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Relationship between Locomotive Syndrome and Cortical Bone Thickness and Trabecular Bone Density in a Community-dwelling Postmenopausal Population. 机车综合征与社区绝经后人群皮质骨厚度和骨小梁密度的关系

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-15 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.25-E10368

Satoko Nakano, Etsuko Ozaki, Wataru Nakano, Michitaka Kato, Yasunari Kurita, Daisuke Takagi, Daisuke Matsui, Naoyuki Takashima

{"title":"Relationship between Locomotive Syndrome and Cortical Bone Thickness and Trabecular Bone Density in a Community-dwelling Postmenopausal Population.","authors":"Satoko Nakano, Etsuko Ozaki, Wataru Nakano, Michitaka Kato, Yasunari Kurita, Daisuke Takagi, Daisuke Matsui, Naoyuki Takashima","doi":"10.1298/ptr.25-E10368","DOIUrl":"10.1298/ptr.25-E10368","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: We investigated the association between locomotive syndrome (LS), cortical bone thickness, and trabecular bone density in community-dwelling postmenopausal women.Methods: In total, 1405 postmenopausal women aged ≥50 years were analyzed from the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Study. LS was assessed using the stand-up test, 2-step test, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. The cortical bone thickness and trabecular bone density at the radius were assessed using a quantitative ultrasound device capable of distinguishing between the cortical and trabecular components. Demographic and bone-related variables were compared between participants with and without LS using the t-test and chi-squared test. Multivariate linear regression analyses were performed with cortical bone thickness or trabecular bone density as the dependent variable and LS status as the independent variable, after adjusting for age and lifestyle factors.Results: Of all participants, 892 (63.5%) had LS. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that LS was independently associated with reduced cortical bone thickness (β = -0.076, p = 0.001) and trabecular bone density (β = -0.109, p <0.001). This association was statistically significant in both age groups (<65 and ≥65 years).Conclusions: In postmenopausal women, LS was independently associated with cortical bone thinning and trabecular bone loss. Our findings suggest that bone quality may play an important role in the prevention and management of LS, indicating that future strategies should consider both bone density and bone quality.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"28 3","pages":"198-205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12778357/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145936597","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}

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Association between Pre-stroke Frailty and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 中风前虚弱与临床结果的关系：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-11 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.25-E10357

Issei Murai, Kensuke Matsuda, Takashi Ariie

{"title":"Association between Pre-stroke Frailty and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Issei Murai, Kensuke Matsuda, Takashi Ariie","doi":"10.1298/ptr.25-E10357","DOIUrl":"10.1298/ptr.25-E10357","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The relationship between pre-stroke frailty and clinical outcomes remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to examine the association of pre-stroke frailty with mortality, length of stay (LOS), and functional outcomes in people with stroke.Methods: We used several databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and CENTRAL. We searched for studies investigating the association between pre-stroke frailty and clinical outcomes. The Quality in Prognosis Studies tool was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analyses were performed using the random effects model. The certainty of evidence was assessed with the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation.Results: Fourteen studies (participants: 11583) were included in this review. Pre-stroke frailty is associated with higher mortality (odds ratio: 1.11; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.0-1.23), longer LOS (mean difference: 0.75; 95% CI: -0.29 to 1.78), and poorer functional outcomes (standardized mean difference: 0.79; 95% CI: 0.48-1.1). The certainty of evidence is low due to risk of bias, inconsistency, and imprecision.Conclusions: These results suggest that frailty before stroke onset may be associated with higher mortality, increased LOS, and poorer functional outcomes.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"28 3","pages":"231-238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12778358/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145936588","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}

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Prediction of Chronic Fracture Pain in Patients with Osteoporotic Fractures Using the Japanese Short-form Central Sensitization Inventory: A Single-center Retrospective Observational Study in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward. 使用日本短格式中心致敏量表预测骨质疏松性骨折患者的慢性骨折疼痛：一项康复病房的单中心回顾性观察研究

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-29 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.E10312

