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Mohamed AA. Development of air therapy as a novel therapeutic branch in the field of rehabilitation. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 29:e2122. [PMID: 39152768 DOI: 10.1002/pri.2122] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Developing technology in the field of rehabilitation is vital to accelerate recovery and decrease the side effects of current modalities. Rehabilitation is a challenging science in which the main challenge is not just treating the patient but also to shorten the rehabilitation time and avoid harmful effects. Thus, this review demonstrates the possible design and effects of air therapy as a novel treatment branch besides hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and manual therapy in the field of rehabilitation. METHODS The search was conducted over clinical trials, literature reviews, and systematic reviews on the possible effects of treatments that may have similar effects to the newly developed air therapy. This search was conducted in the Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO, and Medline databases. RESULTS Air therapy could be used to improve the function of mechanoreceptors, improve circulation and microcirculation, decrease pain, the release of trigger points, regain the elasticity of soft tissues, treat acute and chronic inflammations, decrease muscle cramps and spasticity, strengthen muscle, and decrease muscle fatigue and Decreasing muscle fatigue and delayed muscle soreness. CONCLUSION Air therapy is a novel treatment modality that can be used effectively in the field of rehabilitation. Air therapy could be a valuable and safe treatment in rehabilitation.
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- Ayman A Mohamed
- Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
- Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Atalan Efkere P, Tarsuslu T. The effects of Kinesio taping on static and dynamic balance in children with down syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Somatosens Mot Res 2024; 41:115-122. [PMID: 36852775 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2023.2183829] [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: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to determine the effects of Kinesio tape applied to the plantar soles on static and dynamic balance in children with Down syndrome (DS). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out in children with DS. The participants were grouped as Kinesio Taping (KT) (n = 12, DS) and Sham Taping (ST) (n = 12, DS). The Functional Reach Test (FRT) was used to evaluate functional balance and the Fast-Timed Up and Go (FAST-TUG) test to evaluate functional balance and capacity. The Modified Clinical test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (MCTSIB) was used to evaluate static balance. For both groups, all the assessments were made three times: at baseline (T0), right after the taping application (T1), and 40-45 minutes later (T2). RESULTS Baseline FAST-TUG, FRT, and Eyes Open (EO) and Closed (EC) Sway velocity scores of the KT (medians- FAST-TUG:7.75 s, FRT:23.90 cm, EO: 0.70 deg/s, EC: 0.60 deg/s) and ST (medians-FAST-TUG:7.98 s, FRT:24 cm, EO: 0.85 deg/s, EC: 0.95 deg/s) groups were similar (p >0.05). Intragroup comparisons showed that FAST-TUG and FRT scores improved after the taping compared with T0 values in both KT (KT (FAST-TUG:7.75s-FRT:23.90cm)/KT1(FAST-TUG:7.55 s-FRT:28.25cm), KT(FAST-TUG:7.75s-FRT:23.90cm)/KT2(FAST-TUG:6.85s-FRT:27.50cm)) and ST groups (ST(FAST-TUG:7.98s-FRT:24cm)/ST1(FAST-TUG:7,95s-FRT:26.40cm), ST(FAST-TUG:7.98s-FRT:24cm)/ST2(FAST-TUG:7.26s-FRT:26.15cm)) (p < 0.05), while the sway velocity values were similar before and after the taping (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Taping on the plantar soles of children with DS may be affecting the immediate dynamic balance scores while it actually did not affect the static balance scores independent of the technique used. The interpretation of the results of this study should be made with caution. Further studies with long-term evaluations are needed.
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- Pelin Atalan Efkere
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir, Turkey
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Mohamed AA, Khaled E, Hesham A, Khalf A. Effectiveness and safety of subthreshold vibration over suprathreshold vibration in treatment of muscle fatigue in elderly people. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:3434-3443. [PMID: 37383890 PMCID: PMC10294188 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Muscle fatigue is common in many populations, particularly elderlies. Aging increases the incidence of muscle fatigue and delays its recovery. There is a huge debate about the current treatments for muscle fatigue, particularly in elderlies. Recently, it has been discovered that mechanoreceptors have an important role as a sensory system in sensing muscle fatigue which could enhance the body's response to muscle fatigue. The function of mechanoreceptors could be enhanced by applying either suprathreshold or subthreshold vibration. Although suprathreshold vibration improves muscle fatigue, it can cause desensitization of cutaneous receptors, discomfort, and paresthesia, which are barriers to clinical use. Subthreshold vibration has been approved as a safe and effective method of training for mechanoreceptors; however, its use and effectiveness in muscle fatigue have never been tested or explained. Possible physiological effects of subthreshold vibration in the treatment of muscle fatigue include: (1) Enhancing the function of mechanoreceptors themselves; (2) Increasing the firing rate and function of alpha motor neurons; (3) Increasing blood flow to fatigued muscles; (4) Decreasing the rate of muscle cell death in elderlies (sarcopenia); and (5) Driving motor commands and allow better performance of muscles to decrease fatigue incidence. In conclusion, the use of subthreshold vibration could be a safe and effective treatment for muscle fatigue in elderlies. It could enhance recovery from muscle fatigue. Finally, Subthreshold Vibration is safe and effective in treating muscle fatigue in comparison to suprathreshold vibration.
