著者

Okchul Hwang Kyungjin Ha Seungjun Choi

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.25, no.7, pp.839-841, 2013 (Released:2013-08-20)

参考文献数

13

被引用文献数

3 6

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study were to identify whether painless dynamic PNF techniques can reduce lymphedema, and to provide basic reference data for use in the treatment of lymphedema patients. [Subjects] This experiment was conducted from March 2012 to July 2012 at Busan University Hospital D. The subjects were upper extremity lymphedema patients who were receiving rehabilitation treatment. Those with dual lymphedema site pain or who did not want to participate in the experiment were excluded. [Methods] A total of 40 women participated in this study, and they received PNF techniques before the application of lymph compression bandages. Group 1 of 20 subjects were adminstered PNF techniques three times a week for 30 minutes each time. Group 2 of 20 subjects only edema reducing massage for 30 minutes. [Results] The interaction between treatment method and treatment time was significant, which indicates that the change in edema at different measurement times was different according to treatment methods. In this study, Group 1 had a steeper rate of decline in edema than Group 2. [Conclusion] In conclusion, both massage and PNF techniques helped to lower edema rates. Four weeks after the beginning of treatment, a larger degree of decline in edema was exhibited in the PNF group than in the massage group.

著者

Luiz Alfredo Braun Ferreira Lucas Cristiano Fath Santos Wagner Menna Pereira Hugo Pasini Neto Luanda André College Grecco Thaluanna Calil Lourenço Christovão Claudia Santos Oliveira

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.25, no.3, pp.325-329, 2013-03-25 (Released:2013-05-10)

参考文献数

35

被引用文献数

5 5

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[Purpose] The cervical spine is a common site of pain, which may arise from different parts of the upper limbs or dysfunctions of the upper thoracic spine. The different sections of the spinal column are interlinked, and one region exerts an influence over another. Thus, a low range of motion (hypomobility) in the thoracic spine is an indicator of neck pain, and alterations in the cervical spine can occur due to dysfunctions of the thoracic region. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of upper thoracic spine (T1–T4) thrust manipulation with regard to reduction of pain and disability in patients with neck pain. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-five individuals with persistent neck pain upon movement participated in this study. The individuals were evaluated using the Neck Disability Index and a visual analog scale for pain. Each individual underwent five sessions of thoracic spine thrust manipulation. Data analysis involved the Student’s t-test. [Results] Significant improvements were found in neck pain and disability. [Conclusion] Based on the results of the present study, thoracic spine thrust manipulation proved effective in the treatment of individuals with neck pain, leading to a reduction in both pain and disability.

著者

Kang Sung Lee Eunhye Ko Sang-Yeol Lee

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.25, no.3, pp.293-295, 2013-03-25 (Released:2013-05-10)

参考文献数

18

被引用文献数

5

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[Purpose] This study investigated how the toe spreader affects muscle activities during gait in order to enhance the clinical decision-making process regarding the different characteristics of toe spreader materials. [Subjects] Twenty healthy participants were recruited. [Methods] Repeated measures of tibialis anterior (TA) and peroneus longus (PL) EMG activities (%RVC) were evaluated with and without toe separators made of two different materials (i.e., soft and hard). [Results] Compared to walking without a toe spreader, TA activity was significantly increased by the soft toe spreader and was decreased by the hard one. PL activity was significantly decreased by the soft toe spreader. [Conclusion] The altered TA and PL activities observed in this study may be the result of the toe spreader providing medio-lateral foot support during walking.

著者

Young Youl You Jin Gang Her Taesung Ko Sin Ho Chung Heesoo Kim

出版者

理学療法科学学会

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.24, no.7, pp.571-575, 2012 (Released:2012-09-29)

参考文献数

27

被引用文献数

3 10

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare a conventional one leg standing exercise and a device-using one leg standing exercise in order to improve hemiplegia patients gait and balance function. [Subject] The subjects of this study were 30 patients who were hospitalized with hemiplegia resulting from stroke. The final number of participants was 27, because three patients were discharged during the experiment. [Methods] The participants were divided randomly and equally into a conventional one-leg standing balance exercise group (control group) and a device-using one-leg standing balance exercise group (experimental group). In the experimental group, exercise consisted of a one-leg standing weight-bearing balance exercise in which ± 5° changes could be made for dynamic changes, while maintaining a hip flexion angle of 5° and a knee flexion angle of 10° during the stance phase. [Results] In the comparison of gait traits and velocity prior to and after the therapy in both the conservative group and the device-using group, all items significantly increased after 8 weeks of therapy. TUG and BBS of both groups also significantly increased. [Conclusion] This study demonstrated the effect of a treatment method using a one leg standing balance exercise on the gait cycle.

