Article
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.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yong-Hao Pua, John Wei-Ming Tan, Cheryl Lian-Li Poon, Eleanor Shu-Xian Chew, Felicia Jie-Ting Seah, Julian Thumboo, Seng-Jin Yeo, Ee-Lin Woon, Ross Allan Clark
Summary: The study provided recovery curves and validity data for routine clinical measurement of sit-to-stand weight-bearing symmetry in total knee arthroplasty. The results suggest that constrained sit-to-stand may promote greater use of the operated limb than standard sit-to-stand, and both types of symmetry are independently associated with gait speed in a nonlinear manner.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Sandra J. M. van Cappellen-van Maldegem, Meeke Hoedjes, Jacob C. Seidell, Lonneke van de Poll-Franse, Laurien M. Buffart, Floortje Mols, Sandra Beijer
Summary: This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the self-performed FTSTS test in cancer survivors. The results showed that the self-performed FTSTS test is a valid and reliable measure to assess lower body function, and has potential as a screening tool for frailty in cancer survivors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Thomas Gus Almonroeder, Jan O. Friedrich, Haruka Hyoda, Patrick Grabowski, Andrew Jagim, Ward Dobbs, Joel Luedke
Summary: Kinetic asymmetries may persist in the long term after unilateral total knee arthroplasty, potentially leading to degenerative changes in the uninvolved limb.
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zheng Wang, Jianhua Yan, Shu Meng, Jiajia Li, Yi Yu, Tingting Zhang, Raymond C. C. Tsang, Doa El-Ansary, Jia Han, Alice Y. M. Jones
Summary: This study investigated the reliability and validity of sit-to-stand tests in patients with coronary artery disease. The results showed that these tests have good test-retest reliability and the ability to differentiate different levels of cardiovascular event risk.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biology
Laura Munoz-Bermejo, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Maria Mendoza-Munoz, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Miguel A. Garcia-Gordillo, Jorge Perez-Gomez, Jorge Carlos-Vivas
Summary: The Five Times Sit to Stand Test is a highly reliable tool for assessing lower limbs strength, balance control, and mobility in both healthy adults and those with pathologies. The test showed excellent reliability in assessing sitting and standing performance, lower limbs strength, and balance control in the meta-analysis.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Amnah Nasim, David C. Nchekwube, Yoon Sang Kim
Summary: The research focuses on analyzing sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities in older adults, proposing a reliability analysis method for nonlinear recurrence features in motion acceleration data to assist in the design of algorithms for assistive devices. High correlation values and low standard error in the measurements show the reliability of determinism and entropy for repeated acceleration measurements in characterizing these activities.
Article
Orthopedics
Susan Camillieri
Summary: The study examined the relationship between a patient's pre-operatively administered FTSTS test score and the likelihood of same-day discharge after knee or hip arthroplasty. The FTSTS score showed medium predictive accuracy for the SDD outcome, with a cut score of 13.6 seconds for optimal sensitivity and specificity. The combined model with all patient characteristics had a classification accuracy of 64.7% and an area under the curve score of 0.724.
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Heather K. O'Grady, Lara Edbrooke, Christopher Farley, Sue Berney, Linda Denehy, Zudin Puthucheary, Michelle E. Kho
Summary: Among three progressive outcome measures evaluated in this study, the 30 s STS test appears to have the most favorable clinimetric properties to assess function at ICU and hospital discharge in moderate to severely ill participants.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Felipe Colmeneiro dos Santos, Claudia Tarrago Candotti, Luciano Palmeiro Rodrigues
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability of remote Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST) in multiple sclerosis patients. The results showed that assessing muscle strength through remote FTSST is reliable both in inter-rater and intra-rater scenarios. Therefore, it can be used by different raters for assessment or by the same rater in pre and post-test situations.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Wenbing Zhao, Shunkun Yang, Xiong Luo
Summary: This paper introduces a avatar-based interactive system designed to help individuals undergoing total knee replacement surgeries in their rehabilitation, using the Kinect sensor and IMU technology to improve accountability for both patients and clinicians.
