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{"title":"Does Stretching Have Long-Term Effects on Muscle Performance? A Clinical Commentary","authors":"D. M. Medeiros, Tamara Fenner Martini","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000269","url":null,"abstract":"Flexibility is an essential component of physical fitness. The most common technique used to enhance muscle flexibility is stretching. Even though there is a great amount of evidence showing the benefits of chronic stretching on flexibility, it remains unclear whether such increase in flexibility can affect muscle performance (MP). Most of the studies in this field have concentrated in analyzing the acute effects of stretching on muscle strength. However, the literature is scarce with regard to chronic effects of stretching on MP. The possible mechanisms involved in flexibility enhancement following chronic stretching give an indicative that MP might benefit from adequate flexibility. A decrease in muscle-tendon unit (MTU) stiffness seems to be a key aspect for an increase in performance since it might improve the energy storage capacity within the MTU during activities involving stretch-shortening cycle. In theory, it sounds reasonable, but in practice, the relationship between decreased MTU stiffness and increased performance still needs to be better elucidated. Hence, the purpose of the present clinical commentary is to discuss how increased flexibility provided by chronic stretching might affect MP.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000269","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42345965","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":"Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cervical Myofascial Pain and Headache, due to Spine Malposition in Users (Abusers) of Smart Phones","authors":"I. Koleva, B. Yoshinov, R. Yoshinov","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000268","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Ultimately, the introduction of portable devices in the everyday life imposed the necessity to evaluate the possible consequences (of the abuse) on the position of the spine and correspondent structures of the nervous system. Medical specialists are responsible for the construction of programs for prevention of these consequences. The goal of the current article is to evaluate the impact of physical therapy and manual therapy in the treatment and the prevention of cervical myofascial pain and headache, due to spinal malposition in users (abusers) of smart phones. Materials and methods: We observed a total of 69 patients with cervical myofascial pain and headache. The age of the patients was between 19 and 49 years, with posture (position) alterations of the cervical spine, but without significant cervical pathology. All patients used a mobile device in their everyday activities (minimum 2 h daily) for at least 6 months. Functional evaluation was effectuated before, during and after treatment and one month after the end of the rehabilitation. In all patients we applied a complex physical-therapeutic program, including analytic exercises for paravertebral muscles and soft tissue techniques [massages, post-isometric relaxation (PIR) for the respective upper trapezius and sterno-cleido-mastoideus muscle] and stimulation of patients’ active participation in the process of prevention (education in principles of back-school, self-massage, auto-PIR). The patients in the first group effectuated only these procedures. In the second group we added elements of manual therapy (tractions, mobilizations, manipulations; and auto-mobilizations). Statistical evaluation was performed by SPSS program, version 17; using t-test (analysis of variances ANOVA) and Wilcoxon rank test (non-parametrical correlation analysis). Results and analysis: All patients reported a significant decrease in the intensity of cervical pain and headache (evaluated by Visual analogue scale of pain and by pressure dolorimetry). In all patients we observed amelioration of the static position of the cervical spine, reduced amount of paravertebral muscle spasm and of the sensibility of trigger and tender points; and augmentation of range of active motion of the cervical region of the spine. During the rehabilitation period the results were most important in the second group (with manual therapy), but one month later there is not statistical differences between both groups. Discussion and conclusion: Techniques of physical therapy and manual therapy are very useful for the prevention and the rehabilitation processes of cervical myofascial pain and headache. The program of care includes active (analytic) exercises, PIR and stretching techniques, tractions and mobilizations, education of the patient, and (in some cases) manipulations. We consider that every medical doctor - specialist in Physical and rehabilitation medicine and every physical therapist must adapt the general algorith","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":"7 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41374176","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":"Validity and Reliability of Curl-Up Test on Assessing the Core Endurance for Kindergarten Children in Hong Kong","authors":"Lai Cy, Lee Ky, Lam Mhs, Wu Cf, Peake R, Flint Sw, Li Whc, Ho E","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000267","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability and the criterion validity of a curlup test (CUT) as a measure of core stability, core endurance and dynamic stability in kindergarten children. CUT performance was also compared to half hold lying test (HHLT) and walking time on course (WTC) among without obstacle, with low obstacle and high obstacle measures of core stability, core endurance and dynamic stability. Methods: To estimate reliability, 33 males and 27 female kindergarten children (M aged=4.5 years old) performed the CUT on 2 different days. In the validity phase of the study, scores of all participants were obtained on three field test measures of core stability, core endurance and dynamic stability (CUT, HHLT and WTC). Results: Results indicate that the MCU test has no significant correlation on intra-class test-retest reliability (R=0.13, p>0.01). The criterion validity of the CUT for kindergarten children has is comparable to that of the HHLT(r=0.98, p<0.01) and WTC without obstacle(r=0.96, p<0.01), with low obstacle (r=0.96, p<0.01) and with high obstacle (r=0.98, p<0.01). Result indicates that the CUT test cannot produces reasonably accurate and stable measures of core stability, core endurance and dynamic stability. Conclusion: These preliminary findings provide evidences into the CUT test cannot produces reasonably accurate and stable measures of core stability, core endurance and dynamic stability for kindergarten children.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000267","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47994463","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":"Validity and Reliability of Timed Up and Go Test on Dynamic Balance in 3-5 Years Old Preschool Children","authors":"Lei, Lam Cky, Lam Mhs, R. Peake, Wong Asw, SW Flint, Ky Lee, Li Whc","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000266","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) among normal 3-5 years old preschool children in Hong Kong. Methods: Cross-sectional design was applied to this study. Sixty (30 female, 30 male) preschool children aged from 3 to 5 years old (mean age=4.22 ± 0.85) from local normal preschool was recruited using convenient sampling to perform three dynamic balance tests: Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and the Pediatric Balance Scale Test (PBS). A simple self-administrative questionnaire survey was also conducted with their parents. Results: Positive correlation (r=0.74, p<0.05) was found between TUG results obtained at two time points when assessing the test-retest reliability. Moderated negative correlations were found between TUG and SEBT or PBS, which indicated children with longer reaching distance or higher PBS score tend to use shorter time to complete TUG. Conclusion: TUG was a valid and reliable tool for assessing dynamic balance of preschool children aged between 3 and 5 years old. This can also be used for screening or early detection of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) for children aged 6 years old or younger.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":"7 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000266","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43474464","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":"Commentary/A Short Review: Former Male Elite Athletes Consume more Alcohol thanControls, but there is no Difference in Alcohol-related Morbidity or Mortality","authors":"T. Kontro","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000265","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000265","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000265","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41406831","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":"Examining Lower Limb Injuries among Male Amateur Soccer Player","authors":"Lam Mhs, Tung K, Manning Dp, Lee Ky, Lei Y, Flint Sw, Peake D","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000264","url":null,"abstract":"Amateur players far outnumbered professional athletes, but they are often under shadowed in literatures. Unlike professional athletes, amateur players may not possess the resources, knowledge or guidance in treating sports injuries. Soccer is one of the popular sports with fewer literatures addressing amateur players. Quantitative method was used for data collection and analysis. The practical contribution of this study lies in terms of the exploring of risks factors leading to lower limb injuries, most common type and area of injuries faced by amateur soccer players in contrast with professional players. Preventive measures were also discussed. The implications of these findings are valuable to coaches, physical therapists and governments for understanding amateur players and arouse public awareness on health and safety.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43905574","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":"Physiotherapy Treatment Approaches on Functional Outcomes in Stroke Patient","authors":"B. Chung","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000263","url":null,"abstract":"According to recent evidence for adult stroke rehabilitation, no single physiotherapy treatment approach is superior to the other therapies in improving mobility of stroke patient [1-3]. In addition, a recent international guideline for adult stroke rehabilitation suggested that the effectiveness of neurophysiological approaches including Bobath, Brunnstrum and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation compared with other treatment approaches for motor retraining after acute stroke has not been established [2]. When no single approach is better than others, therapists move one step forward from individual treatment approach to mixture of approach in treating stroke patient [4,5]. In fact, most therapists already provide mixture of approaches during the rehabilitation process for each individual patient [6,7] but one may suppose that a different combination of treatment approaches will not generate significant differences in functional outcome. My retrospective study investigated the functional outcomes of different combination of physiotherapy treatment approaches for stroke patients [6]. By interviewing the therapists and reviewing their treatment records, we had a clear picture of selection and combination in treatment approaches that were used. And the study concluded that a different combination of treatment approaches may generate a different degree of functional outcome in stroke rehabilitation but the difference was not significant [6].","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":"7 1","pages":"1-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000263","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45154271","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":"Group Yoga Therapy Impacts Mood States of Adolescents in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting","authors":"Ma Zw, K. Heather, F. Michelle, P. Claire","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000261","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Managing acutely ill adolescents on a psychiatric unit is a delicate art, and while medication changes are often seen as a primary intervention, teaching youth other skill sets to identify and manage their strong emotions can be a powerful addition to care. Although Yoga is shown to be beneficial in mood regulation in adults, there are few quantitative studies documenting this effect in youth. The goal of this retrospective study is to examine whether yoga affects mood states of adolescents in a psychiatric hospital setting. \u0000Method: Participants included 480 predominately white (72%), female (70%), non-Hispanic (79%) youth (15.4 ± 1.8 years) who attended yoga groups between August 2010 and March 2013 while a patient in an intensive psychiatric program. Participants completed the Fast Assessment of Children’s Emotions (FACE) before and after a yoga group. \u0000Results: Based on a binary outcome model of “change” or “no change,” the probability of a change in total mood score was high (probability of change .74 (95% CI: 0.70, 0.78). There were no significant associations between age, gender, or other demographics and changes in mood scores. Yoga interventions were classified as primarily energizing, relaxing, balanced or mindful. Energizing interventions were least likely to change self-reported sadness, and relaxing interventions were least likely to change self-reported energy. \u0000Conclusion: This preliminary research documents that group yoga therapy can be integrated into a children's psychiatric hospital setting, and has an immediate impact on mood states of youth with serious mental illness.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000261","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49180799","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":"Mindful Meditation for Individuals with Asthma and Anxiety: Promising Results from a Multiple Baseline Study","authors":"Cheryl M, Karen Loc, Nilani Ls, Melissa Ab, Gabriel Ba, Marisa Dc","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000262","url":null,"abstract":"Asthma is a disease that affects the overall health and quality of life of millions of children and adults in the U.S. In addition to the physical symptoms and the limitations, many people with asthma also experience anxiety. Psychological interventions used in conjunction with standard treatment have successfully reduced anxiety, as well as improved lung functioning among people with asthma. Mindfulness techniques have been shown to reduce anxiety among children, adolescents and adults. This study sought to determine if mindfulness meditation might reduce anxiety and also improve lung functioning. It was found that lung functioning was moderately improved, especially on the day of the sessions, pre and post treatment. Anxiety was also substantially improved during the pre and post in-session treatment.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":"7 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000262","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47819755","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":"Gait Retraining for Young Soldiers with Exercise Related Leg Pain: A Short Communication on Recent Findings","authors":"W. Zimmermann, N. V. Valderen, A. Beutler","doi":"10.4172/2157-7595.1000277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000277","url":null,"abstract":"Exercise related leg pain (ERLP) is a common problem in the military and has a large impact on basic military training. Gait retraining as a treatment for ERLP, with the goal of reducing symptoms and preventing recurrence of ERLP is presumably widespread practice, despite a paucity of clinical evidence of its effectiveness. The Royal Dutch Armed Forces have performed several recent gait retraining studies in experimental and clinical settings. Symptom reduction and reductions in ground reaction forces while running and marching in running shoes and in military boots can be achieved and maintained long-term after approximately five individual training sessions over a threemonth period. Gait retraining as a method of treatment and prevention of ERLP in the military deserves more study to confirm our promising findings.","PeriodicalId":89697,"journal":{"name":"Journal of yoga & physical therapy","volume":"7 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2157-7595.1000277","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70369683","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}