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Yildiz A, Ahmed I, Mustafaoglu R, Kesiktas FN. Effects of robot-assisted arm training on respiratory muscle strength, activities of daily living, and quality of life in patients with stroke: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Physiother Theory Pract 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38165122 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2299727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post-stroke clinical changes not only affect extremities and trunk muscles but also the respiratory muscles. PURPOSE To determine the effect of robot-assisted arm training with conventional rehabilitation (CombT) on respiratory muscle strength, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life in patients with stroke and to compare the results with conventional rehabilitation (CR). METHODS It was a two-arm, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial in which 66 patients were randomly allocated to either CombT or CR to receive 30 sessions (5/week) over 6 weeks. The respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP)), activities of daily life (ABILHAND questionnaire), and quality of life (Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)) were measured before and 6 weeks after training. RESULTS The CombT group showed significantly better MIP, MEP, and performance in ADLs after 6 weeks of training compared to the CR group (p < .01). The effect size was large for MIP (d = 0.9) and MEP (d = 0.9), whereas medium for performance in ADLs (d = 0.62). Also, the SIS-arm strength (p < .01), hand function (p = .04), ADLs (p = .02), and recovery (p = .04) were significantly better in CombT group with a medium (d = 0.6, d = 0.5, d = 0.5, and d = 0.5, respectively) effect size compared with CR group. CONCLUSIONS Both CombT and CR groups improved respiratory muscle strength, performance in ADLs, and quality of life in patients with stroke. However, CombT appears to offer more comprehensive benefits, highlighting its valuable role in respiratory and functional recovery after stroke.
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- Abdurrahim Yildiz
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya, Türkiye
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- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye
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González-Islas D, Robles-Hernández R, Flores-Cisneros L, Orea-Tejeda A, Galicia-Amor S, Hernández-López N, Valdés-Moreno MI, Sánchez-Santillán R, García-Hernández JC, Castorena-Maldonado A. Association between muscle quality index and pulmonary function in post-COVID-19 subjects. BMC Pulm Med 2023; 23:442. [PMID: 37968677 PMCID: PMC10652568 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02745-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The SARS-CoV2 pandemic impacted many critically ill patients, causing sequelae, affecting lung function, and involving the musculoskeletal system. We evaluated the association between lung function and muscle quality index in severely ill post-COVID-19 patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on a post-COVID-19 cohort at a third-level center. The study included patients who had experienced severe-to-critical COVID-19. Anthropometric measurements, such as body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength, were obtained to calculate the muscle quality index (MQI). Additionally, spirometry, measurements of expiratory and inspiratory pressure, and an assessment of DLCO in the lungs were performed. The MQI was categorized into two groups: low-MQI (below the 50th percentile) and high-MQI (above the 50th percentile), based on sex. Group differences were analyzed, and a multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to assess the association between respiratory function and MQI. RESULTS Among the 748 patients analyzed, 61.96% required mechanical ventilation, and the median hospital stay was 17 days. In patients with a low MQI, it was observed that both mechanical respiratory function and DLCO were lower. The multivariate analysis revealed significantly lower findings in mechanical respiratory function among patients with a low MQI. CONCLUSION The Low-MQI is an independent predictor associated with pulmonary function parameters in subjects with Post-COVID-19 syndrome.
