scholarly journals Investigating the role of muscle strength and range of motion lower extremity in the elderly: A systematic review study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-89
Author(s):  
A.A Norasteh ◽  
H Zarei ◽  
P Pour Mahmoodian ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Review Study

scholarly journals Penerapan Latihan Rom Aktif Terhadap Kekuatan Otot Ekstremitas Bawah Pada Lansia Pasca Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1936-1943
Author(s):  
Rista Febriyani ◽  
Dwi Fijianto
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Brain Disorder ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Lower Extremity Muscle

AbstractStroke is a brain disorder that occurs due to damage to part of the brain caused by blocked blood vessels so that the flow of oxygen is not met properly. Stroke can cause death, paralysis, impaired speech, and decreased consciousness. The purpose of this case study was to increase lower extremity muscle strength by using ROM exercises. The method used was a case study by providing nursing care to two elderly post-stroke using Active Rom exercises. The results of this case study before doing active ROM on client I experienced a decrease in muscle strength with a percentage of 25 degrees 2 and client II experienced a decrease in muscle strength with a percentage of 25 degrees 2. After doing active ROM there was an increase in muscle strength in client I with a percentage of 75 degrees 4 and on client II with a percentage of 50 degrees 3. This case study can be said that the application of active range of motion (ROM) exercises can increase lower extremity muscle strength in the elderly after stroke. This case study is a consideration for nurses and other health workers to apply active ROM exercises in post-stroke patients.Key words : Gerontic Nursing Care, Elderly Post-Stroke, Active ROM. AbstrakStroke adalah gangguan pada otak yang terjadi karena adanya gangguan kerusakan pada sebagian otak disebabkan karena pembuluh darah yang tersumbat sehingga aliran oksigen tidak terpenuhi dengan baik. Penyakit stroke dapat menyebabkan kematian, kelumpuhan, gangguan berbicara, dan menurunkan kesadaran. Tujuan dari studi kasus ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kekuatan otot ekstremitas bawah dengan menggunakan latihan ROM. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan memberikan asuhan keperawatan pada dua lansia pasca stroke dengan menggunakan latihan Rom Aktif. Hasil studi kasus ini sebelum dilakukan ROM aktif pada klien I mengalami penurunan kekuatan otot dengan presentase 25 derajat 2 dan klien II mengalami penurunan kekuatan otot dengan presentase 25 derajat 2. Setelah dilakukan ROM aktif terjadi peningkatan kekuatan otot pada klien I dengan presentase 75 derajat 4 dan pada klien II dengan presentase 50 derajat 3. Kesimpulan studi kasus ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan latihan range of motion (ROM) aktif dapat meningkatkan kekuatan otot ekstremitas bawah  pada lansia pasca stroke. Studi kasus ini sebagai pertimbangan bagi perawat dan tenaga kesehatan lain untuk menerapkan latihan ROM aktif pada pasien pasca strokeKata kunci: Asuhan Keperawatan Gerontik, Lansia Pasca Stroke, ROM aktif.

scholarly journals Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Patients with Post-Stroke Sequelae through Virtual Reality Associated with Mirror Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2654
Author(s):  
Roxana Steliana Miclaus ◽  
Nadinne Roman ◽  
Ramona Henter ◽  
Silviu Caloian
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mirror Therapy ◽  
Cohen’S D ◽  
Cohen's D ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Post Therapy

More innovative technologies are used worldwide in patient’s rehabilitation after stroke, as it represents a significant cause of disability. The majority of the studies use a single type of therapy in therapeutic protocols. We aimed to identify if the association of virtual reality (VR) therapy and mirror therapy (MT) exercises have better outcomes in lower extremity rehabilitation in post-stroke patients compared to standard physiotherapy. Fifty-nine inpatients from 76 initially identified were included in the research. One experimental group (n = 31) received VR therapy and MT, while the control group (n = 28) received standard physiotherapy. Each group performed seventy minutes of therapy per day for ten days. Statistical analysis was performed with nonparametric tests. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test showed that both groups registered significant differences between pre-and post-therapy clinical status for the range of motion and muscle strength (p < 0.001 and Cohen’s d between 0.324 and 0.645). Motor Fugl Meyer Lower Extremity Assessment also suggested significant differences pre-and post-therapy for both groups (p < 0.05 and Cohen’s d 0.254 for the control group and 0.685 for the experimental group). Mann-Whitney results suggested that VR and MT as a therapeutic intervention have better outcomes than standard physiotherapy in range of motion (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d 0.693), muscle strength (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d 0.924), lower extremity functionality (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d 0.984) and postural balance (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d 0.936). Our research suggests that VR therapy associated with MT may successfully substitute classic physiotherapy in lower extremity rehabilitation after stroke.

scholarly journals The role of quadriceps muscle strength in the development of falls in the elderly people, a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alijan Ahmadiahangar ◽  
Yahya Javadian ◽  
Mansour Babaei ◽  
Behzad Heidari ◽  
Seyedreza Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle Strength

scholarly journals The Role of Spinal Orthoses in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures of the Elderly Population (Age 60 Years or Older): Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 219256822094803
Author(s):  
Barry Ting Sheen Kweh ◽  
Hui Qing Lee ◽  
Terence Tan ◽  
Joost Rutges ◽  
Travis Marion ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Spinal Orthoses

Study Design: Systematic review. Objective: Spinal orthoses have been generally used in the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in the elderly population with purported positive biomechanical and functional effects. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review of the literature examining the role of spinal orthoses in osteoporotic elderly patients who sustain low energy trauma vertebral fractures. Methods: A systematic literature review adherent to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted. Methodical searches utilizing MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Databases was performed. Results: Of the 2019 articles initially retrieved, 7 published articles (4 randomized controlled trials and 3 prospective cohort studies) satisfied the inclusion criteria. Five studies reported improvement in quantitative measurements of spinal column stability when either a rigid or semirigid orthosis was used, while 1 study was equivocal. The studies also showed the translation of biomechanical benefit into significant functional improvement as manifested by improved postural stability and reduced body sway. Subjective improvement in pain scores and quality of life was also noted with bracing. Conclusion: The use of spinal orthoses in neurologically intact elderly patients aged 60 years and older with osteoporotic compression vertebral fractures results in improved biomechanical vertebral stability, reduced kyphotic deformity, enhanced postural stability, greater muscular strength and superior functional outcomes.

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