OBJETIVO: Comparar a força muscular dos rotadores internos e adutores do ombro (propulsores da natação) dos estilos com braçada simultânea (borboleta e peito) e estilos com braçada alternada (livre e costas). CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 46 ombros de nadadores federados dos estilo livre e costas (nado alternado GNA) com idade de 21,8 ± 3,8 anos; peso de 71,2 ± 10,0 kg, altura de 177,6 ± 8,5 cm e IMC= 22,3 ± 1,3; 44 ombros de nadadores federados dos estilos peito e borboleta (nado simultâneo - GNS) com idade de 20,3 ± 4,5 anos; peso de 70,5 ± 9,3 kg, altura 167,2 ± 37,6 cm e IMC= 22,6 ± 1,9; 28 ombros de nadadores recreacionais (grupo recreacional GR) com idade de 24,5 ± 4,5 anos; peso de 70,8 ± 16 kg, altura de 173,4 ± 9,2 cm e IMC= 23,3 ± 3,9 e 42 ombros de indivíduos controle (Grupo - GC) com idade de 25,8 ± 3,5 anos; peso de 68,7 ± 11,2 kg, altura 171,9 ± 9,3 cm e IMC= 23,2 ± 2,6. Todos foram avaliados no dinamômetro isocinético Biodex Multi-joint System 3® (Shirley, NY, USA) nas velocidades de 60º/segundo e 300º/segundo. Foram avaliados os movimentos de adução e rotação interna. As variáveis estudadas foram pico de torque corrigido pelo peso corpóreo (PTPC), trabalho total (TT) e relação agonista/antagonista. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença na musculatura adutora entre os grupos GNS e GNA nas variáveis PTPC (GNS = 114,4 Nm e GNA = 109,4 Nm) e TT (GNS = 642,9J e GNA = 641,5J). Não houve diferença na relação abdução/adução do ombro entre GNS (67,4%) e GNA (68,3%). Não houve diferença na musculatura rotadora interna entre os grupos GNS e GNA nas variáveis PTPC (GNS = 66,4Nm e GNA = 63,4Nm) e TT (GNS = 517,4J e GNA 526,7J). Não houve diferença na relação rotação externa e rotação interna o ombro entre GNS (65,7%) e GNA (61,5%). CONCLUSÃO: Não há diferença na força muscular dos músculos adutores e rotadores internos do ombro quando se compara nados com braçadas simultâneas e alternadas / OBJECTIVE: To compare the muscle strength of internal rotators and adductors of the shoulder (of the propellants swimming) of styles with simultaneous stroke (butterfly and breaststroke) and stroke with alternating colors (free and back). PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated 46 shoulders of competitive swimmers of freestyle and back (alternating swimming - GNA) aged 21.8 ± 3.8 years, weight 71.2 ± 10.0 kg, height 177.6 ± 8.5 cm and BMI = 22.3 ± 1.3. 44 shoulders of competitive swimmers of styles breast and butterfly (swimming simultaneously - GNS) aged 20.3 ± 4.5 years, weight 70.5 ± 9.3 kg, height 167.2 ± 37.6 cm and BMI = 22.6 ± 1.9. Shoulders of 28 recreational swimmers (group recreational - GR) aged 24.5 ± 4.5 years, weight 70.8 ± 16 kg, height 173.4 ± 9.2 cm and BMI = 23.3 ± 3, 9:42 shoulders of individuals (control group - CG) aged 25.8 ± 3.5 years, weight 68.7 ± 11.2 kg, height 171.9 ± 9.3 cm and BMI = 23, 2 ± 2.6. All were assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer Biodex Multi-joint System 3 ® (Shirley, NY, USA) at 60 ° / second and 300 º / second. We evaluated the movements of adduction and internal rotation. The variables were peak torque corrected for body weight (PTPC), total work (TW) and agonist / antagonist. RESULTS: There was no difference in the adductor muscle between the groups in the variables and GNA GNS PTPC (Nm) (GNS = 114.4 and 109.4 = GNA) and TT (J) (GNS = 642.9 and 641.5 = GNA). There was no difference in the abduction / adduction (%) of the shoulder between GNS (GNS = GNA = 67.4 and 68.3). There was no difference in the internal rotator muscles between the groups in the variables and GNA GNS PTPC (Nm) (GNS and GNA = 66.4 = 63.4) and TT (J) (GNS = 517.4 and 526.7 GNA). There was no difference in the external rotation and internal rotation (%) of the shoulder between GNS (GNS = GNA = 65.7 and 61.5). CONCLUSION: No difference in muscle strength of adductor muscles and internal rotators of the shoulder when comparing births with simultaneous and alternate strokes

Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-02T20:19:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 6272.pdf: 943725 bytes, checksum: fe22255b4e68c17bf799b7fcb6c4e5d4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-26 / Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos / Traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability makes the humeral head unable to remain centered on the glenoid fossa and alters the arthrokinematics and the strength of the shoulder rotators. The rotator cuff muscles depend on a good performance of the scapular muscles and their strengthening has been recommended at different levels for subjects with traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability. On the other hand, poor scapular performance is not well described in this population. Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to investigate muscle performance during protraction and retraction of the scapula in the sagittal and scapular planes in subjects with traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability. The study included 40 volunteers of both sexes, divided into two groups: control group (n = 20) and patients with traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability (n = 20). Muscle performance during protraction and retraction was assessed using Biodex System III isokinetic dynamometer in the isometric mode, with three repetitions, and in the concentric isokinetic mode, at the speeds of 12.2 cm/s and 36.6 cm/s, with 5 and 10 repetitions, respectively. The evaluations were performed with the shoulder flexed at 90° in the sagittal plane and elevated at 90° in the scapular plane. The mean peak force, total work and the total range of motion (ROM) were the variables of interest. The variables were compared using analysis of variance with two factors (ANOVA - Two Way), considering plans as the withinsubject factor and group as the between-subject factor, at a significance level of 5%. There was difference between subjects in the average peak force at isometric protraction and retraction and also at protraction during isokinetic evaluation at 36 cm/s (p <0.05). For intra-subject analysis (scapular plane vs sagittal plane), differences were found for mean peak force during isometric protraction, isokinetic protraction at 12.2 cm/s and isokinetic protraction at 36.6 cm/s. There was an interaction for the total work in retraction at 12.2 cm / s, total work in retraction at 36.6 cm / s for ROM. This dissertation shows that subjects with traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability have decreased strength in protraction and in isometric retraction and also in isokinetic contraction. Average peak force, total work and ROM in the sagittal plane are higher than in the scapular plane. / A instabilidade glenoumeral traumática anterior torna a cabeça umeral incapaz de manter-se centralizada na fossa glenoidal. Essa disfunção altera a artrocinemática e a força dos rotadores do ombro. Os músculos do manguito rotador dependem de um bom desempenho dos músculos escapulares e, assim, seu fortalecimento tem sido recomendado em planos diferentes, em sujeitos com instabilidade glenoumeral traumática anterior. Por outro lado, o comprometimento do desempenho escapular não está claro nessa população. Diante disso, o objetivo desta dissertação foi investigar o desempenho muscular de protração e retração da escápula no plano sagital e escapular em sujeitos com instabilidade glenoumeral traumática anterior. Participaram deste estudo 40 voluntários de ambos os sexos, divididos em dois grupos: grupo controle (n=20) e grupo com instabilidade glenoumeral traumática anterior (n=20). O desempenho muscular de protração e retração foi avaliado por meio do dinamômetro isocinético Biodex System III, no modo isométrico, com 3 repetições, e no modo isocinético concêntrico, nas velocidades 12,2 cm/s e 36,6 cm/s, com 5 e 10 repetições, respectivamente. As avaliações foram realizadas com o ombro posicionado a 90° de flexão no plano sagital e a 90º de elevação no plano da escápula. A média dos picos de força, o trabalho total e a amplitude total de movimento (ADM) foram as variáveis de interesse. As variáveis foram comparadas, utilizando-se a análise de variância com dois fatores (ANOVA Two Way), com os planos como fator intrassujeitos e grupo como fator entressujeitos, a um nível de significância de 5%. Houve diferença entressujeitos para a média dos picos de força em protração e retração isométrica e também em protração durante a avaliação isocinética a 36 cm/s (p<0.05). Para a análise intrassujeitos (Plano escapular vs Plano sagital), as diferenças foram encontradas para a média dos picos de força durante a protração isométrica, protração isocinética a 12,2 cm/s e protração isocinética a 36,6 cm/s. Houve interação para o trabalho total em retração a 12,2 cm/s, trabalho total em retração a 36,6 cm/s e para a ADM. Esta dissertação permite concluir que sujeitos com instabilidade glenoumeral traumática anterior apresentam diminuição de força em protração e retração isométrica e em retração isocinética. A média dos picos de força, o trabalho total e a ADM no plano sagital são maiores do que no plano escapular.