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- Dulce González-Islas
- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP 14080 Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Research in Tobacco Smoking and COPD at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Epidemiological Information Analysis at Dirección General de Epidemiología, Secretaría de Salud, Gobierno de México, Mexico City, 01480, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP 14080 Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP 14080 Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Licenciatura en Nutriología Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, C.P. 09230, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP 14080 Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Direction for Medical Care in Pneumology at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas"|, Mexico City, Mexico
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Orea-Tejeda A, Robles-Hernández R, González-Islas D, Jimenez-Gallardo L, Gochicoa-Rangel L, Castorena-Maldonado A, Hernández-Zenteno R, Montañez-Orozco A, Valderrábano-Salas B. Dynapenia and Sarcopenia in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Hospitalized Patients Are Associated with Severe Reduction in Pulmonary Function. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6466. [PMID: 37892604 PMCID: PMC10607104 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND After hospital discharge, post-COVID-19 syndrome has been observed to be associated with impaired diffusing capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and lung imaging abnormalities, in addition to loss of muscle mass/strength, sarcopenia, and obesity impact exercise tolerance, pulmonary functions, and overall prognosis. However, the relationship between lung function and the coexistence of obesity with low muscle strength and sarcopenia in post-COVID-19 patients remains poorly investigated. Therefore, our aim was to evaluate the association between lung function and the coexistence of obesity with dynapenia and sarcopenia in post-COVID-19 syndrome patients. METHODS This cross-sectional study included subjects who were hospitalized due to moderate to severe COVID-19, as confirmed by PCR testing. Subjects who could not be contacted, declined to participate, or died before the follow-up visit were excluded. RESULTS A total of 711 subjects were evaluated; the mean age was 53.64 ± 13.57 years, 12.4% had normal weight, 12.6% were dynapenic without obesity, 8.3% had sarcopenia, 41.6% had obesity, 21.2% had dynapenic obesity, and 3.8% had sarcopenic obesity. In terms of pulmonary function, the dynapenic subjects showed decreases of -3.45% in FEV1, -12.61 cmH2O in MIP, and -12.85 cmH2O in MEP. On the other hand, the sarcopenic subjects showed decreases of -6.14 cmH2O in MIP and -11.64 cmH2O in MEP. The dynapenic obesity group displayed a reduction of -12.13% in PEF. CONCLUSIONS In post-COVID-19 syndrome, dynapenia and sarcopenia-both with and without obesity-have been associated with lower lung function.
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- Arturo Orea-Tejeda
- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (A.O.-T.)
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- Department of Research in Tobacco Smoking and COPD at Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas” 2, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (A.O.-T.)
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (A.O.-T.)
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- Department of Pulmonary Physiology at Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Direction for Medical Care in Pneumology at Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas” 4, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- COPD Clinic at Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (A.O.-T.)
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Mexico City 14080, Mexico; (A.O.-T.)
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An R, Zhang S, Huang X, Lan Y, Cao T, Wan Q. Physical activity trajectories and their determinants in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cohort study. J Clin Nurs 2023. [PMID: 37243430 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim was to identify latent trajectories in physical activity (PA) and their determinants in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the socio-ecological model. BACKGROUND PA has been linked to poor long-term outcomes in patients with COPD. However, few studies have explored their PA trajectories and their predictors. DESIGN Cohort study. METHODS We used data from a national cohort and included 215 participants. PA was quantified using a short PA questionnaire, and group-based trajectory modelling was used to explore the PA trajectories. Multinomial logistic regression was conducted to identify the predictors of PA trajectories. Generalised linear mixed models were used to elucidate the associations between predictors and PA during follow-up. A STROBE checklist was used to guide the reporting of this study. RESULTS Three PA trajectory patterns were identified among 215 COPD participants with an average age of 60.51 ± 8.87: stable inactive group (66.7%), sharp decline group (25.7%) and stable active group (7.5%). The logistic regression showed that age, sex, income, peak expiratory flow, upper limb capacity, depressive symptoms, the frequency of contact with children were PA predictors. Upper limb capacity weakness and depressive symptoms were found to be associated with a sharp decline in PA during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed three PA trajectories among patients with COPD. In addition to strengthening the physical functions and mental health of patients, support from the family, community and society also play a crucial role in promoting PA of patients with COPD. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE It is essential to identify distinct PA trajectories in patients with COPD to develop future interventions that promote PA. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION A national cohort study was used and no patients or the public were involved in the design and implementation of this study.
