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Aerobic Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Its Feasibility and Secondary Benefits
(Joseph J. D'Onofrio, Delaware Media Group, 2013-10-01)The aims of this study were to explore the feasibility of structured aerobic exercise followed by a period of unstructured physical activity and determine the impact of such exercise on cognition, mood, and quality of ... -
Autonomic nervous system assessment in people with HIV: A cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: 1 not approved]
(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. ... -
Balance as an assessment of health-related quality of life in people living with HIV
(Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 2019)Background: Balance and cognitive decline are impairments in people living with HIV (PLWH). These impairments predispose to fall-related injuries, affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study assessed ... -
Body position affects ultrasonographic measurement of diaphragm contractility
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2018-10)PURPOSE: (1) Determine whether ultrasonography can detect differences in diaphragm contractility between body positions. (2) Perform reliability analysis of diaphragm thickness measurements in each test condition. -
Characteristics of lower extremity muscle activation in response to change in inclination while walking on a treadmill
(European Journal of Sport Sciences, 2022)Treadmill walking is a popular form of exercise that offers many benefits to its users, such as improvements in cardiovascular health and gait patterns. Few research studies have explored muscle activation of various lower ... -
Comparison of eccentric and concentric exercise interventions in adults with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
(The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Researchers have demonstrated moderate evidence for the use of exercise in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Recent evidence also supports eccentric exercise for patients with lower ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Constant resistant at different speeds while pushing a sled prompts different adaptations in neuromuscular timing on back and lower limb muscles
(International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 2022)Resistance training (RT) is commonly used to target specific weakened muscle groups. Among the plethora of methods employed as RT, the current study focused on a sled that provides constant ... -
Determination of the effectiveness of a community based exercise program, Tai Chi, for people with multiple sclerosis, a pilot program
(Open Access Text, 2016-04-28)BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a progressive demyelinating disease of the central nervous system affects 2,300,000 people worldwide. Impaired balance is seen in up to 75% of individuals with MS which can lead to falls ... -
Differences in temporal gait parameters when walking on even surface walkway, treadmill, and pushing a constant resistant sled
(International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 2022)Motorized treadmills and weighted sleds are employed in clinical settings to improve lower extremity strength, power, and endurance. However, little is known about how the spatio-temporal parameters ... -
Do muscle strength deficits of the uninvolved hip and knee exist in young athletes before Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?
(Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017)Background: Muscle strength of the involved limb is known to be decreased after injury. Comparison with the uninvolved limb has become standard of practice to measure progress and for calculation of limb symmetry indices ... -
Does a customized musical song promote a more positive experience vs. rhythmic auditory stimulation when used to enhance walking for people with Parkinson's Disease?
(Music Therapy Today, 2019)External auditory cueing has been shown to improve gait for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) uses a fixed beat while other strategies rely on a musical composition. Despite ... -
Eccentric/Concentric Torque Deficits in the Quadriceps Muscle
(The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy®, Inc. (JOSPT®), 1989-10-01)The purpose of the present investigation was to estimate the percentage of asymptomatic subjects who demonstrate an eccentric/concentric torque deficit in leg extension. One hundred and five subjects with a mean age of ... -
Effectiveness of a 6-week Injury Prevention Program on Kinematics and Kinetic Variables in Adolescent Female Soccer Players: a Pilot Study
(University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, 2010-03)BACKGROUND: Incidence of knee injuries in female soccer players is 2-6 times that of male counterparts. The objective was to determine whether an injury prevention program incorporated into the athlete’s regular soccer ... -
Effectiveness of surface electromyographic biofeedback-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation on knee rehabilitation
(North American Sports Medicine Institute, 2009-08)BACKGROUND: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation initiated by a surface electromyographic biofeedback threshold (sEMG-triggered NMES) has been studied in populations of patients with neurological problems, but has not ... -
The effects of a high-intensity exercise bout on landing biomechanics post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a quasi-experimental study
(BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021)Background: We aimed to examine the effect of a high-intensity exercise bout on landing biomechanics in soccer players who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and non-injured soccer players during a ... -
Evaluation of controlled type II diabetics ascending and descending a ramp surface at an imposed speed: A case-control study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
(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, ... -
Evidence-based educational guidelines for stroke survivors after discharge home
(Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 2008)Stroke survivors today are discharged home from the hospital more quickly than in the past because of shifting economic realities. Survivors continue to experience significant impairments after discharge and families may ... -
An evidence-based practice project for recognition of clinical deterioration: Utilization of simulation-based education
(Sciedu Press, 2014-04)BACKGROUND: As more complex patients are hospitalized, the need for highly skilled and competent nurses to recognize clinical deterioration becomes more apparent. The literature supports the use of simulation-based education ...
