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{"title":"Modified Star Excursion Balance test: Prototype development, correction, and reliability of measurements","authors":"Gabriela dos Santos de Souza ,&nbsp;Fábio Juner Lanferdini ,&nbsp;Fernando Emilio Puntel ,&nbsp;Carla Emilia Rossato ,&nbsp;Carlos Bolli Mota ,&nbsp;Aron Ferreira da Silveira","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.071","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.071","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Context</h3><div>Biomechanical analyses of human movement require precise methods for quantifying measurements. The Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) is utilized by healthcare professionals and researchers to assess dynamic postural control. Despite its reliability, the manual application of mSEBT can introduce errors.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>(1) Develop a prototype using Arduino and a laser-sensor; (2) Evaluate and correct measurement errors using linear regression models; (3) Verify the reliability of the prototype under various configurations (height in relation to the ground, target distance, and test direction) of the mSEBT. Design: Observational Cross-sectional Case study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were collected from a healthy participant using the mSEBT. The prototype was tested in various scenarios, encompassing different range directions, target distances, laser-sensor configurations, and heights from the ground. Linear regressions were applied to correct the values estimated by the prototype, and Intraclass Correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to validate the correction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prototype presented systematic errors in certain scenarios, especially at distances of 10–40 cm and heights of 3–5 cm in relation to the ground. After applying linear regressions and reliability tests, the prototype demonstrated excellent reliability in all evaluation scenarios (r &gt; 0.90; p &lt; 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In summary, correction equations in the prototype algorithm derived from linear regressions of various test scenarios, which allows for the automation of measurements in the mSEBT clinical test. This advancement can enhance accuracy, efficiency, and clinical applicability, benefiting physiotherapists, physical educators, doctors, and biomechanics in monitoring dynamic postural control across diverse populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142551882","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":"Comparison of kinematic parameters, muscle activity and movement timing between “good” and “poor” performers of a single-leg squat","authors":"Magdalena Zawadka ,&nbsp;Jakub Smolka ,&nbsp;Edyta Lukasik ,&nbsp;Maria Skublewska-Paszkowska","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Visual scales offer a cost-effective alternative to complex biomechanical analysis for single-leg squat (SLS) performance. There is a lack of consensus on the relationship between visual rating and kinematic measurements in physical therapy assessments. The study aimed to compare kinematic parameters, muscle activity and timing between good and poor performers of SLS, selected based on visual evaluation of movement.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty asymptomatic male volunteers were classified based on a visual assessment of their SLS movements. For participants rated as good performers (n = 19) and poor performers (n = 8), electromyographic activity, kinematic parameters and movement timing were compared.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>SLS execution was significantly different in groups in terms of the hip frontal plane and spine transversal plane of movement and the timing of the hip and knee motion. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in multifidus muscle activity during SLS, frontal plane movement of the knee and squat depth.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings of this study indicate that coordination and timing of movements should be carefully considered during SLS examinations to obtain a comprehensive evaluation for planning exercise rehabilitation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534529","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":"Optimal cut-off values of the active knee extension test for diagnosing hamstring tightness","authors":"Wootaek Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Active knee extension (AKE) is widely used to assess hamstring length, and an 'AKE &gt;20°' is often used as the criterion for diagnosing tightness. However, the scientific evidence for this is unclear.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study measured and analysed AKE according to sex in two groups with different exercise participation levels to identify the appropriateness of current criteria.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In the supine position, 90° flexion of the hip and knee joints was performed. The maximal knee extension was measured using a goniometer. Cut-off values for diagnosing hamstring tightness were calculated in three different ways as 'mean-1SD', 'mean-2SD', and 'mean-3SD'.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There were significant differences in AKE between groups and between sexes. In group A, representing normal healthy adults, cut-off values defined as mean-1SD and mean-2SD were 33.5° and 19.7° in male participants and 28.0° and 15.7° in female participants, respectively. There was a weak correlation between AKE and body mass index, but not between AKE and height and between AKE and weight.