Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhirong Wan, Xiaolei Liu, Hui Yang, Fang Li, Lingling Yu, Lei Li, Yulin Wang, Hao Jiang, Junjie Zou, Jichen Du
Summary: This study showed that Health Qigong exercises can significantly improve physical functions in patients with Parkinson's disease, especially in terms of balance ability, gait, and joint range of motion. It can reduce activity risk factors and improve the quality of life for these patients.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Femke Hulzinga, Jana Seuthe, Nicholas D'Cruz, Pieter Ginis, Alice Nieuwboer, Christian Schlenstedt
Summary: This study investigated the effects of split-belt treadmill (SBT) training versus tied-belt treadmill (TBT) training on gait adaptation in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). The results showed that SBT training improved gait adaptation compared to TBT training, and these improvements were sustained during follow-up and dual tasking. However, better gait adaptation did not transfer to over-ground turning speed. Additionally, both SBT and TBT training led to improvements in over-ground walking and Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale III scores, with clinically meaningful effects observed only in the SBT group.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Pearl Gryfe, Andrew Sexton, Chris A. Mcgibbon
Summary: This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to determine whether 8 weeks of bilateral exoskeleton exercise could lead to positive changes in cognition and participation in adults with PD, compared to exercising without an exoskeleton or wait-list control. The results showed significant improvement in memory and gait endurance for the Exo group.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Linda Rennie, Arve Opheim, Espen Dietrichs, Niklas Lofgren, Erika Franzen
Summary: The study found that highly challenging balance and gait training improved pace, rhythm, and variability aspects of PD gait in the short-term, but these effects were not retained long-term.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Martina Putzolu, Virginia Manzini, Matteo Gambaro, Carola Cosentino, Gaia Bonassi, Alessandro Botta, Elisa Ravizzotti, Laura Avanzino, Elisa Pelosin, Susanna Mezzarobba
Summary: This study tested the feasibility, usability, and training effects of a home-based exercise program using a customized version of Parkinson Rehab application. The results showed that the home-based training had positive effects on symptoms, mobility, and cognition in patients with mild to moderate stage of PD disease. The use of a mobile app might increase the amount of daily physical activity in the study population. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings in a large cohort of PD participants at different disease stages.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Lucas Rodrigues Nascimento, Willian Assis do Carmo, Gabriela Pinto de Oliveira, Fernando Zanela da Silva Areas, Fernanda Moura Vargas Dias
Summary: A systematic review with meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials found that the addition of tDCS to walking training in patients with Parkinson's disease did not provide clinically significant benefits in walking outcomes such as speed, step length, and cadence. There was no evidence to suggest an effect of tDCS on freezing of gait, falls, or social participation in these patients.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corinne Jola, Moa Sundstrom, Julia McLeod
Summary: Dance classes designed for people with Parkinson's have benefits in improving motor control abilities and mood. However, the quantitative evidence of these benefits is inconsistent. A mixed method approach was used to explore the effects of music in dance classes. The study found that music had a significant effect on improving gait before class, but not after class. The importance of music was further emphasized in qualitative data. Understanding how music and dance affect Parkinson's symptoms will help in the design of future interventions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuengfa Khobkhun, Jinjuta Suwannarat, Anuchai Pheungphrarattanatrai, Kanjana Niemrungruang, Sakaowrat Techataweesub, Suweena Khacharoen, Amornpan Ajjimaporn, Prachaya Srivanitchapoom, Jim Richards
Summary: This study explored the positive effects of a home-based exercise program on gait characteristics and clinical outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results supported the use of home-based exercises in improving axial rigidity, gait velocity, and fall risk in individuals with Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the importance of targeting axial deficits for gait improvement and fall prevention.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paulina Gatarek, Joanna Sekulska-Nalewajko, Barbara Bobrowska-Korczaka, Malgorzata Pawelczyk, Karol Jastrzebski, Andrzej Glabinski, Joanna Kaluzna-Czaplinska
Summary: Plasma metabolome analysis can provide valuable information on altered metabolites in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This study identified a panel of metabolites that could discriminate PD from controls with high accuracy and revealed metabolic pathways associated with the pathophysiology of PD.
