scholarly journals Relationship between Ankle Range of Motion (ROM), Muscle Strength, Balance, and Fall Risk in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-297
Author(s):  
Haripriya S ◽  
Veena K. R. Bhagavan ◽  
Naina Maharjan
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Ankle Strength ◽  
Impaired Balance ◽  
The Relationship

Menopause is an age-dependent physiological condition associated with a natural decline in estrogen levels, which causes a progressive decrease in muscle mass and strength, and bone density. Estrogen deficiency occurring during menopause will affect both the gynecological area and the whole body which will directly act on skeletal muscle through estrogen receptors. Although various factors are associated with falls in menopausal women, impaired balance and mobility have been consistently identified as the main risk factors. Identification of the factors associated with balance and fall risk may enable therapists to design treatments to help reduce the risk of falls and the consequences. Since the impact of impaired balance and fall risk among postmenopausal women is undefined. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between ankle range of motion and muscle strength with balance and fall risk in post-menopausal women. The ankle ROM and muscle strength were examined by using a universal goniometer and push-pull hand-held dynamometer respectively; the balance was assessed by Y balance test (YBT) and fall risk was measured by Fall Efficacy Scale International (FES-I). Karl Pearson correlation coefficient was used to find the relationship between ankle ROM, ankle strength, balance, and fall risk among postmenopausal women which showed a low positive correlation between the ankle ROM and YBT whereas a moderate positive correlation between the ankle strength and YBT which was statistically significant. The correlation between FES-I and ankle ROM and ankle strength were high and moderate respectively which was also statistically significant. Keywords: Postmenopausal women, ankle range of motion, ankle strength, balance, fall risk, YBT

scholarly journals Hip Range of Motion and Strength and Energy Flow During Windmill Softball Pitching

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretchen D. Oliver ◽  
Kyle Wasserberger ◽  
Anne de Swart ◽  
Kenzie Friesen ◽  
Jessica Downs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Energy Flow ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
Hip Range Of Motion ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
The Relationship

Context Inadequate hip range of motion (ROM) and isometric strength (ISO) may interfere with energy flow through the kinetic chain and result in increased injury susceptibility. Objective To examine the relationship of hip ROM and ISO with energy flow through the trunk and pitching-arm segments during the windmill softball pitch in youth athletes. A subsequent purpose was to examine the relationship between energy flow and pitch speed. Design Descriptive laboratory study. Setting University research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants A sample of 29 youth softball pitchers (age = 11.2 ± 1.3 years, height = 155.0 ± 10.4 cm, mass = 53.2 ± 12.6 kg). Main Outcome Measure(s) Bilateral hip internal-rotation and external-rotation (ER) ROM and ISO were measured. Net energy outflow and peak rates of energy outflow from the distal ends of the trunk, humerus, and forearm were calculated for the acceleration phase of the windmill softball pitch, and pitch speed was measured. Results Regression analysis revealed an effect of drive-hip ER ISO on the net energy flow out of the distal ends of the trunk (P = .045) and humerus (P = .002). Specifically, increased drive-hip ER ISO was associated with increased net energy outflow from the trunk to the humerus and from the humerus to the forearm. No significant effects of hip ROM or other hip ISO measures were observed. Additionally, pitchers who achieved higher peak rates of distal outflow tended to achieve higher pitch speeds. Conclusions An association was present between drive-hip ER ISO and the net energy flow out of the distal ends of the trunk and humerus during the acceleration phase of the windmill softball pitch, emphasizing the importance of hip and lower body strength in executing the whole-body windmill pitch. Overall, energy-flow analysis is an interesting new way to analyze pitching mechanics and will aid in furthering our understanding of performance and injury risk in windmill softball pitching.

Evaluation of the Impact of the Whole-body Cryotherapy Treatment on the Functional Condition of the Knee Joints in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Przedborska ◽  
Mateusz Szymczak ◽  
Małgorzata Kilon ◽  
Łukasz Kikowski ◽  
Jan Raczkowski
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Functional Condition ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Gait Function ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that leads to disability of patients. The use of the whole-body cryotherapy treatment for RA patients provides analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and improves their efficiency. Aim: Assessment of the effect of the whole-body cryotherapy treatment on the functional state of knee joints for patients with RA. Material and Method: The study was conducted on a group of 30 RA patients, who underwent a series of 10 whole-body cryotherapy treatment. The effectiveness and efficiency of the applied therapy was assessed on the basis of: the VAS scale, the Laitinen scale, the assessment of the range of motion, muscle strength with the MicroFet dynamometer and the Up and Go test. Results: As a result of the applied whole-body cryotherapy treatment, a reduction in the intensity of pain, measured with the VAS scale and the Laitinen scale, and a reduction in the duration of morning stiffness by about 55% were found. There was an increase in the range of motion and muscle strength. The time needed to perform the Up and Go test was reduced by 17%. Conclusions: The whole-body cryotherapy treatment is an effective analgesic method of physiotherapy for patients with RA. It provides an improvement in the functional state, increases the range of motion, muscle strength and improves the gait function.

