Pub Date : 2024-04-12DOI: 10.17352/2455-5487.000104
Kim Yong K, Lewis Armand F
In response to information that more older Americans are dying from accidental falls, UMass Dartmouth researchers have addressed the problem by employing Flocked Impact Energy Absorbing (FEAM) materials to design special Wrap-Around Padded Headband (WAPH) garment structures. Such headband structures are intended for use by geriatric patients who might be vulnerable to falling. Overall, head-worn WAPHs should serve as head protection therefore mitigating any serious head injury that may occur during any such falling mishaps. The designed geriatric headbands feature a customizable, one-size-fits-all, linearly stretchable, wearer-comfortable design. Additionally, the particular wrap-around feature provides an overlap in headband over-wrap length such that some parts of the head perimeter (forehead or back-head) zone have a double thickness of the FEAM impact force material protection. Impact Force Absorbing (IFA) measurements carried out on FEAM employing headband material show that the IFA properties of the designed headband are superior in impact absorbing properties compared to non-IFA material containing stretchable fabric. As a means of determining how the designed WAPHs will absorb sweat, water immersion studies were carried out on some representative headband materials. The designed headbands should also be able to manage body heat. Self-wearing-trials of some WAPH prototypes demonstrated that they are very wearer comfortable. However, more experimental studies must be carried out to optimize the IFA properties of the FEAM element used in fabricating these WAPH garments.
有消息称，越来越多的美国老年人死于意外跌倒，针对这一问题，达特茅斯大学的研究人员采用植绒冲击能量吸收（FEAM）材料设计了特殊的环绕式软垫头带（WAPH）服装结构。这种头带结构适用于容易摔倒的老年病人。总体而言，头戴式 WAPH 应能起到保护头部的作用，从而减轻在任何此类坠落事故中可能发生的严重头部伤害。所设计的老年头带采用可定制、一刀切、线性伸缩、佩戴舒适的设计。此外，这种特殊的环绕功能还提供了头带包覆长度的重叠，从而使头部周边（前额或后脑勺）的某些部位具有双倍厚度的 FEAM 冲击力材料保护。对采用 FEAM 头带材料的冲击力吸收（IFA）测量结果表明，与含有可伸缩织物的非 IFA 材料相比，所设计头带的 IFA 特性在冲击力吸收特性方面更胜一筹。为了确定所设计的 WAPH 如何吸汗，对一些具有代表性的头带材料进行了水浸泡研究。所设计的头带还应能够管理身体热量。一些 WAPH 原型的自我佩戴试验表明，佩戴者感觉非常舒适。不过，还必须开展更多的实验研究，以优化用于制造这些 WAPH 服装的 FEAM 元件的 IFA 特性。
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Pub Date : 2024-01-18DOI: 10.17352/2455-5487.000103
Reza Ensiye, Oliveira Rafael, Far Behrooz Sarvari, Molaee Faeze, Nia Samakosh Hadi Mohammadi
Background: Non-specific chronic low back pain is defined as a complex disorder involving structural, biomechanical, cognitive, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors. This randomized clinical trial study compared the effects of 8-week Virtual Reality Training (VRT) and pain neuroscience plus motor control training (PNE/MCT) on pain, disability, health, and quality of life of women with non-specific chronic back pain. Methodology: This research is a single-center parallel RCT. Thirty-six participants participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: VRT (G1) and PNE/MCT (G2), both with 18 women. The training was performed for eight weeks for 45 minutes – 60 minutes. The VRT was applied by Oculus Quest 2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability (Oswestry Disability Index), general health (GHQ-28), and quality of life (QOL- WHO) were assessed before and after eight training weeks using a within-between group analysis (ANOVA 2×2). Results: Before training, no difference was observed between the groups (p > 0.05). After the intervention, both groups improved VAS, disability, GHQ, and QOL (all p < 0.001). In the comparison between the groups, the G1 had a better performance according to the p-value and effect size in anxiety (p = 0.001, ES= 0.71), depression symptoms (p = 0.03, ES: 0.25), physical health (p = 0.03, ES: -0.24), mental health (p = 0.001, ES: 0.66), and total QOL (p = 0.048, ES: 0.21) than G2. Conclusion: Despite the effectiveness of both interventions, VRT improved the general health and quality of life in women with NSCLBP more than PNE/MCT.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-05DOI: 10.17352/2455-5487.000102
Hanyan Tao, Ruchao Nan, Xiaoyu Wang
This study, using bibliometric methods, examines exercise training for Heart Failure (HF) patients with cognitive impairment, discussing the current state and trends. 2,077 articles and reviews from the Web of Science Core Collection were analyzed, revealing the United States and Duke University Research Institute as major contributors. “Circulation” and “American Journal of Cardiology” were the selected and most-cited journals. Kitzman DW emerged as the most productive author. VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel 2019 were employed for comprehensive analysis, categorizing keywords into heart failure, cardiovascular disease, mortality, and exercise clusters. The findings provide valuable insights into the landscape and evolving dynamics of exercise training in the context of HF and cognitive impairment.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-12DOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001055
