Effect of Boxing Exercises on the Functional Ability and Quality of Life of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra and characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. Boxing is a type of complementary therapy to improve symptoms in PD. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of boxing training on the functionality and quality of life of patients with PD.

Psychometric Properties of the 12-Item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0), Greek Version: A Cross-Sectional Study on Applicants of Welfare Benefits.

Introduction: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) provides a framework for the biopsychosocial model of disability and was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is an ICF-based tool that measures health and disability at the population level or in clinical practice.

Effects of Running-induced Fatigue on the Trunk-pelvis-hip Coordination Variability During Treadmill Running at Different Speeds.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of fatigue on the coordination variability between the trunk, pelvis, and hips during treadmill running.

Methods: The kinematics data were recorded during ten successive treadmill steps running at the preferred speed and at 80% and 120% of the preferred speed. The angle segment data obtained during the running cycles were normalized to 100 data points, and they were split into ten periods.

Active Joint Position Sense in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy.

Objective The aim of the study was to examine the differences in joint position sense at the elbow joint between 15 children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) and 15 typically developing (TD) controls without neurological or other health deficits. Methodology Joint position sense, a major proprioceptive component, was evaluated actively using a Kin Com 125 AP isokinetic dynamometer (Chattanooga Group, Chattanooga, TN). Results A significant interaction was found (p<0.

Validity and clinical utility of functional assessments in children with cerebral palsy.

Objective: To examine the validity and clinical utility of functional assessments (1-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test, Timed Up & Go [TUG] test, Timed Up and Down Stairs [TUDS] test, sit-to-stand [STS] test, and lateral step-up [LSU] test).

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Four special schools for adolescents with physical disabilities.

Validity evidence of the Lateral Step Up (LSU) test for adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy.

Purpose: The present study examined the concurrent and construct validity of the Lateral Step Up (LSU) test, for adolescents with CP.

Method: A total of 35 adolescents, classified as GMFCS Levels I, II and III, were examined using LSU, GMFM - 88 (D & E), other functional mobility measures (TUG, STS, TUDS), body structures and functions (strength, ROM and spasticity).

Results: LSU inter-correlations with: (i) GMFM - 88 (D & E) (r = 0.

The effect of treadmill training on gross motor function and walking speed in ambulatory adolescents with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a treadmill program on gross motor function, walking speed, and spasticity of ambulatory adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy (diplegia and tetraplegia).

Design: In this randomized controlled trial, 22 adolescents (13-19 yrs old) from a special school for children with physical disabilities were randomly allocated to the experimental and control training groups. The experimental training group underwent a treadmill program without body weight support at a comfortable speed.

Kinesthetic ability in children with spastic hemiplegia.

The purpose was to examine the differences in kinesthetic ability, at the elbow joint, between children with (n = 15) and without (n= 15) spastic hemiplegia. The Kin Com 125 AP isokinetic dynamometer Configuration Chattanooga was used. Results revealed significant (p < .