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Evaluation of Posturographic and Neuromuscular Parameters during Upright Stance and Hand Standing: A Pilot Study

Thomas, E.; Rossi, C.; Petrigna, L.; Messina, G.; Bellafiore, M.; Şahin, F.N.; Proia, P.; Palma, A.; Bianco, A. J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2023, 8, 40. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk8020040 Upright bipedal posture is the physiological human posture; however, it is not the only possible form of human standing; indeed, an inverted position, a handstand, is required during gymnastics or …

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The Association between Masticatory Muscles Activation and Foot Pressure Distribution in Older Female Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Messina, G.; Amato, A.; Rizzo, F.; Dominguez, L.J.; Iovane, A.; Barbagallo, M.; Proia, P. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 5137. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20065137 Sistema utilizzato: Pedana FreeMED 40×40 con software FreeStep The association between craniofacial muscles and postural control is well-known because of numerous anatomical connections. However, there are a few conflicting studies that correlated the …

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Influence of pregnancy related anthropometric changes on plantar pressure distribution during gait—A follow-up study

Masłoń A, Suder A, Curyło M, Frączek B, Salamaga M, Ivanenko Y, et al. (2022) PLoS ONE 17(3): e0264939. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264939 Sistema utilizzato: Pedana FreeMED 40×40 con software FreeStep As foot constitutes the base of support for the whole body, the pregnancy-related anthropometric changes can result in adaptive plantar pressure alterations. The present study aimed to …

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The influence of myofascial release on pain and selected indicators of flat foot in adults: a controlled randomized trial

Bac A, Kaczor S, Pasiut S, Ścisłowska-Czarnecka A, Jankowicz-Szymańska A, Filar-Mierzwa K. Sci Rep. 2022 Jan 26;12(1):1414. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-05401-w. PMID: 35082352; PMCID: PMC8791964. Sistema utilizzato: Pedana FreeMED 40×40 con software FreeStep Flat foot pain is a common complaint that requires therapeutic intervention. Currently, myofascial release techniques are often used in the therapy of musculoskeletal disorders. …

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Validity Analysis of Wii Balance Board Versus Baropodometer Platform Using an open custom integrated application

Standing balance tests represent the most common way to assess person’s functional ability and they were realized by means of specialized and expensive platforms, especially in clinicians’ environments. Wii Balance Board (WBB) is videogame based device that measures center of pressure (CoP) oscillations and it showed promising performance compared with ‘gold standard’ force platforms. In …

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Visual-spatial training in patients with sub-acute stroke without neglect: a randomized, single-blind controlled trial

Summary: Many people who have suffered a stroke will experience sensorimotor impairments that disrupt their performance of motor skills, including balance and gait. Furthermore, stroke-induced brain damage can Result in visual disorders that may significantly impact performance of normal daily activities. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects, on balance, of …

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The effects of mechanical focal vibration on walking impirment in multiple sclerosis patients – a randomized double-blinded vs placebo study

Background: Multiple Sclerosis is a heterogeneous disorders involving in early stage gait and balance. Together with immunomodulating therapies, rehabilitation had a crucial role in improving motor tasks and quality of life. Between the emerging techniques, Focal Vibrations (FV) could play a role, but they have been used in MS only to reduce muscle tone and fatigue …

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The effects of a calisthenics training intervention on posture, strength and body composition

Background: Calisthenics was a term used to define a generic set of body weight exercises. Such term is now used to define a world wide spread discipline based on body weight and gymnastics exercises. Objective: The aim of this study was to administer a calisthenics training protocol and evaluate its effects on posture, strength and …

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Core stability e lavoro propriocettivo del piede nel controllo del tono posturale per la prevenzione dei traumi di caviglia in giovani giocatrici di pallacanestro

Obiettivo: Ricercare una proposta risolutiva concreta nella prevenzione degli infortuni di caviglia in giovani giocatrici di pallacanestro, utilizzando un programma di esercizi per la caviglia e di core stability training. Metodo: Un totale di 20 partecipanti dai 13 ai 16 anni di età, di genere femminile, praticanti lo sport della pallacanestro a livello agonistico saranno …

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The effects of insole-based virtual biofeedback on weight-bearing in patients undergoing total hip replacement

This study aimed to investigate the visual biofeedback effect of a sensorized system for plantar pressure dynamic evaluation of in patients with a total hip replacement. Experimental group followed the rehabilitation training wearing sensorized insoles that provided images on three monitors. The control group followed the verbal instructions of physiotherapists during training. Weight bearing percentage …

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