{"title":"Effectiveness of active learning-based transfer movement training for caregivers working in a residential care home.","authors":"Tomohiro Otani, Daiki Yokoyama, Kazuki Fujisaki, Masato Yokoyama, Kazura Kobayashi, Sumiyo Arai, Yusuke Hashimoto, Shinichi Yamamoto, Shuntaro Tamura","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.734","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.734","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study examined the effectiveness of active learning-based transfer movement training provided to caregivers by physical therapists. [Participants and Methods] This study enrolled 29 participants (age: 47.0 ± 10.1 years, 22 female participants) working at a residential care home. The participants were shown a video in which caregivers experienced difficulty in transferring a patient; this was followed by group discussions. To verify the effectiveness of this educational intervention, a questionnaire including six items related to reducing the burden on caregivers, daily living care, and rehabilitation was administered to the participants at three time points (before training, three days after training, and one month after training). Multiple comparisons were performed, and the effect size (r) was calculated. [Results] Significant differences were observed between the responses obtained before training and three days after training and between the responses obtained before training and one month after training for all six items. The effect sizes (r) after three days and one month of training were above 0.6 for all six items. [Conclusion] The training improved the assessment skills of caregivers, and its effects persisted after one month, suggesting the effectiveness of active learning-based transfer movement training.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"734-738"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11527472/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Yearly motor function changes in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including a COVID-19 behavioral restriction period.","authors":"Hitomi Nishizawa, Akinori Nakamura","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.699","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to assess the motor function status of ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2020, which included a 3-month period of behavioral restriction due to the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in comparison to the previous 2 years. [Participants and Methods] A retrospective analysis was conducted on 12 patients (children with mean age: 9.58 ± 3.43 years in 2020). Parameters such as lower leg maximum circumference, 10-m running time, rising-from-the-floor time, ankle joint range-of-motion, 6-min walk distance, and North Star Ambulatory Assessment score were evaluated. [Results] Significant increases in the maximum right thigh circumference and prolonged 10-m running time were observed in 2020. Interestingly, an unexpected improvement in ankle dorsiflexion angle was noted in both ankles. No other statistically significant differences were observed among the assessed time points. [Conclusion] These findings highlight the critical importance of continuous exercise and rehabilitation for ambulatory children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, emphasizing the potential of rehabilitation to mitigate and restore the transient motor function deterioration observed during periods of behavioral restrictions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"699-702"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11527469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142568109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of the simultaneous distribution of e-learning and exercise videos on the health literacy and lifestyle of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Kazuki Kaneda, Noriaki Maeda, Kazuki Fukui, Tsubasa Tashiro, Makoto Komiya, Yukio Urabe","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.703","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.703","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its associated restrictions have raised concerns regarding the lack of exercise among college students. Videos on digital platforms have addressed this issue, although their effects on student behavior are unclear. The present study investigated whether the simultaneous distribution of e-learning and exercise videos among college students during the lifting of behavioral restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic was effective in promoting health. [Participants and Methods] We conducted a randomized controlled trial in which 100 college students were recruited. The data of 61 students (e-learning and exercise video group=21, exercise video group=20, and control group=20) who completed baseline surveys were analyzed. The preliminary outcomes were physical activity, health habits, eHealth literacy, health-related quality of life, subjective well-being, and psychological stress. A mixed-model repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare these variables before and after the intervention. [Results] Health practice and eHealth literacy scales exhibited significant interactions in the e-learning and exercise video groups compared to the other groups. [Conclusion] The combined distribution of e-learning and exercise videos did not significantly enhance physical activity among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, health literacy and habits improved.