scholarly journals Efficacy of Self Myofascial Release Technique to Reduce Frequency and Severity of Noctural Leg Cramp in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 193-197
Author(s):  
Samiksha V. Sonone ◽  
Deepali Patil ◽  
Om C. Wadhokar
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Prolonged Standing ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Release Technique ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Background: Nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) are involuntary muscle contractions of the calf muscles, hamstrings, or foot muscles that occur unexpectedly, episodically, and are unpleasant. Night time cramping affects about one-third of adults. Leg cramps can strike anyone at any age, although they are more widespread and often more severe as grow older. The majority of cramps are idiopathic, and the physiological cause behind them is unknown. Muscle cramps appear to be triggered by neuromuscular structures in muscle, tendons, and nerve fibres, according to some writers. Musculoskeletal issues linked to a sedentary lifestyle, as well as job postures, prolonged standing, and the western habit of sitting rather than squatting, have been implicated of generating cramps, particularly NLC. Patients with cramps have a higher risk of peripheral vascular disease than individuals without cramps. Stretching before bedtime can help older persons lessen the frequency and severity of nocturnal leg cramps. Stretching treatments, like as Myofacial Release, can help relieve NLC. Self-Myofacial release (SMFR) is a sort of Myofacial release (MFR) that is accomplished by the person rather than a therapist, and it is usually done with the help of a tool. Self-MFR is a low-cost, easily accessible approach for people to relieve muscle and fascia pain while also maintaining flexibility. Foam rollers and roller massage are two of the most used devices for self-MFR. MFR is used to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders; it is used to treat a wide range of problems, and many types of treatment, such as trigger-point therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, fall under the myofascial umbrella. Aim and Objectives: To study the main impact of Self Myofascial Release (SMFR) to decreasing the duration of pain and improving Quality of Life in patients with NLC. Methodology: In this study total 30 patient with nocturnal leg cramps will receive Self Myofascial Release technique (SMFR), it will be including exercise which will be performed for 4 weeks twice a day and each for 5-10 mins. Discussion: This study is done to find out the effectiveness of Self Myofacial release in individual with nocturnal leg cramps (NLC). Conclusion: Conclusion of the study can be made based on the effect of Self Myofascial Release technique on patient with nocturnal leg cramps. 

scholarly journals Diagnostic Capabilities of a Smartphone- Based Low-Cost Microscope

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 522-525
Author(s):  
Dorina Hasselbeck ◽  
Max B. Schäfer ◽  
Kent W. Stewart ◽  
Peter P. Pott
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Field Of View ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Optical Parameters ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Diagnostic Applications ◽  
Diagnostic Capabilities

AbstractMicroscopy enables fast and effective diagnostics. However, in resource-limited regions microscopy is not accessible to everyone. Smartphone-based low-cost microscopes could be a powerful tool for diagnostic and educational purposes. In this paper, the imaging quality of a smartphone-based microscope with four different optical parameters is presented and a systematic overview of the resulting diagnostic applications is given. With the chosen configuration, aiming for a reasonable trade-off, an average resolution of 1.23 μm and a field of view of 1.12 mm2 was achieved. This enables a wide range of diagnostic applications such as the diagnosis of Malaria and other parasitic diseases.

scholarly journals An Association of Quality of Life and Ageing Perceptions Among Community Dwelling Older Adults in Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy Louise -Onoria ◽  
Raymond Odokonyero ◽  
Bruno Giordani ◽  
Dickens Akena ◽  
Emmanuel Mwesiga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Positive Perception