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- Ayman A Mohamed
- Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni Suef 23435, Egypt
- Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 32456, Egypt
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- Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni Suef 23435, Egypt
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- Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni Suef 23435, Egypt
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- Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni Suef 23435, Egypt
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Sremakaew M, Jull G, Treleaven J, Uthaikhup S. Effectiveness of adding rehabilitation of cervical related sensorimotor control to manual therapy and exercise for neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2023; 63:102690. [PMID: 36414518 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Local neck treatments and sensorimotor training can improve cervical proprioception and balance, but it remains unclear what treatments and treatment combination achieve the best outcomes. OBJECTIVES To investigate the most effective interventions to improve disturbances in joint position sense (JPS) and balance and their effects on neck pain, dizziness and related features in the short- and long-terms. DESIGN 2x2 factorial, randomized controlled trial. METHODS Participants with neck pain (n = 152) were randomly allocated to one of four intervention groups: i) local neck treatment (NT), ii) NT + JPS/oculomotor exercises (JPS/OC), iii) NT + balance exercises, and iv) all treatments. Participants received 12 treatments over 6 weeks. Primary outcomes were postural sway and joint position error. Secondary outcomes included gait speed, dizziness, pain intensity and disability, cervical range of motion, functional ability, and quality of life. Outcome measures were taken at baseline, posttreatment and 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-ups. RESULTS All four interventions resulted in short- and long-term improvements in primary and secondary outcomes with medium to large effect sizes, but JPS and balance in neck torsion improved most with the addition of a combined program of JPS/OC + balance exercises to NT while balance in neck neutral improved most with the addition of balance exercises. Adding sensorimotor training was also more effective in maintaining levels of improvement in neck pain and disability at 6- and 12-months. Effect sizes of additional treatment benefits were medium to large. CONCLUSIONS Adding specific training of JPS/OC and balance to NT best addresses deficits in cervical proprioception and balance. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER xxxxx.
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- Munlika Sremakaew
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Mohamed AA, Zhang X, Jan YK. Evidence-based and adverse-effects analyses of cupping therapy in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation: A systematic and evidence-based review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2023; 36:3-19. [PMID: 35848010 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cupping therapy has been used to treat musculoskeletal impairments for about 4000 years. Recently, world athletes have provoked an interest in it, however, the evidence to support its use in managing musculoskeletal and sports conditions remains unknown. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the evidence level of the effect of cupping therapy in managing common musculoskeletal and sports conditions. METHODS 2214 studies were identified through a computerized search, of which 22 met the inclusion criteria. The search involved randomized and case series studies published between 1990 and 2019. The search involved five databases (Scopus, MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Academic Search Complete PLUS (EBSCO), and CrossRef) and contained studies written in the English language. Three analyses were included: the quality assessment using the PEDro scale, physical characteristic analysis, and evidence-based analysis. RESULTS The results showed that most studies used dry cupping, except five which used wet cupping. Most studies compared cupping therapy to non-intervention, the remaining studies compared cupping to standard medical care, heat, routine physiotherapy, electrical stimulation, active range of motion and stretching, passive stretching, or acetaminophen. Treatment duration ranged from 1 day to 12 weeks. The evidence of cupping on increasing soft tissue flexibility is moderate, decreasing low back pain or cervical pain is low to moderate, and treating other musculoskeletal conditions is very low to low. The incidence of adverse events is very low. CONCLUSION This study provides the first attempt to analyze the evidence level of cupping therapy in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. However, cupping therapy has low to moderate evidence in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation and might be used as a useful intervention because it decreases the pain level and improves blood flow to the affected area with low adverse effects.
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- Ayman A Mohamed
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA.,Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt.,Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
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Mohamed AA, Alawna M. Effect of Adding Vertical Correction to Dynamic Scapular Recognition on Scapular Dyskinesis and Shoulder Disability in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Clinical Study. J Chiropr Med 2022; 21:124-135. [PMID: 35774629 PMCID: PMC9237598 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.02.002] [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: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of adding vertical downward correction to dynamic scapular recognition exercise on scapular dyskinesis and shoulder pain and disability in people with adhesive capsulitis. Methods Sixty-seven participants with adhesive capsulitis were randomized into 2 groups. The taping intervention group performed a dynamic scapular recognition exercise using a wireless biofeedback system and a continual vertical downward correction using rigid taping with 50% to 75% tension. The comparison group performed a similar dynamic scapular recognition exercise but with sham taping. The primary outcome measures were scapular dyskinesis, scapular upward rotation, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and the secondary outcome measures were shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation. Results After 2 weeks, there were significant differences between the taping intervention group and the comparison group in scapular dyskinesis, scapular upward rotation, shoulder flexion, abduction, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (P < .05), and nonsignificant differences in shoulder external rotation (P > .05). After 2 and 6 months, there were significant differences between groups in all dependent outcome measures (P < .05). Conclusion This study demonstrated that from adding taping with a vertical downward correction to dynamic scapular recognition exercises, significant short-term and long-term improvements in scapular dyskinesis and shoulder pain and disability in people with adhesive capsulitis were observed. These improvements persisted for 6 months after intervention.
