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Book Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Download or read book Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability written by Elizabeth Irene Raycraft and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is associated with deficits in strength, balance, and static postural stability, however dynamic postural stability during transitional movements have received limited investigations. The purpose of this study was to assess dynamic postural stability in individuals with CAI during varying speeds of gait initiation (GI). There were twenty eight voluntary subjects, 14 (M8:F6) subjects with CAI and 14 (M8:F6) control subjects (healthy young athletes, HYA). CAI was assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) tool. Control subjects had no history of any LAS. Data was collected using two non-conducting forceplates and an electromagnetic tracking system. Subjects performed five trials of each task, first normal speed GI and then fast speed GI. There were no significant differences noted for both A/P and M/L movement and velocity of COP during S1. There were also no significant differences between groups for initial step length or initial step velocity. Lastly, there were no significant differences found between groups for COP-COM at the end of single support phase of gait. The results of this study suggest that GI may not be a challenging enough task to evoke deficits in postural control in individuals with CAI. The GI motor program likely remains unaffected by the development of CAI and these individuals are likely able to compensate for any functional deficits they may experience. Future research should investigate these motor programs using EMG data and also possibly secondary tasks that may challenge these individuals more.

Book Influence of Direction on Stepping Parameters and Postural Stability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Download or read book Influence of Direction on Stepping Parameters and Postural Stability in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability written by Jennifer Tolson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Lateral ankle sprains are a common athletic injury accounting for 25-50% of injuries in sports that include running and jumping. Individuals who suffer from a lateral ankle sprain may develop residual symptoms of chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI research has examined static and dynamic to static movements and unidirectional tasks; however, static to dynamic transitional movements remains largely unexplored in this population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate dynamic postural stability during directional gait initiation in healthy young athletes (HYA) and athletes with CAI. There were no significant differences between the two groups for forward and directional gait initiation for center of pressure-center of mass separation at heel strike minus one, posterior and lateral displacement of the center of pressure during S1, step length, step velocity, and posterior and lateral velocity of the center of pressure during S1, We concluded that gait initiation at a 90° step angle may not be a challenging enough task to alter dynamic postural stability in those with CAI.

Book Role of Dynamic Postural Control Using Functional Movement Assessments in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Download or read book Role of Dynamic Postural Control Using Functional Movement Assessments in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability written by Jordan W. Legendre and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our objective was to evaluate the effects of ankle support devices on kinematic and kinetic characteristics during walking and running in people with chronic ankle instability (CAI). For the case-control study, the primary purpose was to identify differences among measures of active range of motion (AROM), dynamic postural stability, and FMS-lower extremity scores in physically-active persons with and without CAI. A secondary purpose was to identify risk factors that predispose individuals to CAI.

Book Impairment in Dynamic Postural Control Following an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain

Download or read book Impairment in Dynamic Postural Control Following an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain written by Anne Lorene Bryan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Lateral ankle sprains are the most common injury in sports, with an estimated 25,000 per day. Current research assesses postural control deficits following lateral ankle sprains; however most studies use static stances instead of dynamic stances. Most of the current research compares injured limb to non-injured limb, however bilateral impairments have been found to be present. Twenty Division I student athletes will be recruited to participate in this study, ten subjects will be NCAA Division I student athletes who have suffered a lateral ankle sprain. Control subjects will be healthy NCAA Division I student athletes, matched by height and gender with the injured subjects. Dynamic postural control will be evaluated by gait initiation, which will be assessed using the Vicon system and then compared to matched healthy control values. MANOVA revealed no significant difference in dynamic postural control following a lateral ankle sprain when compared to control group. Significant differences were found in range of motion assessment as well as perceived function assessment.

Book The Effects of Lower Extremity Rehabilitation on Static and Dynamic Postural Control Among Those with Chronic Ankle Instability

Download or read book The Effects of Lower Extremity Rehabilitation on Static and Dynamic Postural Control Among Those with Chronic Ankle Instability written by Lora Huddleston and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Effects of Fatigue  Gender and Chronic Ankle Instability on Dynamic Postural Control

Download or read book The Effects of Fatigue Gender and Chronic Ankle Instability on Dynamic Postural Control written by Phillip Alexander Gribble and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson   s Disease

Download or read book Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson s Disease written by Martina Mancini and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-09-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Management presents the most updated information on a variety of topics. Sections help clinicians evaluate the types of balance control issues, dynamic balance dysfunction during turning, and the effects of medication, deep brain stimulation, and rehabilitation intervention on balance control. This book is the first to review the four main postural control systems and how they are affected, including balance during quiet stance, reactive postural adjustments to external perturbations, anticipatory postural adjustments in preparation for voluntary movements, and dynamic balance control during walking and turning. In addition, the book's authors summarize the effects of levodopa, deep brain stimulation, and rehabilitation intervention for each balance domain. This book is recommended for anyone interested in how and why balance control is affected by PD. Provides the first comprehensive review of research to date on balance dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease Discusses how to translate current neuroscience research into practice regarding neural control of balance Provides evidence on the effects of current interventions on balance control

