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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wildan Trusaji, Ardianto Satriawan, Septia Susanti Rahadini, Muhammad Ogin Hasanuddin, Casi Setianingsih, Nurseptian Pratomo, Mayang Cendikia Selekta, Ellyana Sungkar
Summary: Hippotherapy is a popular rehabilitation method for children with cerebral palsy, but the cost of using real horses is high. In order to simulate the walking gait of a healthy human for hippotherapy, a specialized horse riding simulator (HRS) device is designed and built. Most HRS devices commonly sold in the market are exercise devices and not suitable for rehabilitation. The performance of our HRS device is measured by comparing the user's gait when riding the device versus walking.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yong Gi Jung, Hyun Jung Chang, Eun Sol Jo, Da Hye Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the positive effect of horse-riding simulator with virtual reality on the rehabilitation of children with spastic cerebral palsy, improving gross motor function and body composition.
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Veterinary Sciences
Lee Clark, Eddie J. Bradley, Russell Mackechnie-Guire, Abbie Taylor, Jonathan Ling
Summary: This study compares trunk kinematics and saddle forces of experienced riders and novice riders performing rising trot on a simulator. The findings suggest that experienced riders are more stable, symmetrical, and have lower impact force on the saddle. Beginners can use a simulator to address these issues and avoid unnecessary stresses on horses.
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hyun Jung Chang, Yong Gi Jung, Young Sook Park, Se Hwi O, Da Hye Kim, Chang Woo Kim
Summary: The study showed that the intervention combining virtual reality and horse riding simulator was effective in improving motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy, with statistically significant improvements seen in various assessment scores. Integration of this approach into conventional physical therapy programs could be beneficial.
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Physiology
Florian Micke, Anja Weissenfels, Nicolas Wirtz, Simon von Stengel, Ulrike Doermann, Matthias Kohl, Heinz Kleinoeder, Lars Donath, Wolfgang Kemmler
Summary: This multicenter trial compared the effects of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) with conventional back-strengthening training (CT) on chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) patients. The results showed all interventions led to a significant decrease in pain intensity and increase in trunk strength, with WB-EMS having lower training volume.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Magdalena Plandowska, Agnieszka Kedra, Przemyslaw Kedra, Dariusz Czaprowski
Summary: This study indicates that there are no significant differences in trunk alignment parameters between physically active males with and without low back pain, suggesting that physical activity may be beneficial in reducing the risk of deterioration of trunk alignment in males with low back pain.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Shivani Porwal, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Fuzail Ahmad, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Abdullah Raizah, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K. K. Seyam, Mohammad Miraj, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Debjani Mukherjee, Irshad Ahmad
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of EMG-guided trunk stabilization exercises on functional disability associated with chronic nonspecific lower back pain (NSLBP). The results showed that trunk-stability exercises combined with EMG biofeedback were effective in alleviating pain intensity, increasing range of motion, and improving functional disabilities and static balance. These exercises can be safely practiced and contribute to greater neuromuscular efficiency in the lumbar flexors and extensors for patients with NSLBP.
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Anesthesiology
Casper Glissmann Nim, Alice Kongsted, Aron Downie, Werner Vach
Summary: Low back pain (LBP) has different pain trajectories and self-reported visual pain trajectories (SRVTs) can support patient-provider communication. The temporal stability of SRVTs over 1 year is investigated regarding pain intensity and course patterns. Transitions between SRVTs are associated with changes in pain and disability. LBP phenotypes are relatively stable but with potential for change.
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Clinical Neurology
Daniela Vlazna, Peter Krkoska, Michaela Sladeckova, Olesja Parmova, Tamara Barusova, Karolina Hrabcova, Stanislav Vohanka, Katerina Matulova, Blanka Adamova
Summary: This study found significant trunk muscle dysfunction, including respiratory muscles, in patients with MD2, with a high prevalence of CLBP at 52.5%. The main independent risk factor for CLBP in these patients was reduced isometric lower back extensor strength.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Physiology
Anastasija Plehuna, David Andrew Green, Liubov E. Amirova, Elena S. Tomilovskaya, Ilya V. Rukavishnikov, Inessa B. Kozlovskaya
Summary: Microgravity can cause spinal elongation and low back pain, possibly due to changes in the viscoelastic properties of the paraspinal muscles. Dry immersion, a method that simulates microgravity on Earth, was used to investigate the effects on the erector spinae muscles. The study found that these changes persist beyond 2 hours and are correlated with spinal elongation and low back pain.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Andreas Brandl, Jan Wilke, Christoph Egner, Ruediger Reer, Tobias Schmidt, Robert Schleip
Summary: Posture, lumbopelvic kinematics, and movement patterns are commonly altered in patients with low back pain. Strengthening the posterior muscle chain can significantly improve pain and disability. Thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) plays a major role in spinal stability and may impact deadlift performance. This study evaluated TLF deformation during spinal movement in track and field athletes, individuals with acute low back pain, and healthy individuals.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tiwana Varrecchia, Silvia Conforto, Alessandro Marco De Nunzio, Francesco Draicchio, Deborah Falla, Alberto Ranavolo
Summary: This study highlights the different motor strategies used by individuals with and without low back pain during fatiguing frequency-dependent lifting tasks. The results show that individuals with low back pain coactivate trunk muscles more than those without, adopting a strategy that is stiffer and more fatiguing.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Esteban Obrero-Gaitan, Desiree Montoro-Cardenas, Irene Cortes-Perez, Maria Catalina Osuna-Perez
Summary: The study findings suggest that horse-riding simulator-based therapy is more effective than physiotherapy or sham in improving gross motor function, functional balance, and pelvic abduction range of motion (ROM) in children with cerebral palsy.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
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Sport Sciences
Virginia A. Aparicio, Nuria Marin-Jimenez, Marta Flor-Alemany, Pedro Acosta-Manzano, Irene Coll-Risco, Laura Baena-Garcia