OBJETIVO: Comparar a força muscular dos rotadores internos e adutores do ombro (propulsores da natação) dos estilos com braçada simultânea (borboleta e peito) e estilos com braçada alternada (livre e costas). CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 46 ombros de nadadores federados dos estilo livre e costas (nado alternado GNA) com idade de 21,8 ± 3,8 anos; peso de 71,2 ± 10,0 kg, altura de 177,6 ± 8,5 cm e IMC= 22,3 ± 1,3; 44 ombros de nadadores federados dos estilos peito e borboleta (nado simultâneo - GNS) com idade de 20,3 ± 4,5 anos; peso de 70,5 ± 9,3 kg, altura 167,2 ± 37,6 cm e IMC= 22,6 ± 1,9; 28 ombros de nadadores recreacionais (grupo recreacional GR) com idade de 24,5 ± 4,5 anos; peso de 70,8 ± 16 kg, altura de 173,4 ± 9,2 cm e IMC= 23,3 ± 3,9 e 42 ombros de indivíduos controle (Grupo - GC) com idade de 25,8 ± 3,5 anos; peso de 68,7 ± 11,2 kg, altura 171,9 ± 9,3 cm e IMC= 23,2 ± 2,6. Todos foram avaliados no dinamômetro isocinético Biodex Multi-joint System 3® (Shirley, NY, USA) nas velocidades de 60º/segundo e 300º/segundo. Foram avaliados os movimentos de adução e rotação interna. As variáveis estudadas foram pico de torque corrigido pelo peso corpóreo (PTPC), trabalho total (TT) e relação agonista/antagonista. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença na musculatura adutora entre os grupos GNS e GNA nas variáveis PTPC (GNS = 114,4 Nm e GNA = 109,4 Nm) e TT (GNS = 642,9J e GNA = 641,5J). Não houve diferença na relação abdução/adução do ombro entre GNS (67,4%) e GNA (68,3%). Não houve diferença na musculatura rotadora interna entre os grupos GNS e GNA nas variáveis PTPC (GNS = 66,4Nm e GNA = 63,4Nm) e TT (GNS = 517,4J e GNA 526,7J). Não houve diferença na relação rotação externa e rotação interna o ombro entre GNS (65,7%) e GNA (61,5%). CONCLUSÃO: Não há diferença na força muscular dos músculos adutores e rotadores internos do ombro quando se compara nados com braçadas simultâneas e alternadas / OBJECTIVE: To compare the muscle strength of internal rotators and adductors of the shoulder (of the propellants swimming) of styles with simultaneous stroke (butterfly and breaststroke) and stroke with alternating colors (free and back). PATIENTS AND METHODS: We evaluated 46 shoulders of competitive swimmers of freestyle and back (alternating swimming - GNA) aged 21.8 ± 3.8 years, weight 71.2 ± 10.0 kg, height 177.6 ± 8.5 cm and BMI = 22.3 ± 1.3. 44 shoulders of competitive swimmers of styles breast and butterfly (swimming simultaneously - GNS) aged 20.3 ± 4.5 years, weight 70.5 ± 9.3 kg, height 167.2 ± 37.6 cm and BMI = 22.6 ± 1.9. Shoulders of 28 recreational swimmers (group recreational - GR) aged 24.5 ± 4.5 years, weight 70.8 ± 16 kg, height 173.4 ± 9.2 cm and BMI = 23.3 ± 3, 9:42 shoulders of individuals (control group - CG) aged 25.8 ± 3.5 years, weight 68.7 ± 11.2 kg, height 171.9 ± 9.3 cm and BMI = 23, 2 ± 2.6. All were assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer Biodex Multi-joint System 3 ® (Shirley, NY, USA) at 60 ° / second and 300 º / second. We evaluated the movements of adduction and internal rotation. The variables were peak torque corrected for body weight (PTPC), total work (TW) and agonist / antagonist. RESULTS: There was no difference in the adductor muscle between the groups in the variables and GNA GNS PTPC (Nm) (GNS = 114.4 and 109.4 = GNA) and TT (J) (GNS = 642.9 and 641.5 = GNA). There was no difference in the abduction / adduction (%) of the shoulder between GNS (GNS = GNA = 67.4 and 68.3). There was no difference in the internal rotator muscles between the groups in the variables and GNA GNS PTPC (Nm) (GNS and GNA = 66.4 = 63.4) and TT (J) (GNS = 517.4 and 526.7 GNA). There was no difference in the external rotation and internal rotation (%) of the shoulder between GNS (GNS = GNA = 65.7 and 61.5). CONCLUSION: No difference in muscle strength of adductor muscles and internal rotators of the shoulder when comparing births with simultaneous and alternate strokes

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, progressive neurodegenerative disorder, recognized by the motor symptoms of bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural impairment. At clinical onset, extensive amounts of dopaminergic neurons have already been lost. The duration of this prodromal phase is uncertain, and it is thought to include predominantly non-motor symptoms. The progressive nature and the symptoms of PD are disabling and reduces the quality of life. Among patients affected in working age, early cessation of employment is common, and such socioeconomic consequences of PD may contribute to an impaired quality of life. The aims of this thesis were to investigate the life situation for people affected by PD in working age, with attention to factors of importance for quality of life