Non-invasive assessment of left ventricular (LV) structure and function is important in the evaluation cardiac patients. This study was designed to test accuracy reproducibility new generation 3-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) measuring volumetric functional LV indices as compared with current "gold standard" non-invasive imaging, magnetic resonance (CMR).Sixty-four subjects good acoustic windows, including 40 patients ejection fraction (EF)<45%, 14 EF>45% 10 normal volunteers underwent...

Background/Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of mental and physical health, yet its relationship with affective states remains insufficiently explored. Emotional factors, such as depression, anxiety, motivation levels, can significantly impact PA engagement. This study aims to validate the Affective State Activity Questionnaire (ASPAQ), novel 15-item instrument designed assess interplay between in adults. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 412 adults (145 males,...

Healthcare professions impose high physical and mental demands, potentially affecting health. Despite advocating for active lifestyles, many physiotherapists do not meet recommended activity levels (PALs). This study explores patterns recreational engagement among practicing physiotherapists. A cross-sectional correlational design examined the relationship between participation 60 (38 females, 22 males, mean age 38.62 ± 9.78 years). Data were collected using International Physical Activity...

Introduction: The aim of this study is to develop and validate a questionnaire that evaluates the impact diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) on quality life functional capacity in older adults, while also exploring correlations between clinical factors DPN severity guide personalized treatment strategies. Methods materials: A systematic literature review identified key symptoms DPN, leading development 20-item Questionnaire for Assessment Impact Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (QAIDPN)....

With an incidence of approximately 30% all oral cavity neoplasms, lip cancer significantly impacts the patient quality life (QoL). The frequent localization is in lower lip, predominantly affecting men aged between 60-70 years old. surgical treatment aims at aesthetic and functional reconstruction lip. present study defining a demographic profile patients with establishing correlations tumor characteristics methods. analysis group 26 showed that was female, urban, mean age 73.27±11.17 old,...

The Golden Ratio (GR) and the Fibonacci sequence have wide applications in biodiversity research, recent studies indicate that GR can be highlighted organization physiological functioning of many body systems. aim this cross-sectional descriptive study is to determine applicability a mathematical model derived from investigate changes hand grip strength (HGS) induced by aging process.We assessed HGS for both hands, using Saehan hydraulic dynamometer group autonomous elderly subjects. One...

(1) Background: This study investigated the relationship between weather conditions, diurnal patterns, and total knee range of motion (ROM), as well severity symptoms (pain stiffness) in older adults with osteoarthritis. (2) Methods: An exploratory longitudinal was conducted on 28 osteoarthritis (mean age 71.86 ± 4.49 years; 46.4% men, 53.6% women). We used assessment tools Visual Analog Scales (VAS) for self-reported local pain stiffness, goniometry ROM. Measurements were taken twice, six...

Abstract Background The Poincaré plot method can be used for both qualitative and quantitative assessment of self-similarity in usually periodic functions, hence the idea applying it to study homeostasis living organisms. From analysis numerous scientific data, concluded that hand functionality correlated with state human body as a biological system exposed various forms ontogenetic stress. Methods We analyze variability grip strength (HGS), an entropic biomarker aging, during 60 repetitive...

The aim of this case–control study was to explore the association between sedentary behaviour and risk depression development in elderly. We evaluated 348 subjects (average age 68 years, 182 men 166 women) regarding exercise regime clinical signs depression. results showed an important sedentarism elderly, stronger than women (p=0.001).

Background: This study examines how socio-demographic factors relate to post-pandemic physical activity patterns among Romanian adults. Methods: A cross-sectional explores post-COVID-19 levels (PAL) and their correlation with in adults (n = 237, average age 28.23 ± 9.91 years). An online questionnaire covering constitutional, socio-demographic, activity-related variables was administered for data collection. Data analysis involves descriptive inferential statistics, including Kendall’s tau...

