{"title":"Trunk-oriented Exercises Versus Whole-body Vibration on Abdominal Thickness and Balance in Children with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.","authors":"Mostafa S Ali, Marwa S Saleh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Progressive proximal muscle weakening in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) impairs postural adjustments by impairing motor function and preventing ambulation. During daily activities, for gait and dynamic balance, certain postural modifications are required. The objective was to compare the impact of trunk-oriented exercises versus whole-body vibration on abdominal muscle thickness and balance in children with DMD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants in this study were 30 boys with DMD, aged 6 to 10 years old. Children were divided into two groups (A and B) randomly. Children in group (A) underwent a prescribed regimen of physical therapy along with trunk-oriented exercises, whereas group (B) received the same regimen as group (A) together with whole-body vibration three times per week for three consecutive months. Balance and the thickness of the abdominal muscles were measured using the Biodex balance system and ultrasonography, respectively, before and after therapy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When compared to the pre-treatment results in both groups, the post-treatment results showed a significant difference in all measured variables (p<0.05). Post-treatment values showed that all of the measured variables significantly differed in favor of group A.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Trunk-oriented exercises can improve abdominal thickness and balance more effectively than whole-body vibration in children with DMD.</p><p><strong>Clinicaltrials: </strong>gov ID: NCT05688072.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"24 1","pages":"47-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10910192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary to: Pectoralis Muscle Area Measured at T4 Level is Closely Associated With Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients.","authors":"Josef Finsterer","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"24 1","pages":"101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10910194/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David H Gonzalez Rojas, Aaron M Wizenberg, Paola M Rivera, Christopher E Proppe, John E Lawson, Matt S Stock, Jeffrey R Stout, François Billaut, Ethan C Hill
{"title":"Acute Effects of Sprint Interval Training and Blood Flow Restriction on Neuromuscular and Muscle Function.","authors":"David H Gonzalez Rojas, Aaron M Wizenberg, Paola M Rivera, Christopher E Proppe, John E Lawson, Matt S Stock, Jeffrey R Stout, François Billaut, Ethan C Hill","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BFR) applied during sprint interval training (SIT) on performance and neuromuscular function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifteen men completed a randomized bout of SIT with CBFR, IBFR, and without BFR (No-BFR), consisting of 2, 30-s maximal sprints on a cycle ergometer with a resistance of 7.5% of body mass. Concentric peak torque (CPT), maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) torque, and muscle thickness (MT) were measured before and after SIT, including surface electromyography (sEMG) recorded during the strength assessments. Peak and mean revolutions per minute (RPM) were measured during SIT and power output was examined relative to physical working capacity at the fatigue threshold (PWC<sub>FT</sub>).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>CPT and MVIC torque decreased from pre-SIT (220.3±47.6 Nm and 355.1±72.5 Nm, respectively) to post-SIT (147.9±27.7 Nm and 252.2±45.5 Nm, respectively, all P<0.05), while MT increased (1.77±0.31 cm to 1.96±0.30 cm). sEMG mean power frequency decreased during CPT (-12.8±10.5%) and MVIC (-8.7±10.2%) muscle actions. %PWC<sub>FT</sub> was greater during No-BFR (414.2±121.9%) than CBFR (375.9±121.9%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SIT with or without BFR induced comparable alterations in neuromuscular fatigue and sprint performance across all conditions, without affecting neuromuscular function.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"24 1","pages":"38-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10910201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Study of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma Combined With Sodium Hyaluronate on Tendon-bone Healing After Rotator Cuff Injury Repair in Rabbits.","authors":"Jie Ou, Haobo Wang, Ao Yan, Kunpeng Wang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the therapeutic effects of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with sodium hyaluronate on tendon healing following rotator cuff injury repair in rabbits.