Effect of core stability exercises on knee proprioception, function and quality of life in chronic total knee replacement patients

Background: Chronic osteoarthritis of knee joint leads to severe pain after weight bearing and prolonged activities .TKR is widely used as a successful and effective last-stage surgical treatment for relieving chronic knee pain and functional disability. This research aimed to study the effect of core stability exercises on knee proprioception, function and quality of life in chronic total knee replacement patients. Methods: Total 40 patients with chronic total knee replacement with age between 45-65 years were included. They were divided into two groups: Group-A (n=20) and Group-B (n=20). Both group received conventional treatment, in addition Group-B received core stability exercise. Patients were evaluated pre-intervention (0 week) and post-intervention (4 week) for proprioception (by universal goniometer), for function (LEFS) and for quality of life (SF-12). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20 version. Significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied for within group comparison. There was statistically significant difference in mean of proprioception, function and SF-12 PCS in both groups during four week intervention period. Mann Whitney U test was applied for between group comparison. Significant difference was found between Group-A and Group-B in mean difference of proprioception, function. Conclusions: The concluded that the core stability exercise along with conventional treatment is more effective for improving knee proprioception, function and quality of life than alone conventional treatment in chronic total knee replacement patients.

Effect of rehabilitation training guided by Pro-kin balance system on proprioception and balance function of the affected knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Pro-kin balance system guidance has a relatively excellent rehabilitation effect on lower extremity proprioception and trunk control in stroke patients,but its effect on knee proprioception and balance function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has been less reported. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of rehabilitation training guided by Pro-kin balance system on proprioception and balance function of the affected knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS:A total of 84 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament rupture reconstruction surgery were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 42 patients in each group.The patients in the control group received routine rehabilitation intervention after surgery,and those in the observation group were given rehabilitation training based on the guidance of Pro-kin balance system.The training in each group lasted for 8 weeks.Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee score were used to evaluate the change of knee joint function before and after the intervention.Average weight-bearing strength difference,trajectory error,swing value and 30°,45° and 60° passive angulation errors of the affected knee joint were used to evaluate the changes in the proprioception of the affected knee.The area and length of motion trajectory under open and closed eyes were used to evaluate the change of balance function.The satisfaction of patients in both groups with this rehabilitation training was investigated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After training,Lysholm score and International Knee Documentation Committee score of patients in both groups were significantly higher than those before training(P<0.01),and the above scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.01).After training,the average weight-bearing strength difference,trajectory error and swing value of the two groups were significantly lower than those before training(P<0.01),and the above scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.01).After training,the passive angulation errors of 30°,45° and 60° of the affected knee joints in both groups were significantly lower than those before training(P<0.01),and those in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).After training,the area and length of motion trajectory in both groups with eyes open were significantly smaller than those before training(P<0.01),and the above indicators in the observation group were significantly smaller than those in the control group(P<0.05,P<0.01).After training,the area and length of the movement track of the patients in both groups with eyes closed were significantly smaller than those before training(P<0.01),and the above indicators in the observation group were significantly smaller than those in the control group(P<0.01).The satisfaction of patients in the observation group was 95,which was significantly higher than 81%in the control group(P<0.05).To conclude,compared with the conventional rehabilitation training,the rehabilitation training based on Pro-kin balance system is more effective in improving the function,proprioception and balance function of the affected knee joints of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament rupture reconstruction,and the patients'satisfaction is higher.

Measurement and evaluation of proprioception of foot and ankle complexes / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Research on foot and ankle proprioception is crucial for the rehabilitation of chronic ankle instability and geriatric diseases as well as for the improvement of body posture control and motor performance.Previous studies have often studied the sensory evaluation of the foot and ankle joints separately,which has limitations for a comprehensive understanding of their sensory function. OBJECTIVE:The foot and ankle complex is the only part in direct contact with the support surface,and plays an important role in the collective sensory feedback and regulation and balance control.By combing the existing investigation and research of foot and ankle ontology,the measurement and evaluation methods of the sensation of the foot and ankle complex are combed,in order to pave the way and provide the theoretical basis for future related studies. METHODS:Chinese terms"(foot OR foot ankle OR ankle)AND(sensation OR proprioception)"and English terms"(foot OR ankle)AND(feel OR proprioception)"were used as the keywords for retrieving relevant literature in the Web of Science,PubMed,and CNKI.We understood the basic concepts,current status and scope of research on the foot and ankle,summarized and evaluated the proprioceptive evaluation methods of the foot and ankle,and finally included 57 papers for further review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The evaluation of foot and ankle complex sensation was mainly divided into sensory evaluation of the foot and proprioceptive evaluation of the ankle joint.The sensory evaluation of the foot mainly describes the sensation of the skin and the sensory feedback under the intervention conditions.The methods mainly include the pressure sensory threshold test,the two-point discrimination test of the foot(planar and plantar),and the duration test of skin vibration sensation.Ankle joint proprioception evaluation focuses on the description of joint position,motion range,force value and functional performance.The methods are mainly divided into static joint angle reset test,motion minimum threshold test,force perception reproduction test and dynamic balance,speed and walking ability tests.The report of quantitative results is generally expressed by"an error,"which is generally divided into absolute error,relative error,constant error,etc.To conclude,the foot and ankle complex has specific sensory capabilities,including foot sensation and ankle proprioception,which affect the quality of life and athletic performance of humans.Weakness of both foot sensation and ankle proprioception is associated with reduced human balance,and the combined measurements of the two can comprehensively and effectively evaluate foot and ankle function.The combination of foot and ankle sensory measures is selected according to different research needs and various influencing factors such as environment,emotion and reporting style are fully considered,to improve the validity of measurement and evaluation.

