Review
Rehabilitation
Mathilde Cabot, Jean Christophe Daviet, Noemie Duclos, David Bernikier, Jean Yves Salle, Maxence Compagnat
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and test-retest reliability of physical activity trackers for estimating energy expenditure during walking in individuals with stroke. The results showed a low correlation between the physical activity trackers and indirect calorimetry. The test-retest reliability was high. Further research is needed to improve the validity of physical activity trackers in individuals with stroke.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
E. C. Bell, J. A. Wallis, A. J. Goff, K. M. Crossley, P. O'Halloran, C. J. Barton
Summary: This study investigated the effects of land-based exercise therapy on physical activity in people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The findings suggest that walking and mixed-exercise programs can improve physical activity in the short-term for KOA patients, while resistance-training alone does not have a significant impact. Combining resistance-training with education may increase physical activity in the medium-term, highlighting the importance of developing more effective long-term interventions for KOA patients.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Dongheon Kang, Jiyoung Park, Seon-Deok Eun
Summary: Participation in community exercise training programs after discharge from the hospital can benefit stroke patients in physical, social, and psychological aspects, improving their quality of life. However, there is a lack of studies on stroke survivors participating in exercise training programs in the Republic of Korea. This trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of such programs for stroke patients referred to a community exercise center after discharge.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Angel Denche-Zamorano, Yeray Rodriguez-Redondo, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Maria Mendoza-Munoz, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Jorge Rojo-Ramos, Miguel Angel Garcia-Gordillo, Jose Carmelo Adsuar
Summary: As VR and AR technologies have become cheaper and more accessible, researchers have shown increased interest in finding practical applications in various fields such as entertainment, healthcare, and rehabilitation. This study provides an overview of the scientific literature on VR, AR, and physical activity (PA). A bibliometric analysis of studies published between 1994 and 2022 was conducted and revealed an exponential increase in scientific production. The results identify the United States as the leading country in co-authorship networks, with Kerstin Witte as the most prolific author and Richard Kulpa as the most prominent. The research shows great thematic diversity, with a focus on concepts such as rehabilitation, cognition, training, and obesity.
Article
Rehabilitation
Ingrid Kouwijzer, Linda J. M. Valent, Marcel W. M. Post, Lise M. Wilders, Anneke Grootoonk, Lucas H. van der Woude, Sonja de Groot
Summary: The study aimed to compare physical capacity before, after and during follow-up of HandbikeBattle event and identify determinants of the course of physical capacity. Results showed an increase in physical capacity during training period and stable levels at 1-year follow-up, with slight improvement for participants who competed again in the event.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sue Peters, Shannon B. Lim, Mark T. Bayley, Krista Best, Louise A. Connell, Helene Corriveau, Sarah J. Donkers, Sean P. Dukelow, Tara D. Klassen, Marie-Helene Milot, Brodie M. Sakakibara, Lisa Sheehy, Hubert Wong, Jennifer Yao, Janice J. Eng
Summary: Clinical practice guidelines recommend structured, progressive protocols to improve walking after stroke. However, implementation is slow, highlighting the need for an implementation trial to enable the adoption of the protocol as standard care in stroke units.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Ludmylla Ferreira Quintino, Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora, Raquel Rodrigues Britto, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the concurrent validity of the Human Activity Profile (HAP) in individuals after stroke to provide peak oxygen uptake and assess exercise capacity. The results showed that the HAP questionnaire was a valid tool to measure V.O2peak and assess exercise capacity in individuals after stroke.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Susan Marzolini, Che-Yuan Wu, Rowaida Hussein, Lisa Y. Xiong, Suban Kangatharan, Ardit Peni, Christopher R. Cooper, Kylie S. K. Lau, Ghislaine Nzodjou Makhdoom, Maureen Pakosh, Stephanie A. Zaban, Michelle M. Nguyen, Mohammad Amin Banihashemi, Walter Swardfager
Summary: Exercise training initiated within 3 months after stroke may lead to better mobility outcomes, including improved walking distance and speed, but may not have as significant impact on cardiorespiratory fitness.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric L. Voorn, Fieke S. Koopman, Frans Nollet, Merel-Anne Brehm
Summary: This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an individualized aerobic exercise program according to a newly developed training guide (B-FIT) in individuals with neuromuscular diseases. The results suggest that the program is feasible and has the potential to improve physical fitness in NMD patients. However, some barriers need to be addressed before further investigation in a randomized controlled trial.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elizabeth W. Regan, Reed Handlery, Jill C. Stewart, Joseph L. Pearson, Sara Wilcox, Stacy Fritz
Summary: This study integrated survivors of stroke into a standard exercise-based CR program and evaluated the impact through physical function measures and qualitative assessment. Results showed that exercise-based CR could significantly improve cardiovascular endurance, health status, and quality of life for survivors of stroke.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Drazenka Macak, Boris Popovic, Natasa Babic, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Dejan M. Madic, Nebojsa Trajkovic
