Transhumeral prosthesis use and disuse affects whole-body angular momentum.

Background: Individuals with transhumeral limb loss have an increased risk of falling, potentially resulting from altered upper-body kinematics during gait. The purpose of this study was to investigate whole-body angular momentum as a measure of movement control, to gain an understanding of how these upper-body kinematics contribute to dynamic balance.

Methods: Eight participants with transhumeral limb loss and eight able-bodied control participants completed three gait trials at self-selected speeds.

Incidence of and risk factors for lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy in adults: a systematic review.

Background: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy is associated with greater pain, disability, healthcare use, and costs compared with nonspecific low back pain. Reliable information about its incidence and risk factors were lacking.

Questions: (1) What is the incidence of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with radiculopathy in adults? (2) What are the risk factors for LDH with radiculopathy in adults?

Methods: Systematic review.

Oral Function, Loneliness, Depression, and Social Participation Among Physically Disabled Middle-Aged and Older Adult Individuals: Insights from a Japanese Cross-Sectional Study.

: In the context of an aging society, physical disability and its relationship with frailty is of growing concern. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between oral function, social participation, and loneliness among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adult physically disabled individuals. : In this cross-sectional study, the participants were 140 individuals with certified physical disabilities living in the studied area.

The Use of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Insights from Preclinical Studies.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prominent cause of disability, and has severe social and economic ramifications across the globe. The main driver of OA's pervasiveness is the fact that no current medical interventions exist to reverse or even attenuate the degeneration of cartilage within the articular joint. Crucial for cell-to-cell communication, extracellular vesicles (EVs) contribute to OA progression through the delivery of bioactive molecules in the inflammatory microenvironment.

Controlling Powered Prosthesis Kinematics Over Continuous Inter-Leg Transitions Between Walking and Stair Ascent/Descent.

Although powered prosthetic legs have enabled more biomimetic joint kinematics during steady-state activities like walking and stair climbing, transitions between these activities are usually handled by discretely switching controllers without considering biomimicry or the distinct role of the leading leg. This study introduces two data-driven, phase-based kinematic control approaches for seamless inter-leg transitions (i.e.

Health-related quality of life among lower limb amputees using prostheses in Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Lower limb amputation significantly impacts individuals' quality of life, with prostheses playing a crucial role in rehabilitation and mobility restoration. In Nepal, where access to advanced medical care is limited, understanding the factors affecting the well-being of prosthesis users is essential for optimizing rehabilitation services. This study investigates the sociodemographic and health-related variables influencing the quality of life among lower-limb amputees using prostheses in Nepal.

Single-nucleus transcriptomics reveals subsets of degenerative myonuclei after rotator cuff tear-induced muscle atrophy.

Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is the primary cause of shoulder pain and disability and frequently trigger muscle degeneration characterised by muscle atrophy, fatty infiltration and fibrosis. Single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) was used to reveal the transcriptional changes in the supraspinatus muscle after RCT. Supraspinatus muscles were obtained from patients with habitual shoulder dislocation (n = 3) and RCT (n = 3).

Sacral U-type Fractures in Patients Older Than 65 years.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of disability that geriatric patients with sacral U-type fractures experience.

Methods: Patients older than 65 years presenting from 2013 to 2019 with a U-type sacral fracture were included. Patient demographics, treatment type, preinjury domicile, preinjury use of assistive devices, and neurologic deficits were recorded.

Rehabilitation Approaches for Proximal Peroneal Tendinopathy With Concurrent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Sprain: A Case Report.

Proximal peroneal tendinopathy is a relatively rare condition and can cause severe pain, discomfort, and often disability, especially if it coexists with other pathologies of the lower limbs. This case report discusses a 32-year-old male surgeon with the condition of chronic lateral ankle pain due to proximal peroneal tendinopathy, complicated by an anterior cruciate ligament sprain, a posterior cruciate ligament ganglion cyst, and early medial meniscus degeneration. His ability to perform surgeries has been compromised due to the need to stand for prolonged periods.

Characteristics associated with gait speed improvements from walking interventions for older adults: A responder analysis.

Background: Some older adults benefit to a great degree from walking interventions and others experience little improvement. Understanding the personal characteristics associated with greater treatment response to different interventions could assist clinicians in providing patients with matched interventions to optimize both outcomes and resource use.

