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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Roberto Bernabeu-Mora, Elisa Valera-Novella, Mariano Gacto-Sanchez, Myriam Bernabeu-Mora, Maria Piedad Sanchez-Martinez
Summary: The study found that the 5STS test can predict the risk of severe exacerbation within the following year among patients with COPD, and it could replace the 6MWT test for identifying patients at high risk of hospital admission.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN CHRONIC DISEASE
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Pieter Severijns, Thomas Overbergh, Kaat Desloovere, Lieven Moke, Lennart Scheys
Summary: Research interest in the impact of adult spinal deformity (ASD) on spinopelvic and whole body motion has increased. Patients with ASD use aberrant spinopelvic strategies during sit-to-stand (STSt) and stand-to-sit (StTS) compared to healthy controls, with significant correlations between dynamic and radiographic parameters. Possible mechanisms for these differences include impaired neuromuscular control or muscle weakness.
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Neurosciences
Rosa Cabanas-Valdes, Laura Garcia-Rueda, Carina Salgueiro, Albert Perez-Bellmunt, Jacobo Rodriguez-Sanz, Carlos Lopez-de-Cells
Summary: This study assessed the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the 4-meter walk test (4-MWT) compared to the 10-meter walk test (10-MWT) in stroke survivors. The results showed excellent reliability and strong correlation between the 4-MWT and 10-MWT, indicating that the 4-MWT can be used as a measure of gait speed in chronic stroke survivors.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rashmita Bajracharya, Jack M. Guralnik, Michelle D. Shardell, Marc C. Hochberg, Denise L. Orwig, Jay S. Magaziner
Summary: By examining physical performance at 2 months post-fracture, orthopedists and other clinicians can identify individuals at risk of poor functional recovery, especially mobility. This finding is important in tailoring clinical care to patients who are at a greater risk of being functionally dependent.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ivan Baltasar-Fernandez, Julian Alcazar, Jose Losa-Reyna, Hector Soto-Paniagua, Luis M. Alegre, Yohei Takai, Juan D. Ruiz-Cardenas, Joseph F. Signorile, Leocadio Rodriguez-Manas, Francisco J. Garcia-Garcia, Ignacio Ara
Summary: This study found significant differences in STSrel values among different equations, with higher values in men compared to women, negatively associated with age, and positively/negatively associated with HGS/frailty in both men and women. The Alcazar equation showed the highest clinical relevance in identifying frailty and low HGS in older adults.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2021)
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Biophysics
Eline van Der Kruk, Anne K. Silverman, Peter Reilly, Anthony M. J. Bull
Summary: The decline in capacity with age may result in limitations in the ability to stand up. Compensation is key in understanding this decline, but is underexplored in current literature. Future studies should focus on varying arm push-off strategies, sit-to-walk, biomechanical implications of asymmetry, and assessments of physical capacity and psychological priorities.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Natalie Ganz, Eran Gazit, Nir Giladi, Robert J. Dawe, Anat Mirelman, Aron S. Buchman, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff
Summary: Novel tandem walking (TW) metrics were developed and validated, showing significant associations with mobility disability, gait, and postural control measures in older adults. The TW frequency composite factor independently correlated with mobility disability, suggesting a potential for better risk stratification for adverse outcomes in this population.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ignacio A. Gaunaurd, Sara J. Morgan, Geoffrey S. Balkman, Anat Kristal, Rachael E. Rosen, Jessica S. Haynes, Robert S. Gailey, Brian J. Hafner
Summary: The Five-time Sit-to-Stand (5xSTS) Test is a performance-based measure used to assess the body functions needed for sit-to-stand transitions. This study aimed to develop a modified protocol for the test, examine its validity among lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users, and assess its correlations with self-reported mobility, balance confidence, and functional capability. The modified test allowed different assistance strategies and showed significant differences in performance based on amputation level, etiology, and functional level. There were also significant negative correlations between the test times and self-reported mobility, balance confidence, and comfortable walking speed.
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Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Ma Jose Crisostomo, Ma Piedad Sanchez-Martinez, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the responsiveness of the 5STS test among stroke patients and to estimate the MCIDs for different severity levels of community ambulation and stages of recovery. The 5STS was found to be responsive to functional changes in patients with stroke, with the MCID values influenced by the severity and stage of recovery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Mikel Izquierdo, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Leidy T. Ordonez-Mora, Carlos Cano-Gutierrez, Florelba Campo-Lucumi, Miguel Angel Perez-Sousa
Summary: This study describes lower-limb muscle power in older individuals and examines its relationship with adverse events. The results show that in men, 7 of the 14 adverse events studied were associated with lower muscle strength, whereas in women, it was 9 of the 14 adverse events.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Rehabilitation
Sugalya Amatachaya, Lalita Khuna, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij
Summary: This study aimed to explore the responsiveness and minimal clinically important differences of the five times sit-to-stand test in ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury. The results showed that the five times sit-to-stand test had good internal responsiveness and moderate external responsiveness in assessing the walking ability of individuals with spinal cord injury. The study provides useful benchmarks for determining clinically relevant changes over time.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeremy P. Higgs, Laura E. Diamond, David J. Saxby, Maria Constantinou, Rod S. Barrett
Summary: Asymmetry during gait is associated with the evolution of secondary osteoarthritis. Individuals with unilateral mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis exhibited lower limb asymmetries consistent with those reported in advanced stages of disease during walking. However, no significant asymmetries were detected within- or between-groups for sit-to-stand movements. Research suggests that consideration of the negative effects of gait asymmetry on the health of the affected joints may be important in the management of hip osteoarthritis.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Kenshi Saho, Kouki Sugano, Kazuki Uemura, Michito Matsumoto
Summary: The study used Doppler radar technology to screen for apathy in elderly individuals, with results showing that the model using sit-to-stand/stand-to-sit movement parameters had better screening accuracy than the model using gait parameters.
HEALTH INFORMATICS JOURNAL
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Vitoria Leite Domingues, Jose Eduardo Pompeu, Tatiana Beline de Freitas, Janaine Polese, Camila Torriani-Pasin
Summary: Gait performance and FTSTS are significant predictors of physical activity level in individuals with PD, and understanding the importance of these variables can provide valuable insights for predicting PA level in this population.
ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
(2022)
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Oncology
Daniel C. Steffens, Natasha C. Pocovi, Jenna Bartyn, Kim J. Delbaere, Mark J. Hancock, Cherry Koh, Linda S. Denehy, Kimberley S. van Schooten, Michael Solomon, Priority Trial Collaboration
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility, reliability, and safety of the remote 5STS test in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. The results showed that the remote 5STS test is feasible, reliable, and safe, making it a useful tool in both clinical and research settings.