Abstract Context: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee condition in athletes. Recently, researchers have indicated that factors proximal to the knee, including hip muscle weakness and motor control impairment, contribute development of PFPS. However, no investigators evaluated eccentric function people with Objective: To compare between females PFPS female group. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Musculoskeletal laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: Two groups...

Abstract Background Electromyography (EMG) alterations during gait, supposedly caused by diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy, are subtle and still inconsistent, due to difficulties in defining homogeneous experimental groups with a clear definition of disease stages. Since evaluating these patients involve many uncertainties, the use fuzzy model could enable better discrimination among different stages polyneuropathy lead clarification when changes muscle activation start occurring. The aim...

Postural instability is a common problem among older people, and it associated with mobility impairments, activity limitation fear of falling. The evaluation postural control can contribute to the early detection balance deficits help health professionals manage this prevent falls in adults. aim study was identify center pressure cut-offs differentiate between adults without past 12 months. participants were 170 (mean age 67 years, 50 fallers 120 non-fallers). Center area sway velocity...

A placa aural dos equinos é uma enfermidade que acomete a face interna do pavilhão auricular animais, caracterizada por lesões brancas bem delimitadas, esbranquiçadas com ou sem hiperqueratose. Causada pelo vírus Equus caballus papillomavírus tipos 3 e 4, comum em menos de três anos idade, usualmente imunodeprimidos. O tratamento recomendado quando o animal apresenta sensibilidade dolorosa na área acometida, hiperqueratose comprometa canal auditivo predispondo ocorrência otites. Este...

Studies have shown the significant effects of electromagnetic irradiation in visible region, with laser as an source. However, effect LEDs (light-emitting diodes) similar wavelengths is not known.The purpose this clinical study was to verify LED (640 nm 40 full bandwidth at half maximum) on muscle activity.The done 30 test subjects, both genders, aged 23 ± 3 years, a mean weight 60 kg, divided into three groups (n = 10). Fatigue induced through maximum power bite, for s two overlaid occlusal...

Abstract Aims The continence mechanisms depend on the integrity of pelvic floor muscles. It is therefore important to find simple, reliable, and safe methods assess its contractility in a clinical setting. This study aims investigate if digital palpation muscles presents correlation with electromyographic activity. Methods sample consisted 307 women mean age 23.93 years, including 39 nulliparous, 117 primigravid pregnant, 64 primiparous, post‐vaginal delivery, 87 primiparous women,...

The aim of this study was to simultaneously evaluate both transversus abdominis/internal oblique (Tra/IO) and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) during isometric exercises in nulliparous, pregnant, postpartum women.The included 81 women divided into four groups: (G1) nulliparous without urinary symptoms (n = 20); (G2) primigravid pregnant with gestational age ≥24 weeks 25); (G3) primiparous after vaginal delivery right mediolateral episiotomy 19); (G4) cesarean section delivery, 40 60 days 17)....

Previous studies have reported that visceral disturbances can lead to increased musculoskeletal tension and pain in structures innervated from the corresponding spinal level through viscerosomatic reflexes. We designed a pilot randomised placebo-controlled study using placebo manipulation as control evaluate effect of osteopathic (OVM) stomach liver on pain, cervical mobility, electromyographic activity upper trapezius (UT) muscle individuals with nonspecific neck (NS-NP) functional...

Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect a training program over both pelvic floor muscles contractility and urinary symptoms in primigravid pregnant postpartum primiparous women. Patients Methods A clinical, prospective blinded trial conducted with 33 women divided into three groups: (G1) 13 women; (G2) 10 (49.3 ± 5.84 days), after vaginal delivery right mediolateral episiotomy; (G3) (46.3 3.6 cesarean section delivery. evaluation carried out using digital palpation (...

Abstract Aims Several studies evidenced the association between pregnancy, mode of delivery and genitourinary symptoms. However, there are still controversies about role in prevention or aggravation these This study aimed to compare impact three distinct modes on pelvic floor muscle contractility. Methods Seventy‐five primiparous women were divided into groups: (1) vaginal with mediolateral episiotomy (n = 28); (2) elective cesarean section 26); (3) emergency 21). All patients underwent...

This study evaluated the immediate effects of respiratory muscle stretching on chest wall kinematics and electromyographic activity in COPD patients. 28 patients with were randomized into two groups: 14 to treatment group (TG) control (CG). The TG underwent a protocol rib cage muscles, while CG remained at rest under similar conditions. After single session, increased tidal volume pulmonary (Vrcp) (p=0.020) abdominal (Vrca) (p=0.043) variations their percentages relation thoracic wall, Vrcp%...

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is considered multifactorial and defined as a group of pain conditions characterized by functional stomatognathic system alterations, which may be affected or related disrupted postural control. OBJECTIVE: Assess the immediate effect nonspecific mandibular mobilization (NMM) on control subjects diagnosed not with TMD. METHOD: A simple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial was performed involving 50 both genders assigned to two groups: TMD...

Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) force and coordination are related to urinary incontinence severity sexual satisfaction. Health professionals frequently combine classic PFM exercises with hip adduction/abduction contraction treat these disorders, but the real benefits of this practice still unknown. Based on a theoretical anatomy approach whereby levator ani is inserted into obturator internus myofascia in which generated by movements should increase quality PFMs, our aim was investigate effects...