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Comparison of Lateral Abdominal Musculature Activation during Expiration with an Expiratory Flow Control Device Versus the Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver in Healthy Women : A Cross-Sectional Observational Pilot Study
(MDPI AG, 2020-02)
[Abstract] Background and Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to quantify and compare lateral abdominal musculature thickness, including the transverse abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), and external ...
An Automated Blood Pressure Display for Self-Measurement in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (iHealth Track): Device Validation Study
(JMIR Publications, 2020-04)
[Abstract] Background: Hypertension is a global public health issue and is closely related to chronic kidney disorder (CKD). In people with CKD, strict monitoring of blood pressure is an important part of therapy.
Objective: ...
Polyethylene Nail Brace for Ingrown Toenails Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(2020)
[Abstract] Background: Onychocryptosis is one of the most prevailing onychopathies and one of the usual reasons for visiting podiatry clinics. In this research, we aim to evaluate the e ectiveness of a procedure of nail ...
Heart Rate Variability Monitoring during Interferential Current Application in the Lower Back Area: A Cross-Sectional Study
(MDPI, 2021-03)
[Abstract] Vasovagal reactions may occur occasionally during electrical stimulation using interferential current (IFC). The purpose of this study was to examine variations in autonomic activity during the application of ...
The Impact of Depression Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Novel Case-Control Investigation
(2021-03)
[Abstract] Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease and it is known to cause motor disturbances associated with musculoskeletal problems of the locomotor apparatus, and non-motor symptoms, that are believed ...
M-Mode Ultrasound Examination of Soleus Muscle in Healthy Subjects: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability Study
(2020-12)
[Abstract] Objective: M-mode ultrasound imaging (US) reflects the motion of connective tissue within muscles. The objectives of this study were to evaluate inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of soleus muscle measurements ...
Degree of Impact of Tailor’s Bunion on Quality of Life: A Case–Control Study
(MDPI, 2021-01)
[Abstract] Tailor’s bunion (TB) disease should be considered one of the foot injuries that causes disability in feet as well as general health. This case–control descriptive study investigated and contrasted the effects ...
Impact of Quality of Life Related to Foot Problems: A Case–Control Study
(Springer, 2021-07)
[Abstract] Foot problems are highly prevalent conditions, being a frequent reason for medical and podiatric consultation. The aim of this study was to compare the differences of quality of life (QoL) related to foot health ...
Muscle Activity of the Triceps Surae With Novel Propulsion Heel-Lift Orthotics in Recreational Runners
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2020)
[Abstract] Background:The triceps surae muscle has been identified with propulsion during running gait, and typical heel-lift orthotics
(THOs) have been used to treat some sports injuries of this structural-biomechanical ...
Fit factor of masks used by Physicians in Clinical Settings
(2020)
[Abstract] Background: Usually, physicians use filtering respirators in clinical settings to a lesser extent than other simpler surgical masks. The study aim was to determine the fit factor of surgical and other types masks ...