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The gait and balance of patients with diabetes can be improved: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2018
Aims/hypothesis: Gait characteristics and balance are altered in diabetic patients. Little is known about possible treatment strategies. This study evaluates the effect of a specific training programme on gait and balance of diabetic patients.
Allet, L., Aminian, K., Armand, S., de Bie, R., de Bruin, E., Golay, A., Monnin, D., Staal, J.   +7 more
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Entrenamiento del equilibrio en los niños y niñas con parálisis cerebral espástica y sus efectos. [PDF]

, 2015
Introducción: la parálisis cerebral (PC) es un trastorno permanente, pero no invariable, de la postura y del movimiento que resulta de un trastorno cerebral no progresivo debido a factores hereditarios o eventos que ocurren durante el embarazo, el parto,
Ruiz García, Andrea
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Sex differences in postural stability indices among competitive swimmers and untrained individuals

Medical Research Journal
INTRODUCTION: To compare differences in overall stability index (OSI), anterior/posterior stability index (APSI), and medial/lateral stability index (MLSI) between males and females among swimmers and untrained individuals.
Tomasz Chomiuk, Przemysław Kasiak, Kaja Romanowska, Artur Mamcarz, Daniel Śliż   +4 more
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The impact of biodex balance exercise system (BBS) on clinical outcomes, balance and neural function in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery
Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects about half of diabetic Persons. It impairs balance and limits their capacity to function. This research addresses the impact of Biodex Balance Exercise System (BBS) training on nerve function, pain,
Wafaa Soliman, Aya Safar, Asmaa Helmy, Amira El Mahdi, Dina Abbas, Mona El Bably   +5 more
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Fall risk assessment in elderly with and without history of falls: strength analysis of lower limb: a comparative study [PDF]

, 2014
Objectives: The objective of this research was to analyse muscle performance criteria of the knee joints and ankle flexor and extensor muscles among elderly with and without history of falls.
Coutinho, António, Fragata, C., Gonçalves, M., Maio, D., Vivas, I.   +4 more
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Correlations between pelvic pain, low back pain, and postural stability in healthy young women during the menstrual cycle

Physiotherapy Quarterly
Introduction The menstrual cycle is governed by hormonal changes and is divided into three phases based on the events in the ovary (ovarian cycle) and uterus (uterine cycle).
Hosam Magdy Metwally Abd Alhamid, Kerolous Ishak Shehata Kelini, Saied Mohamed Ibrahim, Ahmed Magdy Alshimy   +3 more
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A Multi-Directional Treadmill Training Program for Improving Gait, Balance, and Mobility in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Series [PDF]

, 2015
International Journal of Exercise Science 8(4): 372-384, 2015. Treadmill training is a commonly used intervention for improving gait in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Edginton-Bigelow, Kimberly, Jackson, Kurt, Laubach, Lloyd, Smith, Kimberly   +3 more
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Avaliação dos parâmetros de força, electromiografia e cinemática do membro inferior dominante em idosos com e sem história de quedas [PDF]

, 2015
Provas públicas apresentadas à Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do Título de Especialista em Fisioterapia.Objectivos: Analisar: parâmetros de força, dos músculos ...
Coutinho, António
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Effect of Increasing Levels of Fatigue on Knee Proprioception [PDF]

, 2011
Ligament injuries of the knee, particularly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), represent a significant percentage of lower extremity injuries during athletic participation.
Gear, William
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INDUCED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT CREEP INFULENCES GROUND REACTION FORCES AND MUSCLE ACTIVATION IN WALKING [PDF]

, 2015
Prolonged loading of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) influences thigh muscle activity during walking. The resulting neuromuscular responses of the thigh musculature and ground reaction forces (GRF) during gait initiation after ACL loading are ...
SOMA, NAVYA
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