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study found that the level of exercise participation significantly affects AKE, and female participants consistently had high flexibility regardless of exercise participation. Therefore, the current cut-off value, widely used in research and clinical settings, may not be a suitable criterion for diagnosing hamstring tightness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534527","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":"Effectiveness of a cervical treatment in wind-instrument musicians with temporomandibular dysfunction: A randomized clinical trial","authors":"Anais López Requena ,&nbsp;Aitor Baño Alcaraz ,&nbsp;Pilar Escolar Reina ,&nbsp;Edgar Ferrández Gómez ,&nbsp;Germán Cánovas Ambit","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aims</h3><div>To compare the effectiveness of a combined treatment involving manual therapy and postural exercises in wind musicians with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among a sample of TMD-affected wind-instrument musician students (NCT05893251), who were assigned to an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). Both groups underwent an active cervical postural treatment for 4 weeks, with the experimental group (EG) additionally receiving a cervical therapy protocol. Participants were assessed through the craniofacial pain and disability inventory (CF-PDI) test and maximum mouth opening (MMO).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The treatment administered to the experimental group (EG) demonstrated higher efficacy compared to the control group (CG) in terms of MMO and CF-PDI scores (p &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A therapeutic program including manual therapy at a cervical level and a program of active postural exercises results to be more effective than solely performing postural exercises on wind musicians with DTM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534524","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":"Active versus passive foam rolling on range of motion, tissue property, and neural adaptation in healthy young adults: A randomised controlled trial","authors":"Akane Yoshimura ,&nbsp;Robert Schleip ,&nbsp;Jan Wilke ,&nbsp;Andreas Schilder ,&nbsp;Punito M. Aisenpreis ,&nbsp;Takaya Narita ,&nbsp;Kohei Watanabe ,&nbsp;Norikazu Hirose","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Self-massage using a foam roller (foam rolling) is effective for increasing range of motion (ROM). However, the independent effects of pressure stimulation and voluntary movement during foam rolling remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of pressure stimulation and voluntary movement during the foam rolling intervention on ROM and its related parameters from the aspects of tissue mechanical properties and the central nervous system.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study set a randomised open-label controlled parallel group design involving active foam rolling with pressure stimulation and voluntary movement (A-FR), passive foam rolling with only pressure stimulation (P-FR), and sham rolling with only voluntary movement (SHAM) of the calf muscle. Twenty-seven healthy active adults (males: 16, females: 11) were analysed. Parameters of tissue mechanical properties (as measured by tissue stiffness and thickness) and systemic nervous adaptation (as measured by PPT, stretch tolerance, HRV, and mood states), as well as maximal ankle active/passive dorsiflexion ROM, were measured.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A-FR significantly improved pressure pain threshold, stretch tolerance, and negative mood and increased active and passive ROM. P-FR significantly improved parasympathetic nervous activity and negative mood and increased passive ROM. However, SHAM did not affect any ROM or parameters of tissue mechanical properties and systemic neural adaptation except for some negative mood improvement.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Voluntary movement does not independently affect ROM, whereas pressure simulation independently enhances ROM during the foam rolling intervention. Combining pressure stimulation and voluntary movement can enhance the ROM effect and influence parameters of tissue mechanical properties and the central nervous system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271159","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":"Investigating physical activity in women with chronic pelvic pain","authors":"Louis Nikolis ,&nbsp;William Adams ,&nbsp;Lauren Westbay ,&nbsp;Colleen M. Fitzgerald ,&nbsp;Stacey Bennis","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142242669","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":"Association between shoulder girdle muscles trigger points and frozen shoulder: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Sara Shiva Kumar ,&nbsp;Ajay Kumar ,&nbsp;Rajasekar Sannasi ,&nbsp;Jan Dommerholt ,&nbsp;Glenisha Ancita Dsouza","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Frozen shoulder (FS) or adhesive capsulitis is a common shoulder condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and restricted active and passive range of motion. Evidence suggests that trigger points (TrP) may play a role in frozen shoulder, especially in restricting range of motion.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To determine an association between shoulder girdle muscles TrPs and frozen shoulder.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This was a cross-sectional study of 49 patients diagnosed with having a frozen shoulder. All subjects were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria and examined for the presence of shoulder girdle muscles TrPs.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There was an association between TrPs in the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, middle deltoid, upper trapezius, and levator scapula muscles and frozen shoulder (P value -&lt;.05), but there was no association for TrPs in the posterior deltoid, teres major, and pectoralis major muscles (P value &gt; .05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Trigger points in the supraspinatus and levator scapula muscles had a strong association with FS. Trigger points in the anterior deltoid and middle deltoid muscles had a moderate association, and TrPs in the infraspinatus, teres minor, and upper trapezius had a weak association.