著者

Elizabeth Dean

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.9, pp.645-658, 2023 (Released:2023-09-02)

参考文献数

78

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This timely evidence synthesis supports the need for an Academy of Plant-based Physical Therapy. Given epidemiological and empirical evidence and the profession’s values and practice scope, the time has come for a specialty of plant-based physical therapy based on population health principles. This review connects these factors. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are largely nutrition-related resulting from unnatural elements of our diet (i.e., heart disease, several cancers, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal diseases, autoimmune diseases, renal disease, and Alzheimer’s disease). Most adults, even children, have NCD risk factors or manifestations. Alternatively, plant-based nutrition can prevent, manage, as well as potentially reverse these diseases, as well as augment conventional physical therapy outcomes by reducing inflammation and pain. Proposed competencies for plant-based physical therapists include high-level competency in health and NCD risk assessments/evaluations, to establish population health-informed nutrition needs for maximal health, healing and repair, in turn, function and wellbeing; and assessment of patients’ nutrition-related knowledge, beliefs/attitudes, self-efficacy, and readiness-to-change. Population-informed nutritional counseling is initiated as indicated. An Academy of Plant-based Physical Therapy could advance the profession globally at this point in history and also serve as a role model to other health professions through practicing evidence-based, plant-based nutrition built upon population health principles.

著者

Hiroyuki Fujisawa Hiroto Suzuki Shingo Kawakami Kenichi Murakami Makoto Suzuki

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.8, pp.2362-2368, 2016 (Released:2016-08-31)

参考文献数

9

被引用文献数

4 3

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[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to examine the validity of functional reach models by comparing actual values with estimated values. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight volunteers were included in this study (male: 14, female: 14, age: 21 ± 1 years, height: 166.8 ± 9.0 cm, and body mass: 60.1 ± 8.5 kg). The maximum forward fingertip position and joint angles were measured using the original equipment. In addition, the maximum forward fingertip position, shoulder joint angle, and knee or ankle joint angle were estimated using the functional reach model. [Results] The correlation coefficients between actual data and estimated data for the maximum forward fingertip position, shoulder joint angle, and ankle joint angle while standing were 0.93, 0.83, and 0.73, respectively. The correlation coefficients between actual data and estimated data for the maximum forward fingertip position, shoulder joint angle, and knee joint angle while kneeling were 0.86, 0.81, and 0.72, respectively. [Conclusion] The validity of both functional reach models in estimating optimal posture was confirmed. Therefore, the functional reach model is useful for evaluation of postural control and optimal postural control exercises.

著者

Kyosuke Fukuda Takashi Amari Kohei Yoshino Hikaru Izumiya Kenichiro Yamaguchi

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.12, pp.791-796, 2022 (Released:2022-12-01)

参考文献数

8

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[Purpose] With the innovation of healthcare delivery systems, a need for early determination of patients’ discharge outcomes arises after proximal femur fracture surgery, to reduce the burden on healthcare infrastructure. Several studies have examined the extent of walking ability early in the postoperative period to predict the outcome destination. In this study, as an additional validation of these studies, we examined the effect of walking ability on the hospital discharge prognosis of patients in the first week after proximal femur fracture surgery in Japan. [Participants and Methods] Medical records of 228 patients with proximal femur fractures, aged ≥75 years old, admitted between April 2015 and March 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. The objective variable was discharge destination. The main evaluation factor was walking ability one-week post-surgery. [Results] Good walking ability and the company of a relative living together one week post-surgery were significant determining factors of discharge destination. [Conclusion] The ability to walk and the presence of a co-resident one week after surgery increased the likelihood of proximal femur fracture patients to be discharged directly to home. Our findings may help rehabilitation professionals make better decisions regarding discharge destination.

