Exploration of patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal characteristics in pubertal female dancers: a 12-month follow-up.

The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence and associated musculoskeletal features of patellofemoral-pain (PFP) in pubertal female dancers at baseline and 12-months later. Thirty-four female dancers (aged 11.9 ± 2.

Children's amputee mobility predictor-Assessing the functional capability of children with leg length discrepancy.

Objective: The study purpose was twofold: (1) to develop the Children's Amputee Mobility Predictor and establish its content and social validity and (2) to determine its intra and inter-rater reliability.

Design: A reliability and validity study.

Setting: Pediatric rehabilitation hospital.

Patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal features in young pre- and post-pubertal female dancers.

The aim of this study was to examine associations between patellofemoral pain (PFP) and musculoskeletal features (such as tendon structure and bone properties) in young (pre- and post-pubertal) female dancers. A total of 49 dancers participated in this study (mean age 13.6 ± 2.

Minimizing treatment complexity of combat-related soft tissue injuries using a dedicated tension relief system and negative pressure therapy augmented by high-dose antibiotic therapy and oxygen delivery: a retrospective study.

Background: Following combat-related, extensive soft tissue injury from gunshot wounds or blasts, prolonged duration from injury to full wound closure is associated with infection, increased morbidity and mortality, failure to mobilize, poor functional outcome and increased cost. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a novel treatment enabling early primary closure of combat wounds.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of 10 soldiers and civilians with extensive combat-related soft tissue limb injuries (5 gunshot wounds, 5 blasts) treated using the TopClosure Tension Relief System (TRS) with simultaneous administration of regulated oxygen-enriched and irrigation negative pressure-assisted wound therapy (ROINPT) via the Vcare α device.

Generalized joint hypermobility, scoliosis, patellofemoral pain, and physical abilities in young dancers.

Background: Many young girls with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) choose to participate in dance because their bodies are suited for this activity. Scoliosis tends to occur often in thin girls, who also are more likely to choose dance. Both anomalies (GJH and scoliosis) may be related to reduced abilities such as diminished strength and insufficient postural balance, with increased risk for musculoskeletal conditions.

Can young dancers skip/recover from patellofemoral pain? A two-year follow-up.

Aiming to follow the prevalence of patellofemoral pain (PFP) among young dancers over 2-years, and to assess the prevalence of re-injured/recovered dancers; 67 dancers (aged 12.8 ± 0.5) were screened for PFP at baseline, 65 dancers at 1 follow-up and 51 dancers at 2 follow-up.

Unilateral and bilateral patellofemoral pain in young female dancers: Associated factors.

Aiming to evaluate the prevalence of unilateral/bilateral patellofemoral pain (PFP) among young dancers, and to investigate whether different factors are associated with PFP in young dancers, 132 dancers aged 12-14 years were assessed for PFP. Anthropometric parameters, proprioception ability, dynamic postural balance (DPB), and muscle strength were measured. PFP was found in 64.

Isometric exercises and somatosensory training as intervention programmes for patellofemoral pain in young dancers.

Patellofemoral pain (PPF) is a common problem experienced by young dancers. Currently, there is no clear indication as to the optimal intervention programme for reducing the level of pain and improving functional abilities in young dancers with PFP. Our aim was to examine the efficacy of two intervention programmes compared with controls in relation to PFP symptoms (shown by pain level, Grinding test, and patellar inhibition test-PIT) and functional abilities of dancers with PFP.

Patellofemoral pain, body morphology and alignment in female pubertal dancers: One-year follow-up.

The aim of this study was to assess changes in body morphology, anatomical alignment and prevalence of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in young female dancers along one year of pubertal growth, and to identify the risk factors related to PFP in these young dancers. Both legs of 60 dancers were evaluated during grade 7 and again after 1-year. At each of these points in time, the dancers were interviewed concerning their background, and anthropometric measurements, lower-limb physical examinations and knee ultrasound scans were performed.

The association between menarche, intensity of training and passive joint ROM in young pre-professional female dancers: A longitudinal follow-up study.

Objectives: To determine the association between the status of menarche (yes/no), the intensity of training and the potential to improve passive joint range of motion (ROM) over a 12-month period of dance training.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Dance studio.

Fall incidence and associated risk factors among people with a lower limb amputation during various stages of recovery - a systematic review.

The objective of this study was to estimate fall incidence and describe associated risk factors among people with a lower limb amputation (LLA) during various stages of recovery: the surgical ward, in-patient rehabilitation and return to community life. A systematic search of relevant English language articles was performed using PubMed and EMBASE. Out of 310 initial "hits," six retrospective cohort studies, one prospective cohort study and eleven cross-sectional studies from which fall incidence and risk factors could be extracted, were selected for critical review.