Effect of balance training on chronic ankle instability:a meta-analysis / 中国组织工程研究

OBJECTIVE:Chronic ankle instability is mainly characterized by symptoms such as muscle weakness,intermittent pain,and repeated sprains,which seriously affect exercise and daily life.Loss of proprioception,prolongation of fibular reaction time,and weakening of valgus force may be the main symptoms of chronic ankle instability,so exercise intervention can effectively improve the symptoms related to ankle instability.Meta-analysis was used to quantitatively evaluate the effect of balance training on the rehabilitation intervention of chronic ankle instability,providing a reliable theoretical basis and practical basis for chronic ankle instability patients to scientifically formulate exercise prescriptions. METHODS:The randomized controlled trial of balance training on symptom rehabilitation and dynamic equilibrium of patients with chronic ankle instability was retrieved on CNKI,VIP,Web of Science,and PubMed.The literature was published from the inception to November 23,2022.Two reviewers were included to evaluate the quality of the included literature based on the physical therapy evidence scale.The primary outcome measure is the Self Functional Rating Scale,and the secondary outcome measure is the Star Shift Balance Test,both of which are continuous variables.Forest mapping,meta-regression,subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias evaluation were performed on the included literature using RevMan 5.3 and Stata-SE 15 software. RESULTS:(1)A total of 18 articles of randomized controlled trials were screened and 641 patients with chronic ankle instability were included in the study.Overall,the methodological quality of the literature was relatively high.(2)Meta-analysis results showed that balance training improved the functional rehabilitation effect of chronic ankle instability patients(SMD=0.82,95%CI:0.41-1.23,P<0.000 1).Meta-regression exhibited that intervention time might be the main reason for heterogeneity(P=0.008).(3)The subgroup analysis results revealed that 6 weeks of intervention(SMD=0.98,95%CI:0.31-1.65,P=0.03),more than 3 interventions per week(SMD=0.87,95%CI:0.30-1.44,P=0.003),and each intervention time less than 20 minutes(SMD=0.89,95%CI:0.61-1.66,P<0.000 1)were the best rehabilitation plans to improve the functional rehabilitation effect of chronic ankle instability patients.(4)Meta-analysis results also showed that balance training improved the stretching degree of the anterior side(SMD=0.56,95%CI:0.31-0.80,P<0.05),posterior inner side(SMD=0.88,95%CI:0.45-1.32,P<0.05),and posterior outer side(SMD=0.84,95%CI:0.22-1.46,P<0.05)of the star shift balance test. CONCLUSION:Current clinical evidence shows that balance training can improve ankle instability symptoms and elevate dynamic equilibrium ability in chronic ankle instability patients.It is recommended to intervene more than 3 times a week,with each intervention lasting less than 20 minutes,to achieve better rehabilitation effects.

Proprioceptive training after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction:improving joint stability and motor balance ability / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is one of the injuries that seriously affect life and sports performance,and the anterior cruciate ligament as a stabilizing structure is irreplaceable in maintaining sports performance.In view of its severe injury manifestations,the current treatment for anterior cruciate ligament rupture is a surgery for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Since an anterior cruciate ligament injury can cause loss of mechanoreceptors,which in turn causes a reduction in proprioception,it is a great problem for patients to recover their motor performance. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the effects of proprioceptive training on clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and to explore the underlying mechanisms,thereby providing more references for clinical prevention and treatment. METHODS:A computerized search of PubMed,CNKI,WanFang Data,and VIP databases was conducted for literature(from January 2013 to March 2023)related to proprioceptive training after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction that improves joint stability and motor balance ability.A total of 108 articles were finally included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Proprioceptive training can effectively improve the proprioceptive functions of patients,such as positional sense and kinesthetic sense after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction,and improve joint stability,postural control and motor ability.The proprioceptive training improves the proprioceptive function through three mechanisms:stimulation of periprosthetic receptors around the knee joint,activation of spinal reflex stimulation,reinforcement of motor control in the brain,and enhancement of cognitive processing.The proprioceptive training may improve proprioceptive functions by activating the potential mechanisms of growth associated protein-43 activity,Piezo2 mechanotransducer,and NT-3/TrkC signaling pathway.Hydrotherapy is the mainstay in the early stages,while neuromuscular training,individual strength training and visual feedback training are prioritized in the middle and late stages.There exists an as-yet-unsegmented reconstructive surgery graft,sex,and a lack of devices or proprioceptive training methods based on the idea of combining multiple sensory stimuli.