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- Ran An
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Pouw W, Fuchs S. Origins Of Vocal-Entangled Gesture. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2022; 141:104836. [PMID: 36031008 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Gestures during speaking are typically understood in a representational framework: they represent absent or distal states of affairs by means of pointing, resemblance, or symbolic replacement. However, humans also gesture along with the rhythm of speaking, which is amenable to a non-representational perspective. Such a perspective centers on the phenomenon of vocal-entangled gestures and builds on evidence showing that when an upper limb with a certain mass decelerates/accelerates sufficiently, it yields impulses on the body that cascade in various ways into the respiratory-vocal system. It entails a physical entanglement between body motions, respiration, and vocal activities. It is shown that vocal-entangled gestures are realized in infant vocal-motor babbling before any representational use of gesture develops. Similarly, an overview is given of vocal-entangled processes in non-human animals. They can frequently be found in rats, bats, birds, and a range of other species that developed even earlier in the phylogenetic tree. Thus, the origins of human gesture lie in biomechanics, emerging early in ontogeny and running deep in phylogeny.
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- Wim Pouw
- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Leibniz Center General Linguistics, Berlin, Germany.
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Martínez-Luna N, Orea-Tejeda A, González-Islas D, Flores-Cisneros L, Keirns-Davis C, Sánchez-Santillán R, Pérez-García I, Gastelum-Ayala Y, Martínez-Vázquez V, Martínez-Reyna Ó. Association between body composition, sarcopenia and pulmonary function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:106. [PMID: 35346135 PMCID: PMC8962175 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-01907-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive and irreversible airflow limitation. Different factors that modify pulmonary function include age, sex, muscular strength, and a history of exposure to toxic agents. However, the impact of body composition compartments and sarcopenia on pulmonary function is not well-established. This study aimed to evaluate how body composition compartments and sarcopenia affect pulmonary function in COPD patients. Methods In a cross-sectional study, patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD, > 40 years old, and forced expiratory volume in the first second /forced vital capacity ratio (FEV1/FVC) < 0.70 post-bronchodilator were included. Patients with cancer, HIV, and asthma were excluded. Body composition was measured with bioelectrical impedance. Sarcopenia was defined according to EWGSOP2, and pulmonary function was assessed by spirometry. Results 185 patients were studied. The mean age was 72.20 ± 8.39 years; 55.14% were men. A linear regression adjusted model showed associations between body mass index, fat-free mass, skeletal muscle mass index, appendicular skeletal muscle mass index, and phase angle (PhA), and sarcopenia with FEV1 (%). As regards FVC (%), PhA and exercise tolerance had positive associations. Conclusion Body composition, especially PhA, SMMI, ASMMI, and sarcopenia, has a significant impact on pulmonary function. Early detection of disturbances of these indexes enables the early application of such therapeutic strategies in COPD patients.