Book Adaptive Gait and Postural Control  From Physiological to Pathological Mechanisms  Towards Prevention and Rehabilitation

Download or read book Adaptive Gait and Postural Control From Physiological to Pathological Mechanisms Towards Prevention and Rehabilitation written by Helena Blumen and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cross Disciplinary Approaches to Characterize Gait and Posture Disturbances in Aging and Related Diseases  volume II

Download or read book Cross Disciplinary Approaches to Characterize Gait and Posture Disturbances in Aging and Related Diseases volume II written by Simone Tassani and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging introduces disturbances to the gait and posture of individuals. Such alterations can originate or result from a wide range of causes making it challenging to understand when modifications are related to pathological or physiological causes. Many disciplines come together to perform this kind of analysis (e.g. computational and experimental mechanics, image processing, medicine, biology, physiology, machine learning, and data science). Gait analysis is particularly sensitive to the interactions of different disciplines. This technique allows the study of human movements, but only through a multidisciplinary approach, it is possible to infer relations of causation. Narrow studies focusing on specific techniques are important to develop the fundamental tools required to study movement. In recent years, significant methodological advancements have been independently made in these fields. However, to cross the borders of current science and develop consistent results any new study needs to set interdisciplinary goals. An inclusive approach merging multiple aspects would be key in targeting pharmacological or rehabilitation interventions and improving patient care as a whole.

Book Encyclopedia of Neuroscience

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Neuroscience written by Marc D. Binder and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-10-13 with total page 4398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 5000-page masterwork is literally the last word on the topic and will be an essential resource for many. Unique in its breadth and detail, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive and highly readable guide to a complex and fast-expanding field. The five-volume reference work gathers more than 10,000 entries, including in-depth essays by internationally known experts, and short keynotes explaining essential terms and phrases. In addition, expert editors contribute detailed introductory chapters to each of 43 topic fields ranging from the fundamentals of neuroscience to fascinating developments in the new, inter-disciplinary fields of Computational Neuroscience and Neurophilosophy. Some 1,000 multi-color illustrations enhance and expand the writings.

Book Concussions in Athletics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Semyon M. Slobounov
  • Publisher : Springer Nature
  • Release : 2021-08-18
  • ISBN : 3030755649
  • Pages : 463 pages

Download or read book Concussions in Athletics written by Semyon M. Slobounov and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive text remains a timely and major contribution to the literature that addresses the neuromechanisms, predispositions, and latest developments in the evaluation and management of concussive injuries. Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, continues to be a significant public health concern with increased attention focusing on treatment and management of this puzzling epidemic as well as controversies within the field. The book is comprised of five thematic sections: current developments in evaluation; biomechanical mechanisms; neural substrates, biomarkers, genetics and brain imaging; pediatric considerations; and clinical management and rehabilitation. Since the publication of the original edition in 2014, much has changed regarding the current understanding of mild traumatic brain injury including development of more precise imaging modalities, development and classification of new biomarkers, and updates to clinical treatment and management of athletic concussion. This new edition will include new chapters targeting the influence of genetics on concussive injury, as well as an expansion on the knowledge of pediatric response to concussion and the influence of repetitive subconcussive impacts on athlete health. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Concussions in Athletics: From Brain to Behavior reestablishes itself as a state-of-the-art reference that will be of significant interest to a wide range of clinicians, researchers, administrators, and policy makers, and this updated version aims to narrow the gap between research findings and clinical management of sports-related concussion and other mild traumatic brain injury. The second edition also attempts to broaden the scope of the knowledge to apply to more professionals and pre-professionals in the fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology, and other allied health professionals that closely work with athletes and sports medicine professionals.

Book Locomotion and Posture in Older Adults

Download or read book Locomotion and Posture in Older Adults written by Fabio Augusto Barbieri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an attempt to advance the discussion and improve our understanding about the effects of aging and movement disorders on motor control during walking and postural tasks. Despite these activities are performed daily, there is a high requirement of motor and neural systems in order to perform both tasks efficiently. Both walking and posture require a complex interaction of musculoskeletal and neural systems. However, the mechanisms used to control these tasks, as well as how they are planned and coordinated, are still a question of discussion among health professionals and researchers. In addition, this discussion is more interesting when the effects of aging are included in the context of locomotion and the postural control. The number of older individuals is 841 million in 2015, which is four times higher than the 202 million that lived in 1950. Aging causes many motor, sensorial and neural deficits, which impair locomotion and postural control in the elderly. The severity of this framework is worsened when the aging goes along with a movement disorder, such as Parkinson disease, Chorea, Dystonia, Huntington disease, etc. Therefore, the aim of this book is to highlight the influence of different aspects on planning, controlling and performing locomotion and posture tasks. In attempting to improve current knowledge in this field, invited authors present and discuss how environmental, sensorial, motor, cognitive and individual aspects influence the planning and performance of locomotor and postural activities. The major thrust of the book is to address the mechanisms involved in controlling and planning motor action in neurological healthy individuals, as well as in those who suffer from movement disorders or face the effects of aging, indicating the aspects that impair locomotion and postural control. In addition, new technologies, tools and interventions designed to manage the effects of aging and movement disorders are presented in the book.