Abstract Background: Uganda’s population, though, largely characterized by young people, has seen the number of people aged 60 and over grow from 686,000 twenty years ago, to 1,433,596 in 2014. Effective caring for the well-being of this population requires strategic and deliberate planning that involves quality of life (QoL) assessments. QoL assessments among the elderly are important in evaluating the efficacy of strategies, such as health interventions, welfare programs, health care, and well-being of the elderly. However, elderly in Uganda face several challenges, ranging from loneliness, poor housing, lack of social and financial support, and poor health. These may negatively affect older persons’ quality of life and consequently their perceptions and attitudes towards aging. Methods: The study was carried out in 2019 in the communities of Nansana and Busukuma town councils in Wakiso district, Uganda. The participants were 380 people 60 years and older. To establish the association between perceptions of ageing and QoL, this study utilized a locally adapted version of the Older Person’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (OPQOL) and the Brief Ageing Perceptions Questionnaire (B-APQ). The OPQOL assesses three domains of QoL: Health QoL (HQoL); Social economic QoL (SQoL); and Psychosocial QoL (PQoL). The B-APQ assesses perceptions about physical age, participation in social activities, and perceptions about ability to regulate emotions as one ages. Pearson’s Chi-square tests were used to characterize the relationship between the perceptions and quality of life.Results: The majority of the respondents, 61% (95%CI 56.7-64.8), had negative perceptions towards ageing. Eighty six percent had poor HQoL, 90% poor SQoL and 83% poor PQoL. There was a significant association between good HQoL and positive perception about participation in social activities (X2 = 7.3670, P = 0.007) as well as with positive perception on regulation of emotions (X2 = 18.1803, P<0.001). There was a significant association between good SQoL and positive perception about participation in social activities (X2 = 5.3472, P = 0.021), as well with positive perception on regulation of emotions (X2 = 10.5128, P<0.001). A significant association between good PQoL and positive perception on regulation of emotions (X2 = 9.2414, P= 0.002).Conclusion: Positive perceptions of ageing are associated with good QoL. Directly addressing perceptions of ageing could be a low cost and effective strategy to improve the QoL of older persons in SSA

scholarly journals An approach of developing low cost ARM based CNC systems by controlling CAN drives

2018 ◽  
Vol 224 ◽  
pp. 01020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgi M. Martinov ◽  
Akram Al Khoury ◽  
Ahed Issa
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tools ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cnc Machine Tools ◽  
Application Layer ◽  
Cnc Machine ◽  
Servo Drive ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Quality Of Products

Nowadays, there is a big demand on using small sized CNC machine tools, which have low price tag, wide range of implementations, low manufacturing costs and can be used for educational purposes. These machines can achieve casual manufacturing routines, like milling and drilling in applications, where there is no need for high speed performances and super quality of products. In this work, we proposed a model of CNC for these machines and analysed its components and efficiency. The model consists of three main layers: CNC system (application layer), ARM based microcomputer as CAN master and controller (connecting layer) and Servo-Drive Step Motors (actuating layer).

scholarly journals IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE V/S POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON LEVATOR SCAPULAE TRIGGER POINTS IN YOUNG ADULTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Ahmed Noor ◽  
Mansi Sanghvi ◽  
Sarfraj Khan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Levator Scapulae ◽  
Release Technique ◽  
Group B ◽  
Release Method

Context : Myofascial release is the gentle manual application of sustained pressure to release fascial restriction. One of the cervical spine pain healing methods is Trigger point therapy with positional release method. Aim: To compare the efficacy of Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release and Positional Release techniques on levator scapulae trigger points in young adults. Method and material: Study involved 30 subjects that were divided into 2 groups. Group A (n=15) Myofascial Release technique and Group B (n=15)Positional Release technique. Results: The data was analysed using statistical method of paired’t’-test between the pre and post interventional study of pain and range of motion. Result showed statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) and visible difference in the post intervention. Discussion and conclusion: From the present study we conclude that Myofascial release is more efficient in reducing pain whereas Positional Release Technique is more efficient in increasing the cervical ROM , both Active lateral flexion and Cervical rotation.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN KOMBINASI MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE DENGAN ULTRASOUND DAN KOMBINASI ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION TECHNIQUE DENGAN ULTRASOUND DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEKUATAN OTOT LEHER AKIBAT SINDROMA MIOFASIAL PADA PENJAHIT PAKAIAN DI KABUPATEN GIANYAR

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Made Intansari Tri Buana ◽  
Susy Purnawati ◽  
Sugijanto ◽  
Komang Satriyasa ◽  
Nengah Sandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Test Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Compression Technique ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Release Technique ◽  
Myofascial Syndrome