Effect of hydrogen-rich gas on proprioception and muscle endurance after high-intensity exercise / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Hydrogen,as an antioxidant,can reduce oxidative stress induced by strenuous exercise and achieve the effect of improving fatigue.Several studies have been reported on the potential effects of hydrogen-rich water or hydrogen-rich gas on improving exercise fatigue and athletic performance. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of hydrogen-rich gas inhalation prior to high-intensity exercise on proprioception and muscular endurance performance after exercise fatigue. METHODS:Through a randomized,double-blind,crossover,and repeated measurement experimental design,24 healthy men were randomly divided into group A and group B,with 12 in each group.In the first phase of the crossover experiment,group A inhaled hydrogen-rich gas(hydrogen group)for 20 minutes and group B inhaled placebo gas(air;placebo group)for 20 minutes.Then,cycle ergometers were used to establish the fatigue model.Visual analog fatigue scale,heart rate variability,knee joint proprioception(passive position perception,joint motion perception,and muscle force perception)and isometric knee extension muscle endurance were tested before and after intervention.After a 7-day washout period,two groups exchanged intervention methods and the above tests were performed again in the second phase of the experiment.Differences between the results of groups A and B in the two phases were compared,and finally the results of the two phases were integrated to compare the overall differences between hydrogen intervention and placebo intervention. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the first phase of the crossover experiment,the visual analog fatigue scale score of the hydrogen group after intervention was significantly lower than that of the placebo group(P<0.01).The root mean square of the difference between the adjacent R-R,mean low-frequency output power,mean high-frequency output power,and isometric muscle endurance after intervention in the hydrogen group were significantly higher than those in the placebo group(P<0.05).Passive position perception and joint motion perception after intervention in the hydrogen group were significantly better than those in the placebo group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in muscle force perception between the two groups(P>0.05),but muscle force perception in the placebo group after intervention was significantly worse than that before intervention(P<0.01).The difference trend of all test results after intervention in the two groups in the first phase of the experiment showed the same results in the second phase of the experiment.The integrated results also showed that the hydrogen group had better test values for the above indicators than the placebo group(P<0.05).Linear regression analysis showed a positive correlation between post-intervention visual analog fatigue scale scores and passive position perception results(r=0.327,P=0.023),i.e.,the higher subjective fatigue level after high-intensity exercise indicated the worse passive position perception results.To conclude,inhaling hydrogen-rich gas before high-intensity exercise can reduce the degree of fatigue after exercise,thereby improving proprioception and muscle endurance performance,which may be a new strategy to reduce the occurrence of injury.And its effectiveness can be achieved repeatedly.

Application of proprioceptive assessment in children with cerebral palsy / 中国儿童保健杂志

Sensory dysfunction is a common clinical problem for children with cerebral palsy.Proprioception plays a key role in maintaining postural adjustment and balance coordination, so proprioceptive assessment is of great significance for further rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy.At present, proprioception assessment is mainly used in adults such as stroke and joint injury, but there is still a lack of research in children, especially in children with cerebral palsy.Therefore, this paper aims to review the evaluation of proprioception of children with cerebral palsy at home and abroad.

Proprioceptive rehabilitation strategies in posttraumatic wrist injuries. Scoping review / Estrategias de rehabilitación propioceptiva en lesiones postraumáticas de muñeca. Revisión de alcance

Abstract Background: The proprioceptive approach can effectively improve strength, mobility, edema reduction, and pain reduction, which in turn has a positive impact on functionality. Objective: To identify proprioceptive rehabilitation strategies reported in the literature in adults with traumatic wrist injuries. Methods: A scoping review was performed following the parameters of the Prisma ScR strategy. We included research with adult patients diagnosed with posttraumatic wrist injuries who used proprioceptive rehabilitation. Pain, functionality, strength, joint mobility ranges, and edema were evaluated. Results: After removing duplicates and applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 123 articles were found, which left six articles, including 125 patients. Rehabilitation protocols based on proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and using sensorimotor tools that promote wrist recovery have been generated. In addition, other approaches have been established, such as motor imagery, which generates a work of identification and organization of movement, improving pain and manual function. However, longer follow-ups, standardization of the instruments used during proprioceptive intervention, and increasing the observed population are needed to generate a recommendation for early intervention and cost-benefit estimates. Conclusion: Proprioceptive rehabilitation has demonstrated benefits in the recovery of the lower limb and hip or back. However, for the rehabilitation of traumatic wrist injuries, it is research pending. Well-described data and good quality designs are needed to routinely propose this strategy in the clinic.

Resumen Antecedentes: El enfoque propioceptivo puede mejorar de manera efectiva la fuerza, la movilidad, la reducción del edema y la disminución del dolor; lo que a su vez tiene un impacto positivo en la funcionalidad. Objetivo: Identificar las estrategias de rehabilitación propioceptiva reportadas en la literatura, en adultos con lesiones traumáticas de muñeca. Metódos: Se efectuó una revisión de alcance siguiendo los parámetros de la estrategia Prisma ScR. Se incluyeron investigaciones con pacientes adultos, diagnóstico de lesión postraumática de muñeca, que utilizaron rehabilitación propioceptiva. Se evaluó el dolor, la funcionalidad, la fuerza, los rangos de movilidad articular y el edema. Resultados: Se incluyeron seis artículos, que involucraron 125 pacientes al aplicar los criterios de exclusión. Se han generado protocolos de rehabilitación basados en facilitación neuromuscular propioceptiva y el uso de herramientas sensoriomotoras que promueven la recuperación de la muñeca. Además, se han establecido otros abordajes como la imaginería motora, que genera un trabajo de identificación y organización del movimiento, mejorando el dolor y la función manual. Faltan seguimientos de mayor tiempo, estandarización de los instrumentos utilizados durante la intervención propioceptiva y aumentar la población observada para generar una recomendación de intervención temprana y estimaciones entre el costo y el beneficio. Conclusión: La rehabilitación propioceptiva ha demostrado beneficios en la recuperación del miembro inferior y la cadera o espalda. Para la rehabilitación de las lesiones traumáticas de muñeca, es un pendiente de la investigación. La información bien descrita y los diseños de buena calidad son necesarios para proponer rutinariamente esta estrategia en la clínica.

