Comparison between patients with COPD and healthy subjects on spatiotemporal, moment and kinematic parameters: A quasi-experimental study.

Background And Aims: Chronic obstructive respiratory diseases (COPD) not only cause damage to the respiratory system as well as the heart and blood vessels of the patient but also have a direct effect on the condition of the musculoskeletal system. The risk of falling is increasing due to dysfunction of the joints as well as aging, which occurs frequently in this population. Gait deficits are known as an important risk factor for falls.

Postural Balance Evaluation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: The risk of falling in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is higher than healthy people, imposing a great financial burden on patients due to clinical diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to compare static balance between two groups of healthy people and COPD patients, based on cognitive tasks and vision tests, using linear and non-linear analyses.

Materials And Methods: A total of 15 patients with COPD and 14 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals were recruited in this study.

The Immediate Effects of Manual Massage of Forearm on Power-Grip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Young Men.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of a single massage session on hand grip strength and endurance after isometric exercise in healthy young men under controlled conditions.

Methods: A total of 44 healthy young men from a university population participated in the study. They were randomized to receive either massage or passive movement intervention.