著者

Haruka Mizuno Takahiro Ueno Hiroshi Takasaki

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.5, pp.340-345, 2023 (Released:2023-05-01)

参考文献数

25

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[Purpose] This study aimed to determine whether certain research activities improve the attitude of rehabilitation professionals towards evidence-based practice and its implementation in Japan. [Participants and Methods] We included physical, occupational, and speech therapists currently working in clinical settings. We employed hierarchical multiple regression analyses to assess the attitude of rehabilitation professionals towards evidence-based practice and research activities. Scores of the five dimensions of the Health Sciences-Evidence Based Practice questionnaire were considered the dependent variables. The five dimensions were as follows: Dimension 1, attitude towards evidence-based practice; Dimensions 2–4, evidence-based practice implementation; and Dimension 5, work environment related to evidence-based practice barriers–facilitators. The four sociodemographic variables (gender, academic degree, clinical experience, and the number of therapists at work) were initially included, following which self-reported research achievements were supplemented as independent variables (the number of case studies, literature reviews, cross-sectional studies, and longitudinal studies). [Results] We analyzed data from 167 participants. In addition to sociodemographic variables, the research achievements that statistically increased F-values of the modeling were case study achievements in Dimensions 2–3, cross-sectional study achievements in Dimensions 2 and 4, and longitudinal study achievements in Dimension 5. [Conclusion] Case studies and cross-sectional studies could improve evidence-based practice implementation among rehabilitation professionals in Japan.

著者

Daisuke Uritani Takahiko Fukumoto Daisuke Matsumoto

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.24, no.8, pp.639-643, 2012 (Released:2012-11-07)

参考文献数

14

被引用文献数

43 46

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the intrarater and interrater reliabilities of a toe grip dynamometer. [Subjects] The subjects were 180 community-dwelling people and 20 university students. [Methods] We assigned 180 individuals to three groups based on age to determine the intrarater reliability. The groups consisted of young (age, 20 to 39 y), middle-aged (age, 40 to 59 y) and older adults (age, 60 to 79 y). Interrater reliability was investigated using 20 university students as subjects. We calculated intraclass correlation coefficients to assess the intrarater and the interrater reliability. The intrarater reliability was assessed for each group by gender. We calculated intraclass correlation coefficients for the interrater reliability by comparing the first measurements made by two testers. The Bland-Altman analysis was used to assess fixed and proportional bias. [Results] The intrarater reliability showed a substantial to almost perfect agreement in male and almost perfect agreement in female subjects. For the intrarater reliability, a fixed bias was found in most measurements, but proportional bias was not found at all. The interrater reliability showed almost perfect agreement. Fixed bias and proportional bias were not found for the interrater reliability. [Conclusion] The intrarater and the interrater reliabilities of the toe grip dynamometer were substantial, indicating its suitability for clinical use.

著者

Dhara A Sharma Mohamed Faisal Chevidikunnan Fayaz Rahman Khan Riziq Allah Gaowgzeh

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.5, pp.1482-1486, 2016 (Released:2016-05-31)

参考文献数

31

被引用文献数

37 58

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[Purpose] The acquisition of motor skills are fundamental to human life. There is a lack of research on whether knowledge of performance or knowledge of result as augmented feedback is more effective. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of knowledge of result and knowledge of performance in the learning of a skilled motor activity by healthy young adults. [Subjects and Methods] A total of thirty healthy young adult males and females without any neurological or musculoskeletal impairment, between the age of 18–30 years were the subjects of the study. They were randomly allocated to 2 groups: group 1 was given knowledge of result as feedback, and knowledge of performance was given as feedback to group 2. Both the groups practiced the task of throwing a soft spongy ball for 6 days per week for 4 weeks, with 40 trials each day. The outcome measure used was the distance of the throw. [Results] The results were analyzed using the t-test. The mean distances thrown by both the groups showed highly significant improvements and throwing distance of group 2 showed better improvement than that of group 1. [Conclusion] Both types of augmented feedback were effective at improving skilled motor activity, but the knowledge of performance group showed better improvement than the knowledge of result group.

