CORRELATION OF ANKLE DORSIFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION WITH DYNAMIC BALANCE IN YOUNG NORMAL INDIVIDUALS

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1184-1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranali Suryavanshi ◽  
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Ajay kumar ◽  
Parag Kulkarni ◽  
Prakash Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Normal Individuals

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Muscle Strength and Range of Motion in Lower Extremity With Balance and Risk of Falling in Elderl

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Hamed Zarei ◽  
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Ali Asghar Norasteh ◽  
Masoomeh Koohboomi ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Hip Extension

Purpose: The present study examined the relationship between muscle strength and range of motion in lower extremity with balance and risk of falling in the elderly. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The statistical population included healthy elderly (Mean±SD age: 65.64±4.95 y) in Rasht City, Iran. The study was conducted on 65 healthy elderly males who met the study inclusion criteria and were selected by convenience sampling method. In this study, to measure static and dynamic balance, Sharpened Romberg test and Get Up and Go test were conducted, respectively. Additionally, the falling risk was measured by the Berg Balance Scale. Moreover, the maximum isometric force of the muscle groups in the lower extremities was measured using a hand-held dynamometer, and the range of motion was measured by a goniometer. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics by SPSS. Results: The present study results demonstrated that the muscle strength of hip extension, hip abduction, hamstring, quadriceps, and ankle plantarflexion had a significant relationship with static balance; while being negatively related to dynamic balance (P≤0.05). Furthermore, we observed a significant and negative relationship between the muscle strength of ankle dorsiflexion and dynamic balance and risk of falling (P≤0.05). There was also a positive and significant relationship between the range of motion hip extension, knee flexion, plantar flexion, and ankle dorsiflexion and static balance, while indicating a negative and significant relationship between these variables and dynamic balance and risk of falling (P≤0.05). Conclusion: The muscle strength hip abduction, hip extensions, hamstring, quadriceps, plantar flexion, ankle dorsiflexion and range of motion hip extension, knee flexion, ankle plantar flexion, and dorsiflexion seem to affect balance maintenance and fall risk in the elderly.

scholarly journals Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Kinesio Taping Improves Range of Motion of Ankle Dorsiflexion and Balance Ability in Chronic Stroke Patients

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1426
Author(s):  
Donghwan Park ◽  
Youngsook Bae
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Muscle Synergy ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Balance Ability

This study aimed to determine the effect of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) pattern Kinesio taping (KT) application on the ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF-ROM) and balance ability in patients with chronic stroke. This crossover study included 18 patients with stroke. The subjects were randomly assigned to three interventions: barefoot, ankle KT (A-KT), and PNF-KT. The A-KT was applied to the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles, and subtalar eversion. The PNF-KT was applied on the extensor hallucis, extensor digitorum, and TA muscles. DR-ROM was measured using the iSen™, a wearable sensor. Balance ability was assessed based on static balance, measured by the Biodex Balance System (BBS), and dynamic balance, measured by the timed up and go (TUG) test and dynamic gait index (DGI). Compared with the barefoot and A-KT interventions, PNF-KT showed significant improvements in the ankle DF-ROM and BBS scores, TUG, and DGI. PNF-KT, for functional muscle synergy, improved the ankle DF-ROM and balance ability in patients with chronic stroke. Therefore, the application of PNF-KT may be a feasible therapeutic method for improving ankle movement and balance in patients with chronic stroke. Additional research is recommended to identify the long-term effects of the PNF-KT.

scholarly journals Effect of a HIIT protocol on the lower limb muscle power, ankle dorsiflexion and dynamic balance in a sedentary type 1 diabetes mellitus population: a pilot study

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e10510
Author(s):  
Jesús Alarcón-Gómez ◽  
Fernando Martin Rivera ◽  
Joaquin Madera ◽  
Iván Chulvi-Medrano
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lower Limb Muscle ◽  
Limb Muscle ◽  
Left Limb

Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is commonly associated with premature loss of muscle function, ankle dorsiflexion and dynamic balance. Those impairments, usually, lead to physical functionality deterioration. High-intensity interval training is an efficient and safety methodology since it prevents hypoglycemia and not requires much time, which are the main barriers for this population to practice exercise and increase physical conditioning. We hypothesized that a 6-week HIIT program performed on a cycle ergometer would increase lower limb muscle power, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and dynamic balance without hypoglycemic situations. Methods A total of 19 diagnosed T1DM subjects were randomly assigned to HIIT group (n = 11; 6-week HIIT protocol) or Control group (n = 8; no treatment). Lower limb strength was evaluated through velocity execution in squat with three different overloads. Weight bearing lunge test (WBLT) was performed to test ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and Y-Balance test (YBT) was the test conducted to analyze dynamic balance performance. Results Velocity in squat improved a 11.3%, 9.4% and 10.1% (p < 0.05) with the 50%, 60% and 70% of their own body mass overload respectively, WBLT performance increased a 10.43% in the right limb and 15.45% in the left limb. YBT showed improvements in all directions (right limb-left limb): Anterior (4.3–6.1%), Posteromedial (1.8–5.2%) and Posterolateral (3.4–4.5%) in HIIT group (p < 0.05), unlike control group that did not experience any significant change in any of the variables (p > 0.05). Conclusion A 6-week HIIT program is safe and effective to improve execution velocity in squat movement, a fundamental skill in daily living activities, as well as ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and dynamic balance to reduce foot ulcers, risk falls and functional impairments. HIIT seems an efficient and safety training methodology not only for overcome T1DM barriers for exercising but also for improving functional capacities in T1DM people.