Summary: The study found that after 6 months of daily physical activity, preschool children showed significant improvements in muscular strength, such as grip strength and sit-ups. However, there were no significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in other fitness components.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rasmus K. Hansen, Ryan G. Larsen, Uffe Laessoe, Afshin Samani, Rachel E. Cowan
Summary: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and severity of physical activity barriers among manual wheelchair users, and found that health-related barriers were inversely related to physical activity level, while organizational and community barriers were rated as particularly severe. These results can guide the design of future interventions to increase physical activity levels among manual wheelchair users.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ilse J. Blokland, Floor P. Groot, Nadine H. G. Logt, Coen A. M. van Bennekom, Jos J. de Koning, Jaap H. van Dieen, Han Houdijk
Summary: This study aimed to provide reference values of cardiorespiratory fitness for individuals post-stroke in clinical rehabilitation and to explore characteristics associated with cardiorespiratory fitness post-stroke. The results showed that age, sex, beta-blocker medication, body mass index, and motor ability were related to lower cardiorespiratory fitness.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ananda Jacqueline Ferreira, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Julia Caetano Martins, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: Physical activity levels were significantly lower in stroke survivors compared to healthy-control individuals with the same levels of exercise. However, in healthy-control individuals with different levels of exercise, the level of physical activity was similar.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kacie Patterson, Rachel Davey, Richard Keegan, Nicole Freene
Summary: This study reviewed the effectiveness of smartphone applications in increasing physical activity in patients with cardiovascular disease. Through systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that smartphone applications did have a positive impact on improving physical activity in patients. Although there were limitations in terms of bias and small sample sizes in some studies, the majority of the results supported the effectiveness of smartphone applications.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Amanda Schenatto Ferreira, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Bianca Taborda, Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto, Fabio Micolis de Azevedo, Danilo de Oliveira Silva
Summary: This study investigates the proportion of overweight/obesity in young adults with PFP and explores the association of BMI, body fat, and lean mass with functional capacity and hip and knee strength in this population. The results show that more than one-third of PFP patients are overweight/obese, and higher BMI, body fat, and lower lean mass are associated with poorer functional capacity and strength. Thus, considering these factors is important in assessing and managing PFP in young people.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Amanda Schenatto Ferreira, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Bianca Taborda, Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto, Fabio Micolis de Azevedo, Danilo De Oliveira Silva
Summary: This study compared body mass index (BMI), body fat, and skeletal muscle mass in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and pain-free individuals. The results showed that women with PFP had higher BMI, body fat, and lower skeletal muscle mass compared to pain-free women. However, there were no significant differences in these measures between men with PFP and their pain-free counterparts. Therefore, BMI and body composition should be taken into consideration when evaluating and managing individuals with PFP, especially in women.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Andrea M. Bruder, Alex Donaldson, Andrea B. Mosler, Brooke E. Patterson, Melissa Haberfield, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Patrick Clifton, Nicole D. Livingstone, Kay M. Crossley
Summary: By partnering with the sport's governing organization, conducting research with critical stakeholders, and implementing evidence-based strategies, a context-specific injury-prevention program called Prep to Play PRO was developed for elite female Australian Football League players.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Kelly J. Bower, Shamala Thilarajah, Gavin Williams, Yong-Hao Pua, Dawn Tan, Ross A. Clark
Summary: The study aimed to examine the validity, predictive ability, and responsiveness of standing centre of pressure variables in subacute stroke patients. The results showed that some centre of pressure variables were moderately correlated with gait speed and step test scores, and also predicted falls risk. However, the standing centre of pressure variables had limited validity in reflecting dynamic balance and falls risk.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Richard T. R. Johnston, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Melissa J. Haberfield, Adam G. Culvenor, Andrea M. Bruder, Adam Semciw, Michael Girdwood, Paula J. Pappalardo, Connie Briggs, Thomas J. West, Joshua P. Hill, Brooke E. Patterson, Christian J. Barton, Prasanna Sritharan, James L. Alexander, David L. Carey, Anthony G. Schache, Richard B. Souza, Valentina Pedoia, Edwin H. Oei, Stuart J. Warden, Gustavo F. Telles, Matthew G. King, Michael P. Hedger, Mark Hulett, Kay M. Crossley
Summary: This study aims to compare knee joint health and symptoms between runners with and without a history of knee surgery through MRI examination. It also aims to explore the relationships between training load and running biomechanics with changes in knee joint structure and symptoms.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Raylynn Teo, Shamala Thilarajah, Liu Jiale, Favian Lim Fang Yu, Kwah Li Khim
Summary: Through a face-to-face survey, it was found that stroke survivors in Singapore face barriers to physical activity, such as lack of accessible classes/programs at fitness centre, lack of assistance from fitness centre staff, and feelings of tiredness/fatigue. These barriers mainly come from fitness centres, individuals, and the wider community environment.