TSINGHUA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Jiang Jiang, Jun Hu, Hai-ping Cai, Lei Niu, Meng-long Zheng, Xi Chen, Wen-zhi Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms of low back pain triggered by the five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5R-STS test) in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) from a radiographic perspective, and to determine the most useful diagnostic modalities in evaluating segmental instability. The results showed that DLS patients with a positive sign of the 5R-STS test were a distinct subgroup associated with lumbar instability. The modality of combining normal sitting radiograph and supine sagittal MR image had a significant advantage in identifying segmental instability.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Robotics
Allan Joshua Veale, Kyrian Staman, Herman van der Kooij
Summary: Soft wearable actuators provide a personalized, ergonomic, and cooperative physical interface between machines and humans. A soft structure known as PPIA can stably and comfortably apply sufficient knee extension torque for sit-to-stand actions. Despite showing potential for complete support when worn by humans, further development is needed to improve torque model accuracy.
Article
Neurosciences
Shengxing Fu, Tingjin Duan, Meijin Hou, Fengjiao Yang, Yatai Chai, Yongkang Chen, Benke Liu, Ye Ma, Anmin Liu, Xiangbin Wang, Lidian Chen
Summary: The study compared individuals with knee osteoarthritis and asymptomatic controls in postural balance and identified distinct kinematic and lower extremity muscle activity characteristics in knee osteoarthritis patients. Patients with knee osteoarthritis demonstrated greater pelvic forward lean range of motion and higher muscle activation levels, as well as prolonged duration and increased postural sway during the stand-to-sit task, indicating the importance of targeting these impairments in rehabilitation programs for knee osteoarthritis patients.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kenshi Saho, Keitaro Shioiri, Keisuke Inuzuka
Summary: This study combines micro-Doppler radar data from different movements to achieve high accuracy in identifying 10 individuals using a convolutional neural network, outperforming traditional methods. Despite the relatively small training set, the method shows promising accuracy in identifying participants with similar ages and physical features.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Josep C. Benitez-Martinez, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Jose Casana-Granell
Summary: The study aimed to determine sex differences in muscle stiffness of 5 isolated muscle bellies and patterns of differences among their respective muscle stiffness. Results showed that sex differences were found in the muscle stiffness of the rectus femoris, with similar patterns between males and females in the muscle bellies.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roberto Bernabeu-Mora, Silvana Loana Oliveira-Sousa, Piedad Sanchez-Martinez, Jose Antonio Garcia-Vidal, Mariano Gacto-Sanchez, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Juan de Dios Berna-Mestre, Carmen Fernandez, Guillermo Carbonell, Ana Garcia, Jose Antonio Garcia-Vidal, Francesc Medina i Mirapeix, Juan de Dios Berna-Serna
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Juan Jose Gonzalez-Gerez, Carlos Bernal-Utrera, Ernesto Anarte-Lazo, Jose Antonio Garcia-Vidal, Jose Martin Botella-Rico, Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Mariana Sanchez-Barbadora, Jose A. Garcia-Vidal
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan de Dios Berna-Serna, Florentina Guzman-Aroca, Jose A. Garcia-Vidal, Dolores Hernandez-Gomez, Ana Azahara Garcia-Ortega, Tomas Chivato Martin-Falquina, Antonio Pinero-Madrona, Juan de Dios Berna-Mestre
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Andrea Esteban-Catalan, Adrian Escriche-Escuder, Mariana Sanchez-Barbadora, Josep C. Benitez-Martinez
Summary: The study describes the epidemiology of injuries in the first division of the Spanish Women's Soccer League, noting that ACL or meniscus injuries commonly occur in non-contact circumstances. Match situations pose a higher risk of injury compared to training, with ankle and knee injuries becoming more prevalent as the season progresses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
German Canovas-Ambit, Jose A. Garcia-Vidal, Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Aurelio Arenas Dalla-Vecchia, Mariana Sanchez-Barbadora, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix