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to five groups: sham operation group, control group, PRP group, sodium hyaluronate group, and combined group, each comprising 12 rabbits. A rotator cuff injury model was established in all groups except the sham operation group. At 8 weeks post-surgery, 12 lateral rotator cuff specimens were taken from each group. Four specimens were randomly selected from each group for biomechanical testing, and analyses were conducted on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), the fiber area ratio of COL-I and COL-III, and tissue morphology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The combined group exhibited the highest biomechanical strength in the cuff tissue of white rabbits (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in VEGF levels among the five groups (F = 0.814, P = 0.523). However, a significant difference was observed in the ratio of fiber area between COL-I and COL-III groups (F = 11.600, P < 0.001), with the combined group scoring the highest (3.82 ± 0.47 minutes). The inflammatory infiltration in tendon-bone tissue was minimal, and histological morphology was optimal.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combination of PRP and sodium hyaluronate effectively promotes the repair of rotator cuff injuries and accelerates tendon-bone healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"24 1","pages":"82-89"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10910197/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuwen Zheng, Joel L Lanovaz, James J D Johnston, Saija A Kontulainen
{"title":"Precision Errors and Monitoring Time Interval in Pediatric Muscle Imaging and Neuromuscular Performance Assessment.","authors":"Yuwen Zheng, Joel L Lanovaz, James J D Johnston, Saija A Kontulainen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine precision errors and monitoring time intervals in imaged muscle properties and neuromuscular performance, and to explore growth-related factors associated with precision errors in children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included 35 children (mean age 10.5yrs) in the precision study cohort and 40 children (10.7yrs) in the follow-up study cohort. We assessed forearm and lower leg muscle properties (area, density) with peripheral quantitative computed tomography. We measured neuromuscular performance via maximal pushup, grip force, countermovement and standing long jump force, power, and impulse along with long jump length. We calculated precision errors (root-mean-squared coefficient of variation) from the precision cohort and monitoring time intervals using annual changes from the follow-up cohort. We explored associations between precision errors (coefficient of variation) and maturity, time interval (between repeated measures), and anthropometric changes using Spearman's rank correlation (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Muscle measures exhibited precision errors of 1.3-14%. Monitoring time intervals were 1-2.6yrs, except muscle density (>43yrs). We identified only one association between precision errors and maturity (maximal pushup force: rho=-0.349; p=0.046).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Imaging muscle properties and neuromuscular performance measures had precision errors of 1-14% and appeared suitable for follow-up on ~2yr scales (except muscle density). Maximal pushup force appeared more repeatable in mature children.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"24 1","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10910199/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William B Hammert, Enrique N Moreno, Ecaterina Vasenina, Samuel L Buckner
{"title":"Muscular Adaptations Between Very Low Load Resistance Training With Pulsed Direct Current Stimulation (Neubie) and Traditional High Load Training.","authors":"William B Hammert, Enrique N Moreno, Ecaterina Vasenina, Samuel L Buckner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study compared muscle growth in response to very low load resistance training with direct pulsed current (DPC) stimulation and traditional high load training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-six resistance trained individuals had each leg assigned to one of two unilateral knee extension protocols: 1) 4 sets of 20 repetitions at ~10% one-repetition maximum (1RM) and inter-set rest periods of 30 s (DPC) and 2) 4 sets to muscular failure at ~70% 1RM (TRAD). Muscle thickness (MTH), 1RM strength, and local muscular endurance (LME) were measured before and after 8-weeks of training. An alpha level of 0.05 was used for all comparisons.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MTH increased similarly between TRAD and DPC at the 50% (0.24 cm, 95%CI: 0.11-0.36), and the 60% anterior sites (0.25 cm, 95%CI: 0.10-.040), as well as the lateral (0.25 cm, 95%CI: 0.10-.040) and medial sites (0.21 cm, 95%CI: 0.10-0.31), but was greater for TRAD at the 40% anterior site (0.3 cm, 95%CI: 0.16-0.43). Changes in 1RM were greater for TRAD (10.2 kg, 95%CI: 5.8-14.4). LME increased similarly between protocols (5 repetitions, 95%CI: 3-7).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The current data suggest that very low load knee extension resistance training with DPC could be a viable training strategy for promoting skeletal muscle growth and local muscular endurance.