Ultrasonography and clinical examination of knee injuries in pre- and post- menarche dancers.

This study aimed at evaluating whether the prevalence of knee injuries and morphological features are different among pre-and-post menarche dancers; Sixty-seven pre-and-post menarche dancers were screened for anthropometric parameters; knee laxity; patella femoral pain syndrome (PFPS), pathologies and anatomical structure of the knees. Both groups showed a high and similar prevalence of PFPS. The post-menarche dancers produced a significantly higher rate of Tanner stages 3-4 (p = .

Ultrasonography findings and physical examination outcomes in dancers with and without patellofemoral pain.

Objectives: To identify whether a physical examination for patello-femoral pain (PFP) is related to ultrasonography findings at the knee, and to identify possible factors related to PFP in young dancers.

Methods: Sixty-seven young female dancers (7th grade, aged 12.8 ± 0.

[MEASURING ADHERENCE TO SELF-CARE GUIDELINES FOR PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES WITH DIABETIC ULCERS ADMITTED to THE ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT AT TEL HASHOMER HOSPITAL DURING 2012-2013].

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a devastating complication of diabetes and represents the major cause of lower limb amputations in the western world in the 21st century. The World Health Organization predicts a dramatic increase in the number of diabetes patients over the next decade and by the year 2025, their number is expected to increase to 300 million.

Aims: Examine whether training leads to improving performance in the built-in self-care guidelines in patients with type 2 diabetes who were hospitalized with diabetic ulcers in the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Ward in Tel Hashomer between the years 2012-2013.

Lower extremity and spine characteristics in young dancers with and without patellofemoral pain.

Very little is known about patellofemoral pain syndrome (PPFS) among young dancers. Understanding the mechanism of the injury and implementing a preventative programme are important in order to minimize the risk of PFPS. The aim of the current study is to determine the extent to which factors such as lower extremity and back characteristics are common among dancers with PFPS.

Cognitive Dysfunction: Part and Parcel of the Diabetic Foot.

Objective: The presence of a foot ulcer increases the self-treatment burden imposed on the individual with diabetes. Additionally, this condition increases the cognitive demands needed for adherence to medical recommendations. A potential gap could exist between medical recommendations and the individual's ability to implement them.

Self-selected gait speed--over ground versus self-paced treadmill walking, a solution for a paradox.

Background: The study of gait at self-selected speed is important. Traditional gait laboratories being relatively limited in space provide insufficient path length, while treadmill (TM) walking compromises natural gait by imposing speed variables. Self-paced (SP) walking can be realized on TM using feedback-controlled belt speed.

Balance maintenance as an acquired motor skill: Delayed gains and robust retention after a single session of training in a virtual environment.

Does the learning of a balance and stability skill exhibit time-course phases and transfer limitations characteristic of the acquisition and consolidation of voluntary movement sequences? Here we followed the performance of young adults trained in maintaining balance while standing on a moving platform synchronized with a virtual reality road travel scene. The training protocol included eight 3 min long iterations of the road scene. Center of Pressure (CoP) displacements were analyzed for each task iteration within the training session, as well as during tests at 24h, 4 weeks and 12 weeks post-training to test for consolidation phase ("offline") gains and assess retention.

Injuries in female dancers aged 8 to 16 years.

Context: Most studies of injured dancers have been carried out on professional adult dancers; data on young, nonprofessional injured dancers are sparse.

Objective: To identify the types of injuries sustained by recreational dancers and to examine their association with age, joint range of motion, body structure, age at menarche, presence of anatomic anomalies, and physical burden (i.e.

Morphological characteristics of the young scoliotic dancer.

Background: The literature lacks important data about the relationship between scoliosis and growth process, scoliosis and intensive exercise, scoliosis and morphological characteristics, and scoliosis and injuries, among young dancers.

Objective: The aims of the present study were to determine the extent to which dance experience, body structure, anatomical anomalies and injuries are associated with scoliosis, and to identify variables able to discriminate between scoliotic and non-scoliotic female dancers at time of screening.

Design: Cross-sectional cohort study.

Paratenonitis of the foot and ankle in young female dancers.

Background: In their pursuit of excellence, dancers continually face the risk of injuries, such as paratenonitis. This attests to the strong need for preventive action, which is possible only if major risk factors are identified. The aim of the present descriptive study was to determine the association between risk factors and paratenonitis in young recreational female dancers.