Role of spasticity severity on the balance of post-stroke patients (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf Mahmoudzadeh ◽  
Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari ◽  
Soofia Naghdi ◽  
Ehsan Ghasemi ◽  
Brandon S Shaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Postural Sway ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Plantar Flexor ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Post Stroke

BACKGROUND Lower limb spasticity, as is common following a cerebrovascular attack (CVA) or stroke, can affect the balance and gait of patients. This then not only affects independence, and quality of life, but also increases the risk for other concerns, such as falling and an increased sedentariness, which could further affect health outcomes. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the effect of ankle plantar flexor spasticity severity on balance and to determine the relationship between the spasticity severity with ankle proprioception, passive range of motion (ROM), and balance confidence in post-stroke patients. METHODS Twenty-eight post-stroke patients were divided into two groups based on the level of ankle plantar flexor spasticity according to the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) as a High Spasticity Group (HSG) (MMAS>2) (n=14) or a Low Spasticity Group (LSG) (MMAS≤2) (n=14). The MMAS scores, Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Questionnaire, postural sway in the open and closed eyes conditions, timed up and go (TUG) test, ankle dorsiflexion passive range of motion (ROM), and ankle joint proprioception were measured. RESULTS No significant (p>0.05) differences were found between the LSG and HSG in terms of balance confidence, dynamic balance, and ankle dorsiflexion ROM. In addition, postural sway in the open and closed eye conditions was not significantly different in both the LSG and HSG for both the less affected and affected limbs. Similarly, posturography indicators in the open and closed eye conditions were not significantly different in both the LSG and HSG for both the less affected and affected limbs. However, ankle joint proprioception in terms of repositioning error angle was significantly (p≤0.05) better in the LSG compared to the HSG (p=0.01). There was also a significant relationship between TUG scores and balance confidence in the HSG(r=-0.55, p=0.04) CONCLUSIONS Our data suggests that several aspects of balance needs to be considered in the assessment and rehabilitation of post-stroke patients and there is a need to monitor entire patterns of activities to support wider engagement in rehabilitation activities. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/16045

scholarly journals Effects of global postural reeducation on postural control, dynamic balance, and ankle range of motion in patients with hallux abducto valgus. A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Estepa‐Gallego MSC ◽  
Alfonso Ibañez‐Vera ◽  
María Dolores Estudillo‐Martínez ◽  
Yolanda Castellote‐Caballero ◽  
Marco Bergamin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Control Dynamic

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Visual Feedback on Balance and Leg Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arūnė Dūdaitė ◽  
Vilma Juodžbalienė
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Research background. Virtual reality and visual feedback improve motor performance, motor function and balance, so we want to fnd if it affects the function of legs and balance of children with spastic hemiplegia. Research aim was to establish if the use of virtual reality and visual feedback with traditional physiotherapy improve the function of legs and balance of children with cerebral palsy. Methods. Nine children with cerebral palsy participated in the research. Participants were randomly divided into two groups – virtual reality group (n = 6) and control (n = 3). Virtual reality group practised exergaming and stretching exercises for 10 weeks, twice a week. Control group practiced conventional physiotherapy and stretching exercises for 6 weeks, twice a week. We measured the range of motion of the lower limb, spasticity of the lower limb using Modifed Ashworth’o Scale, static, dynamic balance, trunk coordination using Trunk Impairment Scale at the start and the end of the research, and balance using Pediatric Balance Scale. Results. Virtual reality and visual feedback reduced the spasticity of the lower limb, improved balance and postural control for children with cerebral palsy, but it did not improve the range of motion of the lower limb of children with cerebral palsy. Conclusions. Virtual reality and visual feedback did not improve the range of motion of the lower limb of children with cerebral palsy. Virtual reality and visual feedback reduced spasticity of the lower limb, improved balance and postural control for children with cerebral palsy.Keywords. Cerebral palsy, virtual reality, visual feedback, postural control, muscle architecture.

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