Profile of Ankle Isokinetic Strength and Proprioception in Elite Female Handball Players / Perfil de Fuerza Isokinética del Tobillo y Propiocepción en Jugadoras de Balonmano de Élite

SUMMARY: The evaluation of the invertor and evertor muscle strength and proprioception are important in terms of determining the risk of injury in handball players. The aim of this study was to determine the isokinetic strength and proprioception profile of the ankle invertor and evertor muscles of elite female handball players. Fifteen elite female handball players were included. Ankle invertor and evertor muscle strength and proprioception were evaluated using the isokinetic system. The isokinetic strength test was performed in concentric mode at 30°/s (5 repetitions) and 120°/s (10 repetitions). Proprioception sense was evaluated as active joint position sense. There was no statistically significant difference between the dominant and nondominant sides in terms of invertor and evertor muscle strength, evertor/invertor (Ever/Inver) ratio, and active joint position sense at both angular speeds (p>0.05). The Ever/Inver ratio on both sides was lower than normal values. It was concluded that the female handball players showed bilateral symmetry in the invertor and evertor muscles. However, the fact that the Ever/Inver strength ratio was lower than normal values on both sides suggested that caution should be exercised in terms of risks such as ankle sprain or chronic ankle instability. Pre-season evaluations should be made and it would be beneficial to add strengthening exercises to related muscle groups in training programs to normalize the unilateral ratios in these athletes.

La evaluación de la fuerza muscular inversora y eversora y la propiocepción son importantes para determinar el riesgo de lesión en los jugadores de balonmano. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la fuerza isocinética y el perfil de propiocepción de los músculos inversores y eversores del tobillo de jugadoras de balonmano de élite. Se incluyeron 15 jugadoras de élite de balonmano. La fuerza muscular inversora y eversora del tobillo y la propiocepción se evaluaron mediante el sistema isocinético. El test de fuerza isocinética se realizó en modo concéntrico a 30º/s (5 repeticiones) y 120º/s (10 repeticiones). El sentido de propiocepción se evaluó como sentido activo de posición articular. No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los lados dominante y no dominante en términos de fuerza muscular inversora y eversora, relación eversor/inversor (Ever/ Inver) y sentido activo de la posición de la articulación en ambas velocidades angulares (p>0.05). La relación Ever/Inver en ambos lados fue inferior a los valores normales. Se concluyó que las jugadoras de balonmano presentaron simetría bilateral en los músculos inversores y eversores. Sin embargo, el hecho de que la relación de fuerza Ever/Inver fuera inferior a los valores normales en ambos lados sugirió que se debe tener precaución en términos de riesgos como el esguince de tobillo o la inestabilidad crónica de tobillo. Se deben realizar evaluaciones de pretemporada y sería beneficioso agregar ejercicios de fortalecimiento a los grupos musculares relacionados en los programas de entrenamiento para normalizar las proporciones unilaterales en estas atletas.

Proprioception Analysis following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Stabilometry: A Prospective, Longitudinal Study / Análise de propriocepção por estabilometria após a reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior: Um estudo prospectivo e longitudinal

Abstract Objective Commonly used methods for measuring proprioception have resulted in conflicting reports regarding knee proprioception with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and the influence of ACL reconstruction. Methods One hundred subjects (50 patients with radiologically and arthroscopically confirmed unilateral ACL rupture and 50 normal controls) were assessed with regards to proprioception using dynamic single-leg stance postural stabilometry. Instrumented knee ligament laxity and knee outcome scores were also measured. Of the 50 patients in the ACL group, 34 underwent reconstruction and were reassessed postoperatively. Results There was a significant proprioceptive deficiency in the ACL group compared with their contralateral knee ( p < 0.001) and to the control group ( p = 0.01). There was asignificant improvement in knee proprioception following ACL reconstruction compared to preoperative findings ( p = 0.003). There was no correlation between ligament laxity measurements and outcome scores. A significant correlation was found preoperatively between outcome scores and proprioception measurements. This correlation was not found post-operatively. Pre-operative proprioception testing had asignificant correlation (r = 0.46) with post-operative proprioception ( p = 0.006). Conclusion Patients with an ACL rupture had a proprioceptive deficit which improved following ligament reconstruction. Knee outcome scores had a better correlation with proprioception than ligament laxity. Proprioception may be a superior objective measure than ligament laxity in quantifying functional knee deficits and outcomes in patients with ACL ruptures. Level of Evidence III Therapeutic Study; Prospective Longitudinal Case-Control Study.

Resumo Objetivo Os métodos comumente usados para medir a propriocepção resultaram em relatos conflitantes sobre a propriocepção do joelho com ruptura do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) e a influência da reconstrução do LCA. Métodos A propriocepção de 100 indivíduos (50 pacientes com ruptura unilateral do LCA confirmada à radiologia e artroscopia e 50 controles normais) foi avaliada por estabilometria postural dinâmica em apoio unipodal. A lassidão ligamentar do joelho instrumentado e suas pontuações de desfechos também foram medidas. Dos 50 pacientes do grupo LCA, 34 foram submetidos à reconstrução e reavaliados no período pós-operatório. Resultados O grupo LCA apresentou deficiência proprioceptiva significativa em relaçãoaojoelho contralateral ( p < 0,001) e ao grupo controle ( p = 0,01). A propriocepção do joelho melhorou de maneira significativa após a reconstrução do LCA em relação aos achados pré-operatórios ( p = 0,003). Não houve correlação entre as medidas de lassidão ligamentar e as pontuações de desfechos. Além disso, observamos uma correlação significativa entre as pontuações de desfechos e as medidas de propriocepção antes da cirurgia. Essa correlação não foi detectada no período pós-operatório. O teste pré-operatório de propriocepção teve correlação significativa ( r = 0,46) com a propriocepção pós-operatória ( p = 0,006). Conclusão Os pacientes com ruptura do LCA apresentaram déficit proprioceptivo que melhorou após a reconstrução ligamentar. As pontuações de desfecho do joelho tiveram melhor correlação à propriocepção do que a lassidão ligamentar. A proprio-cepção pode ser uma medida objetiva superior à lassidão ligamentar na quantificação de déficits funcionais e desfechos do joelho em pacientes com ruptura do LCA. Nível de Evidência III Estudo Terapêutico; Estudo de Caso-Controle Longitudinal Prospectivo.