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142150875","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":"Runners have more latent myofascial trigger point than non-runners in medialis gastrocnemii","authors":"Anh Phong Nguyen ,&nbsp;Christophe Broy ,&nbsp;Louise Cardon ,&nbsp;Gregoire Jet ,&nbsp;Christine Detrembleur ,&nbsp;Philippe Mahaudens","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>The goals of this study were to i. describe the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the medialis gastrocnemius in runners versus non-runners, and ii. examine their level of pain and stiffness.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Healthy runners and non-runners were recruited. Each participant's medialis gastrocnemius MTrPs count was recorded in both legs. The mean pain and the most painful MTrPs pain levels were recorded using an algometer, and the stiffness was evaluated using myotonometry (MyotonPro device) on the most painful MTrP.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>With a medium effect size (p = 0.001), runners (n = 20) showed significantly more latent MTrPs than non-runners (n = 26). Runners also reported higher overall pain on the latent MTrPs site than non-runners (p = 0.003) and a significant difference (p = 0.001) for the most painful latent MTrP. Runners were substantially stiffer than non-runners in the most painful latent MTrP, with a mean stiffness difference of +9.98 N/m (p = 0.018, medium effect size).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Runners have a higher number of latent MTrPs than non-runners. The MTrPs found in runners' legs were more painful and stiff than those found in non-runners' legs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142075954","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":"The effect of different types of cupping therapy on acute changes in ankle dorsiflexion","authors":"Alexandria N. Schaub ,&nbsp;Julie A. Rochester ,&nbsp;Kari L. Getschow ,&nbsp;Megan C. Nelson","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Cupping therapy involves lifting and separating fascial tissue to facilitate stretching and promote blood flow. Although cupping is a common treatment modality for pain, various protocols exist and studies are inconsistent in regards to whether cupping improves outcomes such as range of motion. We aimed to determine the acute effect of different types of cupping therapy on ankle dorsiflexion.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Thirty-five generally healthy adults (mean ± SD; age: 22.1 ± 4.52 y; baseline ankle ROM: 34.68 ± 4.22°) were randomly assigned to one of four cupping therapy treatment groups: static, dynamic, static sham, or dynamic sham<strong>.</strong> Ankle ROM was measured using a digital inclinometer pre- and immediately post-intervention. ANCOVA was used to determine whether ROM differed between groups post-treatment when controlling for baseline ROM and the minimal detectable change (MDC) was used to determine clinical meaningfulness of the changes.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Baseline ROM was significantly associated with post-intervention ROM (post-ROM: 38.41 ± 4.95°; p &lt; .001), indicating an overall increase in ROM regardless of the intervention received. There was no difference in ROM between therapy groups post-intervention after controlling for baseline ROM. The dynamic cupping group experienced a change in ROM (baseline ROM: 34.11 ± 4.62°, post-ROM: 39.19 ± 6.44°) above the MDC (5.08°).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our findings support cupping as a modality for improving ankle ROM in individuals with limited ROM. Dynamic cupping may be effective for improving ankle ROM due to the addition of functional movement. Clinicians may consider dynamic cupping as a potential intervention to address limited ankle ROM.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142041165","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":"Normative values of neck extensor endurance test in young adults","authors":"Joona A ,&nbsp;Rajasekar Sannasi ,&nbsp;Harsha Naik ,&nbsp;Joshua Cleland ,&nbsp;Neeti Pathare ,&nbsp;Glenisha Ancita Dsouza","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Neck extensor muscles frequently exhibit poor performance in individuals with neck pain. The Deep Neck Extensor Endurance Test (NEET) is commonly used to assess the isometric holding time of the neck extensor muscles. Establishing normative values for this test may assist clinicians in the development of rehabilitation programs.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To identify the average holding time of the NEET in healthy young adults without neck pain.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>Normative research.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>440 young adults (172 males and 268 females; age: 18–28 yrs) satisfied eligibility criteria were recruited for participation in this study. The average of hold-time scores for 2 attempts was recorded and used for data analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The data were not normally distributed; therefore, descriptive data were expressed in terms of median and interquartile range. Demographic data including age, gender, height, weight, Body Mass Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire expressed as the mean with 95% confidence interval (CI) and range. The average holding time of healthy young adults for NEET was 43.1 (95% CI 38.8 to 46.6), men produced an average hold time of 47.1 (95% CI 46.1 to 51.9) and women produced 40.7 (95% CI 39.9 to 44.0).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The holding time of NEET for healthy young adults was 43 seconds. Forty-seven seconds was average hold time for males and for females, it was 40 seconds.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142048424","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}