Changes in Toe Clearance Due to Adjusting the Dorsiflexion Angle of Ankle-Foot Orthoses: A Study in Healthy Individuals.

This study investigated the effects of ankle dorsiflexion angle adjustments in ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) on the gait of healthy individuals. Fifteen healthy participants engaged in treadmill walking tasks while wearing AFOs with dorsiflexion angles set at 0°, 5°, 10°, and 15°. Three-dimensional treadmill gait analysis was used to collect data during treadmill walking.

Association Between Sarcopenic Obesity and Activities of Daily Living in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.

: Sarcopenic obesity adversely affects physical function and activities of daily living (ADL) in older individuals and patients undergoing rehabilitation. This condition is also common in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI); however, its relationship with ADL in this group remains unclear. Hence, this study examined the association between sarcopenic obesity and ADL in individuals with SCI.

Association between Sarcopenia and Balance in Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation after Hip Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Sarcopenia is characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function and is associated with advancing age. This condition has been suggested as a factor that negatively influences the functional outcomes of patients with hip fractures. However, the association between sarcopenia and balance impairment in patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after hip fractures remains unclear.

Association between Obesity and Short-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Japan.

This study investigated the association between obesity and short-term patient-reported outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The primary outcomes were the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index's (WOMAC) pain and function scores. Data were collected preoperatively and 2 and 4 weeks after surgery.