The effect of kinesio taping on the head and neck mobility of children with congenital muscular torticollis / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To explore any effect of kinesio taping on the head and neck mobility of children with congenital muscular torticollis.Methods:A total of 52 children with congenital muscular torticollis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, each of 26. All were given 20 minutes of routine rehabilitation training daily, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. The treatment group was additionally taped up with kinesio tape for no more than 48 hours once every 3 days for 4 weeks. Before and after the treatment the angles of head tilt and neck lateral flexion and the gaps in left and right neck rotation were measured for both groups.Results:Significant improvement was observed in both groups but there was significantly more improvement among the treatment group. The treatment had a cure rate (46.15%) and an improvement rate (50.00%) significantly superior to those of the control group and a significantly lower rate of ineffectiveness.Conclusion:Kinesio taping along with routine rehabilitation training can better improve the head and neck mobility of children with congenital muscular torticollis.

Blood flow restriction can improve knee proprioception and motor coordination after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To explore any effect of blood flow restriction during exercise on knee proprioception and motor coordination after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.Methods:Thirty patients recovering from ACL reconstruction were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, each of 15. Both groups were given routine rehabilitation training, while the experimental group was additionally provided with 45 minutes of training with blood flow restriction, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The blood flow restriction training involved constant pressure in the groin while the patient performed knee flexion and extension resistance training, squats, alternate knee flexion and extension and ergometer cycling. Before and after the intervention, both groups′ knee function, proprioception and lower limb motor coordination were evaluated using the Lysholm knee scale, the Humac isokinetic measurement system and surface electromyography.Results:Before the experiment there were no significant differences between the two groups in any of the measurements. After the intervention, both groups′ average Lysholm score had improved significantly, and errors in reproducing a knee angle had decreased significantly. Significantly better improvement was observed in the observation group than in the control group. That group′s average coordinated contraction rate on the affected side in extension and flexion was also significantly better than the control group′s ave-rage. Indeed, there were no significant differences in the contraction rates between the healthy and affected sides.Conclusions:Training with restricted blood flow can significantly improve knee function, proprioception and motor coordination after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Ankle proprioception after a stroke / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To explore vibration, position and motion proprioception of the ankle joints after a stroke.Methods:Twenty-eight stroke survivors with impaired ankle proprioception were divided into a right-side stroke group ( n=18) and a left-side stroke group ( n=8). Twenty-two healthy volunteers constituted a control group. Vibration perception thresholds, passive and active joint angle resetting, and motion minimum thresholds were quantified among the stroke survivors on both the healthy and the affected side. With the controls the dominant and non-dominant sides were used. The differences in proprioception between the healthy volunteers and the stroke patients, between the affected side and the healthy side of the stroke patients, and between left- and right-side stroke patients were analyzed and compared. Results:Among the stroke survivors the vibration perception threshold on the affected side averaged (28.91±22.53)μm. The absolute difference in the perception of passive positioning was (5.49±5.39)° for 15° of plantar flexion and (4.48±3.89)° for 5° of dorsal extension. In active positioning plantar flexion was (5.23±4.34)° and for 30° of plantar flexion it was (3.26±1.73)°. The 5° dorsal extension error was (4.97±3.48)°. The motion perception thresholds between 20° of plantar flexion, 10° of plantar flexion and the neutral position were significantly higher, on average, than among the control group. The stroke group also had significantly higher motion perception thresholds than the control group.Conclusion:The vibration, position, and motion sense of the ankle joint on a stroke survivor′s affected side tend to be impaired, with the impairment of vibration and motion sensing tend to be more substantial. After stroke, there is also mild impairment of vibration, position and motion sensing in the healthy ankle joint. The impairment of proprioception caused by right cerebral hemisphere injury may be more serious than that caused by injury on the left.

Effects of whole-body fatigue on balance and ankle proprioception during drop landing among individu-als with and without functional ankle instability / 中国康复医学杂志

Objective:To explore the effects of whole-body fatigue on the balance and ankle proprioception during drop landing of individuals with functional ankle instability(FAI)by comparing the differences in balance and pro-prioception between the FAI group and the control group before and after fatigue. Method:A total of 31 participants with unilateral FAI and 31 healthy participants were included in this study.A static balance test,dynamic balance test,and ankle proprioception test were conducted before and after fa-tigue.Sway distance(D)of the center of pressure(COP),root mean square of the COP(RMS),95％confi-dence ellipse area of the COP movements(95％AREA),normalized reach distance,and the area under the curve(AUC)were calculated and analyzed. Result:Before whole-body fatigue,the static balance,dynamic balance,and ankle proprioception during drop landing in FAI group were significantly lower than those in control group.After whole-body fatigue,the static balance,dynamic balance,and ankle proprioception during drop landing in the FAI group and control group decreased significantly(P＜0.05),and the increase of D,RMS and 95％AREA in FAI group were significant-ly larger than those in control group(P＜0.05),and the decrease of normalized reach distance in the postero-medial and posterolateral directions and AUC were significantly larger than those in control group(P＜0.05). Conclusion:Whole-body fatigue reduced the static balance,dynamic balance,and ankle proprioception,and the reduction was larger in FAI individuals than in healthy individuals.Therefore,whole-body fatigue may in-crease the risk of recurrent ankle sprain by reducing posture control and proprioception in FAI individuals.