Background: Myofascial syndrome is a chronic condition arising from trigger point activation causing a decrease in neck muscle strength in tailor clothes. Purpose: To determine the different combinations of myofascial release technique with ultrasound and ischemic compression technique combination with ultrasound in increasing neck muscle strength due to myofascial syndrome on the tailor of clothes in saraswati convection guwang gianyar village. Method: This study used an experimental study with pre-test and post-test group design. The sample consisted of 22 people consisting of 11 people in each group. The first group was given myofascial release technique intervention with ultrasound and the second group was given ischemic compression technique with ultrasound. Intervention is given 3x a week for 2 weeks. Sampling technique with random sampling. The strength of neck muscle was measured by sphygmomanometer. Results: Paired Sample T-test test in Group 1 was obtained p= 0,000 (p <0,05) and in Group 2 the result was p = 0,002 (p <0,05) Meaningful differences before and after intervention in each group. The mean difference test of mean values with independent sample t-test after treatment between groups was 0.195mmHg (p> 0.05) which means that there is no difference between the two groups in increasing the strength of neck muscles. Conclusion: There is no difference between a combination of myofascial release technique with ultrasound and a combination of ischemic compression technique with ultrasound in increasing neck muscle strength due to myofascial syndrome in dressmaker. Suggestion: As reference in handling case of myofascial syndrome especially upper trapezius muscle

Measurement and Comparison of Force Effort During Friction Stir Welding in a Parallel Kinematic 5-Axis Milling Machine

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Prasath Manogaran ◽  
Guillaume Racineux ◽  
Jean-Yves Hascoet
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Milling Machine ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dynamic Measuring ◽  
And Control

Friction stir welding (FSW) is so quite promising that leads it to one of the preferred joining process for a wide range of applications especially for Aluminum. FSW machines are very expensive. The objective is to develop a simple and low cost technique to measure and control the force during FSW in a milling machine. Measurement of forces during welding is a difficult task. Many dynamic measuring devices such as dynamometers are available but each have their own advantages and disadvantages. A new approach to measure force while performing weld is discussed. First, incorporation of FSW in PKM 5-axes milling machine is done. The head of the machine is modified to support higher force levels that are generated during FSW. With the help of the NC-Controller, the force values are retrieved from the axes of the machine while performing weld through actuators. Forces were also measured from load cell and compared to estimate the quality of measurement.

scholarly journals Impact of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique on Quality of Life of Students Having Neck Pain Following Virtual Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 466-473
Author(s):  
Chitrakshi A. Choubisa ◽  
Vishnu Vardhan G. D. ◽  
Ashish Bele
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Therapeutic Ultrasound ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Muscle Testing ◽  
Release Technique

Background: Neck pain is a ubiquitous complaint leading to work place absenteeism, disabilities and disturbed sleep wake cycle in many young working and studying people. In ongoing covid scenario, since there is increased use of laptops and mobile phones facilitating work from home for employee and virtual learning for students, there has been increased prevalence of non-specific neck pain among the people due to prolonged fixed flexion posture. Neck pain has become the condition of major consideration since 45% of UG students had experienced neck pain in last 12 months. Aims and Objectives: to evaluate combined and individual effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique on Quality of Life of students suffering from neck pain owing to virtual learning. Methods: The participant (n=33) will be recruited in study experiencing non-specific neck pain and meeting the inclusion criteria. Three groups will be formed such that the patient in Group A will receive treated with therapeutic ultrasound. Group B will be receiving treatment using Myofascial Release Technique and Group C will be treated using combined use of both Therapeutic Ultrasound and Myofascial release Technique. The protocol will cover 1 week of treatment. Regular assessment at 0,3rd and 7th day of week will be carried out. We will evaluate using Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Range of motion of neck and Manual Muscle testing of cervical musculature. Results: The result of the study will provide affirmation on using combination therapy of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique in people having nonspecific neck  pain.

scholarly journals Effect of growth regulators on productivity and quality of tomato crop under Volga delta conditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
M. M. Abdelkader ◽  
M. Yu. Puchkov
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Tomato Crop ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cultivated Species

