Search results for "POSTURE"

Reliability and validity of a new accelerometer-based device for detecting physical activities and energy expenditure.

2018

Background Objective assessments of sedentary behavior and physical activity (PA) by using accelerometer-based wearable devices are ever expanding, given their importance in the global context of health maintenance. This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of a new accelerometer-based analyzer (Fibion) for detecting different PAs and estimating energy expenditure (EE) during a simulated free-living day. Methods The study consisted of two parts: a reliability (n = 18) and a validity (n = 19) test. Reliability was assessed by a 45 min protocol of repeated sitting, standing, and walking (i.e., 3 × 15 min, repeated twice), using both Fibion and ActiGraph. Validity was assesse…

POSTURE AND POSTUROLOGY, ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILES: OVERVIEW AND CURRENT STATE OF ART

2017

Background and aim of work: posture is the position of the body in the space, and is controlled by a set of anatomical structures. The maintenance and the control of posture are a set of interactions between muscle-skeletal, visual, vestibular, and skin system. Lately there are numerous studies that correlate the muscle-skeletal and the maintenance of posture. In particular, the correction of defects and obstruction of temporomandibular disorders, seem to have an impoact on posture. The aim of this work is to collect information in literature on posture and the influence of the stomatognatich system on postural system. Methods: Comparison of the literature on posture and posturology by cons…

A comparison of lumbopelvic motion patterns and erector spinae behavior between asymptomatic subjects and patients with recurrent low back pain durin…

2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the patterns of lumbopelvic motion and erector spinae (ES) activity during trunk flexion-extension movements and to compare these patterns between patients with recurrent low back pain (LBP) in their pain-free periods and matched asymptomatic subjects. Methods: Thirty subjects participated (15 patients with disc herniation and recurrent LBP in their pain-free periods and 15 asymptomatic control subjects). A 3-dimensional videophotogrammetric system and surface electromyography (EMG) were used to record the angular displacements of the lumbar spine and hip in the sagittal plane and the EMG activity of the ES during standardized trunk fle…

2020

This study focused on resolving the differences in economy between two common sit-skiing postures used by disabled athletes, suspected to be the most and least effective. Ten experienced non-disabled male cross-country skiers went through an incremental testing protocol with an ergometer simulating double poling in two sitting postures "kneeing" and "knee-high." The protocol consisted of 3 × 4 min steady-state stages (13, 22, and 34% of maximal sprint power output). Subjects' respiratory gases and heart rate were measured and blood lactate concentrations were determined. In addition, pulling forces and motion capture recordings were collected. Oxygen consumption was 15.5% (p < 0.01) higher …

Relationships between stomatognathic and oculomotor systems in the postural determinism

2009

Objectives To establish if oculomotor apparatus, stomatognathic apparatus and postural system are someway related. Materials and methods Ocular deficit, postural stabilization, head inclination and rotation, shoulder position and dental class were assessed by convergence test, cover test, postural and stomatognathic examination in a sample of 22 patients with ocular disease (convergence deficit, strabismus and heterophoria) aged from 10 to 18 years. Results In patients with convergence's deficit, body axis deviated to left (65%) and head inclination to right (65%), right shoulder was higher (68%) and I dental class was observed (49%); in patients with strabismus, body axis deviated to left …

Work posture load evaluation in medium size metal processing enterprise in Latvia

2019

Article The aim of this study was to evaluate the exposure of individual workers to ergonomic risk factors associated with upper, lower extremities and trunk WRMSDs and to assess entire body posture for risk of WRMSDs. The company that produces finished metal products (ironing boards) was chosen for the research. Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) was used to assess the entire body posture for risk of WRMSDs. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method was used for ironing boards employees to evaluate exposure of the neck, trunk, arms and legs in relation to physical load. Our study proved that employees are subjected to WRMSDs due to the load on certain body parts during the work: shoulder …

Se nourrir ou manger à l'hôpital ?

2016

National audience; Comme le rappelle et le souligne Catherine Tourette-Turgis : « la maladie s’impose aux malades et les place dans une réalité nouvelle organisée selon les règles et les procédures conçues par des interlocuteurs qu’ils n’ont pas choisis. » (2015 : 91). Bien que le repas soit un moment « en tension » et qu’il n’est pas toujours au cœur du dispositif de soin, on voit poindre aujourd’hui des volontés politiques à promouvoir le repas à l’hôpital et à faire du repas un enjeu dans la prise en charge du patient. Néanmoins, le contexte médical, les contraintes organisationnelles font que le repas perd progressivement ses dimensions identitaire et commensale au profit des dimensions…

Modificazioni posturali indotte dal canottaggio in giovani atleti ben allenati

2005

This research brings evidence that rowing represents a valid sports model for helping both healthy and paramorphic people in changing unhealthy back positions. In particular, this study analyzed the changes induced to the back of twenty well trained athletes. Furthermore, it was taken into consideration a case of an athlete who presented a case of kyphosis and lordosys. This study was carried on for a period of two years during which it was observed that both kyphosis and lordosys had disappeared in the subject observed for this study. The quantitative and qualitative variables taken into account here, demonstrate that the positive results for correcting and self-correcting the position of …

Lower thoracic spine extension mobility is associated with higher intensity of thoracic spine pain

2022

Objectives: To evaluate the association of thoracic spine (TS) posture and mobility with TS pain. Methods: Participants with TS pain reported maximum, average, and night pain in TS area, and pain summary score was calculated. Upright and sitting TS postures were evaluated by inspection. TS posture and mobility (flexion and extension) were recorded using an inclinometer and a tape measure, respectively. Correlations between posture and mobility assessments were calculated using Spearman rank correlation, the association of TS posture and mobility with TS pain by logistic regression analysis. Results: The participants’ (n = 73, 52 females, age range 22–56) TS pain duration was 12 weeks on ave…

Vecākā pirmsskolas vecuma bērnu stājas nostiprināšana sporta nodarbībās

2018

Bakalaura darba tēma. Vecākā pirmsskolas vecuma bērnu stājas nostiprināšana sporta nodarbībās. Bakalaura darba autors. Anda Priedoliņa. Bakalaura darba mērķis. Teorētiski analizēt un praktiski pētīt vecākā pirmsskolas vecuma bērnu stājas sekmēšanas iespējas sporta nodarbībās. Bakalaura darba uzdevumi: 1.Analizēt pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas zinātnieku atziņas par stāju un vecākā pirmsskolas vecuma bērnu attīstību. 2.Izzināt sporta nodarbību struktūru, saturu un stājas nostiprināšanas iespējas tajās. 3.Pētīt stājas sekmēšanas iespējas sporta nodarbībās vecākā pirmsskolas vecuma bērniem. Bakalaura darba saturs. Darbs sastāv no 2 daļām –teorētiskās un empīriskās. Teorētiskā daļā tika analizēta …