Comparative effect of different neuromuscular exercises on pain and motor function of knee in patients with early knee osteoarthritis / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo compare the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular training methods on pain and motor ability of knee in patients with early knee osteoarthritis (KOA) . MethodsFrom November, 2022 to May, 2023, 60 early KOA patients from Beijing Bo'ai Hospital and community were randomly divided into groups A, B and C, with 20 patients in each group. Group A received proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), group B received neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX), and group C received PNF and NEMEX, for six weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS), angle reappearance test, difference of pre-motor reaction time (VM-VL), active range of motion (AROM) of knee flexion, 10-meter walk test (10MWT), and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) before and after treatment. ResultsAll the indexes improved in all the groups after treatment (|t| > 2.532, P < 0.05). Among the groups, the VAS score was the least in group A, and then groups C and B; the angle reappearance error was the least in group C, and similar in groups A and B; the VM-VL was the least in groups A and C, followed by group B. ConclusionPNF, NEMEX and PNF+NEMEX can relieve the pain and improve the motor function of knee in patients with early KOA, however, PNF is the most effective on relieving pain, and PNF+NEMEX is the most effective on improving knee function.

Recovery of proprioception after lateral ankle sprain / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo observe the recovery of proprioception of the affected ankle over time after lateral ankle sprain accepting routine rehabilitation. MethodsFrom June, 2020 to June, 2022, 18 patients with lateral ankle sprain in Kunshan Rehabilitation Hospital underwent routine rehabilitation for twelve weeks. They were measured active and passive position sense of bilateral ankles using an isokinetic dynamometer before treatment, and four, eight and twelve weeks after treatment, respectively. ResultsThe active presentation difference of affected ankle reduced after treatment (F = 22.533, P < 0.001), but it was more than that of the healthy ankle at the same time (t > 4.419, P < 0.001). No significant improvement was found in passive presentation difference of affected ankle after treatment (F = 1.175, P > 0.05), and it was not significantly different from those of the healthy ankle at the same time (|t| < 0.646, P > 0.05). ConclusionProprioception of affected ankle has been impaired after lateral ankle sprain, and it can be recovered after rehabilitation, but cannot achieve the healthy level even after three months of training. Passive position sense as an index of proprioception needs more researches.

Impacts of balance under lower limb training / Impactos do equilíbrio sob treinamento dos membros inferiores / Impactos del equilibrio bajo entrenamiento de las extremidades inferiores

ABSTRACT Introduction How to scientifically improve the sports balance ability of table tennis players is a frequent question among current researchers. Increasing the explosive power and stability of the lower limbs to improve competitive performance is one of the main focuses of current research. Objective Analyze the impacts caused by lower limb training on the balance ability of table tennis players. Methods Junior table tennis students from a university were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The control group had routine training while the experimental group had a protocol with lower limb training added. Results There was a statistical difference in the forward jump from 225.268 (± 13.229) cm before the experiment to 269.127 (± 9.331) cm after the experiment, and the left and right inclined jump values also followed this pattern after the experiment. The standing jump distance of the control group increased from 220.077 (± 21.124) cm before the experiment to 258.122 (± 15.1301) cm after the experiment. Conclusion Habitual sports training positively impacts table tennis players, but the effect is relatively slow and has low training efficiency. The lower limb strength training scheme proposed in this study showed improved sporting efficiency in athletes and expressive gains in their lower limb strength, positively impacting dynamic balance ability. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução Como melhorar cientificamente a capacidade de equilíbrio esportivo dos jogadores de tênis de mesa é uma questão frequente entre os pesquisadores atuais. Aumentar o poder explosivo e a estabilidade dos membros inferiores para melhorar o desempenho competitivo é um dos principais focos da pesquisa atual. Objetivo Analisar os impactos provocados pelo treinamento dos membros inferiores sobre a capacidade de equilíbrio dos jogadores de tênis de mesa. Métodos Os estudantes de tênis de mesa juniores de uma universidade foram divididos aleatoriamente em grupo experimental e grupo de controle. O grupo controle efetuou o treino de rotina enquanto ao grupo experimental foi adicionado um protocolo com treinamento dos membros inferiores. Resultados Houve diferença estatística de salto frontal de 225.268 (± 13.229) cm antes do experimento para 269.127 (± 9.331) cm após o experimento, e os valores de salto inclinado à esquerda e à direita também seguiram esse padrão após o experimento. A distância de salto em pé do grupo de controle aumentou de 220.077 (± 21.124) cm antes do experimento para 258.122 (± 15.1301) cm após o experimento. Conclusão O treinamento esportivo habitual revela impactos positivos sobre os jogadores de tênis de mesa, porém o efeito é relativamente lento e a eficiência do treinamento é baixa. O esquema de treinamento da força dos membros inferiores proposto neste trabalho demonstrou uma melhor eficiência esportiva nos atletas e ganhos expressivos de suas forças dos membros inferiores, impactando positivamente na capacidade de equilíbrio dinâmico. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción Cómo mejorar científicamente la capacidad de equilibrio deportivo de los jugadores de tenis de mesa es una pregunta frecuente entre los investigadores actuales. Aumentar la potencia explosiva y la estabilidad de los miembros inferiores para mejorar el rendimiento competitivo es uno de los principales objetivos de la investigación actual. Objetivo Analizar los impactos causados por el entrenamiento de las extremidades inferiores en la capacidad de equilibrio de los jugadores de tenis de mesa. Métodos Los estudiantes de tenis de mesa de una universidad fueron divididos aleatoriamente en grupo experimental y grupo de control. El grupo de control realizó un entrenamiento rutinario mientras que al grupo experimental se le añadió un protocolo con entrenamiento de los miembros inferiores. Resultados Hubo una diferencia estadística de 225,268 (± 13,229) cm de salto frontal antes del experimento a 269,127 (± 9,331) cm después del experimento, y los valores de salto inclinado izquierdo y derecho también siguieron este patrón después del experimento. La distancia de salto en pie del grupo de control aumentó de 220,077 (± 21,124) cm antes del experimento a 258,122 (± 15,1301) cm después del mismo. Conclusión El entrenamiento deportivo habitual revela impactos positivos en los jugadores de tenis de mesa, pero el efecto es relativamente lento y la eficacia del entrenamiento es baja. El esquema de entrenamiento de la fuerza de los miembros inferiores propuesto en este trabajo mostró una mejor eficiencia deportiva en los atletas y ganancias expresivas de su fuerza de los miembros inferiores, impactando positivamente en la capacidad de equilibrio dinámico. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Influences of balance training on the physical fitness of martial arts athletes / Influências do treino de equilíbrio sobre a aptidão física dos atletas de artes marciais / Influencias del entrenamiento de equilibrio en la aptitud física de atletas de artes marciales

