Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. Lewczuk, M. Masko
Summary: This study investigated the regularity and symmetry characteristics of recreation Warmblood horses under varying treadmill training conditions. The results showed that front limb symmetry was significantly greater at higher trot velocities, and that symmetry and regularity were generally lower in walks after each training period. Moreover, trotting on an inclined treadmill exhibited greater symmetry and regularity than on a horizontal treadmill. The findings provide insight into fatigue indicators for recreation Warmblood horses at medium workload.
Article
Sport Sciences
Jordan C. Troester, Rob Duffield
Summary: This study investigated the postural control responses of professional rugby union players to different training load profiles. The results showed that landing impulse significantly increased in spike and higher load profiles, while single-leg balance and landing time to stabilization were not affected by load profiles. These responses may indicate altered movement strategies resulting from neuromuscular fatigue.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rafael Franco Soares Oliveira, Rui Canario-Lemos, Rafael Peixoto, Jose Vilaca-Alves, Ryland Morgans, Joao Paulo Brito
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the variations in professional soccer players within a microcycle, as well as the relationships between wellness and training and match load demands. Thirteen professional soccer players were monitored for 16 weeks, and their daily wellness measures and training and match-play intensity were recorded. The results showed that the day after a match (MD+1) had the lowest wellness values, while the day before a match (MD-1) had the lowest load values. Significant correlations were found between fatigue and training intensity, as well as sleep quality, fatigue, and muscle soreness with internal and external variables. The study concluded that matches had an influence on wellness and training intensity, with MD-1 and MD+1 being most affected.
Article
Physiology
Giuseppe Marcolin, Marta Cogliati, Alessandro Cudicio, Francesco Negro, Riccardo Tonin, Claudio Orizio, Antonio Paoli
Summary: Neuromuscular fatigue can impact dynamic postural regulation and muscle activation strategies. A localized fatigue protocol on calf muscle did not affect global dynamic balance, but led to changes in frequency content of angular displacement and activation ratios across muscles.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Neil Dallaway, Samuel J. E. Lucas, Christopher Ring
Summary: The study found that brain endurance training (BET) is more effective than physical training alone in improving endurance performance, accompanied by a maintenance of pre-frontal oxygenation, suggesting reduced mental effort during physical activity.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Longhai Zhang, Jiawei Guo, Jing Zhang, Ling Zhang, Yanbing Li, Shutong Yang, Wenfei Zhu, Fei Guo
Summary: This study demonstrates that interactive cognitive-motor training (ICMT) can significantly improve static balance in older adults, particularly in terms of swing path and velocity with eyes open, and also improve total swing path and area with eyes closed. Furthermore, ICMT can enhance dynamic balance, as evidenced by the significant difference in lateral angle limit of stability (LOS) between the ICMT group and the control group.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lars Decker, Dietmar Basta, Martin Burkart, Arne Ernst
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combination of VNF added to EGb 761 showed significant efficacy in improving age-related vertigo and dizziness, achieving clinically relevant improvement within 12 weeks.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yuan Fu, Dian-Sheng Chen, Xiao-Dong We, Min Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a novel gait balance training robot that utilizes a six degree-of-freedom parallel platform, IMU wearable sensors, and virtual reality technology to provide active and passive training modes for improving the gait and balance disorder of the elderly.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Elisabetta Sarasso, Andrea Gardoni, Andrea Tettamanti, Federica Agosta, Massimo Filippi, Davide Corbetta
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that VR-BT is more effective than BT in improving balance in PD subjects, especially for those with higher postural instability at baseline.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Phunsuk Kantha, Wei-Li Hsu, Po-Jung Chen, Yi-Ching Tsai, Jiu-Jenq Lin
Summary: This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of VR skateboarding with walking, and found that VR skateboarding can improve balance by increasing trunk and hip flexion, facilitating knee extensor muscle activity, and increasing weight distribution on the supporting leg. These biomechanical differences have potential clinical implications for health professionals and software engineers.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Noam Margalit, Ilan Kurz, Oren Wacht, Avril Mansfield, Itshak Melzer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the extent of Reactive Balance Training (RBT) usage in physical therapy clinics in Israel and identify barriers and facilitators for implementing RBT in clinical practice. The results showed that the majority of physical therapists used RBT, with insufficient space for equipment being the most prevalent barrier, and having a colleague who uses RBT being the most prevalent facilitator.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhen Cheng, Fei Zhu, Xu-Yao Zhang, Cheng-Lin Liu
Summary: Adversarial training is the most effective method to improve adversarial robustness, but it does not explicitly regularize the feature space. To increase the difficulty of finding an attacking direction, we propose two strategies: Distribution Normalization and Margin Balance. Our method significantly improves adversarial robustness when integrated with adversarial training.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Louis-Solal Giboin, Markus Gruber
Summary: This study aimed to assess the neuromuscular fatigue induced by mixed martial arts (MMA) training. The results showed that the training protocol led to a reduction in isometric maximal voluntary force, potentiated muscle twitch at rest, and voluntary activation. Central control played an important role in compensating for peripheral fatigue components.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Ludwig Rappelt, Steffen Held, Lars Donath
Summary: This study found that acute concentric mSIT cycling led to deterioration in functional balance and jumping performance, while eccentric cycling had no significant impact.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Evan Papa, Rita M. Patterson, Nicoleta Bugnariu
Summary: The study found that in persons with PD, postural control is weakened under performance fatigue, leading to a stiffening strategy in response to backward falls. This postural stiffening is common in persons with PD and may be a risk factor for falls. Older individuals with PD also demonstrate slower mobility scores and decreased reaction times in the setting of fatigue, suggesting a combined effect of aging and fatigue processes.
NEUROREHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elisa Gervasoni, Ettore Beghi, Chiara Corrini, Riccardo Parelli, Elisa Bianchi, Fabiola Giovanna Mestanza Mattos, Johanna Jonsdottir, Angelo Montesano, Davide Cattaneo
Summary: This study examined the validity and reliability of two patient-reported fall prevention strategy scales in people with neurological disorders. The results showed that both scales were effective in assessing fall prevention strategies and providing individual behavior information.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Alessandro Torchio, Chiara Corrini, Denise Anastasi, Riccardo Parelli, Matteo Meotti, Albino Spedicato, Elisabetta Groppo, Alessia D'Arma, Cristina Grosso, Angelo Montesano, Davide Cattaneo, Elisa Gervasoni
Summary: The study evaluated the ability of mDGI in identifying Fallers and Recurrent Fallers, with 49 points as the cut-off score for Fallers and 29 points as the best cut-off for Recurrent Fallers. People with mDGI score >49 points have minimal fall risk, while those with mDGI score <29 points may require fall prevention intervention.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ilaria Carpinella, Elisa Gervasoni, Denise Anastasi, Rachele Di Giovanni, Andrea Tacchino, Giampaolo Brichetto, Paolo Confalonieri, Claudio Solaro, Marco Rovaris, Maurizio Ferrarin, Davide Cattaneo
Summary: The assessment of walking with horizontal head turns (WHHT) using inertial sensors can effectively distinguish between healthy subjects and early-stage multiple sclerosis patients, and can be used to identify those who would benefit from early preventive exercise.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Davide Cattaneo, Elisa Gervasoni, Denise Anastasi, Rachele Di Giovanni, Giampaolo Brichetto, Ilaria Carpinella, Paola Cavalla, Paolo Confalonieri, Elisabetta Groppo, Luca Prosperini, Andrea Tacchino, Marco Rovaris, Claudio Solaro
Summary: Even in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), patients without clinical disability display subtle walking and functional deficits. Balance disorders and fatigue are important factors associated with walking impairments in daily activities.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elisa Gervasoni, Denise Anastasi, Rachele Di Giovanni, Claudio Solaro, Marco Rovaris, Giampaolo Brichetto, Ilaria Carpinella, Paolo Confalonieri, Andrea Tacchino, Marco Rabuffetti, Davide Cattaneo
Summary: People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) show lower levels of physical activity compared to healthy subjects, especially in early diagnosed individuals. In PwMS with EDSS 0-1.5, fatigue is associated with prolonged inactive behavior, while in PwMS with EDSS 2-2.5, both inactivity and vigorous activities are modulated by fatigue, endurance, and associated with different levels of social participation.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Elisa Gervasoni, Rita Bertoni, Denise Anastasi, Claudio Solaro, Rachele Di Giovanni, Erica Grange, Hanns-Christian Gunga, Marco Rovaris, Davide Cattaneo, Martina Anna Maggioni, Giampiero Merati
Summary: People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) have similar adaptations in internal load, core body temperature, and perceptual load to a submaximal exercise as healthy individuals. However, PwMS achieve shorter walking distances, likely due to increased energy cost of locomotion.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ilaria Carpinella, Denise Anastasi, Elisa Gervasoni, Rachele Di Giovanni, Andrea Tacchino, Giampaolo Brichetto, Paolo Confalonieri, Marco Rovaris, Claudio Solaro, Maurizio Ferrarin, Davide Cattaneo
Summary: In this study, an instrumented modified Romberg test (ImRomberg) was used to assess the balance of early-stage multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. By extracting two key parameters that are descriptive of different aspects of balance, significant correlations with clinical scales were found. The results showed that the proposed approach, when integrated with the clinical tandem gait test, could identify balance impairments in early-stage MS patients with higher sensitivity compared to traditional tests. This approach could help identify patients who could benefit from preventive rehabilitation interventions.
