Robot-assisted training for people with spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis
EYY Cheung, TKW Ng, KK Kevin, RLC Kwan… - Archives of physical …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the effects of robot-assisted training on the recovery of people with
spinal cord injury (SCI). Data Sources Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs …
spinal cord injury (SCI). Data Sources Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs …
Reference values for developing responsive functional outcome measures across the lifespan
Objective: To generate a reference dataset of commonly performed functional outcome
measures in 1,000 children and adults and investigate the influence of demographic …
measures in 1,000 children and adults and investigate the influence of demographic …
Individual differences in brainstem and basal ganglia structure predict postural control and balance loss in young and older adults
It remains unclear which specific brain regions are the most critical for human postural
control and balance, and whether they mediate the effect of age. Here, associations …
control and balance, and whether they mediate the effect of age. Here, associations …
Aging leads to inferior Achilles tendon mechanics and altered ankle function in rodents
AM Pardes, ZM Beach, H Raja, AB Rodriguez… - Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon is increasingly common in the middle aged
population. However, the cause for the particularly high incidence of injury in this age group …
population. However, the cause for the particularly high incidence of injury in this age group …
Foot muscle morphology is related to center of pressure sway and control mechanisms during single-leg standing
X Zhang, KH Schütte, B Vanwanseele - Gait & posture, 2017 - Elsevier
Maintaining balance is vitally important in everyday life. Investigating the effects of individual
foot muscle morphology on balance may provide insights into neuromuscular balance …
foot muscle morphology on balance may provide insights into neuromuscular balance …
Effects of talocrural mobilization with movement on ankle strength, mobility, and weight-bearing ability in hemiplegic patients with chronic stroke: a randomized …
CM An, SO Jo - Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2017 - Elsevier
Background and Objective In general, adequate movement of the ankle joint is known to
play an important role in functional activities. Stroke survivors frequently have limited range …
play an important role in functional activities. Stroke survivors frequently have limited range …
Effect of square-stepping exercise on balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
R Nokham, C Kitisri - The Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports …, 2017 - jstage.jst.go.jp
The physiological changes of normal ageing result in diminished input from visual,
proprioceptive and vestibular systems, with reduction in the strength of the lower extremities …
proprioceptive and vestibular systems, with reduction in the strength of the lower extremities …
Feet deformities are correlated with impaired balance and postural stability in seniors over 75
E Puszczalowska-Lizis, P Bujas, J Omorczyk… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Objective Understanding the factors and mechanisms that determine balance in seniors
appears vital in terms of their self-reliance and overall safety. The study aimed to determine …
appears vital in terms of their self-reliance and overall safety. The study aimed to determine …
[PDF][PDF] A study on correlation between depression, fear of fall and quality of life in elderly individuals
Background: Fear of falling in elderly is a major cause of loss of independence, which has
an effect on the physical function in elderly individuals. Depression is another important …
an effect on the physical function in elderly individuals. Depression is another important …
Altered postural sway following fatiguing foot muscle exercises
K Koyama, J Yamauchi - PLoS One, 2017 - journals.plos.org
This study investigated the acute effects of fatiguing foot muscle exercises on the maximum
muscle strength of the foot and postural control ability. Eighteen healthy young individuals …
muscle strength of the foot and postural control ability. Eighteen healthy young individuals …