Results 41 to 50 of about 478 (126)

The Comparison of Musculoskeletal Variables in Females With and Without Functional Abdominal Bloating: A Protocol Study [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research
Background: Functional abdominal bloating (FAB) is a subjective sensation of increased abdominal pressure. Musculoskeletal factors may be related to functional abdominal bloating, but this association has not been investigated. The present study compares
Rezvan Ghomash Baf Zadeh, tayebeh roghani, Mostafa Raisi, Ibrahim Abdollahpour, Fateme Bokaee, Najimeh Tarkesh Isfahani, Seyed Mohsen Mirbod, Motahar Heidari-beni, Peyman Adibi   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Low Back Pain in Athletes Is Associated with General and Sport Specific Risk Factors: A Comprehensive Review of Longitudinal Studies

Rehabilitation Research and Practice, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
We aimed to examine systematically the available evidence on risk factors of low back pain (LBP) in athletes. We performed search without language restriction in PubMed, Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus, and CINAHL. Longitudinal studies that examined possible risk factors of LBP in athletes were included in this systematic review.
Vahideh Moradi, Amir-Hossein Memari, Monir ShayestehFar, Ramin Kordi, Francesco Giallauria   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Normal Range of Thoracic Kyphosis in Male School Children

International Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
Background. Although there are frequent studies about normal range of thoracic kyphosis, there is still a controversy about the exact values of this curve. In nine reported studies on 10 to 20 years of age boys, the value ranged from 25.1° to 53.3°. Objective for the Study.
MohammadBagher Shamsi, Korosh Veisi, Loghman Karimi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Farid Najafi, J. Dubousset, G. Papachristou   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spine Curve Measures Taken in Individuals with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Using the IONmed Mobile Phone Application Are Highly Consistent with Digital Inclinometer Measures

International Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
Introduction. This study determined the agreement between measures of standing posture in individuals at risk of osteoporotic fracture obtained using the IONmed mobile phone application and a digital inclinometer. Methods. One experienced rater assessed 20 adults, aged 55–88 years, attending an outpatient osteoporosis clinic.
Norma J. MacIntyre, Chris P. Recknor, Julie C. Recknor, Y.-W. Hsieh, C.-L. Kao, A. Ozcan Edeer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The reliability and validity of upper quadrant posture and two-dimensional range of motion measurement tools

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2008
Measuring upper quadrant posture and movement is a challenge to researchers and clinicians. A  range of postural measurement tools is commonly used in the clinical setting and in research projects to evaluate postural align-ment, but information about ...
S. Van Niekerk, Q. Louw
doaj   +1 more source

Innovative approach for designing topological interlocking bricks with precise morphological representation and controlled interface curvature

Materials & Design
Topological interlocking systems present an innovative approach to structural design, offering promising solutions for the development of structures with enhanced mechanical performance. However, current research exhibits limited diversity in topological
Maliheh Tavoosi Gazkoh, Xiaoshan Lin, Annan Zhou   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Avaliação da curvatura torácica e da presença de dor em mulheres de diferentes faixas etárias Evaluación de la curvatura torácica y de la presencia de dolor em mujeres con diferentes rangos de edad Evaluation of the thoracic curvature and the presence of pain in women of different age groups

Coluna/Columna, 2009
OBJETIVO: demonstrar a utilização do método flexicurva para avaliação e comparação da cifose torácica em mulheres saudáveis de diferentes faixas etárias, além de detectar se há correlação entre dor e grau de cifose torácica utilizando-se a Escala Visual ...
Júlia Guimarães Reis, Gustavo de Carvalho da Costa, Deborah Colucci Trevisan, Fernanda Moura Vasconcelos, Mariana da Silva Matos, Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in spinal curve during dentistry studies measured with a Spinal Mouse device: A five‐year prospective study

European Journal of Dental Education, Volume 28, Issue 4, Page 913-922, November 2024.
Abstract Introduction Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) often arise and develop during dentistry studies. The most affected regions are related to the spine. Possible associations between spinal curve parameters and MSDs have not yet been investigated amongst dentistry students.
Martin Kapitán, Nela Jouklová, Stanislav Machač, Lenka Hodačová, Eva Čermáková, Jan Schmidt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of back pain, functional disability, and spinal postural changes

Fisioterapia em Movimento
Objective : To evaluate the prevalence of back pain, disability, and postural changes in the spines of adults of different ages and with different levels of body mass index (BMI).
Cláudia Tarragô Candotti, Matias Noll, Bárbara Vendramini Marchetti, Bruna Nichelle da Rosa, Maria da Graça Schultz Medeiros, Adriane Vieira, Jefferson Fagundes Loss   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Correlation of Kyphosis, Lordosis and Pelvic Tilt with Pelvic Organ Prolapses

Journal of Rehabilitation, 2009
Objective: Given high prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse in female, and necessity of effect assessment of it's risk factors in various societies, this study was aimed to investigate the correlation of thoracic and lumbar spinal curvature as well as ...
Leila Simorgh, Minou Khalkhali-Zavieh, Nahid Sohrabi, Jalil Kouhpayeh-Zadeh, Tahereh Eftekhar, Zinat Ghanbari   +5 more
doaj