Article
Neurosciences
Marianna Semprini, Tiziana Lencioni, Wiebke Hinterlang, Christian Vassallo, Silvia Scarpetta, Stefano Maludrottu, Riccardo Iandolo, Marta Care, Matteo Laffranchi, Michela Chiappalone, Maurizio Ferrarin, Lorenzo De Michieli, Johanna Jonsdottir
Summary: The study aimed to identify the end-users needs and develop a user-centered-based control system for the TWIN lower limb exoskeleton to provide post-stroke rehabilitation. The developed TWIN-Acta control suite received good usability and acceptability ratings from clinical experts, showing potential for gait rehabilitation. The main limitation was low system learnability, which can be improved with prolonged training.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alessandro Torchio, Giulia Fusari, Gloria Perini, Valeria Crispiatico, Cristina Grosso, Davide Cattaneo, Chiara Pagliari, Johanna Jonsdottir
Summary: This study examined the physical activity levels of inpatient and outpatient individuals with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) during their rehabilitation period and explored the relationship between objectively measured physical activity and disability levels, quality of life, fatigue, and self-efficacy. The results showed that pwMS overall engaged in reduced and less intense levels of daily physical activity, with inpatients performing almost no vigorous activities. The study suggests the need to develop strategies to increase daily physical activity of pwMS during their rehabilitation programs and daily life.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Alberto Loro, Margherita Beatrice Borg, Marco Battaglia, Angelo Paolo Amico, Roberto Antenucci, Paolo Benanti, Michele Bertoni, Luciano Bissolotti, Paolo Boldrini, Donatella Bonaiuti, Thomas Bowman, Marianna Capecci, Enrico Castelli, Loredana Cavalli, Nicoletta Cinone, Lucia Cosenza, Rita Di Censo, Giuseppina Di Stefano, Francesco Draicchio, Vincenzo Falabella, Mirko Filippetti, Silvia Galeri, Francesca Gimigliano, Mauro Grigioni, Marco Invernizzi, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carmelo Lentino, Perla Massai, Stefano Mazzoleni, Stefano Mazzon, Franco Molteni, Sandra Morelli, Giovanni Morone, Antonio Nardone, Daniele Panzeri, Maurizio Petrarca, Federico Posteraro, Andrea Santamato, Lorenza Scotti, Michele Senatore, Stefania Spina, Elisa Taglione, Giuseppe Turchetti, Valentina Varalta, Alessandro Picelli, Alessio Baricich
Summary: This study aims to determine the efficacy of robotic gait training (RAGT) on the balance of post-stroke survivors. The results show that RAGT is equally effective as traditional therapy, and the combination of the two may lead to better outcomes. Therefore, future experimentation should focus on robot-assisted balance training.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Johanna Jonsdottir, Carme Santoyo-Medina, Turhan Kahraman, Alon Kalron, Kamila Rasova, Lousin Moumdjian, Susan Coote, Andrea Tacchino, Erica Grange, Tori Smedal, Ellen Christin Arntzen, Yvonne Learmonth, Ludovico Pedulla, Gillian Quinn, Daphne Kos
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to reorganization or reduction of neurorehabilitation services for people with multiple sclerosis. This study explored the changes in the organizational framework and technology usage in physiotherapy services for these patients. A survey completed by 215 physiotherapists showed a significant reduction in the number, duration, and perceived effectiveness of rehabilitation sessions during the pandemic, while the use of remote technologies did not change. Therefore, providing guidelines and training in telehealth technologies in professional education becomes crucial.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Johanna Jonsdottir, Fabiola Giovanna Mestanza Mattos, Alessandro Torchio, Chiara Corrini, Davide Cattaneo
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigates the value of including stabilometric measures of sway with clinical measures of balance in models for identification of faller chronic stroke survivors, and the relations between variables. The results show that a model combining BBS, BI, and SwayML is best at accurately identifying faller status in persons in the chronic phase post stroke.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michela Goffredo, Chiara Pagliari, Andrea Turolla, Cristina Tassorelli, Sonia Di Tella, Sara Federico, Sanaz Pournajaf, Johanna Jonsdottir, Roberto De Icco, Leonardo Pellicciari, Rocco Salvatore Calabro, Francesca Baglio, Marco Franceschini
Summary: This study aimed to expand the research on the impact of telerehabilitation on quality of life to a larger sample of neurological patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease. The results showed that telerehabilitation positively affected static and dynamic balance and gait in people with Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Virginia Bandini, Ilaria Carpinella, Alberto Marzegan, Johanna Jonsdottir, Carlo Albino Frigo, Laura Avanzino, Elisa Pelosin, Maurizio Ferrarin, Tiziana Lencioni
Summary: Persons post-stroke often experience excessive muscle co-contraction, causing compromised arm functions in daily activities. This study aims to investigate whether the surface electromyography (sEMG)-based co-contraction index (CCI) can be a clinical tool for assessing and monitoring motor performance in stroke patients. Results showed that stroke patients exhibited higher muscle co-contraction compared to healthy subjects. After robot therapy, stroke patients showed improved motor control compared to usual care therapy. The sEMG-based CCI could be a valuable tool in clinical practice.