Álvarez-Serrano Carlos, Alfaro-Segovia Juan, Guzmán-Muñoz Eduardo, Alarcón-Rivera Miguel
Introduction: Neuromuscular training (NT) involves a series of functionally focused exercises that address aspects such as postural stability, sensory perception, and muscle strengthening. These exercises are incorporated as an integral part of a currently used training protocol. Objective: To review the main effects of NT on injury prevention in soccer players and its impact on related physical performance. Methods: Review of the literature describing different studies on NT in soccer. The following databases were used to search and retrieve the scientific articles: PubMed, Scopus, and Ebsco. Combinations of the following keywords were used to perform the search (“neuromuscular training” OR “proprioceptive training” OR “sensorimotor training”) AND (“soccer” OR “football” OR “soccer players” OR “football players”). Results: A positive trend is observed in NT for the prevention of knee and ankle injuries, in addition to improving muscle strength and motor skills such as agility and coordination. Conclusion: This review managed to identify that NT is effective in reducing the risk of injury in soccer players; however, the literature has mainly addressed lower extremity injuries. Therefore, it may be necessary for future investigations to focus on the upper extremity and trunk. Likewise, it was determined that NT has a potential impact on improving physical performance, with the variables of strength, power, speed, agility, and balance being the most studied.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-05DOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001054
Javed Sumbal, Hamid Muhammad Faizan, Javed Ahsan, Azeem Javaria, Ahmad Jawad, Chaudhry Eeraj
Background: Factors like emotions, lifestyle choices, and physical activities, including posture changes, have a significant impact on cardiovascular indicators like blood pressure and heart rate. The study aims to examine the cardiovascular reactions in individuals with type 2 diabetes while performing the head-down crooked kneeling (HDCK) or Sujood position, resembling poses found in hatha yoga. This position emphasizes relaxation, body awareness, and meditation. Those with type 2 diabetes who engage in yoga have reported enhancements in their management of blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in different hospitals. The sample size was 312 which was calculated by using the Rao soft calculator. The participants were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Inclusion Criteria were male and Female diagnosed with Type 2 DM, Subjects with a history of smoking, Cognitive Impairment, Sepsis, Cardiac pathology, Respiratory disorders, and Malignancy were excluded. Blood pressure and heart rate were monitored initially, during the Crooked Down Kneeling position, and after the Crooked Down Kneeling Position. A Digital Sphygmomanometer was used to measure blood pressure and a pulse rate-demographic Assessment form was used to collect data. Ethical consideration is maintained. Informed consent was taken from participants. Results: The result shows a significant effect of head down crooked kneeling position on cardiovascular response in type 2 diabetic patients (p < .001). Systolic, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate before, during, and after HDCK were significantly increased (p < .001) as compared to the baseline value, and after 5 min returning to the upright position it reverted to the initial value. Conclusion: This study revealed a significant increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressures and an increase in pulse rate during HDCK. Also, our findings showed no significant gender difference in the effect of HDCK on all the other cardiovascular parameters except systolic bp.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-05DOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001053
Azeem Javeria, Ahmed Jawad, Hamid Muhammad Faizan, Javed Ahsan, Javed Sumbal
Background: Post-fracture prolonged immobilization or post-operative elbow stiffness is relatively common and markedly interferes with normal upper extremity function. This study aims to evaluate and compare the levels of patient satisfaction and quality of life in individuals with post-elbow fracture stiffness who undergo Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching versus those who receive passive stretching. Methodology: This (six months) analytical comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at various healthcare institutions. The sample consisted of 377 patients using non-probability convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria included specific types of elbow fractures, a minimum immobilization period of three weeks, and limited range of motion (ROM). Exclusion criteria covered various medical and psychological conditions. Standardized questionnaires Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-18) were used for measuring Quality of life and patient satisfaction. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 22. Results: Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire scores were significantly higher in the PNF Stretching group (mean 82.34 ± 6.63) compared to the Passive Stretching group (mean 63.98 ± 14.42), with a p - value of 0.000. Similarly, Patient satisfaction questionnaire scores were significantly higher in the PNF Stretching group (mean 77.61 ± 4.43) compared to the Passive Stretching group (mean 70.93 ± 8.49), with a p - value of 0.000. These findings indicate that there is a statistically significant difference observed between the two groups. Conclusion: There is a statistically significant difference observed between both groups as the patients undergoing PNF stretching have higher satisfaction and better quality of life, in comparison to the passive stretching group.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-29DOI: 10.17352/2455-5487.000101
Nóbrega Mikaelly Gomes, Andrade Feitosa Ankilma do Nascimento, de Lira Rafaelle Cavalcante, de Assis Elisangela Vilar, Ferreira Sávio Benvindo, Andrade Isidório Ubiraídys de
Introduction: We observe, in the aging process, important functional changes in our organism that can be influenced by the environment in which we are inserted. Objective: To comparatively evaluate the respiratory muscle strength of elderly people in rural and urban areas. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional and analytical research, whose data were analyzed quantitatively, which was carried out with elderly people living in the urban area, registered at the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS), and in the rural area, at the Urban Social Center (CSU) in Sousa city, in Paraíba state. The sample was random and for convenience. An anthropometric and respiratory muscle strength assessment was carried out. Individuals aged 60 years or older, of both sexes, who had good mental conditions to answer the questions and could walk were included, and those who had cognitive deficits, visual, cardiac, respiratory, neurological problems, and neoplasms were excluded. Results: 84 elderly people participated in the research, of both sexes, divided into two groups: urban area (n = 43) and rural area (n = 41). With regard to respiratory muscle strength, when comparing the maximal Inspiratory Pressure (IPmax) with the maximal expiratory pressure (PEmax) of the elderly in relation to the place of residence, there were no statistically significant results in the evaluated variables (p > 0.05). Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in the respiratory muscle strength of the elderly evaluated at the expense of the habitat.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001052
de Lacos Laurence Fruteau, Blanchette Andréanne, Perreault Kadija, Daoust Raoul, Lee Jacques, Perry Jeffrey J, Émond Marcel, Lang Eddy, Veillette Nathalie, Sirois Marie-Josée
Background: Around 75% of seniors seeking treatment for injuries in Emergency Departments (ED) are discharged home with minor injuries that put them at risk of functional decline in the following months. Objectives: To 1) describe seniors’ characteristics using or not physiotherapy services following ED visits for minor injuries and 2) examine their functional status according to physiotherapy use. Methods: Secondary data analyses of the Canadian Emergency Team Initiative cohort study. Participants were 65 years and older, discharged home after consulting EDs for minor injuries and assessed three times: ED, 3- and 6-months. Physiotherapy use was recorded as yes/no. Functional status was measured using the Older American Resources Scale (OARS). Multivariate linear regressions were used to examine change in OARS scores over time, accounting for confounders. Results: Among the 2169 participants, 565 (26%) received physiotherapy, and 1604 (74%) did not. Physiotherapy users were more likely females (71% vs. 64%), more educated, and less cognitively impaired. The overall change in OARS at 6 months was -0.31/28 points (95% CI: -0.55; -0.28) with no difference across groups after adjustment. Subgroup analyses among frail seniors showed that physiotherapy users maintained their function while non-users lost clinically significant function (-0.02 vs. -1.26/28 points, p = 0.03). Among the severely injured (Injury Severity Scale ≥ 5), physiotherapy users’ results were higher by almost 1/28 points (p = 0.03) compared to non-users. Conclusion: These results suggest that among seniors discharged home after consulting the ED for minor injuries, the frail and severely injured may benefit from being systematically referred to physiotherapy services.
