scholarly journals Compelled Body Weight Shift Technique to Facilitate Rehabilitation of Individuals with Acute Stroke

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sambit Mohapatra ◽  
Aileen C. Eviota ◽  
Keir L. Ringquist ◽  
Sri Ranjini Muthukrishnan ◽  
Alexander S. Aruin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Gait Velocity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Affected Side ◽  
Weight Shift ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

Background. The study evaluates the effectiveness of Compelled Body Weight Shift (CBWS) approach in the rehabilitation of individuals with stroke. CBWS involves a forced shift of body weight towards a person's affected side by means of a shoe insert that establishes a lift of the nonaffected lower extremity. Methods. Eleven patients with acute stroke were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received a two-week conventional physical therapy combined with CBWS and the control group received only a two-week conventional therapy. Weight bearing, Gait velocity, Berg's Balance, and Fugl-Meyer's Scores were recorded before and after the intervention. Results. Weight bearing on the affected side increased in the experimental group and decreased in the control group. The increase in gait velocity with treatment was significant in both the groups . However, experimental group demonstrated larger improvements in gait velocity compared to the control group . Berg Balance and Fugl-Meyer scores increased for both the groups. Conclusion. The implementation of a two-week intervention with CBWS resulted in the improvement in weight bearing and gait velocity of individuals with acute stroke. The present preliminary study suggests that CBWS technique could be implemented as an adjunct to conventional rehabilitation program for individuals with acute stroke.

scholarly journals Penerapan Pijat Bayi Terhadap Peningkatan Berat Badan Bayi Usia 1-3 Bulan : Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1977-1983
Author(s):  
Runi Karin Majid ◽  
Aida Rusmariana
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Experimental Group

AbstractBaby massage is one of the oldest and most popular types of stimulation or touch therapy that is has been practiced for a long time almost all over the world, including in Indonesia for generations. Baby massage has many benefits if done regularly, one of which can increase body weight. The purpose of this study was to know the weight of babies aged 1-3 months before and after being given baby massage. The method was a literature review of three research articles from Google Sholar used keywords including baby massage, weight gain, infants aged 1-3 months and articles published in the last 10 years. The results of the literarture review of three articles in the experimental group, before being given baby massage, was the median value of 4,592 grams and the minimum-maximum value of 3,533-5,933 grams. The control group had a median value of 4,258 grams and a minimum-maximum value of 3,533-5,200 grams. The experimental group after being given baby massage had a median value of 5,717 grams and a minimum-maximum value of 4,433-6,900 grams. While the control group had a median value of 4,767 grams and a minimum-maximum value of 3,967-5,633 grams. The conclusion of the literature review from these three articles is that baby massage has an effect on increasing body weight in infants aged 1-3 months. The results of the three articles that had been reviewed are babies who get massage therapy had a higher weight gain compared to babies who do not get massage therapy. It is suggested for nurses to be able to apply and provide education to parents to do baby massage in order to overcome the problem of baby growth and development especially the problem of baby massage.Keywords: Infants aged 1-3 months, Baby massage, Eigh gain AbstrakPijat bayi merupakan salah satu jenis stimulasi atau terapi sentuhan tertua dan terpopuler yang sudah lama dilakukan hampir di seluruh dunia termasuk di Indonesia secara turun temurun. Pijat bayi yang dilakukan secara rutin akan memberikan banyak manfaat yaitu salah satunya dapat meningkatkan berat badan. Tujuan dari penulisan ini yaitu untuk mengetahui berat badan bayi usia 1-3 bulan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pijat bayi. Metode penulisan menggunakan literature review dari tiga artikel penelitian yang didapatkan dari google scholar dengan kata kunci pijat bayi, peningkatan berat badan dan bayi usia 1-3 bulan dan minimal terbit 10 tahun terakhir. Hasil dari literature review ketiga artikel ilmiah sebelum diberikan pijat bayi pada kelompok eksperimen memiliki nilai median 4.592 gram dan nilai minimum-maksimum 3.533-5.933 gram. Pada kelompok kontrol memiliki nilai median 4.258 gram dan nilai minimum-maksimum 3.533-5.200 gram. Sesudah diberikan pijat bayi pada kelompok eksperimen memiliki nilai median 5.717 gram dan nilai minimum-maksimum 4.433-6.900 gram. Sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol memiliki nilai median 4.767 gram dan nilai minimum-maksimum 3.967-5.633 gram. Simpulan literatur review dari ketiga artikel ilmiah yaitu pijat bayi sama-sama memiliki pengaruh untuk meningkatkan berat badan pada bayi usia 1-3 bulan. Hasil dari ketiga artikel ilmiah yang telah dilakukan literature review menunjukkan bahwa bayi yang mendapatkan pijat mengalami peningkatan berat badan lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan bayi yang tidak mendapatkan terapi pijat. Saran bagi perawat untuk dapat menerapkan dan memberikan edukasi kepada orang tua untuk melakukan pijat bayi guna mengatasi masalah tumbuh kembang pada bayi terutama masalah berat badan bayi.Kata kunci: Bayi Usia 1-3 Bulan; Pijat bayi; Peningkatan Berat Badan