and working situation, and to evaluate long-term associations between potential prodromal signs and the later development of PD.Methods: We used a postal survey to investigate the self-perceived life situation among working-aged individuals with PD compared to matched controls, with a specific attention to socioeconomic consequences of disease (paper I). To investigate risk markers preceding the diagnosis of PD (paper II-IV), we used data from nationwide registers. Study II was performed as a cohort study, based on the Swedish Military Service Conscription Register, and study III-IV were performed as nested case-control studies based on a cohort comprising all Swedish citizens aged ≥50 years in 2005.Results: In the survey study (paper I), 38% of the PD participants and 9% of the controls were dissatisfied with life as a whole, and the working situation was an independent risk factor for dissatisfaction with life. In total, 59% of the PD participants had reduced working hours or stopped working due to PD, and many PD participants struggled to cope with their work demands. Support from employer was associated with a higher likelihood to remain employed.We found that low muscle strength in young adulthood, (paper II) and depression (paper III) were associated with an increased risk of PD over follow-up times of more than 2 decades, and that patients with PD were at increased risk of fall-related injuries, hip fractures in particular, a decade or more before the PD diagnosis (paper IV). For depression and fall-related injuries, the association with PD was clearly time-dependent, strongest in the last years before the diagnosis of PD.Conclusions: The results suggest that the prodromal phase of PD may last for more than 2 decades and include also motor symptoms. The consequences of PD include a reduced quality of life associated with the working situation. Employer’s support appear to be particularly important for a successful vocational rehabilitation.

Thesis (MScMedSc (Biomedical Sciences))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / The purpose of this study was to determine the physiological and kinanthropometric attributes, respiratory muscle strength, and core stability of successful endurance paddlers, and to investigate the associations of these characteristics with kayak endurance performance in the laboratory and the field. Twenty male competitive paddlers (age: 28 ± SD 7 years, height: 184 ± SD 7 cm and weight: 80 ± SD 7 kg) were categorised in two ability groups, Elite and Sub-Elite. Testing included kinanthropometric measurements, maximum aerobic capacity, pulmonary function, six core stability tests, a 30 min endurance performance test (EPT) on the K1 Ergo and a 10 km time trial (TT) on the water. Maximum inspiratory mouth pressure (MIP) was measured before and after the 30 min EPT on the K1 Ergo to assess respiratory muscle fatigue. The Elite paddlers demonstrated significantly greater values for sitting height (as a percentage of stature), relative VO2max, PPO, PPO/kg, MVV and MIP compared to the Sub-Elite paddlers (All P < 0.05). They also demonstrated a significantly greater average PO and average back stroke length during the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT (P < 0.05) and a significantly faster race time (44:10 ± 1:17 vs 47:34 ± 3:14 min:s) during the 10 km water TT (P < 0.05), compared to the Sub-Elite paddlers. The paddlers did not experience respiratory muscle fatigue (as determined by change in MIP) after the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT. Significant intraclass correlations coefficients of r = 0.81 for average PO (30 min K1 Ergo EPT), r = 0.76 for MIP, and r = 0.95 for 10 km performance time, revealed the high repeatability of these tests. Significant relationships were found between the two endurance performance tests (30 min K1 Ergo EPT and 10 km water TT, r = -0.64, P < 0.05) and between both tests and a number of kinanthropometric, physiological and respiratory muscle function parameters. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that PPO and MVV predicted endurance performance (average PO) on the K1 Ergo (R2 = 0.75, SEE = 15 W), whereas relative VO2max and best MIP predicted 10 km performance time on the water (R2 = 0.64, SEE = 115 s). The results of this study suggest that superior maximum aerobic capacities and respiratory muscle function distinguish successful paddlers from less successful paddlers and may be used to predict kayak endurance performance in the laboratory as well as on the water. No respiratory muscle fatigue occurred during the 30 min K1 Ergo EPT, indicating that respiratory muscle fatigue may not be a limiting factor to 30 min kayak endurance performance. The core stability results demonstrated no relevance to kayak endurance performance.

