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A pilot study on non-invasive treatment of migraine: The self-myofascial release
2021
The aims of this paper was to determine the effect of self-myofascial release (SMFR) on postural stability and to analyze if it can influence migraine condition. Twenty-five subjects (age 49.7±12.5) affected by migraine were enrolled. Assessments included a stabilometric analysis in order to evaluate balance and plantar support, with eyes open (OE) and closed (CE); cervical ROM measurement; evaluation of upper limb strength through handgrip. All the analysis were carried out before and after the administration of a single SMFR protocol, using medium density small balls laid in the three most painful trigger points in migraine patients: trapezius, sternocleidomastoids and suboccipital muscle…
Comparison of the standing balance between pole vaulters and soccer players in preseason and postseason
2020
Background and Study Aim: Static is crucial in the maintaining the position of the body’s center of gravity vertically over the base of support. Many sport disciplines require effective balance system. However, the efficiency of the system differs based on the sport discipline. The aim of the study was to examine balance system efficiency in pole vaulters and soccer players. Additionally, the analysis of pre and postseason balance system efficiency was performed in pole vaulters and soccer players as well.
 Material and Methods: To asses static balance system efficiency five pole vaulters and six soccer players were examined. A balance platform was used for open eyes test, close eyes t…
Reliability of transcranial magnetic stimulation and H-reflex measurement during balance perturbation tasks
2022
Following ankle movement, posterior balance perturbation evokes short- (SLR ∼30–50 ms), medium- (MLR ∼50–60 ms), and long-latency responses (LLR ∼70–90 ms) in soleus muscle before voluntary muscle contraction. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Hoffmann-reflex (H-reflex) measurements can provide insight into the contributions of corticospinal and spinal mechanisms to each response. Motor evoked potential (MEP) and H-reflex responses have shown good reliability in some dynamic muscle contraction tasks. However, it is still unclear how reliable these methods are in dynamic balance perturbation and corticospinal modulation during long amplitude balance perturbation tasks. 14 subjects …
The efficacy of virtual reality tools for total knee replacement rehabilitation: A systematic review.
2019
ABSTRACTPurpose. To assess the effects of training with virtual reality tools (VRT) during rehabilitation of patients after total knee replacement (TKR). Methods. Systematic review. Six databases w...
Knee Extensor Muscle Strength Is More Important Than Postural Balance for Stair-Climbing Ability in Elderly Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis.
2021
Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease which damages articular cartilage. In its severe stages, it results in impairments in balance and muscle strength loss, which affect daily life activities such as walking or climbing stairs. This study sought to investigate associated factors with stair-climbing ability in this population, with special interest in measuring the relevance of postural balance for this task. Forty-four patients scheduled to undergo unilateral total knee arthroplasty were assessed. Timed up and go test, stair ascent–descent test, three different isometric strength tests (knee flexion, knee extension and hip abduction), active knee extension and flexion range of mov…
Changes in spinal range of motion after a flexibility training program in elderly women
2014
Giuseppe Battaglia,1,2 Marianna Bellafiore,1,2 Giovanni Caramazza,2 Antonio Paoli,3 Antonino Bianco,1,2 Antonio Palma1,2 1Department of Law, Society, and Sport Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy; 2Sicilian Regional Sports School of Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), Sicily, Italy; 3Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy Background: Aging-related reduced spinal mobility can interfere with the execution of important functional skills and activities in elderly women. Although several studies have shown positive outcomes in response to spinal flexibility training programs, little is known about the management of sets and repetitions in traini…
Post-myocarditis autonomic imbalance: A possible cause of arrhythmias?
2008
Narratives by women managers about spousal support for their careers
2014
In this article we present a qualitative study of spousal support for the careers of women managers. The research material consists of the narratives of 25 women managers in Finland. The study has two main implications. Firstly, unlike previous studies, we use a narrative approach to demonstrate that a woman manager's career and spousal support are experienced as ambiguous and evolving over the career. The support was constructed by the women managers as flourishing, irrelevant, deficient or inconsistent. Secondly, to increase our knowledge about gender relations, we combine discussion of the topic with gender order analysis and suggest that gender order is critical for an understanding of …
Polven nivelrustomuutosten yhteys tasapainoon vaihdevuodet ohittaneilla naisilla
2014
Nivelrikko on maailman yleisin nivelsairaus ja se heikentää etenkin yli 55-vuotiaiden toimintakykyä. Myös iän myötä heikkenevä tasapaino on yhteydessä toimintakykyyn. Nivelrikon yhteyttä tasapainoon on aikaisemmin tutkittu vähän ja havaitut tulokset ovat olleet ristiriitaisia. Lievän nivelrikon tutkiminen sekä siten sairauden varhainen toteaminen ja siihen puuttuminen voivat lykätä oireiden ja toimintakyvyn rajoitusten esiintymistä myöhemmäksi. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli selvittää, onko polvinivelen rustomuutoksilla yhteyttä 54–62-vuotiaiden vaihdevuodet ohittaneiden naisten staattiseen ja dynaamiseen tasapainoon. Lisäksi tutkittiin, mitkä tekijät selittävät tasapainon vaihtelua. T…