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The QardioArm Blood Pressure App for Self-Measurement in an Obese Population: Validation Study Using the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol Revision 2010
(JMIR, 2018-10)
[Abstract] Background:
Obesity and high blood pressure (HBP) pose high cardiovascular risks, and they are frequent causes of cardiovascular disease.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to validate the mobile app ...
The Relationship between Shoe Fitting and Foot Health of Persons with Down Syndrome: A Case Control Study
(MDPI, 2018-05)
[Abstract] Background: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality and a cause of intellectual disability. It is also associated with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems of the locomotive apparatus, ...
The influence of heel height related on quality of life on the foot in a sample of women
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-04)
[Abstract] Many women have worn high-heel shoes (HHS) at some point in their lives and many wear them on a daily basis, with higher prevalence between 39% and 78% observed in institutional and clinical settings. The purpose ...
Clinical Aspects of Foot Health in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease
(MDPI, 2018-02)
[Abstract] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) shows a marked presence of physiologic changes and the start or aggravation of underlying diseases such as physical frailty in diverse anatomical regions. It is believed to have a ...
Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the bilateral intrinsic plantar muscles and fascia in post-stroke survivors with hemiparesis: A case-control study
(Ivyspring, 2018)
[Abstract] Purpose: The study main aim was to compare the cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness of the plantar muscles and fascia in the hemiparesis and contralateral feet of poststroke survivors with respect to healthy ...
Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-03)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Foot problems are believed to reduce quality of life and are increasingly present. Even among young adults of university age, untreated foot problems can lead to postural and mobility problems. ...
Effect of generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity related of quality of life in the foot: a case controlled study
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-09)
[Abstract] Generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity (GLH) has been shown to predispose an individual to a number of orthopaedic conditions. Little is known about how GLH affects people’ foot health-related quality of life. This ...
How is cell proprioception related to cell growth and differentiation? Strong scientific evidence for future clinical activities
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-11)
Evaluation of podiatric disorders in a sample of children with intellectual disabilities: an analytical cross-sectional study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-11)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Intellectual disabilities (IDs) usually derive from neurodevelopmental disabilities. They limit intellectual functioning and cause adaptive behaviors and orthopedic problems. These disabilities have ...
Slow velocity of the center of pressure and high heel pressures may increase the risk of Sever’s disease: a case-control study
(BMC, 2018-11)
[Abstract] Abstract
Background: This study determined if the body mass index, dynamic plantar-pressures, plantar surface contactarea, velocity of the centre of pressure (COP), gastrocnemius equinus, and gastrocnemius ...