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- Nathalie Martínez-Luna
- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Department of Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Heart Failure and Respiratory Distress Clinic, Cardiology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosío Villegas", Calzada de Tlalpan 4502 Col Sec XVI CP, 14080, Del Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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Mgbemena N, Jones A, Saxena P, Ang N, Senthuran S, Leicht A. Acute changes in handgrip strength, lung function and health-related quality of life following cardiac surgery. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263683. [PMID: 35196327 PMCID: PMC8865673 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Handgrip strength (HGS), lung function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are relevant indicators of future cardiovascular risk and mortality. The impact of cardiac surgery on these predictive variables has been under-explored. The aim of this study was to determine the acute (within hospital) changes in HGS, lung function and HRQoL, and their relationships, in adults undergoing elective cardiac surgery. Further, the study examined the relationship between these variables and the predictors for lung function and HRQoL in these patients. Methods The study was a prospective cohort study that involved 101 patients who completed pre-operative (1–2 days before surgery) and physiotherapy discharge (5–7 days after surgery) assessments. Handgrip strength, lung function and HRQoL were assessed using JAMAR dynamometers, Vitalograph-Alpha or EasyOne spirometer, and Short-Form 36 questionnaire, respectively. Changes in these variables and their relationships were analysed using paired t-test and Pearson correlation coefficients, respectively. Prediction of lung function and HRQoL using HGS and other co-variates was conducted using regression analysis. Results At the time of physiotherapy discharge, lung function, HGS and the physical component of HRQoL were significantly (<0.001) reduced compared to their pre-operative values. Significant (<0.001) and moderate correlations were identified between HGS and lung function at pre-operation and physiotherapy discharge. Handgrip strength was a significant predictor of lung function pre-operatively but not at physiotherapy discharge. Pre-operative lung function and HRQoL, as well as other variables, were significant predictors of lung function and HRQoL during physiotherapy discharge. Conclusions Undergoing cardiac surgery acutely and significantly reduced lung function, HGS and physical component of HRQoL in adults with cardiac disease. Assessment of HGS at physiotherapy discharge may be a poor indicator of operative changes in lung function and HRQoL. Clinicians may consider HGS as an inadequate tool in predicting lung function and HRQoL following cardiac surgery.
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- Nnamdi Mgbemena
- Department of Physiotherapy, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Surgery, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Sports and Exercise Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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Shu W, Chen M, Xie Z, Huang L, Huang B, Liu P. Effect of muscle distribution on lung function in young adults. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2021; 25:707-720. [PMID: 34525871 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1974848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND At present, available research on the relationship between muscle distribution and respiratory function in healthy people is limited. OBJECTIVE To study the relationship between muscle distribution and lung function in healthy young adults. METHODS A total of 612 male and 1561 Female Chinese college students were recruited. visceral fat tissue (VAT), subcutaneous fat tissue (SAT), total body muscle mass (TMM), trunk muscle mass (TKMM), upper limb muscle mass (ULMM) and lower limb muscle mass (LLMM) was measured by body composition. Vital capacity (VC) was measured by spirometry instrument. Obesity classification was defined by muscle mass ratio (MMR), body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). RESULTS Among these positive correlation parameters, male VC had a high positive correlation with TMM and LLMM, while female VC had a high positive correlation with TMM and TKMM. After the population was divided into MMR, BMI, BFP, and WHR, further analysis showed that VC was positively correlated with TMM for males with MMR-low muscle (r = 0.483; p < 0.05), BMI-underweight (r = 0.265; p < 0.05), BMI-overweight + obesity (r = 0.272; p < 0.05), BFP-low fat (r = 0.306; p < 0.05), and WHR-normal subgroups (r = 0.316; p < 0.05), while LLMM was positively correlated with VC in the MMR-normal muscle (r = 0.285; p < 0.05), BMI-normal (r = 0.305; p < 0.05), BFP-normal fat (r = 0.304; p < 0.05), and WHR obesity subgroups (r = 0.266; p < 0.05). VC was positively correlated with TMM for females with MMR-low muscle (r = 0.169; p < 0.05), MMR-normal muscle (r = 0.241; p < 0.05), BMI-underweight (r = 0.241; p < 0.05), BMI-normal (r = 0.288; p < 0.05), WHR normal (r = 0.275; p < 0.05), and BFP-low fat subgroups (r = 0.255; p < 0.05), while TKMM was positively correlated with VC in the BMI-overweight + obesity (r = 0.342; p < 0.05), WHR-obesity (r = 0.227; p < 0.05), and BFP-normal subgroups (r = 0.256; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Muscle distribution in young adults is highly correlated with VC, and this relationship is affected by gender and body types. In general, for thin, VC is more positively correlated with TMM, and for normal weight or obese, VC is more positively correlated with LLMM for males but with TKMM for females, respectively, in comparison with other tested indices. Further studies will be required to evaluate the relationship between muscle distribution and vital capacity in young adults.
