Effects of body mass and sex on kinematics and kinetics of the lower extremity during stair ascent and descent in older adults.

The effects of body mass and sex on lower limb biomechanics during ascent and descent were examined in participants aged 50 to 75 with normal weight ( ​= ​19), overweight ( ​= ​18), and obese ( ​= ​8). Peak joint angles and joint moment of the lower limb were analyzed with the VICON motion analysis system. Results from multivariate analysis of variance showed that during descent, the overweight participants had significantly higher knee extensor moment (0.

Utilization of Telemedicine in Addressing Musculoskeletal Care Gap in Long-Term Care Patients.

Unlabelled: A notable proportion of patient transfers in Ontario are from long-term care facilities for consultation of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues. These transfers are costly for patients and the healthcare system. This study evaluated the utility of a telemedicine MSK (TeleMSK) service for long-term care patients requiring an orthopaedic consultation.