Effects of Hip Range of Motion and Isometric Strength on Energy Flow during Windmill Softball Pitching

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gretchen D. Oliver ◽  
Kyle Wasserberger ◽  
Anne de Swart ◽  
Kenzie Friesen ◽  
Jessica Downs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Energy Flow ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
Hip Range Of Motion ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Context:Inadequate hip range of motion (ROM) and isometric strength (ISO) may interfere with energy flow through the kinetic chain and result in increased injury susceptibility. Objective:To examine the relationship of hip ROM and ISO with energy flow through the trunk and pitching arm segments during the windmill softball pitch in youth athletes. A subsequent purpose was to examine the relationship between energy flow and pitch speed. Design:Descriptive laboratory study. Setting:University research laboratory. Participants:A sample of 29 youth softball pitchers (11.2±1.3 yrs.; 155.0±10.4 cm; 53.2±12.6 kg). Main Outcome Measure(s):Bilateral hip internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) ROM and ISO were measured. Net energy outflow and peak rates of energy outflow from the distal ends of the trunk, humerus, and forearm were calculated for the acceleration phase of the windmill softball pitch, and pitch speed was measured. Results:Regression analysis revealed a significant effect of drive hip ER ISO on the net energy flow out of the distal ends of the trunk (p=0.045) and humerus (p=0.002). Specifically, increased drive hip ER ISO was associated with increased net energy outflow from the trunk to the humerus and from the humerus to the forearm. No significant effects of hip ROM or other hip ISO measures were observed. Additionally, pitchers who achieved higher peak rates of distal outflow tended to also achieve higher pitch speeds. Conclusions:There is an association between drive hip ER ISO and the net energy flow out of the distal ends of the trunk and humerus during the acceleration phase of the windmill softball pitch, emphasizing the importance of hip and lower body strength in the execution of the whole-body windmill pitch. Overall, energy flow analysis is an interesting new way to analyze pitching mechanics and will aid in further understanding of performance and injury risk in windmill softball pitching.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BONE MASS AND MUSCLE STRENGTH IN 114 POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN 958

1996 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
R. Morrison ◽  
C. McFarland ◽  
R. Shepherd ◽  
P. Cussen ◽  
D. Holiday ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship Between Lower Limb Flexibility With Motor Function and Risk of Falling in Visually Impaired Individuals

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-102
Author(s):  
Kamal Mohammad Khani ◽  
◽  
Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani ◽  
Mohammad Hani Mansori ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the flexibility of the ankle and knee joints and to determine its relationship with balance, motor function, and risk of falling in visually impaired individuals. Methods: The sample consisted of 32 blind males, 20-30 years old. They were selected by the purposeful sampling method. We used modified stork tests, tendon gait, and Berg balance scale to evaluate their balance. The Tinetti test was used to evaluate motor performance and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test to assess the risk of falling. The SLR test and Lunge test were used to assess the range of motion of the knee and ankle joint, respectively. This study was conducted in the men’s dormitories of Tehran University in the fall of 2019. The obtained data were normalized using the Shapiro-Wilk test and Pearson correlation coefficient at the significant level of 0.05 to investigate the relationship between the variables. Results: The results of the Pearson correlation test showed a significant relationship between balance (P=0.001), motor function (P=0.002), and TUG fall risk test (P=0.010) (ankle motor restriction). On the other hand, there was a significant relationship between balance (P=0.002), motor function (P=0.001), and TUG fall risk test (P=0.003) with hamstring flexibility test (knee motor restriction). Conclusion: Given the significant relationship between the range of motion of the lower limbs with balance and motor function, the use of stretching exercises can be an influential factor in increasing the range of motion of the ankle and knee in blind people, which improves balance, motor function, and reduced risk of falling in blindness.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Stress Levels With The Incidence Of Hypertension In Menopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Huda Rohmawati ◽  
Siti Aminah ◽  
Sunaningsih ◽  
Rony D. ◽  
Wismoadi A.
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Moderate Stress

Background: Menopause is the cessation of the last menstruation that occurs in the climacteric period and the hormone estrogen is no longer formed. The older the age, the more diseases suffered at the age of menopause, such as hypertension. Hypertension is a condition when a person experiences an increase in blood pressure either slowly or suddenly. The factors that cause hypertension are mostly due to stress. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels with the incidence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Methods: The design of this research is correlational analytic. The sample is 50 respondents with the Stratified Random Sampling technique. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results of the study were analyzed using the Spearman rank statistical test. Result: The results showed that there were 24 people (48.0%) with moderate stress levels and 18 people (36.0%) experiencing Stage I Hypertension. The results of the Spearman's Rank correlation test showed that the value of value = 0.000 was smaller than the value of = 0.05 so that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between stress levels and the incidence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Conclusion: It is expected that respondents will increase their knowledge about how to deal with stress so that they do not experience stress at a severe level so that it does not have a bad impact on them.

scholarly journals Effects of Resistance Training and Soy Isoflavone on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Lera Orsatti ◽  
Eliana Aguiar Petri Nahas ◽  
Jorge Nahas-Neto ◽  
Nailza Maesta ◽  
Cláudio Lera Orsatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Additive Effects ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Soy Isoflavone

Objective. To investigate the independent and additive effects of resistance training (RT) and soy isoflavone (ISO) on body composition in postmenopausal women (PW).Method. This study used a placebo-controlled, double-blind (soy), randomized (ISO versus placebo) × (RT versus No RT) design. A total of 80 PW, aged 45–70 years, were randomly (71 completed 9-months intervention): RT + ISO (n=15), No RT + ISO (n=20), RT + placebo (n=18), and No RT + placebo (n=18). ISO received 100 mg a day of isoflavone; and to RT attended supervised resistance training sessions. At baseline and 9-months, fat and muscle mass were estimated by DXA. ANOVA and testtwere used.Results. RT groups showed significantly increased muscle strength (35.2%) and muscle mass (1.4%). Exercising attenuated gains in fat trunk and % body fat (P<.05). Significant decreases in muscle mass (−1.8%) and increases in fat mass of the whole-body (1.6%) and trunk (9.7%) was found in no-RT groups (P<.05). In ISO groups, there were no differences in body composition and muscle strength. ISO and RT had no additive effects.Conclusion. In PW: RT improved muscle mass and strength and attenuated gain of fat mass; ISO did not alter body composition and muscle strength; there were no additive effects of RT and ISO.

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