(1) Background: This study aims to put into evince the relationship between variability of reaction time (RT) during repeated testing, expressed through indicators extracted by Poincaré plot method, and age participants, their self-reported health (SRH), level perceived anxiety. (2) Methods: The was performed using computerized RT testing software. An observational cross-sectional on a group 120 subjects (mean 42.33 ± 21.12 years), sex ratio men women 1.14:1. Data were processed descriptive...

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence clinical features SARS-CoV-2 infection in Romanian population through a novel online survey. survey included categorical socio-demographic and health-related variables. A total 1830 participants were selected for statistical data processing (a response rate 90.9%). We determined reasonable reliability section (Cronbach’s Alpha 0.671). Two meaningful dimensions identified CATPCA (Categorical Principal Component Analysis) survey’s items....

The heart's electrical activity has been the subject of numerous research concerning various physiological parameters. frontal QRS-T angle (FQRST) is an advanced ECG variable with clinical epidemiological utility. This study aimed to determine relationship between FQRST and physical exposure among young adults.We recorded 12 leads 124 participants (mean age 20.28 ± 2.23 years, range 18-27 years). Next, we measured their level (PAL) International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form...

Abstract The purpose of study was to implement and evaluate a training module for developing social civic competencies in people with intellectual disabilities (ID), from family center. We organized group 10 persons mild ID we applied an initial final evaluation. found that the trainees were very interested about utility use identity card, importance voting as citizen right, understanding appurtenance at community active member participation activities, possibility obtaining job adapted ID.

Objective: According to Golden ratio (GR) and Fibonacci sequence, models of the organisation various structures can be encountered in biology, medicine, architecture engineering. Recent studies indicate that GR highlighted physiological functioning cardiovascular system. The aim this study was investigate homeostasis during rest exercise testing by determining validity at dynamic level systolic diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) heart rate (HR) values.Methods Results: We used data obtained...

In this research, we aimed to investigate a computational model of repetitive reaction time (RT) and virtual (VRT) testing.

This study aimed to determine the correlation between body composition (measured as weight, mass index, and fat percentage (BFP)) electrocardiographic ventricular parameters (the QT TQ intervals ratios electrical diastole systole (TQ/QT) cardiac cycle (RR/TQ), both for uncorrected corrected intervals) in a sample of 50 healthy subjects (age interval 19–23 years, mean age 21.27 ± 1.41 33 women 17 men). Subjects’ measurements were performed with bioimpedancemetry analyzer portable ECG monitor...

Abstract The aim of this case-study was to draw on appropriate client-centred model practice framework, in order demonstrate its application occupation-based with elderly poststroke depression. We studied the case a 64 years old woman assessment our client carried out using Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Hamilton depression scale. After 6 weeks participation rehabilitation program, had made remarkable progress. results that approach is useful improve quality life clients...

During the last decade incidence of both metabolic syndrome (MS) and depression have been increased in elderly. The aim this study was to examine association between MS a group old people. We ascertained that is directly associated with elderly gender do influence onset depression, women being more affected than men, independently presence MS. In these circumstances, prophylactic approach may reduce

Entropy is a thermodynamic concept describing the degree of order present in system. This parameter used for informational analysis dynamics that and its forms expression are to evaluate complexity various physiological signals. In terms human motricity, entropy can be quantify movement complexity. The motor adaptation organism involves process conservation energy entropy, which implies compensation between load, body (effector result), environment. variability performance reflected by...

The aim of this study was to analyze the nonlinear dynamics handgrip strength (HGS) in young adults, focusing on hand dominance, by employing Poincaré plot method assess short- and long-term variability utilizing dynamometry video motion capture during sustained isometric contractions.

This study focuses on the development of a digital platform for International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), converting it into an interactive computational tool assessing physical activity (PA). The version enhances accessibility, and efficiency PA assessments by enabling real-time data collection potential synchronization with other health tools. Utilizing cross-platform framework, application ensures compatibility across various devices offers user-friendly interface. model...