著者

Yuto Tashiro Takahiko Fukumoto Daisuke Uritani Daisuke Matsumoto Shu Nishiguchi Naoto Fukutani Daiki Adachi Takayuki Hotta Saori Morino Hidehiko Shirooka Yuma Nozaki Hinako Hirata Moe Yamaguchi Tomoki Aoyama

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.11, pp.3533-3536, 2015 (Released:2015-11-30)

参考文献数

29

被引用文献数

15 16

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[Purpose] This study investigated the relationship between toe grip strength and foot posture in children. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 619 children participated in this study. The foot posture of the participants was measured using a foot printer and toe grip strength was measured using a toe grip dynamometer. Children were classified into 3 groups; flatfoot, normal, and high arch, according to Staheli’s arch index. The differences in demographic data and toe grip strength among each foot posture group were analyzed by analysis of variance. Additionally, toe grip strength differences were analyzed by analysis of covariance, adjusted to body mass index, age, and gender. [Results] The number of participants classified as flatfoot, normal, and high arch were 110 (17.8%), 468 (75.6%), and 41 (6.6%), respectively. The toe grip strength of flatfoot children was significantly lower than in normal children, as shown by both analysis of variance and analysis of covariance. [Conclusion] A significant difference was detected in toe grip strength between the low arch and normal foot groups. Therefore, it is suggested that training to increase toe grip strength during childhood may prevent the formation of flat feet or help in the development of arch.

著者

Asim Cengiz

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.5, pp.1441-1444, 2015 (Released:2015-05-26)

参考文献数

29

被引用文献数

7 10

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[Purpose] This study aimed to verify the effects of self-directed weight loss on lower- and upper-body power, fatigue index, and heart rate recovery immediately before a meaningful competition (12 hours of recovery). In addition, this study tested the hypothesis that weight loss provides advantages in strength and power, as the relative power of the wrestlers is higher than that of opponents in the same weight class who do not reduce weight. [Subjects and Methods] Eleven well-trained wrestlers volunteered for the study. At baseline, their mean ± SD age, body mass, and height were 20.45 ± 2.69 years, 74.36 ± 9.22 kg, and 177 ± 5.71 cm, respectively. Repeated-measures one-way analysis of variance was performed to analyze differences. [Results] Rapid weight loss achieved by restriction of energy and fluid intake resulted in exercise-impaired decreases in peak power and increased fatigue index. Moreover, weight loss by dehydration negatively affected cardiovascular stability. [Conclusion] Most of the negative effects of rapid weight loss disappear after a 12-hour recovery period, and relative peak power increases after weight loss.

著者

Yusuke Kubo Masae Ikeya Shuhei Sugiyama Rie Takachu Maki Tanaka Takeshi Sugiura Kaori Kobori Makoto Kobori

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.2, pp.93-98, 2023 (Released:2023-02-01)

参考文献数

30

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[Purpose] Severe quadriceps weakness immediately after total knee arthroplasty can be problematic. The n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against ischemia–reperfusion injury, whereas n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids exert pro-inflammatory effects, thereby promoting ischemia–reperfusion injury. [Participants and Methods] We explored the efficacy of preoperative n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation against early quadriceps weakness among 20 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty (intervention group, n=10; control group, n=10). The intervention group received 645 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid) and 215 mg of docosahexaenoic acid daily for 30 days preoperatively. Serum eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, and arachidonic acid levels were measured preoperatively. We compared serum derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites as oxidative stress biomarkers, knee circumference, thigh volume, knee pain during the quadriceps strength test, and quadriceps strength preoperatively and 4 days postoperatively to quantify the change. [Results] Preoperative n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation significantly increased the (eicosapentaenoic acid+docosahexaenoic acid)/arachidonic acid ratio in the intervention group. A significantly lower increase in quadriceps weakness was exhibited in the intervention group than in the control group. However, changes in oxidative stress, knee/thigh swelling, and knee pain during strength testing did not significantly differ between the two groups. [Conclusion] Preoperative n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation exhibited beneficial effects on quadriceps weakness immediately after total knee arthroplasty.