Thesis (MScPhysio)--Stellenbosch University, 2004. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Muscle weakness is a problem for many young people with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Many studies have reported that selective strength-training programs can improve muscle strength. However, most of these studies are of single group design and do not adequately control for confounding variables. Objective: To determine the impact of a comprehensive strength training program targeting multiple muscle groups on adolescents with CP, using basic inexpensive free weights and resistance devices. Method: A randomised clinical trial evaluated the effects of an eight-week strength-training program on 31 independently ambulant adolescents with spastic CP, with or without walking aids, from Eros School (19 males, 12 females; mean age 16 years 1 month; range 13 - 18 years). The Kin-Com dynamometer, 3-D gait analysis, the Economy of Movement test and a questionnaire was used to evaluate selected muscle strength, the degree of crouch gait, free walking velocity and stride length, energy consumption during walking and perceptions of body image and functional competence. Twenty one subjects took part in the strength-training program and were compared with 10 control subjects. Results were analysed using repeated measures ANOVA and bootstrap analysis. Results: Compared with the control, significant improvement in the degree of crouch as measured by the sum of the ankle, knee and hip angles at midstance (p=0.05) and perceptions of body image (p=0.01) were noted for the experimental group. Significant trends were also noted for isometric knee extension muscle strength at 30° as well as for hip abduction at 10° and 20°. Walking efficiency, -velocity and stride length remained unchanged as well as perceptions of functional ability. Conclusion: A strength-training program targeting multiple muscle groups including upper and lower limbs as well as the trunk, can lead to changes in muscle strength and improve the degree of crouch gait with improved perception of body image. Successful participation in such a program at school may motivate children with CP to continue with home-based basic strength training. Strength training alone did not decrease oxygen consumption during walking and inclusion of aerobic exercise is recommended. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Spierswakheid is 'n probleem vir baie jong mense met serebrale verlamming (SV). Navorsing het getoon dat selektiewe versterkende oefenprogramme selektiewe spiere kan versterk, maar die meeste studies bestaan uit 'n enkel groep met onvoldoende beheer oor verstrengelde veranderlikes. Doel: Om die impak van 'n omvattende versterkende oefenprogram met basiese, goedkoop gewigte en weerstandsaparaat wat vele spiergroepe teiken, op adolesente met spastiese SV te evalueer. Metodologie: Die effekte van 'n agt weke lang versterkende oefenprogram is op 31 onafhanklik mobiel adolesente met spastiese SV, met of sonder loophulpmiddel, van Eros Skool deur middel van 'n ewekansige kliniese proef geevalueer (19 manlike, 12 vroulike deelnemers; gemiddelde ouderdom 16 jaar 1 maand; omvang 13 - 18 jaar). Die Kin-Com dinamometer, "3-D gait analysis", die "Economy of Movement" toets en 'n vraelys is gebruik om geselekteerde spiersterkte, die hoeveelheid knie fleksie gesien in die onderste ledemaat tydens loop, loopspoed en treelengte, energieverbruik tydens loop asook persepsies van liggaamsbeeld en funksionelevermoë te evalueer. Een en twintig het in die versterkende oefenprogram deelgeneem en is met 10 kontrole deelnemers vergelyk. Resultate is met behulp van herhaalde metings "ANOVA" en "bootstrap analysis" geanaliseer. Resultate: In