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- Wenbo Shu
- Medical Department, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Medical Department, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Balcı A, Akınoğlu B, Kocahan T, Hasanoğlu A. The relationships between isometric muscle strength and respiratory functions of the Turkish National Paralympic Goalball Team. J Exerc Rehabil 2021; 17:45-51. [PMID: 33728288 PMCID: PMC7939991 DOI: 10.12965/jer.2040798.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Goalball is a unique sport for only blind and visually disabled people to prevent physical inactivity and its harmful consequences. Determining the profile of physical fitness parameters and their relationship is crucial for all sports discipline. The purpose of the study is to determine the characteristics and the relationship between isometric muscle strength and respiratory functions. A total of 14 (10 female, four male athletes) goalball athletes were included in the study. Upper-extremity, lower-extremity and trunk isometric muscle strength and pulmonary function tests measurements were performed to the athletes on two different days. The relationship between parameters was evaluated by Spearman correlation test. Strength and pulmonary function parameters were higher in male athletes (P<0.05). A medium/strong/very strong correlation was found between respiratory function and upper extremity isometric muscle strength (r=0.529–0.917, P<0.05). A moderate/strong correlation was found between lower extremity isometric muscle strength and respiratory function (r=0.534–0.867, P<0.05). A moderate correlation was found between trunk isometric muscle strength and respiratory function (r=0.538–0.640, P<0.05). It was seen that respiratory functions were associated with upper-lower extremity and trunk muscle strength. With this result, the idea arises that strength exercises can affect the improvement of respiratory function in individuals with disabilities, which is very important for both overall health and sports performance.
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- Aydın Balcı
- Department of Sports Medicine, Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey.,Center of Athlete Training and Health Research, Ankara, Turkey
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- Center of Athlete Training and Health Research, Ankara, Turkey
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- Center of Athlete Training and Health Research, Ankara, Turkey
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Kulkarni MS, Alaparthi GK, Krishnan S, Ramakrishna A, Acharya V. Reference value for the six-minute peg board and ring test. A cross sectional study. Multidiscip Respir Med 2020; 15:670. [PMID: 32549984 PMCID: PMC7282424 DOI: 10.4081/mrm.2020.670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction In our daily life, arm activities, whether supported or unsupported play a major role. Both simple and complex activities require the muscles, namely trapezius, pectoralis minor, scalene, and intercostals, to participate in arm positioning. These muscles also enact as the accessory respiratory muscles. Therefore, arm elevation increases the load on these muscles and they fail to perform dual activities, resulting in arm fatigue and a feeling of dyspnoea in healthy individuals as well as in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Various upper limb exercise tests were designed to measure this impairment, one of them being the six-minute peg board and ring test. The aim of the study is to derive a reference value for the six-minute peg board and ring test among healthy Indian population (Mangalore) from the age of 20-70 years of either gender. Also, to find a correlation among the number of rings and body mass index, arm length, arm and forearm circumference, the strength of shoulder and elbow flexors-extensors, grip strength of both sides and level of physical activity. Methods Participants performed two tests, thirty minutes apart. They were asked to load as many rings as possible in 6 minutes. Arm length, arm and forearm circumference were measured with a measuring tape. Shoulder and elbow flexors-extensors were assessed using a handheld push-pull dynamometer. Grip strength was measured with the Jamar hand-held dynamometer. Level of physical activity was assessed using International Physical Activity Questionnairelong form. Results The samples consisted of 450 healthy individuals between the age of 20-70 years. Reference values for each age group for both genders were reported. We found that age was correlated with the six-minute peg board and ring test score (p<0.05). We also found a correlation between the strength variables and the test results (p=0.001). However, no correlation was found between the arm length, arm and forearm circumference and the level of physical activity with the number of rings. Conclusion In this study, we derived a reference value for the six-minute peg board and ring test. There was a correlation among age, strength variables and the number of rings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Manjiri Suhas Kulkarni
- Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India
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