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 11","pages":"703-710"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11527471/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142567720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship between respiratory sarcopenia and respiratory muscle weakness in community-dwelling older adults: a preliminary cross-sectional study.","authors":"Atsushi Inomoto, Ryoko Kanzaki, Yuta Suzuki, Keiichi Hiroshige, Takamichi Yotsumoto, Yuko Yoshida, Kae Nakatou, Masaki Tokitoh, Junichi Kawakami, Tomohiko Nagano, Katsumi Aoyama, Takashi Hashimoto","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.603","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] Using new diagnostic criteria, this study aimed to clarify the relationship between respiratory sarcopenia and respiratory muscle weakness in community-dwelling older adults. [Participants and Methods] Basic information, body composition, motor function, respiratory function, and respiratory muscle strength were analyzed for 43 elderly community residents who participated in a health promotion program between 2021 and 2023. Respiratory sarcopenia and respiratory muscle weakness were evaluated based on maximal intraoral pressure and skeletal muscle index. We conducted a comparison among the three groups-respiratory sarcopenia, respiratory muscle weakness, and robustness. [Results] The respiratory sarcopenia group tended to have lower trunk muscle mass compared to the robust group and had significantly lower trunk muscle mass than the respiratory muscle weakness group. The incidence of systemic sarcopenia was significantly higher in the respiratory sarcopenia group than in the other two groups. [Conclusion] These results indicate that respiratory sarcopenia may be associated with the loss of limb muscle mass observed in patients with systemic sarcopenia and a reduction in trunk muscle mass. The risk factors influencing the prognosis of respiratory sarcopenia may vary depending on the method used to assess respiratory muscle weakness. This study provides the foundational data for future research on respiratory sarcopenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"603-608"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationships between life-space mobility, physical function, and empowerment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.","authors":"Kunihiko Anami, Yoshihito Tsubouchi, Takuya Furukawa, Satoshi Saruwatari, Riko Oiwa, Shota Kotani, Takeshi Yamazaki, Hisashi Watanabe, Jun Horie","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.642","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.642","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between the Life-Space Assessment measure, which conceptualizes physical activity in terms of life-space, and indicators of empowerment, and physical function, in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [Participants and Methods] This was a cross-sectional study. The participants were 25 stable outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (22 males, mean age 75.6 ± 6.1 years). Measurements included the Life-Space Assessment; the Empowerment Scale for the Elderly; respiratory function; grip strength; weight-adjusted knee extension strength; and a six-minute walk test. Pearson's correlation coefficient and a multivariate analysis were used to examine the relationship between the Life-Space Assessment and each indicator, with the significance level set at 5%. [Results] The Life-Space Assessment score (83.4 ± 23.7 points) correlated with the percentage forced vital capacity and the six-minute walk distance. However, the Life-Space Assessment demonstrated no association with the Empowerment Scale for the Elderly (38.3 ± 7.0 points). [Conclusion]The results of this study suggest that physical function correlates with scores on the Life-Space Assessment in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"642-646"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441887/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation between postural stability and fall risk in trans-femoral amputees due to muscle fatigue.","authors":"Mohd Khairuddin Mohd Safee, Noor Azuan Abu Osman","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.592","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to establish a connection between postural stability and falling in individuals with transfemoral amputation (TFA), particularly with muscle fatigue. [Participants and Methods] Fourteen participants were recruited. Muscle fatigue was induced using a sit-to-stand (STS) fatigue protocol. Pre-fatigue and post-fatigue assessments were conducted using the Biodex Balance System (BBS). [Result] The findings of the study revealed significant increases in the postural stability index between the pre-fatigue and post-fatigue conditions for the TFA group, particularly in the overall stability index (OSI) and anterior-posterior stability index (APSI) components. The mean postural stability index scores for the TFA group exhibited a percentage increase of 65.2% for OSI, 52.7% for APSI, and 50% for medial-lateral stability index (MLSI). Furthermore, the TFA fall risk index surged by 61.4%. Regarding the relationships observed, a significant correlation emerged between fall risk and both OSI and APSI. [Conclusion] These findings underscore the impact of muscle fatigue on postural stability and an increase in fall risk among TFA. By mitigating the effects of muscle fatigue, therapists can play an important role in reducing the risk of falls and promoting better postural stability in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"592-597"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of simultaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation and static stretching on flexibility and strength: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Riyaka Ito, Tatsuya Igawa, Ryunosuke Urata, Shomaru Ito, Kosuke Suzuki, Hiroto Takahashi, Mika Toda, Mio Fujita, Akira Kubo","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.628","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the effects of simultaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and static stretching on flexibility and muscle strength. [Participants and Methods] A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 96 healthy university students equally assigned to either a simultaneous NMES and static stretching group (Group S) or an NMES-only group (Group C). The gastrocnemius muscle was the target of both NMES and static stretching. Ankle dorsiflexion angle (DFA), forward flexion distance (FFD), and ankle plantar flexor strength (PFS) were measured before and directly following intervention. Outcomes in the two groups were evaluated using two-way analysis of variance. [Results] A significant time effect was observed for both DFA and