PROCEEDINGS OF SINGAPORE HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yong-Hao Pua, Laura Tay, Berend Terluin, Ross Allan Clark, Julian Thumboo, Ee-Ling Tay, Shi-Min Mah, Yee-Sien Ng
Summary: This study compared the clinical cutpoints of gait speed and 5-STS estimated using the ROC and APM methods. The results showed that the APM method provided more accurate cutpoints, which were closely related to self-reported walking difficulty, stair climbing difficulty, and mobility limitations.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Megan Banky, Oren Tirosh, Rebecca Davey, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Ross A. Clark, John H. Olver, Gavin Williams
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the influence of tailoring the speed of the Modified Tardieu Scale to reflect an individual's joint angular velocity during walking on spasticity assessment outcomes. The results showed poor agreement in ankle joint spasticity assessment and good agreement in knee joint assessment, suggesting that the standardized protocol may overestimate the impact of spasticity on walking at the ankle joint.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Aileen Eugenia Scully, Dawn May Leng Tan, Beatriz IR. de Oliveira, Keith David Hill, Ross Clark, Yong Hao Pua
Summary: This study aims to investigate the validity and reliability of the Freezing of Gait Severity Tool (FOG Tool). After conducting a series of assessments on people with Parkinson's disease, it was found that the FOG Tool had strong associations with the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire and excellent test-retest reliability. Compared to the Timed Up and Go (TUG), the FOG Tool was more successful in triggering freezing.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Michael Girdwood, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Mark J. Scholes, Joshua J. Heerey, Kay M. Crossley, Michael J. M. O'Brien, Zuzana Perraton, Anik Shawdon, Joanne L. Kemp
Summary: This study aimed to report hip strength, range of motion, and functional task performance in young elite Australian football athletes. The results showed no meaningful differences between dominant and nondominant limbs for hip strength, range of motion, or functional tests.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Adrian Pranata, Joshua Farragher, Luke Perraton, Doa El-Ansary, Ross Clark, Denny Meyer, Jia Han, Benjamin Mentiplay, Adam L. Bryant
Summary: Impaired lumbar extensor force control is associated with increased knee movement velocity during lifting in chronic low-back pain patients.
Review
Sport Sciences
Sally L. L. Coburn, Kay M. M. Crossley, Joanne L. L. Kemp, Stuart J. J. Warden, Tom J. J. West, Andrea M. M. Bruder, Benjamin F. F. Mentiplay, Adam G. G. Culvenor
Summary: This study summarized the impact of activity-related joint loading on knee and hip cartilage in healthy adults. It found that certain joint loading activities can lead to a decrease in cartilage, but also provided information on the recovery time of knee cartilage.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yong-Hao Pua, Berend Terluin, Laura Tay, Ross Allan Clark, Julian Thumboo, Ee-Ling Tay, Shi-Min Mah, Yee-Sien Ng
Summary: This study introduces and demonstrates the utility of an item response theory (IRT) method in estimating frailty index (FI) interpretation thresholds in community-dwelling adults, providing a new tool and reference for defining frailty.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Megan Banky, Ross A. Clark, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, John H. Olver, Gavin Williams
Summary: Assessing hamstring spasticity at 90 degrees hip flexion resulted in more trials being rated as spastic and with higher severity compared to assessments at 40 degrees hip flexion. The angle of reaction also occurred earlier at 90 degrees hip flexion.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)