Shotaro Tamura, Sayo Miura, Ryo Matsuda

{"title":"Prediction of Chronic Fracture Pain in Patients with Osteoporotic Fractures Using the Japanese Short-form Central Sensitization Inventory: A Single-center Retrospective Observational Study in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward.","authors":"Shotaro Tamura, Sayo Miura, Ryo Matsuda","doi":"10.1298/ptr.E10312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1298/ptr.E10312","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Chronic fracture pain (CFP) is a significant issue in patients with osteoporotic fractures (OFs) in convalescent rehabilitation wards (CRWs). This study aimed to examine the association between CFP and the Japanese short-form Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI-9) and verify the predictive validity of CSI-9 in patients with OF admitted to a CRW.Methods: This single-center retrospective study included 71 patients with OF (median age: 85.3 years, 54 females). CFP was defined as pain of Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score ≥4 persisting at discharge, despite >3 months post-fracture. Multiple logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were performed to assess the association and predictive validity of the CSI-9 for CFP.Results: The incidence of CFP was 38.0%. CSI-9 was independently associated with CFP at admission (odds ratio = 1.12, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.24) and discharge (odds ratio = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.03-1.29). The area under the curve for the CSI-9 was 0.727 (95% CI: 0.605-0.850) at admission and 0.752 (95% CI: 0.637-0.867) at discharge, indicating fair predictive accuracy. The optimal cutoff values for the CSI-9 were 8 points at admission and 6 points at discharge.Conclusions: CSI-9 was independently associated with CFP and demonstrated moderate predictive accuracy in patients with OF in CRWs. Assessing central sensitization-related symptoms using the CSI-9 may be useful for evaluating and preventing CFP in this population. Further validation using large-scale prospective studies is required.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"28 1","pages":"22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12047042/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045057","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}

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Markerless Motion Analysis Using New Digital Technology. 基于新数字技术的无标记运动分析。

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.R0037

Megumi Ota

{"title":"Markerless Motion Analysis Using New Digital Technology.","authors":"Megumi Ota","doi":"10.1298/ptr.R0037","DOIUrl":"10.1298/ptr.R0037","url":null,"abstract":"Motion analysis is essential for physical therapists and athletic trainers to understand the motor function of their patients or athletes. Although marker-based motion analysis systems have been widely utilized in research, they are expensive and demand significant time and effort for measurement and analysis, which can complicate their application in clinical practice. In recent years, markerless motion analysis technologies have emerged as affordable and portable alternatives. These technologies include inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, depth cameras, manual digitization, and posture-tracking algorithms. IMU sensors detect motion using accelerometers and gyro sensors and can be worn on body parts. Depth cameras use infrared or laser technology to capture three-dimensional (3D) motion without requiring markers. Manual digitization enables semiautomatic identification of joint positions from images, allowing joint angle measurement without using specific cameras or markers. Posture-tracking algorithms use artificial intelligence to approximate joint positions from standard camera images, enabling automated motion analysis. Despite the enhanced accessibility of these technologies, limitations remain, particularly in analyzing detailed joint movements or individuals with structural abnormalities, and their accuracy depends on the environment and motion task. However, with further development, these technologies are expected to become increasingly reliable and provide physical therapists and athletic trainers with valuable, cost-effective, and easy-to-use tools for assessing movement in clinical and sports settings.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"28 2","pages":"77-84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12445361/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145115279","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}

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Relationship Between the Frequency and Duration of Physical Therapy and Hospitalization-associated Disability Among Geriatric Patients with Heart Failure. 老年心力衰竭患者接受物理治疗的频率和持续时间与住院相关残疾之间的关系

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-24 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.E10283

Yudai Koiwa, Shingo Koyama, Yuma Takahashi, Kohei Kawamura, Yota Kunieda, Hiroyuki Ase, Tomomi Matsubara, Tadashi Miyazaki, Futoshi Wada, Tomokazu Takakura