著者

Shingo Kawakami Hiroyuki Fujisawa

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.31, no.8, pp.649-655, 2019 (Released:2019-08-09)

参考文献数

26

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to ascertain the kinetic characteristics on a horizontal plane, including knee joint rotation, when performing tandem gait on a sine-wave walkway. [Participants and Methods] The participants were 10 healthy adults. The movement task included tandem gait on a sine-wave walkway. The instruments used were an electromyograph and a three-dimensional motion analysis system. Regarding data analysis, we determined the knee joint rotation angle and muscle activity of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscle. [Results] The knee joint rotation angle range was 48.1 ± 6.7°. Two strategies were confirmed with regard to the direction of knee joint rotation: a case in which the agonist muscle acts actively and a case in which the antagonist muscle acts passively. [Conclusion] It has been suggested that the knee joint rotational angle and muscular activity of the rotator muscle group are important for tandem gait on a sine-wave-shaped walking path.

著者

Naoki Kado Masanori Ito Toshiaki Suzuki Hiroshi Ando

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.24, no.10, pp.949-952, 2012 (Released:2012-12-28)

参考文献数

20

被引用文献数

4 3

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[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of voluntary arm movements performed at various difficulty levels on the excitability of spinal motor neurons in the contralateral arm using F-wave analysis. [Subjects] A total of 20 healthy volunteers participated in this study after giving their written informed consent. [Methods] With the subject seated on a chair, F-waves were elicited from the right abductor pollicis brevis during movement tasks performed by the left arm. The tasks were repetitive movements between two targets placed 20 cm apart on a desk. The subject was instructed to accurately touch the targets with the tip of a pen. In order to adjust the difficulty level, the size of the targets was changed as follows: 5 cm × 15 cm (width × length) for task 1, 0.5 cm × 15 cm for task 2, and 0.25 cm × 15 cm for task 3. The control task was to remain in the sitting position on the chair. [Results] The amplitude ratio of F/M significantly increased during tasks 2 and 3 compared with that during the control task. [Conclusion] Voluntary arm movements performed at a high difficulty level increase the excitability of spinal motor neurons in the contralateral arm.

著者

Yuki Fukumoto Yoshibumi Bunno Toshiaki Suzuki

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.12, pp.3416-3420, 2016 (Released:2016-12-27)

参考文献数

11

被引用文献数

4 5

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[Purpose] This study aimed to examine the effect of motor imagery on the accuracy of motion and the excitability of spinal neural function. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty healthy volunteers (males, 15; females, 15; mean age, 20.3 ± 1.0 years) were recruited. F-waves was recorded at rest, while holding a sensor, and while using motor imagery. Next, subjects learned 50% maximum voluntary contraction. The pinch force was measured without visual feedback before and after motor imagery. F-waves were analyzed with respect to persistence and the F/M amplitude ratio. Correction time and coefficient of variation were calculated from the pinch force. [Results] Persistence and F/M amplitude ratio ware significantly higher in the holding sensor and motor imagery conditions than in the resting condition. In addition, persistence under motor imagery was significantly higher than that in the holding sensor condition. No significant differences were observed in relative values of correction time and coefficient of variation between the two pinch action conditions. The pinch force in task 2 approximated a more authentic 50%MVC than that in task 1. [Conclusion] Motor imagery increases the excitability of spinal neural function, suggesting that it also affects accurate control of muscle force.

著者

Amr Almaz Abdel-aziem Elsadat Saad Soliman Dalia Mohammed Mosaad Amira Hussin Draz

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.30, no.2, pp.307-312, 2018 (Released:2018-02-28)

参考文献数

45

被引用文献数

6 16

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[Purpose] To examine the effect of physiotherapy rehabilitation program on moderate knee osteoarthritis in patients with different pain intensities. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty subjects (37 men and 23 women) with moderate knee osteoarthritis participated in the current study. Randomization software was used to select the participating subjects’ numbers from the clinic records. They were classified into three groups according to pain intensity: mild, moderate, and severe pain groups. All groups underwent a standard set of pulsed electromagnetic field, ultrasound, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. Pain intensity, knee range of motion, knee function, and isometric quadriceps strength were evaluated using the visual analogue scale, universal goniometer, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index, and Jamar hydraulic dynamometer, respectively. The evaluation was performed before and after a 4-week rehabilitation program. [Results] All groups showed significant differences in pain intensity, knee range of motion, isometric quadriceps strength, and knee function. The score change in moderate pain group was significantly greater than those in mild and severe pain groups. [Conclusion] Pain intensity is one of the prominent factors that are responsible for the improvement of knee osteoarthritis. Consequently, pain intensity should be considered during rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis.