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a concurrent exercise program (aerobic + resistance) on low back pain, sciatica, and pain disability in pregnant women from the 17th week of gestation until birth. The results showed that pregnant women who participated in the exercise program experienced significantly reduced low back pain, sciatica, and pain-related disability compared to the control group. Therefore, this exercise program tailored to pregnant women has a positive effect in improving pain symptoms.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Denisa Manoilovic, Ziga Kozinc, Nejc Sarabon
Summary: The study compared the effects of Hip&Knee, Hip-only and Knee-only exercise programs in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Results showed that Hip&Knee exercise programs were more effective in reducing pain and improving function compared to Knee-only programs, but did not show significant differences compared to Hip-only programs.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Seung-Jae Heo, Sang-Kyun Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the detraining effects of the COVID-19 confinement period on physical fitness, immunocytes, inflammatory cytokines, and proteins in different age groups. The results showed that physical inactivity during the pandemic led to a decrease in muscle mass, an increase in fat mass, enhanced inflammation, and reduced immunocytes. These effects were particularly pronounced after the age of 50.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ki-Soo Lee, Seung-Jae Heo, Gwang-Seok Hyun, Sang-Kyun Park, Jun-Youl Cha, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study suggests that performing elbow plank exercises can improve physical fitness and immunocyte function in elderly male individuals. The exercises lead to increased health-related physical fitness factors, such as body weight, skeletal muscle mass, and basal metabolic rate. It also decreases body fat mass and fat percentage. Additionally, certain variables of complete blood count show positive changes, particularly in NK cells and cytotoxicity.
JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Yong-Seok Jee
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sihwa Park, Jong-Kyun Lee, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study found that forest bathing and aerobic exercise positively affected immunocyte function in elderly men, and the combined effect of forest bathing + aerobic exercise further increased the level of NK cells. In addition, the improvement in cardiorespiratory endurance contributed to weight and fat reduction.
JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2022)
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Oncology
Jong-Kyun Lee, Sihwa Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of regular exercise training on physical fitness and innate immunocytes in ovarian cancer survivors. The results showed that 12 weeks of exercise training enhanced lymphocyte and neutrophil counts of leucocytes, as well as total natural killer (NK) and natural killer T (NKT) cell counts of lymphocytes. Moreover, exercise training improved innate immune cells in ovarian cancer survivors through an increase in NKG(2)D+NK receptors and a decrease in KIR2DL3+NK receptors.
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Rehabilitation
Sihwa Park, Yong-Seok Jee, Gwang-Yon Hwang
Summary: The study found that the losing group experienced higher levels of negative affect and lower levels of positive affect at the end of the game, compared to the winning group.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sihwa Park, Sang-Kyun Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study investigated the changes in body composition, muscle contractility, and immunocytes of the elderly using three types of walking. The results showed that fast walking improved muscle contractility in the elderly and improved the function of immunocytes by increasing or maintaining muscle mass and decreasing fat mass.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
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Rehabilitation
Sihwa Park, Sang-Kyun Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of different types of walking intervention programs on muscle property and immunocytes in elderly women. The results showed that the fast walking group had an increasing tendency in muscle mass compared to the other groups. Muscle contraction time decreased in the control and slow walking group, while it increased in the moderate and fast walking groups. Immunocytes showed an increase in the moderate and fast walking groups.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Yong-Seok Jee
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Yong-Seok Jee
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Seung-Jae Heo, Sang-Kyun Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether the presence of phytoncides in an urban hospital could reduce stress in cancer survivors. Gynecological cancer survivors were assigned to either a control group or a group exposed to phytoncides. After 8 weeks, the group exposed to phytoncides showed a significant decrease in stress levels and an increase in NK cell levels, while the control group did not show improvement.
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Yong-Seok Jee
JOURNAL OF EXERCISE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Seung-Jae Heo, Sihwa Park, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study showed a direct association among thigh muscle, sarcopenia, myokines, and immunocytes in older males. The immune system plays a significant role in sarcopenia development, with myokines released by skeletal myocytes thought to be key contributors. The exact relationship between thigh muscle volume, myokines, and immunocytes in older males with sarcopenia remains unclear, but the study found a negative correlation between myokines and immunocytes, while muscle mass had a positive correlation with immunocytes. Additionally, a regression model was used to examine the contributions of thigh muscle volume and myokines in explaining the presence of innate and adaptive immunocytes in older individuals with sarcopenia.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Seung-Jae Heo, Yong-Seok Jee
Summary: This study investigated the factors related to sarcopenia and immune cells in older adulthood. The results showed that muscle mass and strength decrease with age, while the ability to complete a five-time chair stand increases. Appendicular skeletal muscle mass decreases gradually with age, and natural killer cells decline in older age groups. CD3 T cells exhibited peak levels in the younger age groups.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Geography
Kyungsoo Lee
Summary: The research focused on investigating the micro-level Sino-North Korean trading practices in the Chinese border city of Dandong using a network approach. Dandong companies played brokerage roles by facilitating the flow of information, personnel, and products between North Korea and the outside world. Their historically-built personal relations, convenient logistics linked to Pyongyang, and easy access to North Korean economic agents allowed them to leverage their position in the trading networks, contributing to the networks' high level of path-dependency.
JOURNAL OF BORDERLANDS STUDIES
(2023)