{"title":"Relationship Between the Frequency and Duration of Physical Therapy and Hospitalization-associated Disability Among Geriatric Patients with Heart Failure.","authors":"Yudai Koiwa, Shingo Koyama, Yuma Takahashi, Kohei Kawamura, Yota Kunieda, Hiroyuki Ase, Tomomi Matsubara, Tadashi Miyazaki, Futoshi Wada, Tomokazu Takakura","doi":"10.1298/ptr.E10283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1298/ptr.E10283","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the frequency and duration of physical therapy (PT) and the development of hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) in hospitalized geriatric patients with heart failure (HF).Methods: This single-center, retrospective, observational study included hospitalized patients with HF aged 65 years or older who had received PT. Data regarding demographics, comorbidities, laboratory findings, medications, rehabilitation, and activities of daily living (ADLs) status were collected from electronic medical records. Based on the average frequency and duration of PT, patients were divided into three groups: Group 1, ≥3 days/week and ≥120 minutes/week; Group 2, ≥3 days/week and <120 minutes/week; and Group 3, <3 days/week and <120 minutes/week. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the association between the average frequency and duration of weekly PT and the incidence of HAD.Results: In all, 105 patients (mean age, 84.8 years; proportion of women, 59%) were enrolled in the study, and 43 (41.0%) patients exhibited HAD at discharge. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, Group 2 (odds ratio [OR], 3.66) and Group 3 (OR, 6.71) had a significantly elevated risk of developing HAD using Group 1 as the reference, even after adjusting for age, ADLs before admission, cognitive function, and severity of HF.Conclusion: This study showed that a lower frequency and shorter duration of PT are associated with developing HAD in hospitalized geriatric patients with HF. However, further prospective studies are required to confirm these findings.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"27 2","pages":"84-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11382795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142302840","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}

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Risk Factors for Chronic Lower Back Pain among Older Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study. 老年工人慢性腰痛的危险因素：一项前瞻性队列研究。

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.E10304

Ryutaro Matsugaki, Shinya Matsuda

{"title":"Risk Factors for Chronic Lower Back Pain among Older Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Ryutaro Matsugaki, Shinya Matsuda","doi":"10.1298/ptr.E10304","DOIUrl":"10.1298/ptr.E10304","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors for the development of chronic lower back pain in older workers.Methods: This was a prospective cohort study using an Internet survey of workers aged 60-75 years, with a baseline survey conducted in September 2022 and a follow-up survey in October 2023. A total of 2257 participants who did not have chronic lower back pain in the baseline survey were included in the analysis, and the risk factors for chronic lower back pain were examined by logistic regression analysis.Results: The median age of the analyzed participants was 63.0 years, and the incidence of chronic lower back pain was 9.0%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that poor sleep habits (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.66, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.21-2.26), poor eating habits (aOR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.03-2.01), no physical activity (aOR: 1.45, 95% CI: 1.00-2.09), and high stress (aOR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.13-2.32) were significantly associated with the occurrence of chronic lower back pain.Conclusion: A comprehensive multidisciplinary collaboration program incorporating the assessment and management of lifestyle habits and mental health issues should be developed and implemented to prevent chronic lower back pain in older workers.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"27 3","pages":"151-157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11756560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048942","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}

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Family-centered Care for Children with Disabilities in Japan-the Origin and Future of the "Ryouiku". 日本以家庭为中心的残疾儿童护理--"Ryouiku "的起源与未来。

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-12 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.R0029

Nobuaki Himuro

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Estimation of Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Single-leg Landing Using Two-dimensional Video Images and Pose Estimation Artificial Intelligence. 利用二维视频图像和姿势估计人工智能估算单腿着地时的垂直地面反作用力

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-26 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.E10276

Tomoya Ishida, Takumi Ino, Yoshiki Yamakawa, Naofumi Wada, Yuta Koshino, Mina Samukawa, Satoshi Kasahara, Harukazu Tohyama

{"title":"Estimation of Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Single-leg Landing Using Two-dimensional Video Images and Pose Estimation Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Tomoya Ishida, Takumi Ino, Yoshiki Yamakawa, Naofumi Wada, Yuta Koshino, Mina Samukawa, Satoshi Kasahara, Harukazu Tohyama","doi":"10.1298/ptr.E10276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1298/ptr.E10276","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Assessment of the vertical ground reaction force (VGRF) during landing tasks is crucial for physical therapy in sports. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the VGRF during a single-leg landing can be estimated from a two-dimensional (2D) video image and pose estimation artificial intelligence (AI).Methods: Eighteen healthy male participants (age: 23.0 ± 1.6 years) performed a single-leg landing task from a 30-cm height. The VGRF was measured using a force plate and estimated using center of mass (COM) position data from a 2D video image with pose estimation AI (2D-AI) and three-dimensional optical motion capture (3D-Mocap). The measured and estimated peak VGRFs were compared using a paired t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The absolute errors of the peak VGRF were also compared between the two estimations.Results: No significant difference in the peak VGRF was found between the force plate measured VGRF and the 2D-AI or 3D-Mocap estimated VGRF (force plate: 3.37 ± 0.42 body weight [BW], 2D-AI: 3.32 ± 0.42 BW, 3D-Mocap: 3.50 ± 0.42 BW). There was no significant difference in the absolute error of the peak VGRF between the 2D-AI and 3D-Mocap estimations (2D-AI: 0.20 ± 0.16 BW, 3D-Mocap: 0.13 ± 0.09 BW, P = 0.163). The measured peak VGRF was significantly correlated with the estimated peak by 2D-AI (R = 0.835, P <0.001).Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that peak VGRF estimation using 2D video images and pose estimation AI is useful for the clinical assessment of single-leg landing.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"27 1","pages":"35-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11057390/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870423","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}

