A Survey of Canadian Occupational Therapy Practices to Prevent Pressure Injuries Among Wheelchair Users via Weight Shifting
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DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000428
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe occupational therapy weight-shifting practices and explore recommended strategies for patients, healthcare staff, and family/caregivers across healthcare settings. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Respondents included 97… read more here.
Keywords: weight; wheelchair users; survey; weight shifting ... See more keywords
Performing Dynamic Weight-Shifting Balance Exercises With a Smartphone-Based Wearable Telerehabilitation System for Home Use by Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease: A Proof-of-Concept Study
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2022.3226368
Abstract: Telerehabilitation technology often helps individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to control their balance and improve postural stability. This proof-of-concept study describes the redesign of a smartphone-based wearable balance rehabilitation system, or Smarter Balance System (SBS)… read more here.
Keywords: system; balance exercises; balance; dynamic weight ... See more keywords
Kinematic changes of the trunk and lower limbs during voluntary lateral sway postural control in adults with low back pain
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1351913
Abstract: Introduction: Voluntary lateral weight shifting is essential for gait initiation. However, kinematic changes during voluntary lateral weight shifting remain unknown in people with low back pain (LBP). This study aims to explore the differences in… read more here.
Keywords: control; rom; lateral weight; group ... See more keywords
Constraints on variation of weight-shifting by foot during walking in adolescents with valgus alignment of hallux.
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DOI: 10.37190/abb-01628-2020-02
Abstract: PURPOSE Etiology of hallux valgus (HV) remains unclear and effective treatments and prophylaxis for this condition are lacking and conclusions of researches concerning HV are inconsistent. Recognition of the function-structure interrelation in foot at the… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; 1stmtpj angle; weight shifting; shifting patterns ... See more keywords