Publications by authors named "M Dallaire"
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's Disease (PD) leads to decreased motor skills and increased frailty, which heightens risks like falls and disease progression in older adults.
- The study assessed 27 participants with PD, examining how frailty affects balance and gait, and whether there are differences between sexes.
- Results indicated that frail individuals had worse postural control, but gait parameters were similar, with significant differences in certain gait measures between men and women.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of lumbosacral orthosis and the abdominal drawing-in maneuver on the trunk postural control of adults with chronic low back pain compared with asymptomatic controls during 1-legged and semi-tandem stances.
Methods: An experimental and comparative study (cross-sectional design) was conducted in a laboratory setting. Twenty adults with chronic low back pain and 20 asymptomatic controls randomly performed 2 postural balance tasks over a force platform, considering 3 experimental conditions: (1) natural posture (baseline-control), (2) lumbosacral orthosis, and (3) abdominal drawing-in maneuver.
Introduction: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic teleconsultation was allowed as an insured service in the province of Quebec, Canada. We assessed the preferences of vasectomized patients for a pre-vasectomy consultation conducted in-person or by telephone.
Materials And Methods: In September 2021, we sought the participation of 214 men who had their pre-vasectomy consultation over the phone to complete an anonymous three-item survey on their preferred modality for pre-vasectomy consultation.
Physical and Functional Clinical Profile of Older Adults in Specialized Geriatric Rehabilitation Care Services in Saguenay-Québec: A Retrospective Study at La Baie Hospital.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders are prevalent in older adults, contributing to pain, mobility issues, and higher fall risk.
- The study conducted a retrospective analysis of 127 medical records to evaluate the physical and functional profiles of elderly patients in a specialized geriatric rehabilitation service (SGRS), focusing on sex and age group differences.
- Findings indicated that older adults (ages 76-85) frequently experienced gait and balance problems, with significant improvements reported post-intervention, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to aid fall prevention and optimize healthcare resources for aging populations.
Introduction: Parkinson's disease is most prevalent among elderly people, 65 years and over, and leads to an alteration in motor control associated with postural instability. Current evidence shows that postural control decreases with the aging process. In addition, postural control is more altered in healthy aged men than in women.
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