Publications by authors named "Moeka Takeuchi"
Introduction: This study compared the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of multiple lower extremity muscles measured using an ultrasound imaging device, as well as the mobility and balance ability and cognitive function between community-dwelling older adults with and without low back pain (LBP).
Methods: Twenty-five community-dwelling older adults were classified into control (CTR) (n = 17, asymptomatic) and LBP (n = 8) groups. The current LBP status in the LBP group was as follows: duration period: 99.
Purpose: We examined the association of activities of daily living (ADL), mobility and balance ability, and symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) with the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of the trunk and lower extremity muscles in patients with PD.
Methods: The subjects were 11 community-dwelling patients with PD. ADL were assessed using the Functional Independence Measure.
Background: We examined the association of sagittal spinal alignment in the standing position with the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of multiple trunk and lower extremity muscles, such as the hip joint muscles, measured using an ultrasound imaging device in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Methods: The participants were 10 patients with PD. Sagittal spinal alignment (thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, and sacral anterior inclination angles) in the standing position was measured using a Spinal Mouse.
Objective: This study compared the masses and amounts of intramuscular non-contractile tissue of the trunk and lower extremity muscles, sagittal spinal alignment, and mobility and balance ability between patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and older adults.
Methods: This study included 26 older adults (control [CTR] group) and eight patients with PD (PD group). Muscle thicknesses and echo intensities of the trunk and lower extremity muscles were measured using an ultrasound imaging device.
Purpose: Comparison of not only the upper and lower extremity but also trunk muscle masses measured by means of an ultrasound imaging device between children with Down syndrome (DS) and children with typical development (TD).
Methods: The study included 35 children with TD (TD group) and 26 children with DS (DS group). The upper and lower extremity and trunk muscle thicknesses were measured using an ultrasound imaging device.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the link between muscle thickness and echo intensity in trunk and lower limb muscles and mobility capacity in older adults living in the community.
- Researchers assessed mobility through walking speeds and timed up-and-go tests, along with muscle measurements via ultrasound and spinal alignment with a Spinal Mouse.
- Findings indicated that reduced thickness of specific muscles correlates with slower walking speeds, highlighting the importance of muscle health for mobility in older adults.
Article Synopsis
- - The study looked at how spinal alignment in sitting affects muscle mass in children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP), comparing those who can sit independently to those who cannot.
- - Researchers measured spinal angles and muscle thickness using special tools and found that lumbar multifidus muscle thickness and body weight are important factors influencing lumbar lordosis in sitting.
- - Results showed that individuals unable to sit without support had significantly lower muscle thickness in critical areas like the back and thighs, indicating that both trunk and hip muscles play a role in achieving independent sitting.