Publications by authors named "M Anan"
Article Synopsis
- Anomalous gait following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is characterized by excessive trunk lateral flexion, which can hinder walking ability; lateral weight shifting exercises during double-leg standing may help improve this.
- This study aimed to evaluate how physical therapists' instructions to minimize trunk lateral flexion during these exercises affect the movement patterns and muscle activity of THA patients.
- Results showed that guided patients demonstrated less trunk lateral flexion and improved hip mechanics compared to those without instruction, highlighting the importance of therapist guidance in rehabilitation post-THA, especially considering variations in trunk flexion direction.
Does chronic ankle instability affect side-cutting in female soccer players?
Int J Sports Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Lateral ankle sprains frequently lead to chronic ankle instability (CAI), impacting movement strategies during side-cutting maneuvers in athletes, particularly female soccer players.
- A study involving 25 players (13 with CAI and 12 healthy) revealed that those with CAI had longer stance times and decreased ground reaction forces during specific side-cutting movements, indicating significant differences in their movement dynamics.
- These findings suggest that athletes with CAI may adjust their techniques to compensate for instability, which can inform assessments and rehabilitation strategies after ankle injuries.
Association between varus thrust and foot alignment and flexibility in knee osteoarthritis.
Physiother Theory Pract
November 2024
Background: Varus thrust (VT) is a frequently reported abnormal gait pattern in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis (KOA). VT is important to prevent KOA progression. However, there is no consensus on the relationship between VT and foot alignment and flexibility, although it has been reported that patients with KOA have pronated foot.
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Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2024
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- Diet and lifestyle changes are essential for treating obesity, but often aren't enough for lasting weight loss, leading to a need for new drugs.
- * Researchers are focusing on glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) as they show promise in overcoming the limitations of traditional weight loss methods and have cardiovascular benefits.
- * Semaglutide and liraglutide, initially for type 2 diabetes, are now FDA-approved for weight loss due to their effectiveness in achieving notable weight reduction.
Background Squatting is commonly used in various settings to enhance muscle strength and performance. Both fast and slow squats have advantages as training to improve muscle function in the lower extremity muscles. Movement speed affects the variability of interjoint coordination and decreased variability can lead to overuse injuries owing to repetitive mechanical loading on the lower extremity joints.
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