Book Oxford Textbook of Vertigo and Imbalance

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Vertigo and Imbalance written by Adolfo Bronstein and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance rank amongst the most common presenting symptoms in neurology, ENT, geriatric medicine, and general practice. These symptoms can originate from many different organs and systems, such as the inner ear, general medical conditions, neurological and psychological disorders. The Oxford Textbook of Vertigo and Imbalance provides an up-to-date summary of the scientific basis, clinical diagnosis, and management of disorders leading to dizziness and poor balance. This textbook is conceptually divided into three sections, detailing the scientific basis, general clinical issues, and specific diseases diagnosed in clinical practice that are responsible for complaints of dizziness and imbalance. Individual chapters address benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraine, vestibular neuritis, stroke, and Ménière's disease. Additional chapters follow a syndrome-based approach and cover multiple conditions, including cerebellar disorders, bilateral vestibular failure and gait, and psychological disorders. The print edition is complemented by an online version, which allows access to the full content of the textbook, contains links from the references to primary research journal articles, allows full text searches, and provides access to figures and tables that can be downloaded to PowerPoint. It serves a useful clinical reference for neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, audio-vestibular physicians, and senior trainees in those specialties.

Book The Injured Athlete

Download or read book The Injured Athlete written by Daniel N. Kulund and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1988 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Unstable Ankle

    Book Details:
  • Author : Meir Nyska
  • Publisher : Human Kinetics
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN : 9780880118026
  • Pages : 344 pages

Download or read book The Unstable Ankle written by Meir Nyska and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulls together up-to-date research on medical issues related to the unstable ankle and features contributions from an array of leading physicians and rehabilitation professionals. Complete and practical, this text addresses ankle instability problems in a variety of patient populations, including children and adolescents. Special consideration is given to at-risk individuals in selected sports and occupations.

Book Handbook of Human Motion

Download or read book Handbook of Human Motion written by and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Human Motion is a large cross-disciplinary reference work which covers the many interlinked facets of the science and technology of human motion and its measurement. Individual chapters cover fundamental principles and technological developments, the state-of-the-art and consider applications across four broad and interconnected fields; medicine, sport, forensics and animation. The huge strides in technological advancement made over the past century make it possible to measure motion with unprecedented precision, but also lead to new challenges. This work introduces the many different approaches and systems used in motion capture, including IR and ultrasound, mechanical systems and video, plus some emerging techniques. The large variety of techniques used for the study of motion science in medicine can make analysis a complicated process, but extremely effective for the treatment of the patient when well utilised. The handbook descri bes how motion capture techniques are applied in medicine, and shows how the resulting analysis can help in diagnosis and treatment. A closely related field, sports science involves a combination of in-depth medical knowledge and detailed understanding of performance and training techniques, and motion capture can play an extremely important role in linking these disciplines. The handbook considers which technologies are most appropriate in specific circumstances, how they are applied and how this can help prevent injury and improve sporting performance. The application of motion capture in forensic science and security is reviewed, with chapters dedicated to specific areas including employment law, injury analysis, criminal activity and motion/facial recognition. And in the final area of application, the book describes how novel motion capture techniques have been designed specifically to aid the creation of increasingly realistic animation within films and v ideo games, with Lord of the Rings and Avatar just two examples. Chapters will provide an overview of the bespoke motion capture techniques developed for animation, how these have influenced advances in film and game design, and the links to behavioural studies, both in humans and in robotics. Comprising a cross-referenced compendium of different techniques and applications across a broad field, the Handbook of Human Motion provides the reader with a detailed reference and simultaneously a source of inspiration for future work. The book will be of use to students, researchers, engineers and others working in any field relevant to human motion capture.

Book Advanced Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders

Download or read book Advanced Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders written by Giorgio Sandrini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field of gait and balance rehabilitation. It describes technologies and devices together with the requirements and factors to be considered during their application in clinical settings. The book covers physiological and pathophysiological basis of locomotion and posture control, describes integrated approaches for the treatment of neurological diseases and spinal cord injury, as well as important principles for designing appropriate clinical studies. It presents computer and robotic technologies currently used in rehabilitation, such as exoskeleton devices, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality and many more, highlighting the main advantages and challenges both from the clinical and engineering perspective. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book is intended for people with different background and expertise, including medical and engineering students, clinicians and physiotherapists, as well as technical developers of rehabilitation systems and their corresponding human-compute interfaces. It aims at fostering an increased awareness of available technologies for balance and gait rehabilitation, as well as a better communication and collaboration between their users and developers.