scholarly journals PENGARUH ZIKIR TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN STROKE AKUT DI RSUP DR.M. DJAMIL PADANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-161
Author(s):  
Hendri Budi ◽  
Herwati Herwati
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Therapy Intervention

70-94% of acute stroke patients have an increase in blood pressure. Relaxation can be done to treat hypertension. Relaxation in Islam uses zikr (remembering Allah SWT). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of zikr on reducing blood pressure in acute stroke patients. The research design was quasi-experimental, with two group pretest-posttest design with a control group. The experimental group was given the zikr therapy intervention. The sample of the study was acute stroke patients in the Nervous Room of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. There were 40 samples, 20 people in the experimental group and 20 people in the control group obtained by purposive sampling. Data collection is September to November 2020 by measuring the patient's blood pressure before and after the intervention. The data is processed manually. Analysis of data with non-parametric Mann Whitney test. The results showed that there was no difference between systolic blood pressure before treatment in the intervention group and the control group (p = 0.976), but there was a difference after treatment (p = 0.000). There was no difference between diastolic blood pressure before treatment in the intervention group and the control group, (p = 0.294), but there was a difference after treatment (p = 0.000). The study concludes that zikr therapy can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in acute stroke patient. It is recommended to the head of the Nerve room to apply zikr therapy in acute stroke patients.

scholarly journals Upper limb weight-bearing effect on the body alignment of individuals with cerebral palsy who have spastic hemiparesis: a randomized clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edlaine Aparecida Ribeiro de Oliveira ◽  
Lais Doratiotti Moraes ◽  
Juliana Firmo dos Santos ◽  
Márcia Harumi Uema Ozu ◽  
Maria Harue Misao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Walking Test ◽  
Spastic Hemiparesis ◽  
Affected Side ◽  
Weight Shift

Abstract Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) patients who have spastic hemiparesis usually present asymmetrical weight shift between the affected and non-affected side. Objective: To assess the effects of upper limb (UL) weight-bearing exercises on trunk symmetry, weight shift to the affected side and possible secondary effects on gait (speed and quality). Method: eleven participants with CP were randomized into two groups: Intervention Group (IG) and Control Group (CG); IG (n = 6) performed stretching exercises of the major muscle groups of UL and lower limbs (LL) and UL weight-bearing exercises in prone and seated position for 12 weeks. The CG (n = 5) did not undergo any kind of motor therapy during the study period but received the same exercises that IG after the study. The variables analyzed were: Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88); Pediatric Berg Scale; Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS); Six-minute walking test (6MWT); Ten meters walking test (10MWT); Timed Up & Go (TUG); Edinburgh Visual Gait Scale (EVGS); and ground reaction force. Results: The IG showed improvement on 6MWT, TUG, TIS and Pediatric Berg Scale (p < 0.01), and CG showed improvement on GMFM-88 (p < 0.04) only for the intragroup analysis. Conclusion: The exercises were effective to improve static and dynamic balance, increasing gait speed and identifying a trend of improvement on body alignment and weight shift to the affected side.

