Background: Orthostatic hypotension can occur during acute spinal cord injury (SCI) and subsequently persist. We investigated whether a gait rehabilitation robot combined with functional electrical stimulation (FES) stabilizes hemodynamics orthostatic stress in SCI. Methods: Six intermediate-phase SCI patients (five males one female; mean age: 49.5 years; four quadriplegia two paraplegia) participated. The participants underwent robotic training (RT), FES, tilt table (TT). Hemodynamics were...

Little is known regarding the relationship between balance impairments and physical activity in COPD. There has been no study investigating objectively measured activity. Here we investigated association by an monitor elderly COPD patients.Twenty-two outpatients with (mean age, 72±7 years; forced expiratory volume 1 second, 53%±21% predicted) 13 age-matched healthy control subjects 72±6 years) participated study. We assessed all 35 subjects' (one-leg standing test [OLST] times, Short...

Objective: To estimate the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of quadriceps and inspiratory muscle strength after a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) in chronic obstructive disease (COPD). Method: Eighty-five COPD patients were included. Quadriceps maximal voluntary contraction (QMVC) was measured. We measured mouth pressure (PImax), 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), respiratory questionnaire (CRQ) modified Medical Research Council dyspnoea score (mMRC). All...

Diaphragm function might be useful to predict nocturnal oxygen desaturation in COPD. Ultrasonography has been widely used for the assessment of diaphragm. We aimed investigate relationship between contractile capability diaphragm assessed by ultrasonography and percutaneous arterial saturation (NSpO2 ) COPD.Twenty-eight male patients with COPD (age, 73 ± 7 years; forced expiratory volume 1 s (FEV1 ), 54.2 17.0% predicted) were included. The thickness (Tdi) was ultrasonography. calculated...

Abstract Background Ultrasound imaging has been widely used for of the diaphragm thickness (Tdi) and thickening. Few studies assessed Tdi using ultrasonography in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We measured thickening COPD compared healthy younger older adults to reveal influence ageing and/or COPD. Methods Thirty‐eight male (age 72 ± 8 years), 15 22 1 years) 5 volunteers were recruited. at total lung capacity (Tdi TLC ), functional residual FRC ) volume RV B‐mode...

We examined whether preoperative inspiratory muscle weakness (IMW) is a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients with esophageal cancer who underwent subtotal esophagectomy.This single-center retrospective cohort study enrolled scheduled esophagectomy between June 2020 and May 2022. Maximal pressure (MIP) was measured as strength using respiratory dynamometer, we defined IMW MIP < 80% of the predicted value. Our primary outcome comprised overall PPCs....

Objectives: Wearable devices such as fitness trackers have become popular in the healthcare field. Tracking heart rate and respiratory rate, addition to physical activity, may provide an accurate picture of daily health. We believe that a combination two types can simultaneously measure record rate. However, measurement accuracies these are not clear. This study aimed determine wearable for measurements.

This retrospective study aimed to investigate the validity of a 30-sec chair stand test (CS-30) as simple assess exercise tolerance and clinical outcomes in 53 Japanese patients with esophageal cancer. There was strong correlation between results CS-30 6-min walk (6MWT), gold standard for assessing (r=0.759). Furthermore, fewer whose score greater than 16 (the cutoff value defined based on 6MWT) experienced pneumonia their postoperative course. These suggest that could be assessed using...

[Purpose] We aimed to develop a noninvasive specific ultrasonographic assessment of the talonavicular joint during loading facilitate analysis treatment flatfoot. [Participants and Methods] Sixty healthy participants underwent ultrasound imaging while sitting standing. The angle was defined as intersection line connecting navicular talar heads head sustentaculum tali. Talonavicular coverage assessed using X-ray images 15 participants. [Results] Ultrasonographic showed lateral shift relative...

The skeletal muscle has a significant role on physical functions, and the assessment of is important in critically ill patients. Computed tomography (CT), ultrasound examination, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) device, biomarkers can all be used to assess mass. CT useful for accurately measuring mass, measurement conducted at third lumbar vertebra level as gold standard. However, using done retrospectively because involves radiation exposure requires patients transported examination...

Abstract Introduction Skeletal muscle dysfunction is one of the major extrapulmonary complications chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some studies have reported a relationship between physical activity (PA) level and skeletal quality assessed by echo‐intensity (EI) in healthy individuals but not patients with COPD. Objectives The aim this study to investigate relationships PA both EI mass Methods We employed cross‐sectional design. Forty male outpatients stable COPD were enrolled....

[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify the optimal conditions of warm-water bathing required improve peripheral circulation. [Participants and Methods] Ten healthy males experienced three depths (half-body, low-leg, foot) on different days. Peripheral circulation (earlobe blood flow), tympanic temperature, pulse rate, pressure were measured during each session compared among conditions. [Results] In half-body bathing, relative flow participants increased steeply a level 2.7-fold higher than...

Background and purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the non-uniformity of cross-sectional areas in atrophic muscles using central aponeurosis (CA) as a marker for region rectus femoris (RF). Methods: We enrolled 51 consecutively admitted patients (102 limbs) with aortic valve stenosis who were scheduled elective surgical or catheter-based replacement expected have low physical activity-induced muscle atrophy. obtained short-axis images mid-thigh an ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system (with...

[Purpose] A new wireless laser Doppler blood flowmeter has facilitated easier, more stable measurement of skin perfusion during exercise. However, earlobe flow the cardiopulmonary exercise test remains unascertained. This study aimed to clarify characteristics incremental load in healthy individuals. [Participants and Methods] Among 25 males (age 23.6 ± 2.5 years), cycle ergometer-based symptom-limited test, after 4 minutes rest, was conducted with a 4-minute 20W warm-up continuous...

Preoperative adjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer increases sarcopenia and decreases exercise tolerance, which are risk factors postoperative pneumonia. rehabilitation patients undergoing esophagectomy effectively reduces the incidence of Therefore, should be optimized by preoperative rehabilitation. Our patient had several pneumonia, including low presarcopenia, respiratory muscle strength. However, because patient's advanced age, multiple comorbidities, poor nutritional status, we...

Abstract Introduction Frailty is significantly correlated with a higher incidence of medical complications during hospitalization after esophagectomy. As frailty thought to be reversible condition, improving the reserve capacity through preoperative physical therapy expected reduce risk postoperative pulmonary (PPCs). Herein, we report our experience in patient esophageal cancer who was considered have inadequate fitness for surgery owing poor performance. Case Presentation A 72‐year‐old man...

<title>Abstract</title> Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative diaphragm thickening assessed using ultrasound imaging and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Methods: single-center, prospective, cohort enrolled with cancer who were scheduled undergo June 2021 May 2024. The fraction (DTF) was measured preoperatively at 1 2 weeks postoperatively. Our primary outcome...

<title>Abstract</title> Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative diaphragm thickening assessed using ultrasound imaging and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Methods: single-center, prospective, cohort enrolled with cancer who were scheduled undergo June 2021 May 2024. The fraction (DTF) was measured preoperatively at 1 2 weeks postoperatively. Our primary outcome...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective:</bold> This study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative diaphragm thickening assessed using ultrasound imaging and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. <bold>Methods:</bold> single-center, prospective, cohort enrolled with cancer who were scheduled undergo June 2021 May 2024. The fraction (DTF) was measured at preoperatively 1 week 2 weeks...