Summary: This study examined the validity and reliability of Veloflex (VF) compared to the cervical range of motion (CROM) device for measuring cervical range of motion (CROM). The results showed excellent correlation and agreement between VF and CROM, with VF demonstrating excellent reliability for measuring CROM. With basic training, VF can provide reliable measurements of CROM.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Javier Gonzalez-Rosalen, Josep Carles Benitez-Martinez, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Alba Cuerda-Del Pino, Antonio Cervello, Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability of a new measurement modality for pull HHD, showing excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability. Pull HHD demonstrated better agreement between examiners for tests with values higher than 200 N compared to push HHD, making it a preferable option for isometric strength measurements.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Samuel Fernandez-Carnero, Rob Sillevis, Hector Hernandez-Garces, Josep-Carles Benitez-Martinez, Juan-Nicolas Cuenca-Zaldivar
Summary: The study found that magnetic tape has significant effects on patients with low-back pain, improving blood flow and pain conditions. Compared to placebo tape, magnetic tape showed better results in improving pulsatility index and resistance index, and also had a significant impact on pressure pain threshold.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Javier Gamez-Paya, Lirios Duenas, Anna Arnal-Gomez, Josep Carles Benitez-Martinez
Summary: The 12-week gait retraining program using floating heel running shoes had positive effects on injury recovery in runners with overuse injuries compared to the use of conventional footwear, showing significant differences in terms of pain relief and impact on sports activity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fernando Dominguez-Navarro, Josep Carles Benitez-Martinez, Borja Ricart-Luna, Pedro Cotoli-Suarez, Jose Maria Blasco-Igual, Jose Casana-Granell
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between hip strength and balance and ankle mobility in young elite female basketball players. The results showed that hip abductor strength was a significant predictor of balance ability. Therefore, hip strength should be considered when designing preventive strategies for lower-limb injuries.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Borja Perez-Dominguez, Aida Lopez-Brull, Maria Plaza-Carrasco, Jose Casana-Granell, Alicia Garcia-Testal, Josep Benitez-Martinez
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of handheld dynamometry for muscle strength assessment in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. The results showed high reliability and validity in assessing lower limb muscle strength, suggesting that this method is relatively affordable and easily applicable.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Mariano Gacto-Sanchez, Francesc Medina-Mirapeix, Josep C. Benitez-Martinez, Joaquina Montilla-Herrador, Ana Palanca, Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin
Summary: This study analyzed the association between Myoton and strength values in the quadriceps and hamstrings. The results showed acceptable relationships between muscle strength and Myoton-based parameters when variables such as gender and/or age are considered. The study reveals a new tool for estimating strength with outstanding advantages: it is easy, time-efficient, adaptable, and highly manageable through the feasible equations provided.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Josep C. Benitez-Martinez, Beatriz Garcia-Haba, Samuel Fernandez-Carnero, Daniel Pecos-Martin, Eleuterio A. Sanchez Romero, Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Juan Nicolas Cuenca-Zaldivar
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of a tape with magnetic particles applied to the lumbar area on abductor muscle strength and surface electromyography in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain. The results showed that the tape application increased the muscle strength of the Gluteus Medius and hip musculature.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Nina Gras, Torsten Brauner, Scott Wearing, Thomas Horstmann
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the challenge posed by progressively unstable balance devices to bipedal stance during early functional rehabilitation in THA patients. The results showed that increasingly compliant balance pads provided a progressive challenge, while the challenge posed by the oscillating platform was lower and independent of the ability to stand independently.
Article
Neurosciences
Sharon M. H. Tsang, Evest H. W. Chan, Jason Y. H. Chan, Gladys P. Y. Huang, Kelly K. T. Lam, Eunice W. Y. Lam, Allan C. L. Fu, Eliza R. Sun
Summary: This study examined the differences in postural adjustments between erect, hyperlordotic, and swayback postures when facing external perturbations. The findings suggest that adopting hyperlordotic and swayback postures alters the contributions of the active and passive subsystems of the spine in postural control, potentially reducing the spine's ability to withstand loading and shear forces.