scholarly journals The effect of overtraining on serum leptin levels in women national wrestlers

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-213
Author(s):  
F. Yamaner
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Leptin ◽  
Training Camp ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Sedentary Women ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: Weight control and weight loss during the periods of wrestling competitions are attached great importance -in order to be successful in wrestling. Leptin hormone level is known to play an important role in the control of body weight. For this reason, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of substantial weight loss on serum leptin levels of women wrestlers during competition periods. Material and Methods: Twenty-five women wrestlers who trained for 2015 European Championship from Turkish National Wrestling Team and 26 sedentary women were recruited voluntarily for this study. Serum leptin levels of wrestlers in the experimental group and sedentary women in the control group were measured after overnight fasting before and after 21 days training camp of 2015 European Championship. Results. Statistically significant difference was found in the direction of decrease in body weight, body mass index (BMI), glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglyceride, LD, VLDL and leptin parameters and increase in HDL parameters before and after training camp in the experimental group ( p < .05 ). There was a statistically significant difference in leptin levels between the control group and women wrestlers ( p < .05 ). There was also a statistically significant difference in leptin levels of wrestlers before and after training camp ( p < .05 ). Conclusion. As a result, the data obtained in the study indicate that intense wrestling trainings in camping period brought about weight loss and decreased leptin levels.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Physical Capacities of Pre-Season and End-Season Futsal Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 345
Author(s):  
Ömer Zambak
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Physical Capacities ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Paired T Test

The aim of the study is to evaluate the physical parameters of the futsal players before and after the season. In the study, the experimental group consisted of n = 10 male futsal players with an average age of 20.5±1.5 years, height 1.78±.03 cm, body weight 71.7±2.2 kg. The control group consisted of n = 10 male futsal players with an average age of 22.1±2.4 years, height 1.78±.03 cm, body weight 74.3±4.4 kg. Paired-T test was applied to pretest and posttest data for statistical analysis. There was no statistically significant difference in the weight, 30 m speed, 10 m speed, vertical jump, horizontal jump, anaerobic strength and shot velocity values of the experimental group. There was no statistically significant difference in the control group’s weight, 30 m speed, 10 m speed, vertical jump, horizontal jump, anaerobic force, shot velocity values.

Brief psycho-education for caregivers of persons with first episode psychosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Praful Prabhuappa Kapse ◽  
Manisha Kiran
Keyword(s):  
First Episode Psychosis ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Expressed Emotions ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group Family

Caring for the persons with first episode psychosis is challenging and demanding. It may lead to the increased burden, expressed emotions among the caregivers. The numerous studies have shown that high burden and negative expressed emotions among caregivers can lead to early relapse in the patients with first episode psychosis. To evaluate the effects of the brief psychoeducation on the caregivers burden and expressed emotions. A quasi experimental - before and after with control group research design was adopted for the study. A total of 60 caregivers have participated in the study, of which 30 caregivers in experimental group and 30 caregivers in the control group. Family Burden Interview Schedule (Pai and Kapoor, 1981) and Attitude Questionnaire (Sethi et al., 1981) was used to assess caregiver's burden and expressed emotions. At end of the psychoeducation intervention, burden among caregivers and negative expressed emotions of the caregivers have significantly reduced. The positive expressed emotions have been increased. Study results demonstrates the importance of psychoeducation intervention in reducing the burden and negative expressed emotions.

scholarly journals Effects of a 14-Day Hydration Intervention on Individuals with Habitually Low Fluid Intake

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron R. Caldwell ◽  
Megan E. Rosa-Caldwell ◽  
Carson Keeter ◽  
Evan C. Johnson ◽  
François Péronnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Total Body Water ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Urine Osmolality ◽  
Body Water ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intervention Phase ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Experimental Group