vergelyking met die kontrole groep, het die experimentele groep betekenisvolle verbetering getoon in die hoeveelheid fleksie gesien in die ondersteledemaat (p=0.05) soos bereken deur die som van die enkel-, knie- en heuphoek in midstaan fase tydens loop, asook in liggaamspersepsie (p=0.01). Beduidenisvolle tendense is ook gesien by die experimentele groep vir isometriese knie ekstensie spiersterkte by 30° asook vir heup abduksie by 10° en 20°. Energieverbruik tydens loop asook loopspoed en treelengte was onveranderd asook persepsie van funksionele vermoë. Gevolgtrekking: 'n Versterkende oefenprogram wat verskeie spiergroepe teiken, insluitende die onderste en boonste ledemate asook die romp, kan lei tot In verbetering in spiersterkte, minder fleksie in die onderste ledemate tydens loop asook 'n verbetering in ligaamspersepsie. Suksesvolle deelname aan so 'n program op skool, mag kinders dalk motiveer om In basiese versterkende oefenprogram tuis voort te sit. Versterkende oefening alleen het geen vermindering in suurstofverbruik tydens loop veroorsaak en die insluit van aerobiese oefening word aanbeveel.

Anterior cruciate ligament injury leads to increased sagittal tibial translation, and perceptions of instability and low confidence in the knee joint are common. Many patients have remaining problems despite treatment and are forced to lower their activity level and prematurely end their career in sports. The effect of ACL reconstruction and/or rehabilitation on dynamic knee stability is not completely understood. The overall aim of this thesis was to study the dynamic knee stability during and after rehabilitation in individuals with ACL injury. More specific aims were 1) to elaborate an evaluation method for muscle strength, 2) to evaluate the effect of exercises in closed and open kinetic chain, and 3) to evaluate dynamic knee stability in patients with ACL deficiency or ACL reconstruction. Sagittal tibial translation and knee flexion angle were measured using the CA‐4000 computerised goniometer linkage. Muscle activation was registered with electromyography. The intra‐ and inter‐rater reliability of 1 repetition maximum (RM) of seated knee extension was clinically acceptable. The inter‐rater reliability of 1RM of squat was also acceptable, but the intra‐rater reliability was lower. The systematic procedure for the establishment of 1RM that was developed can be recommended for use in the clinic. One specific exercise session including cycling and a maximum number of knee extensions and heel raises did not influence static or dynamic sagittal tibial translation in uninjured individuals. A comprehensive rehabilitation program with isolated quadriceps training in OKC led to significantly greater isokinetic quadriceps strength compared to CKC rehabilitation in patients with ACL deficiency. Hamstring strength, static and dynamic translation, and functional outcome were similar between groups. Five weeks after ACL reconstruction, seated knee extension produced more anterior tibial translation compared to the straight leg raise and standing on one leg. All exercises produced less or equal amount of anterior tibial translation as the 90N Lachman test. Five weeks after the ACL reconstruction the static and dynamic tibial translation in the ACL reconstructed knee did not differ from the tibial translation on the uninjured leg. Patients in the early phase after ACL injury or ACL reconstruction used a joint stiffening strategy including a reduced peak knee extension angle during gait and increased hamstring activation during activity, which reduces the dynamic tibial translation. Patients with ACL deficiency that completed a four months rehabilitation program used a movement pattern that was more close to normal.