{"title":"Physiotherapy Can Help Recover Functional Status in Community-dwelling Seniors Assessed in Emergency Departments for Minor Injuries","authors":"de Lacos Laurence Fruteau, Blanchette Andréanne, Perreault Kadija, Daoust Raoul, Lee Jacques, Perry Jeffrey J, Émond Marcel, Lang Eddy, Veillette Nathalie, Sirois Marie-Josée","doi":"10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001052","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Around 75% of seniors seeking treatment for injuries in Emergency Departments (ED) are discharged home with minor injuries that put them at risk of functional decline in the following months. Objectives: To 1) describe seniors’ characteristics using or not physiotherapy services following ED visits for minor injuries and 2) examine their functional status according to physiotherapy use. Methods: Secondary data analyses of the Canadian Emergency Team Initiative cohort study. Participants were 65 years and older, discharged home after consulting EDs for minor injuries and assessed three times: ED, 3- and 6-months. Physiotherapy use was recorded as yes/no. Functional status was measured using the Older American Resources Scale (OARS). Multivariate linear regressions were used to examine change in OARS scores over time, accounting for confounders. Results: Among the 2169 participants, 565 (26%) received physiotherapy, and 1604 (74%) did not. Physiotherapy users were more likely females (71% vs. 64%), more educated, and less cognitively impaired. The overall change in OARS at 6 months was -0.31/28 points (95% CI: -0.55; -0.28) with no difference across groups after adjustment. Subgroup analyses among frail seniors showed that physiotherapy users maintained their function while non-users lost clinically significant function (-0.02 vs. -1.26/28 points, p = 0.03). Among the severely injured (Injury Severity Scale ≥ 5), physiotherapy users’ results were higher by almost 1/28 points (p = 0.03) compared to non-users. Conclusion: These results suggest that among seniors discharged home after consulting the ED for minor injuries, the frail and severely injured may benefit from being systematically referred to physiotherapy services.","PeriodicalId":90608,"journal":{"name":"Journal of novel physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89610282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-07-12DOI: 10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001051
Hasan Md Abid, Hossain Muhammad Kamal, Shil Rony Chandra, Azmi Sajia, Jahangir Rubayiat Binte, Sultana Nursad Jahan
Background: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is particularly high among garment workers, which poses a serious occupational health hazard. This issue is not taken seriously as an important issue in low-income countries like Bangladesh. Aim: Determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions (MSDs) among garment workers in nine body regions and explore the relationship between MSDs and the general characteristics of the participants. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study including 383 garment workers was done. A structured questionnaire (Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal) was used. Results: The most common form of pain in the last year was lower back pain. Nine anatomical locations were studied, and workers most commonly experienced problems with their lower back (45.4%), upper back (36.6%), and knees (33.2%). Workers reported having more trouble in the knee (31.9%), upper back (35.0%), and lower back (43.9%) regions over the past seven days. In the past year and the last seven days, shoulder injuries were the least common. Conclusion: MSDs are widespread among garment industry employees. The back condition is the most commonly affected. The development of MSD is directly correlated with age and work experience.
{"title":"Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Garment Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh","authors":"Hasan Md Abid, Hossain Muhammad Kamal, Shil Rony Chandra, Azmi Sajia, Jahangir Rubayiat Binte, Sultana Nursad Jahan","doi":"10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001051","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is particularly high among garment workers, which poses a serious occupational health hazard. This issue is not taken seriously as an important issue in low-income countries like Bangladesh. Aim: Determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions (MSDs) among garment workers in nine body regions and explore the relationship between MSDs and the general characteristics of the participants. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study including 383 garment workers was done. A structured questionnaire (Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal) was used. Results: The most common form of pain in the last year was lower back pain. Nine anatomical locations were studied, and workers most commonly experienced problems with their lower back (45.4%), upper back (36.6%), and knees (33.2%). Workers reported having more trouble in the knee (31.9%), upper back (35.0%), and lower back (43.9%) regions over the past seven days. In the past year and the last seven days, shoulder injuries were the least common. Conclusion: MSDs are widespread among garment industry employees. The back condition is the most commonly affected. The development of MSD is directly correlated with age and work experience.","PeriodicalId":90608,"journal":{"name":"Journal of novel physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80229144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-14DOI: 10.17352/2455-5487.000100
P. Jin
This paper focuses on the structural properties and interface behavior of TX-5, TX-114, and TX-100 molecules at the air/water interface. The results of the density profile show that the polar O atoms of the three TX molecules are basically located on the water surface, and the whole TX molecule is almost parallel to the water surface. The results of the order parameters show that the order parameters of the three TX molecules on the interface are similar and relatively ordered. The TX-100 molecule has the largest gauche defect value. The hydration number of TX molecules at the interface was similar to that of TX molecules in micelles, and the hydration number of PEO chains showed obvious zigzag changes. The research of this paper provides a reference for the further development of TX series micellar and surfactant molecules in the field of pharmaceutical and daily use.
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