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Debate continues over whether or not individuals with low total water intake (TWI) are in a chronic fluid deficit (i.e., low total body water) [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1">1</xref>]. When women with habitually low TWI (1.6 ± 0.5 L/day) increased their fluid intake (3.5 ± 0.1 L/day) for 4 days 24-h urine osmolality decreased, but there was no change in body weight, a proxy for total body water (TBW) [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref2">2</xref>]. In a small (<i>n</i> = 5) study of adult men, there were no observable changes in TBW, as measured by bioelectrical impedance, after increasing TWI for 4 weeks [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref3">3</xref>]. However, body weight increased and salivary osmolality decreased indicating that the study may have been underpowered to detect changes in TBW. Further, no studies to date have measured changes in blood volume (BV) when TWI is increased. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify individuals with habitually low fluid intake and determine if increasing TWI, for 14 days, resulted in changes in TBW or BV. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In order to identify individuals with low TWI, 889 healthy adults were screened. Participants with a self-reported TWI less than 1.8 L/day (men) or 1.2 L/day (women), and a 24-h urine osmolality greater than 800 mOsm were included in the intervention phase of the study. For the intervention phase, 15 participants were assigned to the experimental group and 8 participants were assigned to the control group. The intervention period lasted for 14 days and consisted of 2 visits to our laboratory: one before the intervention (baseline) and 14 days into the intervention (14-day follow-up). At these visits, BV was measured using a CO-rebreathe procedure and deuterium oxide (D<sub>2</sub>O) was administered to measure TBW. Urine samples were collected immediately prior, and 3–8 h after the D<sub>2</sub>O dose to allow for equilibration. Prior to each visit, participants collected 24-h urine to measure 24-h hydration status. After the baseline visit, the experimental group increased their TWI to 3.7 L for males and 2.7 L for females in order to meet the current Institute of Medicine recommendations for TWI. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty-four-hour urine osmolality decreased (−438.7 ± 362.1 mOsm; <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) and urine volume increased (1,526 ± 869 mL; <i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) in the experimental group from baseline, while there were no differences in osmolality (−74.7 ± 572 mOsm; <i>p</i> = 0.45), or urine volume (−32 ± 1,376 mL; <i>p</i> = 0.89) in the control group. However, there were no changes in BV (Fig. <xref ref-type="fig" rid="f01">1</xref>a) or changes in TBW (Fig. <xref ref-type="fig" rid="f01">1</xref>b) in either group. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Increasing fluid intake in individuals with habitually low TWI increases 24-h urine volume and decreases urine osmolality but does not result in changes in TBW or BV. These findings are in agreement with previous work indicating that TWI interventions lasting 3 days [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref2">2</xref>] to 4 weeks [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref3">3</xref>] do not result in changes in TBW. Current evidence would suggest that the benefits of increasing TWI are not related changes in TBW.

scholarly journals Regular Taekwondo Training Affects Mood State and Sociality but Not Cognitive Function among International Students in South Korea

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 820
Author(s):  
Ju-Yong Bae ◽  
Hee-Tae Roh
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peer Relationship ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

We aimed to investigate the effect of Taekwondo training on physical fitness, mood, sociality, and cognitive function among international students in South Korea. We randomly assigned 24 international students to a control group (CG, n = 12) and experimental group (EG, n = 12). The EG performed Taekwondo training for 16 weeks, while the CG did not train. Each participant underwent a physical fitness test and sociability questionnaire before and after the intervention. We also examined changes in mood state and cognitive function, using the Korean version of the Profile of Mood State-Brief (K-POMS-B), and the Stroop Color and Word test, respectively. Regarding the physical fitness variables, sit-and-reach records in the EG significantly increased after intervention (p < 0.05). In the sub-variable of K-POMS-B, Vigor-Activity scores significantly increased (p < 0.05) after intervention, while the Fatigue-Inertia scores significantly decreased in the EG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, in the EG, peer relationship scores, a sub-variable of sociability, significantly decreased after intervention (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that Taekwondo training can not only improve flexibility among physical fitness factors, but can also be effective in improving the mood state and sociality of international students.

