scholarly journals Effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia: A randomized controlled trial

Nutrition ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Yoshimura ◽  
Takahiro Bise ◽  
Sayuri Shimazu ◽  
Maiko Tanoue ◽  
Yuko Tomioka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Amino Acid Supplement ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Effectiveness of Dry Needling Therapy on Pain, Hip Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 (5) ◽  
pp. 959-966
Author(s):  
Luis Ceballos-Laita ◽  
Sandra Jiménez-del-Barrio ◽  
Javier Marín-Zurdo ◽  
Alejandro Moreno-Calvo ◽  
Javier Marín-Boné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hip Osteoarthritis ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Hip Muscle

scholarly journals An Evaluation of the Video Narrative Technique on the Self-Efficacy of Medication Understanding and Use Among Post-Stroke Patients: A Randomized-Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1979-1990
Author(s):  
Jamuna Rani Appalasamy ◽  
Kia Fatt Quek ◽  
Anuar Zaini Md Zain ◽  
Joyce Pauline Joseph ◽  
Siva Seeta Ramaiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
The Self ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Narrative Technique ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Yijinjing on Cognitive Functions in Post-stroke Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Xue ◽  
Xue-Xing Jin ◽  
Kai-Liang Luo ◽  
Xin-Hao Liu ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background: Statistics show that every year, 5.4 million people in the world suffer a stroke. Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is one of the most common complications after stroke with a rate of 75%, which leads to decreased functions for independent living and reduced quality of life (QOL). Exercise training has been reported to be useful to improve the cognitive functions of post-stroke patients. Yijinjing, a traditional Chinese Qigong exercise characterized by an integration of mind and body in moderate exercise intensity, can improve cognitive functions of PSCI patients. This study aims to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of the Yijinjing exercise in this regard.Methods: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial will be employed with evaluations at three and six months. 72 PSCI patients will be recruited and randomly assigned to the Yijinjing exercise intervention group or the control group (1:1). Participants in the control group will receive routine rehabilitation therapies, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture therapy, and health education 5 times a week for 3 months. The intervention group will receive a 12-week routine rehabilitation therapy combined with the Yijinjing exercise intervention for 40 minutes each session and 3 sessions a week. The primary outcome of cognition will be measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale (MoCA). Secondary outcomes include executive function, memory function, visuospatial function, sleep quality, gait and motor function, activity of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QOL).Discussion: Current evidence has reported the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise in improving the post-stroke population’s motor functions. This research is a randomized controlled trial that evaluates traditional Chinese exercise’s effectiveness for PSCI patients. It is expected to expand the traditional Chinese exercise scope and provide a new treatment approach for stroke populations with cognitive impairments.Trail registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1900026532. Registered on 13 October 2019.

scholarly journals Aquatic Physical Therapy for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana S Hinman ◽  
Sophie E Heywood ◽  
Anthony R Day
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background and Purpose Aquatic physical therapy is frequently used in the management of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet there is little research establishing its efficacy for this population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of aquatic physical therapy on hip or knee OA. Subjects A total of 71 volunteers with symptomatic hip OA or knee OA participated in this study. Methods The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial in which participants randomly received 6 weeks of aquatic physical therapy or no aquatic physical therapy. Outcome measures included pain, physical function, physical activity levels, quality of life, and muscle strength. Results The intervention resulted in less pain and joint stiffness and greater physical function, quality of life, and hip muscle strength. Totals of 72% and 75% of participants reported improvements in pain and function, respectively, compared with only 17% (each) of control participants. Benefits were maintained 6 weeks after the completion of physical therapy, with 84% of participants continuing independently. Discussion and Conclusion Compared with no intervention, a 6-week program of aquatic physical therapy resulted in significantly less pain and improved physical function, strength, and quality of life. It is unclear whether the benefits were attributable to intervention effects or a placebo response.

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