Article
Neurosciences
Hsin-yi Wang, Cheng-Yi Ho, Min-Chun Pan
Summary: This study investigated the differences in lumbar and hip movements during gait and muscle activities related to knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients and healthy participants. The results showed that KOA patients used a hyperlordotic lumbar and hip flexed strategy, leading to excessive stress on the lower extremity joints during gait.
Article
Neurosciences
Yoshitaka Otani, Osamu Aoki
Summary: This study found that feelings of fear affect postural control but not the internal focus of attention. This finding may be useful in assessments and interventions for older adults with a fall risk.
Article
Neurosciences
Haruki Toda, Hiroaki Hobara, Mitsunori Tada
Summary: This study investigated sex differences in lower limb dynamic joint stiffness (DJS) during walking in older adults. The results showed that ankle DJS was lower in older women, which was caused by the reduced ankle plantarflexion moment. However, knee DJS did not elucidate the cause of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in older women.
Article
Neurosciences
Luis H. Cubillos, Elliott J. Rouse, Thomas E. Augenstein, Varun Joshi, Edward S. Claflin, Chandramouli Krishnan
Summary: The study found that the reliability of stiffness, viscosity, and inertia of the ankle joint was good to excellent during standing. During walking, the reliability of stiffness and viscosity was also good to excellent, while that of inertia was fair to good. The minimal detectable change (MDC) ranged widely, but was higher for inertia during walking.
Article
Neurosciences
Alexandra F. Dejong Lempke, Danielle L. Hunt, Sarah B. Willwerth, Pierre A. d'Hemecourt, William P. Meehan III, Kristin E. Whitney
Summary: Adolescent athletes alter their gait patterns throughout a marathon race, and there are correlations between biomechanical features and race performance among young marathoners.
Article
Neurosciences
Ali Esmaeili, Sayed Esmaeil Hosseininejad, Amirali Jafarnezhadgero, Valdeci Carlos Dionisio
Summary: This study investigates the effects of footwear type, navicular drop and ankle pronation on lower limb joint stiffness during running. The results show that navicular drop and dynamic ankle pronation do not affect joint stiffness, but footwear type significantly affects joint stiffness. Conventional footwear increases ankle and hip joint stiffness while reducing knee joint stiffness, which may have implications for injury risk.
Article
Neurosciences
Takahiro Watanabe, Tomoya Takabayashi, Takanori Kikumoto, Yudai Kikuchi, Shunsuke Suzuki, Shiori Hiratsuka, Masayoshi Kubo
Summary: This study suggests that there are differences in abductor hallucis activity between individuals with chronic ankle instability and ankle sprain copers, indicating neuromuscular dysfunction in these patients, which leads to pain and instability symptoms.
Letter
Neurosciences
Susan M. Linder, Mandy Miller Koop, Jay L. Alberts
Article
Neurosciences
Elza van Duijnhoven, Marit van der Veen, Fieke S. Koopman, Frans Nollet, Sjoerd M. Bruijn, Merel-Anne Brehm
Summary: Gait stability is impaired in polio survivors with plantarflexor weakness, characterized by increased step width and step length variability and lower MoSAP. These factors are related to the elevated energy cost of walking in polio survivors.
Article
Neurosciences
Rebecca Hemming, Alister du Rose, Liba Sheeran, Robert van Deursen, Valerie Sparkes
Summary: In a forward bending task, there is a relationship between trunk muscle activation and regional thoracic and lumbar kinematics in NSCLBP subgroups, indicating different motor control strategies adopted by different subgroups when performing bending tasks.
Review
Neurosciences
Carina Pohle, Linda Becker, Jochen Baumeister
Summary: This systematic review is the first to compile evidence on the effect of the menstrual cycle on postural control. The evidence regarding the influence of the menstrual cycle on postural control is unclear. However, a trend of decreased postural control from the early follicular phase to the ovulatory phase was observed in balance tasks that eliminated or altered sensory input.