FFD, whereas a significant interaction effect was observed for FFD only. Improvements in DFA were similar between the groups; however, improvements in FFD were significantly greater in Group S. PFS showed no significant interaction between the group and the time factor. [Conclusion] Our findings suggest that simultaneous intervention enhances flexibility. Despite targeting the gastrocnemius muscle, the observed improvement in hamstring flexibility may have been because of fascial connections. These findings support the efficacy and safety of NMES combined with static stretching for increasing flexibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"628-632"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Test-retest reliability of the ten-repetition maximum test in untrained young males and females.","authors":"Masahito Taga, Hotaka Sugimoto, Kimito Momose","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.598","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study investigated the test-retest reliability of the ten-repetition maximum leg press (LP) and chest press (CP) tests in untrained young males and females. The secondary aim was to examine the test-retest reliability of the 10RM test according to gender. [Participants and Methods] All participants underwent the ten-repetition maximum test for the LP and CP across three sessions separated by 2 to 6 days of recovery: the first session was familiarization, the second for the initial test, and the third for the retest. To evaluate test-retest reliability, we calculated the intraclass correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change for both the LP and CP. These measures were analyzed separately for each gender to assess gender-related differences. [Results] High intraclass correlation coefficient index was obtained for both LP and CP for both genderes. The standard errors of measurement and minimal detectable changes were consistent with previously reported values. However, females showed more variability than males, particularly in the LP. [Conclusion] The ten-repetition maximum test for LP and CP is a reliable method for measuring strength in untrained young males and females. However, it should be noted that the margin of error may be higher among female participants compared to their male counterparts.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"598-602"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441898/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The acute effect of throwing training with virtual reality on boccia competitive performance in healthy adults.","authors":"Takumi Nagao, Noriaki Maeda, Makoto Komiya, Tsubasa Tashiro, Satoshi Arima, Kazuki Kaneda, Sakura Oda, Yukio Urabe","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.662","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the differences in the acute effects of virtual and actual throwing training on throwing performance. [Participants and Methods] Twenty healthy men and six women with no boccia experience were randomly divided into the virtual and non-virtual groups. The task involved throwing boccia balls at target sets of 2 (short), 5 (middle), and 9 m (long). Both the groups were trained in three rows for each condition. The distance from the ball to the target was calculated as throwing accuracy for both pre- and post-training. Confidence in throwing was measured using a visual analog scale pre-and immediately post-training. A two-way analysis of variance with a post-hoc Bonferroni test or t-test was conducted for throwing accuracy and confidence. [Results] For throwing accuracy, the post hoc test results showed that both groups improved after training, but only in the middle-distance throw. Throwing confidence improved after training in both groups. [Conclusion] Boccia-throwing training using virtual reality may have an acute training effect comparable to that of actual training.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"662-666"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441894/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characterizing early postoperative changes in body composition in patients with secondary lymphedema after breast cancer surgery: potential screening indicators for preventive intervention.","authors":"Aya Okamichi, Miyoko Watanabe, Kazuo Kurosawa","doi":"10.1589/jpts.36.672","DOIUrl":"10.1589/jpts.36.672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[Purpose] To characterize changes in the body composition of individuals with secondary lymphedema that developed in the early postoperative period after breast cancer surgery, before the manifestation of volume increase in the affected limb, and to test its potential as a screening indicator for preventive intervention. [Participants and Methods] A total of 219 patients with breast cancer who underwent axillary lymph node dissection and sentinel lymph node biopsy were included in this study. Body composition (extracellular water content, extracellular water content ratio, low-frequency impedance value, and phase angle) was evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis before surgery and three and six months after surgery. Changes in the body composition of the affected limb over time were compared between the lymphedema- and non-lymphedema-affected groups. [Results] Sixteen patients who developed lymphedema six months after breast cancer treatment showed significant changes in all body composition parameters at three months postoperatively, compared to those who did not develop lymphedema. [Conclusion] In patients with upper extremity lymphedema that develops within six months after breast cancer surgery, increases in extracellular water content, extracellular water content ratio, low-frequency impedance, and phase angle may precede apparent volume increases. Our findings suggest the usefulness of these parameters as screening indicators for early treatment triaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":16834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physical Therapy Science","volume":"36 10","pages":"672-676"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11441899/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}