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"23 4","pages":"377-385"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Precision errors and least significant changes in paediatric forearm measurements of bone density, mass, dimensions, mechanostat parameters and soft tissue composition by Stratec XCT-2000L.","authors":"Maciej Jaworski, Maria Kobylińska","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) is gaining popularity in the field of paediatric densitometry, however, very little is known about the precision errors of this method in diseased children. The aim of the study was to evaluate the precision errors of bone density, mass, dimensions, strength, mechanostat parameters and soft tissue at the forearm in diseased children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Stratec XCT 2000L apparatus was used. The measurement sites were 4% and 66% of the forearm length. The study group consisted of 60 patients (31 girls) aged 5,7-18,0 yrs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We observed week relationships between precision errors and body size with r from -0,37 to 0,28. Relative precision errors (CV%<sub>RMS</sub>) were from 0,85% for radius 66% cortical bone density to 3,82% for fat cross-sectional area to muscle cross-sectional area ratio. Least significant change (LSC) was from 2,73% to 10,59%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Presented study reveal pQCT method at the forearm in diseased children as relatively precise technique. The results may help with planning and interpretation of pQCT studies in diseased children.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"23 4","pages":"397-406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Longitudinal Study of the Physical Characteristics, Muscle-Tendon Structure Properties, and Skeletal Age in Preadolescent Boys.","authors":"Keitaro Kubo, Takanori Teshima, Norikazu Hirose, Naoya Tsunoda","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this study was to examine longitudinal growth changes in physical characteristics, muscle-tendon structure properties, and skeletal age in preadolescent boys and to compare the relationship between the changes in physical characteristics and muscle-tendon properties and the changes in chronological and skeletal ages.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fourteen prepubescent boys (10.9 ± 1.1 years old at the onset of the study) participated in this study over two years (yearly). Maximal muscle strength and maximal strain of tendon structure during ramp isometric contraction and muscle and tendon thickness for knee extensors and plantar flexors were measured. In addition, skeletal age was assessed using Tanner-Whitehouse three method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Changes in height, thigh length, and lower leg length were highly correlated with changes in skeletal age but not chronological age. However, changes in the morphological and mechanical properties of muscle and tendon structure were not significantly associated with changes in chronological and skeletal ages.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present preliminary results suggest that longitudinal growth changes in the long-axis of the body are highly correlated with skeletal age change, whereas those in the muscle-tendon structure properties were not.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"23 4","pages":"407-416"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nazenin Hande Sezgin, Serap Acar, Sema Savci, Buse Ozcan Kahraman, Aylin Tanrıverdi, Aydan Köken Avşar, Ahmet Merih Birlik
{"title":"Determinants of Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Women with Systemic Sclerosis.","authors":"Nazenin Hande Sezgin, Serap Acar, Sema Savci, Buse Ozcan Kahraman, Aylin Tanrıverdi, Aydan Köken Avşar, Ahmet Merih Birlik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance in women with systemic sclerosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 36 women with systemic sclerosis were assessed using the Medsger Systemic Sclerosis Severity Scale (MSS), modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), University of California Scleroderma Clinical Study Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract Scale, quadriceps strength measurement, Milliken Activities of Daily Living Scale (MAS), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The 6MWT was performed to assess the participants' functional capacity and examine factors affecting functional capacity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>6MWT distance was moderately associated with disease severity, with 14 participants walking less than 80% of the predicted distance. 6MWT distance was also significantly correlated with spirometry values and MSS, mRSS, HAQ, and MAS scores (p<0.05). In linear regression analysis, MSS and MAS scores were identified as independent predictors of 6MWD and accounted for 42.5% of variance (R2 = 0.425).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Disease severity and activities of daily living are independently associated with functional capacity in women with scleroderma, with MSS and MAS scores accounting for 42.5% of variance in 6MWT distance in the linear regression model.</p>","PeriodicalId":16430,"journal":{"name":"Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions","volume":"23 4","pages":"489-497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696370/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}