A within-subject analysis of the effects of remote cueing on pelvic alignment in dancers.

Many professionals who treat and train dancers believe that good alignment at the pelvis can facilitate movement efficiency and reduce injury risk in a variety of dance genres. This study evaluated the effects of a remote cueing technique on pelvic alignment for dancers in a university-based professional training program. Two female dancers participated in 20-minute individualized observation and training sessions twice a week for eight weeks.

Effect of cataract surgery and intraocular lenses on diabetic retinopathy.

We reviewed a series of 137 cataract extractions with intraocular lenses (IOLs) in patients with diabetes, mellitus between 1977 and 1983. All patients were followed for an average of 36 months to determine if they subsequently showed progression of diabetic retinopathy. Divided into groups according to the type of procedure and IOL received, they were compared for age, sex, duration of diabetes, treatment required for the diabetes, intraoperative complications, and follow-up period.