Publications by authors named "C Karagiannopoulos"
Accuracy of Two Methods in Estimating Target Muscle Force During Shoulder Submaximal Isometric Contractions.
Int J Sports Phys Ther
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates two alternative methods (no reference and reciprocal reference) for estimating muscle force during shoulder exercises when a maximal voluntary contraction is not feasible.
- Both methods showed moderate to good correlation in estimating actual versus target force, with no significant differences based on which side was tested or the direction of force (internal rotation or external rotation).
- The conclusion is that both methods are equally effective and can be used interchangeably for shoulder isometric contractions in healthy adults.
Distal radius fracture (DRF) is arguably the most common upper extremity fracture resulting from a fall accident. These clinical practice guidelines (CPG) were developed to guide all aspects of the management of DRF by physical therapists and other rehabilitation practitioners, such as certified hand therapists. This CPG employed a systematic review methodology to locate, appraise, and synthesize contemporary evidence while developing practice recommendations for determining the prognosis of outcomes, examination, and interventions while managing individuals with DRF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic joint hypermobility has been attributed to repetitive ligamentous microtrauma, benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS), or genetic connective tissue disorders that lead to pain and functional impairment, especially among females. Chronic wrist hypermobility (CWH) prevalence, etiology, and effects on proprioception, strength, and function have yet to be established.
Purpose: This pilot study aimed to determine the CWH prevalence among adults; its effects on proprioception, strength, and function; and whether these effects are gender based.
Background: Currently available hand-held dynamometers (HHD) offer a more objective and reliable assessment of muscle force production as compared to a manual muscle test (MMT). Yet, their clinical utility is limited due to high cost. The ActivForce (AF) digital dynamometer is a new low-cost HHD with unknown psychometric properties, and its utilization may benefit clinical practice.
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