Shingo Shimizu, Yukihisa Katoh, Seiji Sabashi, K. Ida, Hirokatu Hanamura
{"title":"Long-term Effects of Plantar Plate Therapy for Subtalar Joint Valgus Type for One Case Osteoarthritis of the Knee","authors":"Shingo Shimizu, Yukihisa Katoh, Seiji Sabashi, K. Ida, Hirokatu Hanamura","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100144","url":null,"abstract":"There are many research reports showing that the effect of plantar plate on medial knee OA is effective in the short term, but there are few reports that it is effective for a long period of 6 months or longer. Also although there are many studies on plantar plate in the varus type of the subtalar joint, there are few studies in the valgus type of the subtalar joint. In this study, we investigated the long-term effect of wearing a plantar plate that guides the subtalar joint to a neutral position in patients with the subtalar joint valgus type. The case is an elderly female diagnosed with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. The case is an elderly female diagnosed with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. X-ray evaluation was right III, left III in KL grade.The plantar plate was evaluated by comparing the 10 m maximum effort walking time and pain evaluation VAS, the total consumption and the number of steps in one week without and immediately after wearing the plantar plate. In order to examine the long-term effects, functional evaluation was performed 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after the installation of the plantar plate.As a result, 10m walking time and walking pain improved, suggesting improvement in long-term walking ability after 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. In addition, SF36.v2, a health-related QOL evaluation scale, total consumption, and number of steps improved, and a weight loss effect was obtained. Based on the above, it is suggested that the manufactured plantar plate is effective for a long period of time. I thought For cases in which the subtalar joint is valgus, a plantar plate that induces varus to the subtalar joint is more suitable than a lateral wedge-shaped plantar plate that induces valgus to the subtalar joint.","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123055571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does Balance Fluctuates Depending on Leg Dominance? A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Carley Bowman, Martin G. Rosario","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100127","url":null,"abstract":"Falls due to altered balance are a worldwide health issue. Various components are involved in maintaining postural stability, such as the base of support, integration of sensory information, and the ability of the body to adapt to perturbations. Understanding balance strategies and components is imperative for rehabilitation when stability is affected.\u0000\u0000Purpose: This study aimed to characterize the balance distinction between left and right leg dominance and identify postural adaptations during left and right rotations in young healthy adults.\u0000\u0000Method: This study assessed single-leg stance on a firm surface, clockwise (right), and counterclockwise (left) rotation on a balance board with a fixed middle fulcrum on 70 health young adults participants, 7 males and 63 females aged 25 ± 4.66 SD (37 left leg dominant and 32 right leg dominant). Accelerometer and gyroscope sensors were used to capture the total sway area, medial-lateral (ML) and anterior-posterior (AP) directions, velocities, and distances.\u0000\u0000Results: The MANOVA revealed similarities in the left and right single stance balance. The comparison of clockwise rotations versus counterclockwise rotations showed a significant increase in sway and distance in the anteroposterior (AP) direction while rotating towards the left or CCW (P<0.05). The comparison of right-leg dominant versus left-leg dominant during CW rotation revealed a significantly increased sway and distance of sway in the ML direction (P<0.05) for individuals with right-leg dominance when compared to their left-leg dominant counterparts during CW rotations.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The current study found distinctions in balance adaptation or changes within the central nervous system to compensate for an increase in sway during counterclockwise rotation. Furthermore, individuals with right leg dominance had increased difficulty in maintaining stable sway during clockwise rotational movements. Clinicians should consider examining rotational adaptations or one’s ability to make alterations within the central nervous system during rotational movements to maintain the center of mass within the base of support in balance activities which compromise postural control.","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128622018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Overview of Lymphedema, Interventions, Functional Limitations, and the Disability Framework: Advocacy for Those Who Suffer from Lymphedema!","authors":"Cleve Carter, Veronica Jackson","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100104","url":null,"abstract":"and the Disability Framework: Advocacy for Those Who Suffer from Lymphedema! Cleve Carter III, PT, DPT, MEd, CSCS, CLT, C/NDT, Veronica Jackson*, PT, DPT, WCC, ACCE/DCCE, Dothal Edwards Rh.D., CRC, CLCP Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, United States. Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research Carter III, C., et al. J Rehab Pract Res 2020, 1: 104 https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100104","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115506557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Muscle Endurance Testing Using an Isokinetic Dynamometer and A Recumbent Stepper: A Correlation Study","authors":"Pepin Marie-Eve, Thornton Alyssa, Gasperoni Vittoria, Kosky Jillian, Lowrey Laura, Varghese Ansu, Galen Sujay","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100121","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: A lack of objective and validated clinical measures to assess Quadriceps muscle endurance (ME) currently exists. The Transitt model of the NuStep recumbent stepper has the capability to measure ME but has not been validated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the association between ME measures on the NuStep and the isokinetic dynamometer (ID).\u0000\u0000Methods: 30 healthy individuals were recruited to participate. On both the NuStep (70°/90° knee flexion) and ID (70° knee flexion), the participants were instructed to hold a submaximal isometric unilateral knee extension contraction until exhaustion. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and correlation analyses were used with significance set at p<0.05.\u0000\u0000Results: There was excellent correlation (r between 0.813 to 0.840, p<0.001) between the average force generated by the individuals on the ID and the NuStep. There was a fair correlation (r between 0.331 to 0.413, p<0.05) for the ME measures between the ID and the NuStep.\u0000\u0000Conclusions: The NuStep shows excellent agreement for average force measurements. Future studies are needed to validate the NuStep as an objective measure of ME in both healthy and clinical populations.","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"132 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116427014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ryosuke Miyadera, T. Furuta, Akihiko Murayama, Tomoharu Yamaguchi
