The separate effects of 18 weeks intensive strength and endurance training on isometric knee extension (KE) flexion (KF) walking speed were studied in 76‐to 78‐year‐old women. Maximal voluntary force for both KE KF was measured a sitting position custom‐made dynamometer chair at angle 60° from full extension. over distance 10 m. endurance‐trained women increased torque torque/body mass after the first 9 when compared with controls. When comparing baseline, week measurements within groups...

ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis often coexist in postmenopausal women. The simultaneous effect of bone-favorable high-impact training on these diseases is not well understood a topic controversy. We evaluated the effects exercise bone mineral content (BMC) estimated biochemical composition knee cartilage women with mild osteoarthritis. Eighty aged 50 to 66 years osteoarthritis were randomly assigned undergo supervised progressive three times week for 12 months (n = 40) or...

This study aims to investigate the effects of exercise on patellar cartilage using T2 relaxation time mapping magnetic resonance imaging in postmenopausal women with mild patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (OA).Eighty (mean age, 58 (SD, 4.2) yr) knee OA were randomized either a supervised progressive impact program three times week for 12 months (n = 40) or nonintervention control group 40). Biochemical properties estimated mapping, parameter sensitive collagen integrity, orientation, and...

Symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee result in decreased function, loss working capacity and extensive social medical costs. There is a need to investigate develop effective interventions minimise impact even prevent progression osteoarthritis. Aquatic exercise has been shown be at reducing The purpose this article describe rationale, design intervention study investigating effect an aquatic resistance on cartilage postmenopausal women mild A minimum 80 volunteers who meet...

Abstract Background The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) and its shorter version, the Six-Item Symptoms Scale (CTS-6), are widely used for assessing function and/or symptoms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. This study examined structural validity of BCTQ CTS-6 among who had undergone surgery treatment Methods data this cross-sectional analysis were obtained from 217 adult release 1 year earlier. All completed CTS-6, Symptom Severity (SSS) Functional Status (FSS) at 12 months...

Weakness and atrophy in trunk muscles have been associated with chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Low‐energy pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has been suggested as a promising to increase microcirculation, which is of great concern in patients with fibromyalgia. This study evaluated the effectiveness PEMF on treatment A group 108 women fibromyalgia were allocated 12‐week period an active Bio‐Electro‐Magnetic‐Energy‐Regulation (BEMER) device and similar inactive device. Each patient received sham treatments random order. Pain stiffness assessed visual analog scale (VAS, 0–100...

The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire is the most commonly used outcome measure in assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome. purpose this study was to translate original into Finnish and validate its psychometric properties.We translated culturally adapted Finnish. Subsequently, 193 patients completed version Questionnaire, 6-Item CTS Symptoms Scale, EuroQol 5 Dimensions 12 months after release. re-administered a 2-week interval. We calculated construct validity, internal consistency,...

Urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy is a common health problem. Vaginal delivery in particular affects the pelvic floor and increases risk of dysfunctions. This prospective cohort study was conducted to investigate incidence UI three months postpartum determine factors underlying UI.In total, 547 volunteer women were recruited from maternity clinic tertiary hospital. The participants filled out questionnaire twice, one second trimester other after delivery. A multivariate logistic...

The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) is a commonly used knee assessment outcome tool in both clinical work research. However, it has not been formally translated validated Finnish. purpose of this study was to translate culturally adapt the KOOS questionnaire into Finnish determine its validity reliability among middle-aged patients with injuries. adapted from English Subsequently, 59 injuries completed version KOOS, Western Ontario McMaster Index (WOMAC), Short-Form 36...

Abstract Background Conservative therapies are typically offered to individuals who experience mild or intermittent symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) postoperatively subjects have undergone release. Although long-term studies report mostly positive results for release, knowledge on the need conservative treatments following surgery is scarce. The aim this retrospective cohort study was examine use before and after releasing surgery. Methods Of 528 patients underwent release in...

Our aim was to investigate the relation between radiograph-based subchondral bone structure and cartilage composition assessed with delayed gadolinium enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of (dGEMRIC) T2 relaxation time.Ninety-three postmenopausal women (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 0: n = 13, 1: 26, 2: 54) were included. Radiograph-based using entropy Laplacian-based image (ELap) local binary patterns (ELBP), homogeneity indices angles (HIAngles,mean, HIAngles,Perp, HIAngles,Paral), horizontal...

Objective To compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention in patients with sciatica guideline-based patient education. Design Multi-centre, assessor-blinded, parallel-group, randomised trial Setting Two tertiary hospitals providing operative spinal care. Subjects Sciatica magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed lumbar disc herniation compressing nerve root. Interventions The group received specific back exercises for seven visits combined an educational book, and Control single...

There are no explicit guidelines or tools available to support clinicians in selecting exercise therapy modalities according the characteristics of individual patients despite apparent need.This study develops a methodology based on novel multiobjective optimization model and examines its feasibility as decision tool healthcare professionals comparing different identifying most preferred one patient's needs.Thirty-one were considered from 21 randomized controlled trials. A interactive was...

Abstract Background Neck pain has been associated with weaker neck muscle strength and decreased cervical spine range of motion. However, whether or mobility predict later disability not demonstrated. In this 16-year prospective study, we investigated are future related in women pain-free at baseline. Methods Maximal isometric passive motion (PROM) the 220 (mean age 40, standard deviation (SD) 12 years) were measured baseline between 2000 2002. We conducted a postal survey 16 years to...

The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow score (KJOC) is developed to evaluate the shoulder elbow function in overhead athletes. To date, has not been adapted into Finnish language. aim of this study was perform a cross-cultural adaptation language its validity, reliability, responsiveness athletes.Forward-backward translation method followed process. Subsequently, 114 athletes (52 males, 62 females, mean age 18.1 ± 2.8 years) completed version KJOC score, Disabilities Arm, Hand...

Objective: To compare the effects of a 12-month home-based exercise program to usual care in patients after arthroscopic capsulolabral repair shoulder. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient physical and rehabilitation medicine clinic. Subjects: Forty-five (mean age: 35 years; standard deviation (SD): 10 years) who underwent due labral lesion were randomized into an group (EG) or control (CG). Intervention: The EG received additional with four physiotherapy follow-up...

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common issue among the working-age population. Sleeping position may affect CLBP, with prone commonly suggested to be avoided. This study aims examine relationship between preferred and avoided sleeping positions explore frequency of increased in various patients nonspecific CLBP disability levels. Methods cross-sectional included all adult referred for specialist consultation at outpatient clinic Central Hospital Finland's spine department. Pain...

Study Design. Prospective case series Objective. To study the natural course of adult spinal deformity (ASD) over a10-year period and determinants associated with postural malalignments. Summary Background Data. ASD comprises a heterogeneous spectrum abnormalities thoracolumbar spine throughout adulthood. Radiographic deterioration sagittal alignment is combination decreased lumbar lordosis (LL), PI-related retroversion pelvic tilt (PT), anteriorizing vertical axis (SVA) increased T1 angle...