Research Question: What personal characteristics are associated with improved gait speed for older adults participating in walking interventions?

Methods: This was a secondary analysis of 236 older adults from a trial comparing "Standard" (lower-extremity strength and walking endurance) to "Plus" (additional task-specific training for walking) interventions on gait speed in older adults (≥65 years).

Loss of body weight is dose-dependently associated with reductions in symptoms of hip osteoarthritis.

Background/objectives: While weight loss is recommended for managing hip osteoarthritis (OA), most evidence comes from knee OA studies, limiting its applicability to hip OA. This study addresses this gap by examining the effects of weight loss on hip OA symptoms.

Design And Setting: A retrospective audit of routinely collected healthcare data from participants enrolled in the Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life (OAHWFL) program, designed for individuals with knee or hip OA.

Individualized Versus General Exercise Therapy in People With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of individualized exercises based on movement fault (MF) control on pain intensity, and disability in subjects with chronic subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS).

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Rehabilitation clinics.

A prediction model for the walking and balance milestone in Parkinson's disease.

Background: Walking and balance impairments, represented by freezing of gait and falls, are significant contributors to disability in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. However, the composite measure of the Walking and Balance Milestone (WBMS) has not been thoroughly investigated.

Methods: This study included 606 early-stage PD patients from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) database, with a disease duration of less than 2 years and no WBMS at baseline.

Special issue: nerve compression syndromes "Brachioradialis, or "High Wartenberg", syndrome - compression of the sensory branch of the radial nerve in the proximal forearm.

Purpose: Compression of the sensory branch of the radial nerve (SBRN) in the proximal forearm is an uncommon condition, leading to both motor and sensory deficits. The aim of this study is to assess the surgical outcomes of SBRN release at the level of the brachioradialis arcade.

Methods: A retrospective study of prospectively collected data was conducted on patients undergoing brachioradialis release (BRR) from March 2014 to March 2021.

Cadence-based energy expenditure in able-bodied male people comparing cadence-based energy expenditure and oxygen cost indices in able-bodied male people.

Walking is a fundamental aspect of daily life and exercise, with clinical benefits for cardiovascular health and muscle strength. However, accurately measuring energy efficiency during walking poses challenges due to equipment and spatial constraints. In this study, we proposed the cadence-based energy expenditure index (cEEI) and analyzed its correlation with the previously proposed index for measuring energy expenditure under various gait conditions.

Participation experiences of young people with limb difference in sports and recreation in Australia: a qualitative study.

Purpose: The primary objective was to investigate the experiences of young people with limb difference participating in sports and recreation.

Materials And Methods: A qualitative study using an interpretive description approach was undertaken with nine family dyads ( = 9 young people;  = 9 parents) recruited across Australia via convenience sampling. Data were collected via 18 semi-structured interviews and analysed in line with the interpretive description approach.

Pay Attention to Hypertension (PAtH): Findings from a cardiovascular health promotion intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities participating in Special Olympics programming.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects adults globally. People with intellectual disabilities (PWID) may be at higher risk of CVD and associated risk factors (e.g.

Modified tai chi movement training based on sEMG and movement analysis on improving upper extremities motor function: a protocol for a clinical randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Stroke survivors often face motor dysfunction, increasing fall risk. Lower extremity muscle weakness is a key factor affecting walking ability. Tai chi (TC) has been shown to improve muscle strength and mobility in patients with stroke more effectively than traditional walking training.

Handgrip strength is associated with functioning in patients with mental disorders: A two-center cross-sectional study.

Physical and mental health are intricated, however, there is a paucity of studies investigating the association between self-reported global functioning and handgrip strength and functional capacity in people with mental disorders. This study investigated the association between functioning, handgrip strength, and functional capacity in outpatients with a range of mental disorders. This was a two-center, cross-sectional study.

Investigating the relationship between impairment and performance in goalball: A level playing field?

Currently, all eligible goalball players compete together irrespective of their level of vision impairment, yet it remains unclear whether those with more impairment are disadvantaged during competition. Following the International Paralympic Committee's requirement for evidence-based, sport-specific classification, this study assessed whether individual goalball performance relates to the level of visual impairment. Using results from the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games, players' sport classes and in-competition key performance statistics (minutes played, throws per minute, goals per minute, penalties conceded per minute, blocks per minute, and goals per throw) were extracted.