ABSTRACT Introduction: Chinese martial arts constitute an integral sport, demanding high capacity and physical fitness from its athletes. It is believed that functional balance training can enhance the performance of its athletes, as it strengthens and tones the muscles, stimulating the active proprioception of the executed movements. Objective: This paper investigates the effect of balance training on martial arts athletes and its impact on the execution of complex sports movements. Methods: Under experimental control, 100 martial arts athletes were selected and divided into two groups without statistical differences to perform the experiment. The experimental group added balance training, while the control group followed the usual training script. Sports fitness indices were measured before and after the intervention for statistical analysis. Results: The data regarding the balance index of the experimental group pre was 7.00±0.52, and after the experiment, it went to 8.40±0.47; the functional indices increased from 7.50±0.55 to 8.46±0.42. No statistically relevant changes were found in the control group. Conclusion: Functional balance training can complement daily training routines for greater benefits in martial arts athletes. The improvement of active proprioception statistically increases the ability of its practitioners in the execution of complex movements. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução: As artes marciais chinesas constituem um esporte integral, exigindo alta capacidade e aptidão física de seus atletas. Acredita-se que o treinamento funcional de equilíbrio possa potencializar o desempenho de seus atletas, na medida em que fortalece e tonifica a musculatura estimulando a propriocepção ativa dos movimentos executados. Objetivo: Este artigo investiga o efeito do treino de equilíbrio nos atletas de artes marciais e os seus impactos na execução de movimentos esportivos complexos. Métodos: Sob um controle experimental, 100 atletas de artes marciais foram selecionados e divididos em dois grupos sem diferenças estatísticas para realizar o experimento. O grupo experimental adicionou o treino de equilíbrio, enquanto o grupo controle seguiu o roteiro de treino habitual. Índices de aptidão física esportiva foram mensurados antes e após a intervenção para análise estatística. Resultados: Os dados referentes ao índice de equilíbrio do grupo experimental prévios foram 7,00±0,52, e após o experimento foram para 8,40±0,47; os índices funcionais elevaram-se de 7,50±0,55 para 8,46±0,42. Não foram encontradas alterações estatisticamente relevantes no grupo controle. Conclusão: O treino funcional de equilíbrio pode ser adicionado complementarmente na rotina de treinamento diário para maiores benefícios dos atletas de artes marciais. O aprimoramento da propriocepção ativa aumenta estatisticamente a capacidade de seus praticantes na execução de movimentos complexos. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: Las artes marciales chinas constituyen un deporte integral, exigiendo alta capacidad y aptitud física de sus atletas. Se cree que el entrenamiento funcional del equilibrio puede potencializar el rendimiento de los atletas, en la medida en que fortalece y tonifica la musculatura estimulando la propiocepción activa de los movimientos ejecutados. Objetivo: Este trabajo investiga el efecto del entrenamiento del equilibrio en atletas de artes marciales y sus impactos en la ejecución de movimientos deportivos complejos. Métodos: Bajo control experimental, 100 atletas de artes marciales fueron seleccionados y divididos en dos grupos sin diferencias estadísticas para realizar el experimento. El grupo experimental añadió entrenamiento de equilibrio, mientras que el grupo de control siguió el guion de entrenamiento habitual. Se midieron los índices de aptitud deportiva antes y después de la intervención para su análisis estadístico. Resultados: Los datos relativos al índice de equilibrio del grupo experimental pre fueron de 7,00±0,52, y tras el experimento pasaron a 8,40±0,47; los índices funcionales aumentaron de 7,50±0,55 a 8,46±0,42. No se encontraron cambios estadísticamente relevantes en el grupo de control. Conclusión: El entrenamiento del equilibrio funcional puede añadirse complementariamente en la rutina diaria de entrenamiento para mayores beneficios de los atletas de artes marciales. La mejora de la propiocepción activa aumenta estadísticamente la habilidad de sus practicantes en la ejecución de movimientos complejos. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

A new treatment for cervical dizziness

Abstract Objectives: To verify the rates of heat effectiveness generated by Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) in the resolution of dizziness in individuals diagnosed with Cervical Dizziness (CD). Methods: Randomized clinical trial was performed and samples from volunteers diagnosed with CD, divided into a Study Group (SG) and Control Group (CG). Patches containing CNT with thermotherapeutic effect were used in SG and inert patches in the CG. Treatment was performed over 30 days and measures of pain, dizziness and asymmetry of cervical muscle tension were evaluated over 60 days. Results: Pain, dizziness and asymmetry of cervical muscle tension were reduced in the SG. The variables analyzed in this study did not change in the CG. Conclusion: Our results show that the therapeutic effect of heat was effective in the treatment of patients diagnosed with CD. We could also observe a clear interrelationship between pain and dizziness symptoms with the asymmetry of cervical muscle tension. Level of evidence: 1B.