{"title":"Effect of An Information and Communication Technology Utilization Program for Leisure Activities on the Anxiety of Device use and Health-Related Quality of Life","authors":"Ryosuke Miyadera, T. Furuta, Akihiko Murayama, Tomoharu Yamaguchi","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100135","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: With the aging of the population and the development of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and education systems, methods to maintain social networks among the older adults are attracting attention. In this study, familiar leisure activities were introduced into the process of learning how to use devices, as anxiety about using devices has been considered one of the factors that hinder the spread of ICT among older adults. This study aimed to explore the effects of an ICT utilization program on device use anxiety and health-related quality of life quality and how ICT use affects social participation.\u0000\u0000Participants and Methods: Twenty-two community-dwelling older adults participated in a social network service group exchange for 1 month, and a questionnaire survey was conducted on ICT utilization and WHO-5 before and after the program. From the survey, we examined the effects of ICT use on older adults anxiety about device use and life satisfaction.\u0000\u0000Results: Before and after the program, a change in the WHO-5 total score and anxiety about using a device was found. In addition, not only positive opinions were heard regarding the impressions of the program, but many wished to continue the program in the future.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: In this study, we confirmed that a style in which participants naturally learn how to use a device while interacting with each other based on themes that include elements of enjoyment leads to a reduction in anxiety about device use and increase the degree of satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121524904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Change Over Time in the Structural Equation Model of Factors Related to Depression in Stroke Survivors Living at Home Since Discharge from the Acute Phase","authors":"Takashi Kimura","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100142","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To clarify the changes in causal factors related to depression over time among stroke survivors living at home since discharge using structural equation model analysis. Methods: This was a longitudinal study using secondary data from the Stroke Recovery in Underserved Population database. This study used the Functional Independence Measure and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale to assess based on data collected at three time points: at discharge, 3 months after discharge, and 12 months after discharge. Structural equation modelling analysis was performed after conducting exploratory factorial and confirmatory factorial analysis. Results: The results of factorial and structural equation modelling analysis showed that all factor loadings and model fits were acceptable. Upon comparing the three times points, the structural equation model related to depression changed. At discharge, depressive symptoms were mainly impacted by personal relationships; at three months after discharge, they were mainly impacted by physical symptoms; at 12 months after discharge, they were mainly impacted by living activities and cognitive function. Locomotion and three items related to depressive symptoms commonly appeared at all three time points. Conclusion: The factors related to depression symptoms change over time post discharge. Therefore, this study suggests that an effective rehabilitation for ensuring that stroke survivors living at home can experience high quality of life should focus, at the physical level, on activities with gaps between performance and capability for, for example, locomotion and sphincter control; at the psychological level, on ensuring that stroke survivors have access to appropriate personal relationships without stress, and intervenors should consider survivors’ depressive symptoms at each relevant time point.","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125072245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assistive Technology Lab for an HBCU: Bringing the Center for Assistive Technology Initiative (CATI) Lab to Life","authors":"A. Robinson","doi":"10.33790/jrpr1100124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100124","url":null,"abstract":"This review discusses how teacher knowledge of assistive technology significantly impacts student success with assistive technology and that many teachers enter the field feeling unprepared to implement these technologies with students. This article explores the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s process in setting up an assistive technology laboratory for students to explore. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are currently working harder since the COVID-19 pandemic to address challenges within their communities with accessing updated technology. As well as engaging students and the communities through increasing knowledge about digital and assistive technology by utilizing hands-on techniques. Such experiential learning opportunities are vital to the success of rehabilitation counseling professionals and educators. This paper explores how the lab is set up and the engagement activities to provide a foundation for those looking to develop a comparable lab.\u0000\u0000Key words: Student success, access, experiential, engagement, educators","PeriodicalId":413567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Rehabilitation Practices and Research","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115290348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}