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{"title":"Hip joint torques in type II diabetes with and without neuropathy","authors":"Laleh Abadi MS (PT) ,&nbsp;Zahra Salahzadeh PhD ,&nbsp;Mandana Rezaei PhD ,&nbsp;Ali E. Oskouei PhD ,&nbsp;Mahmood Reza Azghani PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy demonstrate significantly reduced peak torques at the peripheral joints.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>The aim of this study was to assess isometric and concentric peak torques of the hip joint in people with type II diabetes with and without peripheral neuropathy in comparison with healthy participants.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>27 patients with type II diabetes including 15 patients without peripheral neuropathy, 12 patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy and 15 healthy people participated. Isometric and concentric peak torques of hip flexion, extension, adduction and abduction of the non-dominant leg were measured by motorized dynamometer.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Peak and average peak concentric torques of the hip extension and abduction in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy were lower than those patients with diabetes and control group. Angle of extension peak torque was significantly greater in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy compared with other groups. Angle of flexion peak torque was lower in the patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Torque related parameters in patients with type II diabetes with or without peripheral neuropathy, are different from healthy subjects. As a result, patients with diabetes especially with peripheral neuropathy are more susceptible of injury and disability in lower limbs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"37 ","pages":"Pages 27-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.01.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37105721","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":"Authorship and Conflict statement","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30096-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30096-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"37 ","pages":"Pages e8-e10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30096-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137207924","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":"Checklist","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30046-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30046-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Page e7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30046-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136990409","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":"Authorship and Conflict statement","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30047-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30047-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages e8-e10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30047-7","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136990410","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":"Physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in Nigeria—A survey of self-reported treatment preferences","authors":"Olusola Ayanniyi PhD ,&nbsp;Roseline F. Egwu MSc ,&nbsp;Ade F. Adeniyi PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Little is known about whether treatments provided by physiotherapists to patients with knee OA in Nigeria follow recommended clinical practice guidelines.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The aims of this study were to investigate Nigerian physiotherapists' treatment preferences for knee osteoarthritis (OA) and to evaluate if their preferences were in line with contemporary clinical practice guidelines and recommendations.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional survey of 267 physiotherapists from various health institutions in Nigeria were surveyed, using a structured questionnaire incorporating a clinical vignette on knee OA.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Based on the clinical vignette, the majority of the respondents (68.2%) recommended review of x-rays as part of the diagnostic process for knee OA. Thermotherapy was the most utilized modality (86.1%), followed by therapeutic exercise (81.3%). Only 11.1% of the physiotherapists used therapeutic exercise alone. Manual therapy in conjunction with other modalities was the choice for 18% of the physiotherapists. Only 49.1% of the physiotherapists reported including advice on weight control and up to 39% reported bed rest as part of the treatment approach.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>There was a poor consensus among the physiotherapists in Nigeria on how knee OA is managed compared with contemporary clinical guidelines and recommendations which emphasized application of core modalities, such as therapeutic exercises, patients' education, and weight control over passive modalities. Some areas of practice are in line with contemporary guidelines, while some were in conflict with evidence-based practice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages 1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37106271","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":"Copyright Transfer Agreement","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30048-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30048-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Page e11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S1013-7025(17)30048-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136990411","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":"Assessment of functional capacity and sleep quality of patients with chronic heart failure","authors":"Taofeek O. Awotidebe PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Victor O. Adeyeye MBChB, FWACP ,&nbsp;Rufus A. Adedoyin PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Suraj A. Ogunyemi MBChB, FWACP ,&nbsp;Kayode I. Oke PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Rita N. Ativie MSc, PT ,&nbsp;Goodness B. Adeola BMR, PT ,&nbsp;Mukadas O. Akindele PhD, PT ,&nbsp;Michael O. Balogun MBChB, FWACP","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Adequate sleep improves physical and mental alertness. However, there is a dearth of empirical data on functional capacity (FC) and sleep quality (SpQ) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study investigated the relationship between FC and SpQ of patients with CHF and apparently healthy controls (HCs).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This case-control study recruited 50 patients with CHF whose left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was &lt;40%, attending cardiac clinics of selected government hospitals in Osun State. Furthermore, 50 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals were recruited as controls. Socio-demographic characteristics and cardiovascular parameters were assessed. The FC (VO₂ max) and SpQ were assessed using the 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), respectively. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Patients had a significantly lower FC and poorer SpQ than HCs, 4.6 ± 0.5 versus 11.3 ± 1.6 mL/kg/min (<em>t</em> = −3.452; <em>p</em> = 0.001) and 8.74 ± 1.6 versus 3.8 ± 1.3 (<em>t</em> = −5.371; <em>p</em> = 0.001), respectively. HCs were about five times more likely to walk longer distance [odds ratio (OR), 4.8; confidence interval (CI), 2.0–11.1] and had a better heart rate (OR, 2.8; CI, 1.4–5.3) than patients. SpQ had a significant negative correlation with FC of patients (<em>r</em> = −0.362; <em>p</em> = 0.001) but a significant positive correlation with HCs (<em>r</em> = 0.481; <em>p</em> = 0.041). Furthermore, there were significant correlations between FC and body mass index in both groups (CHF: <em>r</em> = 0.247, <em>p</em> = 0.022; HCs: <em>r</em> = 0.321, <em>p</em> = 0.040).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Patients with heart failure demonstrated lower functional capacity and poorer sleep quality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages 17-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.10.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37106273","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":"Reliability and validity of a force-instrumented treadmill for evaluating balance: A preliminary study of feasibility in healthy young adults","authors":"Zhou Yuntao PT, MS ,&nbsp;Izumi Kondo MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Masahiko Mukaino MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Shigeo Tanabe PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Toshio Teranishi PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Takuma Ii PT, MS ,&nbsp;Kensuke Oono MS ,&nbsp;Soichiro Koyama PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Yoshikiyo Kanada PT, PhD ,&nbsp;Eiichi Saitoh MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>With the development of computer technology, computerized dynamic posturography provides objective assessments of balance and posture control under static and dynamic conditions. Although a force-instrumented treadmill-based balance assessment is feasible for balance evaluations, currently no data exists.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study was undertaken to assess the reliability and validity of balance evaluations using a force-instrumented treadmill.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Ten healthy adults participated in evaluations using both the treadmill and the EquiTest. Four balance evaluations were conducted: Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance, Unilateral Stance, Weight Bearing Squat, and Motor Control Test.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>All balance evaluations using the force-instrumented treadmill method shared good reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient ≥0.6). The Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance, Unilateral Stance, and Weight Bearing Squat evaluations had a correlation of <em>r</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.5 with EquiTest, whereas the Motor Control Test balance evaluation had moderate correlations (<em>r</em> <!-->&gt;<!--> <!-->0.5) with the EquiTest.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The results demonstrated that all balance evaluations using the force-instrumented treadmill were reliable, and that the Motor Control Test evaluation was moderately correlated with the EquiTest. Therefore, the use of a force-instrumented treadmill in balance evaluations might provide a certain level of value to clinical practice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages 49-56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.12.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37106276","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":"Acute effects of different foam rolling volumes in the interset rest period on maximum repetition performance","authors":"Estêvão Rios Monteiro BSc ,&nbsp;Andrew Vigotsky BSc ,&nbsp;Jakob Škarabot MSc ,&nbsp;Amanda Fernandes Brown MSc ,&nbsp;Aline Gomes Ferreira de Melo Fiuza BSc ,&nbsp;Thiago Matassoli Gomes MSc ,&nbsp;Israel Halperin MSc ,&nbsp;Jefferson da Silva Novaes PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Foam rolling (FR) is a ubiquitous intervention utilised for the purpose of acutely increasing the range of motion without subsequent decreases in performance. Thus, it is commonly used during the periworkout period—that is, prior to, during, or after an athlete's workout.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study investigated how different FR durations applied to the quadriceps during the interset rest periods affects the numbers of repetitions in the knee extension exercise.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twenty-five females completed four sets of knee extensions with 10 repetitions of maximum load to concentric failure on four occasions. Between each set, a 4-minute rest interval was implemented in which participants either passively rested or performed FR for different durations (60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds). The 95% confidence intervals revealed a dose-dependent relationship in which longer durations of FR resulted in fewer completed repetitions.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>On average, the number of repetitions with PR was 13.8% greater than that in FR120, 8.6% greater than that in FR90, and 9.1% greater than that in FR60.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>For the purposes of performance and likely adaptation, interset FR seems to be detrimental to a person's ability to continually produce force, and should not be applied to the agonist muscle group between sets of knee extensions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages 57-62"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2017.03.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37106668","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":"Evaluation of psychometric properties of Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment scale in subjects with knee osteoarthritis","authors":"Huma Parveen,&nbsp;Majumi M. Noohu","doi":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The objective of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) scale to measure balance and gait impairments in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A convenient sample of 25 individuals with bilateral OA knee were recruited. The convergent validity was determined by correlation analysis between scores of Berg Balance Scale (BBS) with balance subscale (POMA-B) and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) with gait subscale (POMA-G). The intrarater reliability [intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC 3,1)], the Bland–Altman plots limits of agreement (LOA), the standard error of measurement (SEM), minimum detectable change (MDC) and ceiling/floor effects were determined.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Score of BBS was significantly correlated with POMA-B scores, r_s = 0.63, <em>p</em> = 0.001, whereas TUGT showed a negative correlation with POMA-G, r_s = −0.481, <em>p</em> = 0.020, showing moderate convergent validity. ICC results of the total POMA scale (POMA-T), POMA-B, and POMA-G were 0.96, 0.93, and 0.96, respectively, indicating high test retest reliability. SEM, for POMA-T, POMA-B, and POMA-G was 0.35, 0.27, and 0.35, respectively; MDC values were 0.97 for POMA-T, 0.75 for POMA-B, and 0.63 for POMA-G.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The findings indicate that the POMA is a valid and reliable tool to assess balance and gait impairments in people with OA knee.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"36 ","pages":"Pages 25-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.07.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37106274","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}