Spastic paresis, a frequent consequence of stroke, is characterized by both neurological and muscular alterations, leading to decreased muscle strength, increased passive stiffness, subsequently, diminished functional capacity. Although conventional rehabilitation programs are effective in enhancing they often fail yield clinically significant improvements capacities. Eccentric Training (ET) has shown promise addressing the shortened fascicle lengths joint contractures commonly observed...

The potential impact of a specific physical activity program on biomechanical gait parameters and neuromuscular strategies around the ankle joint in older adults with sarcopenic obesity (SO) remains largely unexplored. objective this study was to investigate effectiveness 24-week posture, strengthening, motricity (PSM) improving SO. 40 participants were randomly assigned either trained group (TG) control (CG). Only TG received PSM program. Standardized evaluations performed before after...

Background Excessive body weight is associated with gait alterations. In none of previous studies, fat distribution has been considered as a factor that could change parameters and induce different neuromuscular adaptations. Objective This multicenter, analytical, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the influence mass on ankle muscle coactivation in obese individuals. Methods Three distinct groups were included study: non-obese control group (CG, n = 15, average age 32.8 ± 6.5 years,...

The potential impact of a specific physical activity program on biomechanical gait parameters and neuromuscular strategies around the ankle joint in older adults with sarcopenic obesity (SO) remains largely unexplored. objective this study was to investigate effectiveness 24-week Posture, Strengthening, Motricity (PSM) improving SO. 40 Participants were randomly assigned either trained group (TG) control (CG). Only TG received PSM program. Standardized evaluations performed before after...

Sarcopenic obesity (SO), characterized by age-related muscle loss and excess body fat, significantly impairs postural control. However, limited research has explored the effects of concurrent exercise training on neuromuscular strategies during control in older adults with SO. The study enrolled 50 SO, split into an intervention group (IG, n = 25, mean age 76.1 ± 3.5 years; BMI 34.4 4.0 kg/m2) a (CG, 75.9 5.4 32.9 2.3 kg/m2). Participants IG were engaged 60-min Total Mobility Plus Program...

To evaluate the role of obesity in effects physical activity (PA) on postural control and functional capacities older adults to assess effectiveness a PA program these capacities.Six obese (age = 78.8 [3.7] y; body mass index > 30 kg/m2), 7 overweight 80.9 [2.8] 25 < 6 normal weight 80.8 [5.7] kg/m2) performed time up go test, 6-minute walk Tinetti test. Static dynamic (forward leaning) tests were also assessed. All similarly assessed 4 months later, during which only group participated...

Several studies have investigated muscle rigidity using SWE. However, the assessments may not consider most affected regions within same tissue nor intramuscular variability of between muscles group, e.g., plantar flexors. The data presented in this article aimed to explore inter–and flexors stiffness during prone and standing positions at different lengths healthy paretic individuals. Shear wave ultrasound images were acquired for three flexor (gastrocnemius medialis [GM], gastrocnemius...

Objectives: To compare the effects of high-velocity resistance training to slow-velocity re-sistance on neuromuscular and functional parameters analyze relationship between changes in walking speed improvements following intervetions. Methods: 40 participants were randomly assigned either a high-speed group (GHS, n = 18; age 80.41 ± 10.12 years; BMI 23.81 3.45 kg/m²) or low-speed (GLS, 22; 82.89 5.32 kg/m²). Before after interventions, gait (m/s) was assessed using 10-minute test, relative...

Obesity is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the susceptibility of older adults to falls and related injuries. While existing literature has established connection between obesity reduced postural stability during stationary stances, direct implications on walking dynamics, particularly among with sarcopenia, are not yet comprehensively understood.Firstly, investigate influence steady-state proactive balance, well gait characteristics, sarcopenic (SO); secondly, unearth...

The rising prevalence of sarcopenic obesity (SO) among older adults— characterized by an increase in rates coupled with a decline muscle mass—presents significant health challenge. This condition adversely affects postural control and neuromuscular functions, which are crucial for performing daily activities. Despite the critical impact SO, there has been scant research on benefits customized physical activity programs aimed to improve stability performance this demographic. study protocol...

The literature offers limited information on the effect of obesity rate force development, a critical parameter for mobility in older adults. objectives this study were; to explore influence RFD adults and examine association between neuromuscular walking speed. 42 were classified into two groups: control group (CG, n=22; age=81.13±4.02 years; Body mass index (BMI)=25.13±3.35 kg/m²), obese (OG, n=20; age=77.71±2.95 BMI=34.46±3.25 kg/m²). Walking speed (m/s) was measured using 10-meter test....

The literature offers limited information on the effect of obesity rate force development (RFD), a critical parameter for mobility in older adults. objectives this study were to explore influence RFD adults and examine association between neuromuscular walking speed. participants (42 adults) classified into two groups: control group (CG, n = 22; mean age 81.13 ± 4.02 years; body mass index (BMI) 25.13 3.35 kg/m2), obese (OG, 20; 77.71 2.95 BMI 34.46 3.25 kg/m2). Walking speed (m/s) was...

Objectives: To compare the effects of explosive resistance training (RT) to strength RT on neu-romuscular and functional parameters analyze relationship between changes in walking speed improvements plantar flexor (PF) neuromuscular following interven-tions. Methods: 40 participants were randomly assigned either an group (EXG, n = 18; age 80.41 ± 10.12 years; BMI 22.89 2.77 kg/m²) or a (STG, 22; 82.89 5.32 23.81 3.45 kg/m²). Both groups participated same PF regimen (3 sessions per week for...

&lt;sec&gt;&lt;title&gt;Background&lt;/title&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parkinson's disease (PD) remains incurable and its prevalence is increasing as the population ages. Although physical activity considered a therapeutic treatment to slow progression of disease, it be an effective non-pharmacological adjuvant medication improve symptom management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/sec&gt;&lt;sec&gt;&lt;title&gt;Methods&lt;/title&gt;&lt;p&gt;The training program was offered for all participants (N = 50) in three...

To compare the effects of explosive and strength resistance training on neuromuscular functional parameters in older adults to analyze relationship between changes walking speed improvements plantar flexor (PF) following interventions. In total, 40 participants were randomly assigned either an group (EXG, n = 18; age 80.41 ± 10.12 years; body mass index 22.89 2.77 kg/m2) or a (STG, 22; 82.89 5.32 23.81 3.45 kg/m2). Both groups participated same PF regimen (three sessions per week for 12...

Despite limited research on the effects of a combined physical exercises static and proactive postural control neuromuscular functions in older adults with sarcopenic obesity (SO), this study addresses gap by examining efficacy 4-month Total Mobility Plus (TMP) regimen. The enrolled 40 SO, split into an intervention group (n=25, mean age = 76.1 ± 3.5 years; BMI 34.4 4.0 kg/m²) 75.9 5.4 32.9 2.3 kg/m²). Participants IG engaged 60-minute TMP sessions three times week for four months, while CG...

Background: The rate of force development (RFD) plays a pivotal role not only in preventing falls but also ensuring successful completion many functional tasks that demand swift muscle power rather than prolonged strength. Despite its importance, there is limited compre-hensive research on the relationship between RFD and walking speed, especially older adults with Sarcopenic Obesity (SO). Objective: to investigate influence obesity neuromuscular markers SO assess gait speed SO. Methods:...