OP08 Levels and sources of stress reported by first year paramedic students associated with their first ambulance placement

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. A4.2-A4
Author(s):  
Matthew Warren-James ◽  
Julie Hanson ◽  
Belinda Flanagan ◽  
Mary Katsikitis ◽  
Bill Lord
Keyword(s):  
Death And Dying ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

BackgroundWhilst there is evidence to suggest paramedics experience significant stress when working in the ambulance setting little is known about the experiences of first year paramedic students. This research aimed to: (i) identify whether levels of stress, anxiety and depression experienced by first year paramedic students changed after ambulance placement compared to a control group, and (ii) identify the main perceived and actual sources of stress around ambulance placement.MethodsA before-and-after quasi-experimental design was used to compare whether the experience of ambulance placement altered the levels of stress, anxiety and depression in an experimental group that attended an ambulance placement (n = 20) and the control group who did not (n = 10). Online surveys encompassing the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and qualitative questions about sources of stress were concurrently deployed to both the experimental and control groups before and after the ambulance placement. Participants were first year paramedic students working in Queensland Ambulance Service, Australia.ResultsThere was a significant reduction in levels of stress in participants after undertaking their first ambulance placement (Mdn = -4.00) when compared to a control group (Mdn = 0.00), U = 52.5, p = .035, n2 = 0.15. Responses to survey questions suggest anticipation about experiencing death and dying of patients was the most frequently reported stressor of student paramedics before undertaking ambulance placements, however insecurity about knowledge, competence and fear of failure was the most frequently experienced stressor reported after completing ambulance placements.ConclusionsThe findings from this study suggest that the fear of the unknown may be worse than the reality. Anticipatory stress is the foremost problem for first year paramedic students attending their first ambulance placement. Placement pre-briefing should focus on educational interventions to build knowledge and skills competency to reduce stress levels and fear of failure.

The effect of ethanol on some hematological parameters of the australian red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

2022 ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
D. Skafar ◽  
D. Shumeyko
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Cherax Quadricarinatus ◽  
Total Hemocyte Count ◽  
Red Claw Crayfish ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: to study the effect of ethanol on the parameters of THC, the percentage of granulocytes and total protein in the hemolymph of the Red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus).Materials and methods. The object of this experiment was 26 males of the Australian red-clawed crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) weighing from 23 to 83 g. The individuals were evenly divided into two experimental groups - with an injection of ethanol and a control group without an injection of 13 crayfish for each group. The injection dose was 2515 mg per 100 g of body weight. A day after the introduction of ethanol, hemolymph was taken with a syringe from the ventral sinus, the syringe was pre-washed with a 4% EDTA-Na2 solution. Three parameters were determined: the total hemocyte count (THC), percent granulocytes and percent total protein content. Counting of hemocytes and determination of granulocytes were performed in a Goryaev chamber under a light microscope. The total protein was determined by the refractometric method.Results. Differences in THC and total protein between the groups were statistically unreliable (p>0,05). THC in the experimental group is 36% more than in the control group. The total protein after the introduction of ethanol actually increased by 0,7%, and relatively by 14%. There were statistically different indicators of the proportion of granulocytes (p<0,05) - the average value of 33,1% in the experimental group versus 24,5% in the control group. A reliable (p<0,05) strong feedback was revealed between the total protein and the mass of individuals in both experimental groups, while in the experimental group there is a visible shift in the values of dependent hemolymph indicators towards an increase in smaller individuals.Conclusion. A single injection of ethyl alcohol with a dosage of 2515 mg per 100 g of body weight into the hemolymph of C. quadricarinatus does not cause significant changes in the THC and total protein after 24 hours. At the same time, the proportion of granulocytes actually increases by 9%, relative to 37%. This may indicate that granulocytes are involved in the formation of cancer defense mechanisms when exposed to toxic substances. The effect of different dosages of ethanol injections and the duration of its effect on hematological parameters requires additional consideration. It is necessary to investigate its effect on other indicators, such as the pH and buffer capacity of the hemolymph, the concentration of hemocyanin, glucose, lactates and calcium.

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