The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect an intensive physical therapy protocol in patients who contract 'intensive care unit-acquired weakness' (ICUAW), terms muscle strength, breathing and functional indices.This a prospective, single-blinded general hospital unit (ICU). Patients required mechanical ventilation longer than 48 h were expected remain mechanically ventilated for at least another randomly divided into two intervention groups: group I (n = 9) - routine group, received...

The first aim of this study was to evaluate the within-session reliability sitting balance measures by assessing forward and lateral reach while in both healthy subjects patients post- stroke. second ability document change reaching over time post-stroke. third compare results modified functional test (MFRT) Balance Master (BM), motor function assessments.Data were collected on two occasions: Two three weeks post-event again six later. On each occasion tested using intra-class correlations...

Background. Longer life expectancy is resulting in increasing numbers of elderly adults with mental retardation. In Down syndrome (DS), the maintenance muscle strength, endurance, and dynamic balance are important to ensure quality functional independence. The objective this study was compare isokinetic leg strength aged mentally retarded individuals DS (n = 16, mean age 63) before after a treadmill walking program lasting 6 months comparison nonwalking control group 10) similar physical...

Abstract Background and Purpose. This study assessed the potential therapeutic benefit of using HandTutor TM in combination with traditional rehabilitation a post‐stroke sub‐acute population. The compares an experimental group receiving therapy combined treatment, against control only therapy. Method. An assessor‐blinded, randomized controlled pilot trial, was conducted Reuth unit Israel. Thirty‐one stroke patients phase, were randomly assigned to one two groups (experimental or control)...

Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that function in the extracellular matrix to degrade connective tissues. While it is clear exercise-induced injury skeletal muscle promotes increased expression of MMPs, relationship between exercise intensity and MMPs muscles unknown. These experiments tested hypothesis metalloproteinases (MMP-2 MMP-9) dose-dependent such high-intensity endurance increases MMP whereas low-intensity will not promote muscles. Female rats (4 months old)...

The commonly held view, mainly based on behavioral observations, is that individuals with mental retardation (MR) have a decreased sensitivity to pain. However, the noxious stimuli was not systematically measured in these individuals. For this purpose we developed an experimental protocol which trained mild MR (unspecified and Down's syndrome) heat-pain threshold (HPT) measurement hand, then performed using both method of limits (MLI) relies reaction time (RT) levels (MLE) RT-free. This...

There is limited experimental evidence to support the view that individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a deficit in motor control. This work first attempt evaluate their coordination.The study assessed relationship between cognitive ability and sensorimotor integration. The clinical hypothesis adults ID fall below non-ID skills involve hand-eye coordination.A group of 42 (ID group) was compared 48 age-matched typical (TA) using mixed design ('Task' as within-subjects factor...

Purpose: A muscle synergies model was suggested to represent a simplifying motor control mechanism by the brainstem and spinal cord. The aim of study investigate feasibility such mechanisms in rehabilitation post-stroke individuals during execution hand-reaching movements multiple directions, compared non-stroke individuals. Methods: Twelve 13 participated study. Muscle were extracted from EMG data that recorded hand reaching tasks, using NMF algorithm. optimal number evaluated both groups...

<i>Background:</i> Functional and physiological declines in advancing age may be significant limiting factors reduced physical activity. Sarcopenia of aging, as a normative process or disease, cannot entirely explain activity the elderly. <i>Objective:</i> The purpose study was to investigate relationship between muscle loss reduction functional abilities elderly adults also determine whether an exercise program can improve performance quality....

Abstract Background and Purpose . Although physical therapists (PTs) have extensive knowledge of body mechanisms injury prevention, work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) are quite common in this population. The purposes study were: to determine the prevalence impact WRMD among Israeli PTs; investigate risk factors identify preventive strategies used by compare injuries two professional settings: rehabilitation centres (RCs) outpatient clinics (OPCs). Method A validated, modified...

Objective: To examine the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of an early aerobic rehabilitation program for patients after minor ischemic stroke. Design: Randomized control trial. Methods: Twenty-eight patients, 1–3 weeks post strok