著者

Paul A. Oakley Sean Z. Kallan Deed E. Harrison

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.11, pp.759-771, 2022 (Released:2022-11-01)

参考文献数

83

被引用文献数

3

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[Purpose] To characterize the case report evidence of Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) technique methods applied to increase cervical lordosis and improve forward head posture. [Methods] The CBP Non-profit website as well as PubMed and Index to Chiropractic literature were searched for case reports/series documenting the increase of cervical lordosis and improvement of forward head posture in the treatment of various craniocervical spinal disorders by CBP technique methods. [Results] Sixty patients were reported in 41 unique manuscripts detailing the improvement in cervical spine alignment by CBP technique methods. On average, there was a 14° improvement in cervical lordosis and a 12 mm reduction in forward head position after 40 treatments over 16 weeks with a 5-point reduction in pain rating scores. Thirty-eight percent of cases included follow-up showing only slight loss of lordosis, but maintenance of pain and disability improvements after an average of 1.5 treatments per month for 1.8 years. [Conclusion] An abundance of reports document improvement in craniocervical and other ailments by CBP methods that increase cervical lordosis. Routine radiographic imaging of the spine is recommended as it is safe and the only current practical method of screening for critical biomechanical biomarkers of sagittal spine alignment.

著者

Ayumu Endo Akihiro Yakabi Akira Kubo

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.4, pp.306-310, 2022 (Released:2022-04-08)

参考文献数

24

被引用文献数

1

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[Purpose] We aimed to investigate the effects of various modulated interferential currents on deep abdominal muscle thicknesses of healthy participants using ultrasound imaging. [Participants and Methods] We recruited twenty-two healthy male participants for this study. We compared the rate of change in muscle thickness of the abdominal muscles under different stimulation interferential current conditions. [Results] The change in interclass correlation coefficient of muscle thickness for each electrical stimulation by attached electrode altering was 0.738–0.998, indicating normal to good reliability. The rate of change for all muscle thicknesses under interferential current at 2.5 kHz and 20 Hz was significantly greater than that under the other conditions. [Conclusion] An interferential current at 2.5 kHz and 20 Hz is a feasible and reproducible way to train the abdominal muscles.

著者

Yali Feng Ying Yin Xuemei Zhao Yue Zhang Yi Zhou Zonghui Wu

出版者

The Society of Physical Therapy Science

雑誌

Journal of Physical Therapy Science (ISSN:09155287)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.10, pp.657-667, 2022 (Released:2022-10-01)

参考文献数

42

被引用文献数

2

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[Purpose] To assess the current state-of-the-art and the prevailing trends regarding the global use of blood flow restriction (BFR) in the past 20 years. [Participants and Methods] We retrieved literature relating to BFR from 1999 to 2020 using Web of Science. We conducted a bibliometric analysis of countries/institutions, cited journals, authors/cited authors, cited references, and keywords using CiteSpace. An analysis of counts and centrality was used to examine publication output, countries/institutions, core journals, active authors, foundation references, hot topics, and frontiers. [Results] Seven hundred seventy five references were included and the total number of publications has been continually increasing over the investigated period. Representatives of important academic groups are the Japanese scholars from the University of Tokyo as represented by Takashi Abe. Jeremy Paul Loenneke’s article (centrality: 0.15) was the most representative and symbolic reference with the highest centrality. The three topics identified were intervention (intensity resistance exercise, IRE), physiology (ischemia and muscular function) and behavior (adaptation and increase). The four frontier topics were phosphorylation, reduction, low intensity and arterial occlusion. [Conclusion] This study provides an insight into BFR and offers valuable information for BFR researchers to identify new perspectives for potential cooperation with collaborators and their related cooperative institutions.