Effects of functional training on proprioception in sport athletes / Efeitos do treinamento funcional na propriocepção física de atletas esportivos / Efectos del entrenamiento funcional en la propiocepción física de los deportistas

ABSTRACT Introduction Physical training is a well-known training method in competitive sports. However, in the majority of the physical training classes, the focus is still on the traditional exercises of physical conditioning as strength, speed, resistance, etc., directed for young athletes that are in the growth and development phase, without a literary base to assure actual effectiveness in the load increases for the athletic performance facing the risks in the athletes' physical proprioception. Objective Explores the effect of functional training on the physical sensibility of sports athletes. Methods The data collection method is used in the daily training of six notable athletes in a district sports school: judo, martial arts, wrestling, tennis team, swimming team, and table tennis team, adding the functional training protocol in body movement. Results The average performance of the groups before and after the experiment was collected and confronted, the difference test was performed, and the test result found P>0.05. The athletes in the experimental group not only improved the footwork speed and physical coordination, the movement speed of the footwork and the speed of the connection between movements increased significantly in the sixth week, reflecting more excellent stability and motor coordination in the movements. Proprioception is one of the essential sports qualities of the human body; it is directly related to physical qualities such as speed and strength and is also closely related to the different neural pathways. Conclusion Functional training can improve athletes' physical flexibility and motor coordination; it can also stimulate body proprioceptors, increase athletes' confidence, and make training more efficient and effective. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.

RESUMO Introdução O treinamento físico é um método de treinamento bastante conhecido em esportes competitivos. Porém, na maioria das aulas de treinamento físico, o foco ainda está nos exercícios tradicionais de condicionamento físico como força, velocidade, resistência, etc., voltados para jovens atletas que estão em fase de crescimento e desenvolvimento, sem embasamento literário para assegurar uma real eficácia nos aumentos de carga para o desempenho atlético frente aos riscos na propriocepção física dos atletas. Objetivo Explorar o efeito do treinamento funcional na sensibilidade física de atletas esportivos. Métodos O método de coleta de dados é utilizado no treinamento diário de seis diferentes atletas especiais em uma escola de esportes distrital: judô, artes marciais, luta livre, equipe de tênis, equipe de natação e equipe de tênis de mesa, agregando o protocolo de treino funcional em movimento corporal. Resultados O desempenho médio dos grupos antes e depois do experimento foram coletados e confrontados, o teste de diferença foi realizado, sendo o resultado do teste encontrado P>0,05. Os atletas do grupo experimental não apenas melhoraram a velocidade de trabalho com os pés e a coordenação física, a velocidade do movimento do trabalho com os pés e a velocidade da conexão entre os movimentos aumentaram significativamente na sexta semana, refletindo maior estabilidade e coordenação motora nos movimentos. A propriocepção é uma das qualidades esportivas essenciais do corpo humano, não está apenas diretamente relacionada às qualidades físicas, como velocidade e força, mas também está intimamente relacionada as diferentes vias neurais. Conclusão O treinamento funcional pode melhorar a flexibilidade física e a coordenação motora dos atletas; também pode estimular os proprioceptores corporais, aumentar a confiança dos atletas e tornar o treinamento mais eficiente e eficaz. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação de resultados.

RESUMEN Introducción El entrenamiento físico es un método de entrenamiento muy conocido en los deportes de competición. Sin embargo, en la mayoría de las clases de entrenamiento físico, el enfoque sigue siendo los ejercicios tradicionales de acondicionamiento físico como fuerza, velocidad, resistencia, etc., dirigidos para jóvenes atletas que están en fase de crecimiento y desarrollo, sin base literaria para asegurar una eficacia real en los aumentos de carga para el rendimiento atlético frente a los riesgos en la propiocepción física de los atletas. Objetivo Explorar el efecto del entrenamiento funcional en la sensibilidad física de los deportistas. Métodos El método de recogida de datos se utiliza en el entrenamiento diario de seis atletas especiales diferentes en una escuela deportiva distrital: judo, artes marciales, lucha, equipo de tenis, equipo de natación y equipo de tenis de mesa, añadiendo el protocolo de entrenamiento funcional en el movimiento corporal. Resultados Se recogió el rendimiento medio de los grupos antes y después del experimento y se confrontó, se realizó la prueba de la diferencia y el resultado de la prueba fue P>0,05. Los atletas del grupo experimental no sólo mejoraron la velocidad del trabajo de pies y la coordinación física, sino que la velocidad del movimiento de pies y la velocidad de la conexión entre los movimientos aumentaron significativamente en la sexta semana, lo que refleja una mayor estabilidad y coordinación motora en los movimientos. La propiocepción es una de las cualidades deportivas esenciales del cuerpo humano, no sólo está directamente relacionada con cualidades físicas como la velocidad y la fuerza, sino que también está estrechamente relacionada con las diferentes vías neuronales. Conclusión El entrenamiento funcional puede mejorar la flexibilidad física y la coordinación motora de los atletas; también puede estimular los propioceptores corporales, aumentar la confianza de los atletas y hacer que el entrenamiento sea más eficiente y eficaz. Nivel de evidencia II;Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.