Studying the effects of self-paced concurrent high-intensity interval training and resistance training (HIIT-RT) on respiratory function, cardiopulmonary fitness and fatigue perception in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Twenty-three PwMS were randomized into a 12-week training group (three times per week) (TG, n = 11) or a control group (CG, n = 12). Lung function (spirometry), aerobic capacity (graded cardiopulmonary-exercise-testing) and perceived fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)) were evaluated pre- and post-intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKey Clinical Message: Presenting a rare case of flexor carpi radialis atrophy secondary to cervical spondylotic amyotrophy.
Abstract: A 52-year-old man with a history of cervicobrachial neuralgia presented with an advanced atrophy of the right flexor carpi radialis muscle with a groove hollowed out on the anterior surface of the right forearm. The spine MRI showed that this rare atrophy was related to a cervical spondylotic amyotrophy.
Background: Decreased endogenous melatonin concentrations in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are associated with fatigue and pain that impair postural balance and muscle strength. Melatonin ingestion had analgesic and anti-fatigue effects. However, the acute effect of exogenous melatonin on dynamic postural stability and muscle strength has not been studied yet in PwMS.
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February 2024
Interval training (IT) has been shown to be a time-effective alternative to traditional training programmes in the management of obesity. Nevertheless, studies comparing the effects of different IT intensities on inflammation, muscle and liver damage, and perceptual responses in people with obesity are relatively scarce. This study aimed to compare the acute effects of two different IT protocols matched by the mean load and duration on biochemical and perceptual responses in sedentary adults with obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: We investigated, in men with obesity, the efficacy of the combination of two strategies (Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting 'RDIF' strategy vs RDIF plus concurrent training program 'RDIF-CT' strategy) known for their positive impact on body composition and then we explored the possible impact on metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers.
Methods And Results: Twenty obese men, age: 31.8 ± 7.
Introduction: We evaluated the effect of intradialytic concurrent (resistance-endurance) training combined with melatonin (MEL) supplementation on functional capacity, muscle strength, postural balance, and quality of life (QoL) in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
Methods: Thirty-three HD patients were randomized into three groups: Exercise (EX)-MEL (n = 11); EX-Placebo (PLA) (n = 11) and Control (C)-PLA (n = 11). Participants included in the EX-MEL and EX-PLA groups were submitted to concurrent training for 12 weeks.
Patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) may be afraid to increase intra-abdominal pressure to avoid incontinence. This could lead to weak expiratory muscles. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between respiratory muscle strength, physical function, and SUI in patients with SUI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To investigate the gender difference effect on postural balance, functional mobility, and fall risk after performing a fatiguing task in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methods: Eleven women (30.91 ± 8.
Background: Intense physical exercise leads to inflammation, oxidative stress and muscle damage, and these responses are of greater magnitude in people with obesity. Melatonin (MLT) is considered an endogenous antioxidant which may have beneficial effects against inflammation, oxidative stress and promote tissue repair after exercise. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of MLT on inflammatory parameters, oxidative stress and muscle damage in people with overweight/obesity after a high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection in hemiparetic patients with chronic spasticity in the upper limb resulting from stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Methods: we conducted a retrospective study including 45 patients seen, in our department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, between January 2014 and December 2016. All patients received an injection of BoNT-A (Dysport, 100 U/ml).
: To translate and validate an Arabic (Tunisian) version of the Urogenital Distress Inventory short form (UDI-6) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire short form (IIQ-7), which can be used reliably in daily practice and clinical research for Tunisian and Arabic populations. : This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2018. The UDI-6 assesses the presence of urinary incontinence (UI) and the degree of impairment that it causes, whilst the IIQ-7 evaluates women's life quality with lower urinary tract symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: To translate and validate linguistically an Arabic version of the Intermittent Catheterisation Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ) adapted to the Tunisian population. : An Arabic translation and cultural adaptation of the ICDQ was obtained via the reverse translation method after two sets of comprehension tests within two groups of 10 patients. Psychometric validation included testing the questionnaire on a group of 30 patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFForearm fractures are common injuries in childhood. Median nerve entrapment is a rare complication of forearm fractures, but several cases have been reported in the literature. This case report discusses the diagnosis and management of median nerve entrapment in a 13-yearold male who presented acutely with a both-bone forearm fracture and numbness in the median nerve distribution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study aimed to investigate the effect of acute nocturnal melatonin (MEL) ingestion on sleep quality, cognitive performance, and postural balance in older adults. A total of 12 older men (58 ± 5.74 years) volunteered to participate in this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Our objective was to evaluate the specific effect of isokinetic muscle strength enhancement in the rehabilitation of obese subjects by comparing two groups (isokinetic muscle exercising associated with aerobic exercising or only aerobic exercising).
Patients And Methods: This was a randomized, prospective study from January 2008 to December 2009 involving 40 obese patients randomized into two groups. The first group G1 (n=20) followed a program of aerobic training and isokinetic exercising of the extensor and flexor muscles of lower limbs and spine.
Background Context: Concerns have been raised about the effect of backpack carrying on adolescent balance. For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) subjects, the effect of backpack carrying method on their balance has not been determined. Our aim is to examine the effects of backpack load and carrying method on AIS subjects' balance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We examine the postural profile and muscular forces of the trunk and inferior members of patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods: In this study, we include 60 subjects forming two groups: a first group (G1) of 30 patients with chronic low back pain and a second group (G2) of 30 healthy subjects. Every subject profited from an isokinetic evaluation of the muscular forces of the trunk (at 60 and 90°.
Context: There is limited information about the effects of increasing load while squatting.
Objective: To quantify tibiofemoral joint kinetics during squatting with variable loads.
Setting: Research laboratory.
Objectives: To summarize the difficulties involved in translating tests in Arabic and to describe the translation methods and to apply those to functional indexes.
Method: Four functional indexes were translated and then subjected to the following test validation methods: back translation, pre-test, and review by an expert committee.
Results: Translation problems were underlined.