published_or_final_version / Sports Science / Master / Master of Science in Sports Science

Muscle strength capabilities are a determinant in the ability to successfully accomplish everyday tasks. As such, the quantification of this aspect of human performance is of interest in many settings. Currently, the validity of muscle strength test results is reliant on the notion that during testing, the participant exerted an effort that is sincere, and that consisted of maximal voluntary contractions. Therefore, the ability to differentiate between maximal and non maximal muscular exertions is of importance. The purpose of this dissertation was to develop and validate probability-based decision rules for differentiating between maximal and non-maximal voluntary exertions of the knee and shoulder joint musculature during isokinetic dynamometry-based testing. For development of the decision rules, healthy participants performed a series of maximal and non-maximal exertions at different testing velocities through a prescribed range of motion. Two different theory-based approaches were subsequently used for decision rule development: the first approach was based on expected better consistency in strength waveform shapes and relative magnitudes during performance of maximal efforts in comparison to non-maximal efforts. The second approach was based on the known force-velocity dependency in skeletal muscles. In terms of discriminatory performance, several of the decision rules pertaining to the knee joint markedly improve upon those previously reported. In addition, a separate investigation demonstrated that the decision rules offer excellent discriminatory performance when applied to test results of participants that have undergone surgical reconstruction of their anterior cruciate ligament. As such, clinicians and researchers may be able to ascertain voluntary maximal effort production during isokinetic testing of the knee joint musculature with a high degree of confidence, and thus be able to rely on such scores for decision-making purposes With regards to the shoulder musculature decision rules, several methodological issues related to test positioning and signal processing need to be addressed prior to consideration of their use in the clinical domain. / Thesis (Ph.D, Kinesiology & Health Studies) -- Queen's University, 2013-06-19 01:12:53.454

Tyrimo objektas — vaikų pusiausvyra, raumenų jėga ir ištvermė. Hipotezė: manome, kad vaikų, turinčių autizmo sutrikimą pusiausvyra, raumenų jėga bei ištvermė turėtų būti prastenė nei sveikų vaikų, o 4 savaičių kryptingos kineziterapijos pratybos turėtų reikšmingai pagerinti visus vertintus rodiklius. Tyrimo tikslas — nustatyti kineziterapijos poveikį 7-11 metų vaikų, sergančių autizmu, pusiausvyrai, raumenų jėgai ir raumenų ištvermei. Tyrimo uždaviniai: 1.Nustatyti ir palyginti vaikų, turinčių autizmo sutrikimą ir sveikų vaikų pusiausvyros, raumenų jėgos ir ištvermės rodiklius. 2.Įvertinti 4 savaičių kineziterapijos poveikį vaikų, turinčių autizmo sutrikimą, pusiausvyros, raumenų jėgos ir ištvermės rodikliams. 3.Palyginti vaikų, turinčių autizmo sutrikimą, pusiausvyros, raumenų jėgos ir ištvermės rodiklius, gautus po 4 savaičių intervencijos su sveikų vaikų rodikliais. Rezultatai: Tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kad po kineziterapijos taikymo vaikams, turintiems autizmo sutrikimą pagal modifikuotą Berg skalę, pusiausvyra padidėjo 6 balais. Plaštakos raumenų jėga po kineziterapijos vaikams padidėjo dešinėje rankoje 2 kg, kairėje rankoje 2,2 kg. Šuolio į tolį iš vietos testo rezultatai padidėjo 36,2 cm. Sėstis ir gultis testo rezultatai per 30 sekundžių padidėjo 4,5 karto. Po kineziterapinės intervencijos pritūpimai iki 90° kampo per 30 sekundžių padidėjo 5,7 karto. Lyginant rodiklius prieš kineziterapiją ir po jos, pusiausvyros, raumenų jėgos ir ištvermės rodikliai reikšmingai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Object of the study — children balance, muscle strength and endurance. Hypothesis: We believe that the muscle strength, endurance and balance of children with autism disorder should be worse than the normal healthy children, and that a 4 weeks of targeted physical therapy exercises should significantly improve all evaluated indicators. The aim: determine the effects of physical therapy for children from 7 to 11 years old with the autism of balance, muscular strength and endurance. Goals of the study: 1. To identify and compare balance, muscle strength and endurance characteristics of children with autism disorder and healthy children. 2. To evaluate the effects of 4 weeks physical therapy for the children with autistic disorder of their balance, muscle strength and endurance characteristics. 3. To compare balance, muscle strength and endurance characteristics of children with autistic disorder, after 4 weeks of intervention, with the characteristics of healthy children. Results: The results showed that after physical therapy children with autistic spectrum disorder in accordance with the modified Berg score balance improved by 6 points. Hand muscle strength after physical therapy for children has improved to 2 kg in the right hand and 2.2 kg in the left hand. Standing long jump improved by 36.2 cm. Sit and lie down test results for 30 seconds improved 4.5 times. After physical therapy intervention, the 90° squats for 30 seconds improved 5.7 times. In comparison with the... [to full text]