with anxiety facing the match in athletes at Apac Inti soccer school.

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