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- Ayman A. Mohamed
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
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Effect of Biofeedback Corrective Exercise on Reaction Time and Central Somatosensory Conduction Time in Patients With Forward Head Posture and Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Chiropr Med 2022; 21:39-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Mohamed A. New trends in treatment of muscle fatigue throughout rehabilitation of elderlies with motor neuron diseases. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:397-400. [PMID: 35097064 PMCID: PMC8771388 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i2.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Muscle fatigue is a problem in rehabilitation, particularly in elderlies and patients with motor neuron diseases. There are high contradictions in the effectiveness of the used methods to decrease muscle fatigue during rehabilitation. They mainly concentrate on increasing rest periods, decreasing training load, or using an ascending intensity of manner of exercise. The training should focus on the newly discovered sensory system of muscle fatigue because of the important role of the sensory system in driving the motor system. Thus, this editorial provides insight on using proprioceptive training to enhance the sensory system of muscle fatigue.
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- Ayman Mohamed
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef 62511, Egypt
- Rehabilitation Engineering Lab, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
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Alawna M, Unver B, Yuksel E. Effect of ankle taping and bandaging on balance and proprioception among healthy volunteers. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-020-00730-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mohamed AA, Alawna M. The use of passive cable theory to increase the threshold of nociceptors in people with chronic pain. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1853493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Ayman A. Mohamed
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestin
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Alawna M, Mohamed AA. Short-term and long-term effects of ankle joint taping and bandaging on balance, proprioception and vertical jump among volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport 2020; 46:145-154. [PMID: 32937273 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study hypothesized that the prolonged use of taping during athletic activities produces more significant increases in proprioception, balance, and vertical jump among volleyball players with CAI. DESIGN A randomized controlled study. PARTICIPANTS One-hundred participants with chronic ankle instability (CAI) participated in this study. Participants were distributed into 3-groups: taping group, bandaging group, and control group. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES Proprioception (ankle range of motion absolute error), balance(Y-balance test), and vertical jump (vertical jump tester). INTERVENTIONS Three interventions were performed: ankle rigid taping, ankle bandaging, and placebo taping. The measurements were performed at baseline, immediately, 2-weeks and 2-months after support. RESULTS Immediately after supports, there were non-significant differences between all groups for proprioception, balance (P < .05). There was a significant difference between banding and control groups, and taping and control groups for the vertical jump (P < .05). After 2-weeks and 2-months, there were significant differences between bandaging and control groups, and taping and control groups for proprioception, balance, and vertical jump (P < .05). There were non-significant differences between taping and bandaging groups (P < .05) during all assessments. CONCLUSION This study indicated that ankle taping and bandaging immediately improve vertical jump only; while they improve proprioception, balance, and vertical jump after 2-weeks and 2-months.
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- Motaz Alawna
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mohamed AA. Can Proprioceptive Training Enhance Fatigability and Decrease Progression Rate of Sarcopenia in Seniors? A Novel Approach. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2020; 17:58-67. [PMID: 32348231 DOI: 10.2174/1573397116666200429113226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Sarcopenia is a common condition in older adults, which causes the frequent occurrence of muscle fatigue. Muscle fatigue commonly develops among seniors. Muscle fatigue is a type of physical fatigue that occurs due to either motor or sensory dysfunctions. Current interventions developed to decrease the occurrence of muscle fatigue, which include either increasing rest periods or subdividing large tasks into small ones. The effectiveness of these interventions is highly contradicted. Recently, researchers discovered that mechanoreceptors are the main receptors of muscle fatigue, however, no clinical study investigated the effect of performing proprioceptive training to enhance the mechanoreceptors and decrease the occurrence of muscle fatigue. Performing proprioceptive training could improve muscle fatigue by improving its sensory part. The function of mechanoreceptors might consequently enhance fatigue and decrease the progression rate of sarcopenia. Thus, this review was conducted to suggest a novel approach of treatment to enhance fatigue and decrease Sarcopenia in seniors. This might be accomplished through increasing the firing rate of α- motor neurons, increasing the amount of Ca2+ ions in the neuromuscular junction, slowing the progression rate of Sarcopenia, and correcting movement deviations, which commonly occur with muscle fatigue in seniors. In conclusion, proprioceptive training could play an effective role in decreasing the progression rate of sarcopenia and enhancing the fatigability among seniors.
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- Ayman A Mohamed
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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