Review
Neurosciences
Nicolo G. Pozzi, Chiara Palmisano, Martin M. Reich, Philip Capetian, Claudio Pacchetti, Jens Volkmann, Ioannis U. Isaias
Summary: This review discusses the issue of gait disturbances in Parkinson's disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus or the globus pallidus. It mentions that gait disturbances may be related to disease progression, but they can also be caused by treatable factors and can benefit from DBS reprogramming.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ligia Reis Nobrega, Eduardo Rocon, Adriano Alves Pereira, Adriano de Oliveira Andrade
Summary: The study aims to develop and validate a physical mobility task that can induce freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease patients. The proposed method successfully triggered freezing episodes and allowed visualization of the three types of freezing: akinesia, festination, and trembling in place, using inertial sensors and video recordings.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marta Villadoniga, Lidia Cabanes-Martinez, Laura Lopez-Vinas, Samira Fanjul, Marta del Alamo, Ignacio Regidor
Summary: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is an efficient treatment for motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease, but its effects on gait and balance remain controversial. Researchers have considered alternative targets, such as the pedunculopontine nucleus and the pars reticulata of substantia nigra, to improve gait disorders. Compared to conventional subthalamic stimulation, combined stimulation of the substantia nigra and subthalamic nucleus leads to better outcomes in improving gait.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Minmin Wu, Qiang Tang, Linjing Wang, Mei Zhang, Wenjing Song, Lili Teng, Luwen Zhu
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) on balance, gait, and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The results showed that TCE significantly improved balance, gait, and motor symptoms in PD patients. Furthermore, the dosage and related variables of TCE may moderate its effects.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Nora Vanegas-Arroyave, Joseph Jankovic
Summary: Gait disturbances in Parkinson's disease contribute significantly to disability, and the effects of traditional therapies on gait can vary. Spinal cord stimulation, commonly used for chronic pain, has emerged as a potential therapeutic approach for improving gait abnormalities in Parkinson's disease.
EXPERT REVIEW OF NEUROTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea Tobar, Arturo P. Jaramillo, Stefany C. Costa, Karla T. Costa, Sandy S. Garcia
Summary: Parkinson's disease is a common neurological disorder that affects both motor and non-motor functions. Psychological disturbances are common among patients and can lead to a decrease in overall functioning. However, physical rehabilitation interventions, such as virtual reality and exercise, have shown promising results in improving physical aspects and overall independence. Additionally, therapies like yoga have been found to be beneficial for managing anxiety and improving mental health in patients. Further research is needed to determine the optimal approach for physical rehabilitation management and develop strategies to assist individuals with Parkinson's disease.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
A. Gutierrez-Santiago, I Otero-Ferreira, I Prieto-Lage
Summary: The objective of this research is to identify and analyze common mistakes in jumps in wushu competition, and provide suggestions for improvement. The most frequent mistakes found are insufficient rotation degree and lack of height during kicks. These mistakes impact various aspects of the jump, including attack, aerial development, landing, and stability. By studying these issues, wushu instructors and referees can provide more accurate feedback during training and competition, thus enhancing the athletes' technique.
REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FISICA Y DEL DEPORTE
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Alfonso Gutierrez-Santiago, Jesus Antonio Gutierrez-Santiago, Ivan Prieto-Lage, Adrian Parames-Gonzalez, David Suarez-Iglesias, Carlos Ayan
Summary: This scoping review comprehensively summarizes the literature on Para judo. The review identifies three research lines: physical fitness, performance and/or sport class, and physical and mental health. The findings indicate that visually impaired judokas have a similar fitness level to able-sighted judokas and that Para judo has a considerable injury incidence independent of the degree of visual impairment. The review also confirms the appropriateness of recent rule changes that separate partially sighted judokas and functionally blind judokas in competition.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ma Helena Vila, Iris M. de Oliveira, Francisco J. Burgos-Martos, Angel Martin-Pinadero, Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda, Jose M. Cancela-Carral
Summary: The main objective of this research was to analyze the effectiveness of lower body strength assessment tests in the Armed Forces Physical Assessment System, as well as the relationship between the Spanish Armed forces' physical evaluation system and standardized evaluation protocols. A total of 905 military/civil bachelor's degree students participated in the study, with moderate correlations found between the vertical jump test used by the Army and the power or elastic force tests. The results suggest the need for more objective measurement tools to improve the assessment of lower body strength in different armed forces.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ivan Prieto-Lage, Christopher Vazquez-Estevez, Adrian Parames-Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Argibay-Gonzalez, Xoana Reguera-Lopez-de-la-Osa, Alfonso Gutierrez-Santiago
Summary: The research aimed to analyze the effectiveness and identify successful patterns in ball screens during the men's 2019 Basketball World Cup. A total of 515 ball screens in critical moments were analyzed using LINCE software and statistical analysis. The results showed that the team's performance, offensive style, and defensive strategy significantly influenced the success of ball screens. Successful patterns often occurred between 9-16 seconds of possession, with inside players setting screens for outside players against individual defense, resulting in advancements towards the basket or passes to open teammates. The findings can provide valuable insights for coaching staff to train ball screens based on specific game situations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alfonso Gutierrez-Santiago, Christopher Vazquez-Estevez, Adrian Parames-Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Argibay-Gonzalez, Xoana Reguera-Lopez-de-la-Osa, Nerea Vila-Fernandez, Ana Gonzalez-Sabajanes, Ivan Prieto-Lage
Summary: This study aimed to determine the temporal structure of fights in male freestyle wrestling in different weight categories. The results showed that most fights finished in the last minute and a significant portion of the total fight time was consumed. Differences in temporal and sequential parameters of the combat were found when comparing the three weight categories. Wrestlers in the three weight categories wrestled longer standing than while on the ground.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pablo Campo-Prieto, Jose Ma Cancela-Carral, Gustavo Rodriguez-Fuentes
Summary: Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a promising tool that can stimulate all the user's senses with computer-generated sensations and feedback. An exploratory study was conducted to explore the feasibility of using IVR reaction time tests as predictors of falls in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. The results showed that IVR reaction times were related to functionality, cognitive impairment, and the years of the patients, and IVR test could be a complementary assessment tool to prevent falls in PD patients.
Article
Sport Sciences
A. Gutierrez-Santiago, C. Vazquez-Estevez, S. Munoz-Rodrigo, I. Prieto-Lage
Summary: The objective of this research was to determine the time structure of Olympic boxing in different weight categories. The participants were male boxers who competed in the flyweight, middleweight, and super heavyweight categories at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The analysis of the matches revealed significant differences in the number of punches and the ring area in which they were made, with the flyweight category having the most actions. The results provide valuable information for coaches and sport technicians to optimize training loads for athletes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ivan Prieto-Lage, Adrian Parames-Gonzalez, Daniel Torres-Santos, Juan Carlos Argibay-Gonzalez, Xoana Reguera-Lopez-de-la-Osa, Alfonso Gutierrez-Santiago
Summary: This study analyzed the probability of winning a point in men's professional tennis based on various variables affecting performance. Factors such as first serve effectiveness, second serve effectiveness, and rally length were found to influence the likelihood of winning a point. The findings of this research can assist coaches and players in developing match strategies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alberto Perez-Portela, Adrian Parames-Gonzalez, Ivan Prieto-Lage, Juan Carlos Argibay-Gonzalez, Xoana Reguera-Lopez-de-la-Osa, Alfonso Gutierrez-Santiago
Summary: Time-motion analysis was used to determine the external load of breaking competition and establish a battle model for training load and injury prevention. Observational methodology was used to analyze all battles of 56 b-boys and 56 b-girls. The results showed significant differences between sexes in terms of strength, endurance, and injury rates.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(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.
