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Whole body vibration on people with sequelae of polio
(Whole body vibration on people with sequelae of polio, 2018-03)Purpose: The purpose was to explore the feasibility of whole body vibration (WBV) on polio survivors with/without post-polio syndrome (PPS) by studying its effects on walking speed (10-m walk test), endurance (2-min walk ... -
Autonomic nervous system assessment in people with HIV: A cross-sectional study
(F1000Research, 2018-06)Background: People diagnosed with HIV may exhibit orthostatic hypotension (OH) as a result of the infection and of secondary effects of medications. Such impairments are attributed to autonomic nervous system (ANS) deficits. ... -
Evaluation of controlled type II diabetics ascending and descending a ramp surface at an imposed speed: A case-control study
(F1000Research, 2018-03)Background: Patients with diabetes have been shown to suffer from increased fall risk. Research shows that this risk is higher on irregular surfaces. Existing studies evaluate gait on irregular surfaces, such as stairs, ... -
Transcranial direct current stimulation plus concurrent activity may influence task prioritization during walking in people with Parkinson’s disease – initial findings
(Journal of Parkinsonism and Restless Legs Syndrome, 2018-05)Introduction: Walking for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) degrades during motor–cognitive interplay (ie, dual-task conditions). Current management of PD improves motor symptoms but inadequately addresses cognitive ... -
Proprioception and vestibular alterations affect postural control in children with mild autism: A pilot study
(F1000Research, 2018-03)Background: Individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit some type of motor control impairment, for instance, motor apraxia and history of gross motor delay that could lead to increased risk of fall. ... -
A comparison of work-related physical activity levels between inpatient and outpatient physical therapists: an observational cohort trial
(2016-06)Background: Physical therapists (PTs) work in a variety of healthcare settings with varied levels of physical activity demands placed on them. The purpose of this study is to compare the physical activity (PA) levels ... -
Increased static postural sway after energy drink consumption: A randomized trial
(F1000 Research, 2017-11)Background: Energy drinks consumption continues to grow since its appearance in the United States in 1997. Available evidence indicates that caffeine, their main ingredient, can alter the central nervous system ... -
Proposing Development and Utility of a Mobility Composite Measure in Patients with a Neurologic Disorder
(Hindawi Rehabilitation Research and Practice, 2017-10)Background. Outcome measures typically assess single domains making holistic assessment difficult. Our purpose was to develop a mobility composite measure (MCM) based on four commonly used outcome measures and compare this ... -
A pilot study to determine the effect of one physical therapy session on physical activity levels for individuals with chronic low back pain
(BMC Research Notes, 2017-12)Background: A pilot study was conducted to quantify the effect size of changes in physical activity after of one session of physical therapy for individuals with chronic low back pain and to determine factors that predict ... -
Reliability and concurrent validity between two-dimensional and three-dimensional evaluations of knee valgus during drop jumps
(Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016-05-27)Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the concurrent validity and reliability of four different two-dimensional (2D) video-based techniques for quantifying frontal plane knee kinematics during a 40 cm double-legged ... -
A comparison of work-related physical activity levels between inpatient and outpatient physical therapists: an observational cohort trial
(BMC Research Notes, 2016-06-16)Background: Physical therapists (PTs) work in a variety of healthcare settings with varied levels of physical activity demands placed on them. The purpose of this study is to compare the physical activity (PA) levels ...
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