Relevance. Tomato considered a significant vegetable crop that plays a prominent role in the field of human health. At present, there are large numbers of tomato cultivars with a wide range of morphological and sensorial characteristics which determine their use. Farmers often use some chemical substances which have similar structure and activity with endogenous plant hormone called (exogenous) as a low-cost alternative to regulate plant growth and increase yield. Thus, the use of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) has become an important component of the agro-technical procedures for most cultivated species.Methods. This study aims to evaluate the effect of four growth regulators (Krezacin, Chitosan, Zircon and Energene) on growth, productivity and quality of two Russian tomato varieties (Moriana and Superjol) under delta Volga conditions. Each type applied three times on both cultivars (Soaking tomato seeds before sowing, spraying on plants at vegetative phase, spraying on plants at flowering phase with three replications.Results. The results showed that; combination between Energene and cultivar Moriana enhanced the most of studied characters (Germination – 83.1%, fresh weight of Arial parts – 241.9 g, dry weight – 74.4 g, Number of № flowers/plant – 51.0, № fruits /plant – 35.6, fruit set – 69.8%, plant yield – 2.44 kg, TSS – 5.1°Brix, Content of Ascorbic Acid – 25.6 mg/100 g); Interaction between “Energene x Superjol” gave the maximum value for Plant height (85.6 cm), Fruit weight (72.6 g); while “Krezacin x Moriana” registered the highest fruit dry matter (6.77%) and Acidity (0.53%); Applying Zircon on Cultivar Moriana increased number of leaves/plant (56.8) and nitrate contents (27.6 mg/kg); the maximum LAI (150.1 cm2 ) obtained from interaction between Chitosan and cultivar Superjol whereas, “Chitosan x Moriana” treatment gave the highest level of Carotenoids (4.12%). 

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (04) ◽  
pp. 218-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samani Mahbobeh ◽  
Motealleh Alireza ◽  
Yazdani Soheila ◽  
Abbasi Leila
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Disc Herniation ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Release Technique ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Background Disc herniation is one of the factors that causes low back pain (LBP). Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a myofascial release technique on pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation. Method 30 patients with a herniated lumbar disc, divided into 2 groups. One group (n=15) received electrotherapeutic modalities (TENS, pulsed ultrasound, hot packs) in addition to the myofascial release technique (MFR) on trigger points in 9 soft tissue elements. The other group (n=15) received only electrotherapeutic modalities. All patients underwent 10 treatment sessions. In both groups we assessed back and lower extremity pain intensity, functional disability level and trigger point pain threshold before treatment and after 5 and 10 sessions. Results For back pain, the median between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 2 (1–2) after the 5th session and 2 (1–4) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was 1 (0–2). For functional disability, the mean between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 5 points (1.8–8.1) after the 5th session and 8.3 points (4.2–12.3) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and tenth sessions was 3.34 points (1.02–5.6). For trigger point pain threshold, the mean between-group differences compared to baseline were −1.47 kg/cm2 (−1.7 to − 1.17) after the 5th session and −3.17 (−3.6 to −2.7) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was −1.7 kg/cm2 (−2.04 to −1.3). Conclusion In conclusion, MFR might be an effective treatment for reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation.

scholarly journals Intelligent Backlash Control System Based on Laser Scanning

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Shengmin Zhang ◽  
Qiulian Li ◽  
Changying He
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Large Error ◽  
Rf Transceiver ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Return Point

<p>In the traditional round-trip sports training and competition, the coach or the referee observes the pinch table to measure the athlete’s performance. Not only there is a large error, it will even lead to miscarriage of justice, staff labor intensity and efficiency. In order to solve these problems, the system uses the simple and easy way by using fingerprint identification module to collect athlete information, with low cost, wide application, easy to program the STM32F103C8T6 and ATMEL89S51 as the core control measure a wide range of detection time is short, high precision of the laser scanning athletes through the information to low power consumption, convenient and practical nRF905 RF transceiver starting point and the return point of the communication to the LED display circuit count and display, to automatically and accurately complete the athlete’s performance test. This will reduce the workload of the coach or the referee, but also improve the efficiency and quality of work.</p>

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