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Grading of Balance Function in Subacute Stroke Patients by Using the Berg Balance Scale Together with Latent Rank Theory. 使用伯格平衡量表和潜等级理论对亚急性脑卒中患者的平衡功能进行分级

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-10 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.E10282

Shuntaro Tamura, Kazuhiro Miyata, Sota Kobayashi, Ren Takeda, Hiroki Iwamoto

{"title":"Grading of Balance Function in Subacute Stroke Patients by Using the Berg Balance Scale Together with Latent Rank Theory.","authors":"Shuntaro Tamura, Kazuhiro Miyata, Sota Kobayashi, Ren Takeda, Hiroki Iwamoto","doi":"10.1298/ptr.E10282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1298/ptr.E10282","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a core measure of balance function in patients with stroke. Latent rank theory (LRT) is a statistical method that enables the degree of functional impairment to be ranked from the sub-items of a rating scale; each rank can then be characterized. Identification of the characteristics of balance function by rank would be beneficial for interventions to improve balance function in patients with stroke. This study aims to use LRT to rank and characterize patients with stroke balance impairment.Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective analysis of 293 patients with subacute stroke. We used LRT and the BBS to estimate the optimal rankings based on the goodness-of-fit index and the information criterion. We compared the obtained ranks with the level of walking independence for each rank.Results: The evaluation of the patient's BBS scores revealed that balance impairment could be divided into six ranks. The average BBS score for each rank rose from 27.1 for rank 1 to 53.9 for rank 6. The scores of the BBS sub-items for each rank also differed. The level of walking independence by rank ranged from rank 1 for assisted walking to rank 6 for independent outdoor walking.Conclusions: Balance function in patients with subacute stroke was ranked sixth in the BBS, with varying characteristics identified for different ranks. This result helped to determine the therapy to improve the balance function of patients with stroke.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"27 2","pages":"76-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11382790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142302837","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}

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Clinical Application of Skeletal Muscle Quantity and Quality Assessment Using Bioelectrical Impedance and Ultrasound Images. 利用生物电阻抗和超声波图像评估骨骼肌数量和质量的临床应用。

Physical therapy research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.1298/ptr.R0031

Masashi Taniguchi

{"title":"Clinical Application of Skeletal Muscle Quantity and Quality Assessment Using Bioelectrical Impedance and Ultrasound Images.","authors":"Masashi Taniguchi","doi":"10.1298/ptr.R0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1298/ptr.R0031","url":null,"abstract":"A decline in muscle strength is a key factor responsible for physical dysfunction in older individuals. Both loss of muscle quantity and quality are associated with muscle strength decline. While the gold standard method for evaluating muscle mass and quality is magnetic resonance imaging, it is not suitable for clinical settings because of the measurement and analysis costs. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and B-mode ultrasonography are clinically useful alternatives for skeletal muscle assessment owing to their feasibility and noninvasiveness. The recent advancements in the techniques for BIA and ultrasonography have improved their accuracy in assessing skeletal muscle quantity and quality, making them useful in detecting age-related and disease-specific alterations. This review comprehensively analyzes the advantages of using BIA and ultrasound imaging for assessing skeletal muscle quantity and quality and detecting muscle degeneration. We summarize the recent findings regarding age-related changes in muscle characteristics and the associations of muscle degeneration with physical dysfunction in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, we discuss the clinical application of skeletal muscle assessment using BIA and ultrasound for evaluating training effects and exercise prescription.","PeriodicalId":74445,"journal":{"name":"Physical therapy research","volume":"27 2","pages":"49-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11382794/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142302895","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}

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