• Arterial specimens from the Pathobiological Deter­min­ants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) study showed fatty streaks and raised lesions localized to the dorsal region of the infrarenal abdominal aorta, which preceded atheromatous in­volvement of the thoracic aorta. (hcplive.com)
  • Currently, the indication for repair is linked to the transverse diameter of the abdominal aorta, using computed tomography angiography imagery, which is one of the most used markers for aneurysmal growth. (myjournals.org)
  • Furthermore, the diameter of the abdominal aorta at different levels has better accuracy and a higher predictive role of rupture than the maximal diameter of AAA. (myjournals.org)
  • Noncontrast CT acquisitions were used to calculate calcium scores of the abdominal aorta, celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and common iliac artery according to the Agatston method. (springeropen.com)
  • The right brachial chain muscle is opposed by the right posterior back muscles (PEC), lower trap, serratus anterior, external rib rotators and left internal abdominal obliques. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • Abdominal muscle, internal obliques, and transverse abdominis are primarily responsible for ipsilateral diaphragm leaflet opposition and for ipsilateral lower leaflet opposition upon contraction during inspiration, resulting in contralateral upper rib cage and apical chest wall expansion, especially during trunk rotation or gait. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • Client exercise prescriptions now include exercises specific for the critical torso muscles (e.g., transverse abdominins and multifidus muscles), posture/spinal assessments, training movements to correct muscle imbalances, and new concepts for training the global abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis and obliques). (unm.edu)
  • Programs that focus on balance and core strength (abdominals, obliques, and gluteal muscles) can decrease the risk of falling and diminish the damage when one does occur. (outsidebozeman.com)
  • We investigated the hypothesis that an antioxidant, Vitamin C, could attenuate abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development in a rat model. (nih.gov)
  • The current study by Momiyama and colleagues compared the effects of 5 mg versus 20 mg of atorvastatin (Lipitor) on thoracic and abdominal aortic plaque size, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 40 asymptomatic patients with hypercholesterolemia. (hcplive.com)
  • After 12 months of statin therapy, the 20-mg group had a reduction in maximal vessel wall thickness (VWT) of 12% and vessel wall area (VWA) of 18% in the thoracic aortic plaques, whereas the 5-mg group did not (0% change in VWT and a 4% increase in VWA). (hcplive.com)
  • Interestingly, both groups failed to show a reduction in either VWT or VWA in abdominal aortic plaques. (hcplive.com)
  • Calcification was noted in 15% of the abdominal aortic plaques and 10% of the thoracic aortic plaques. (hcplive.com)
  • Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex vascular disease characterized by progressive and irreversible local dilatation of the aortic wall. (myjournals.org)
  • Previous studies showed that activation of the abdominal core muscles enhanced the hip muscle activity in hip extension and abduction exercises. (nih.gov)
  • However, the lack of the direct measurement and quantification of the activation level of the abdominal core muscles during the execution of the hip exercises affect the level of evidence to substantiate the proposed application of core exercises to promote training and rehabilitation outcome of the hip region. (nih.gov)
  • The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of abdominal core activation, which is monitored directly by surface electromyography (EMG), on hip muscle activation while performing different hip exercises, and to explore whether participant characteristics such as gender, physical activity level and contractile properties of muscles, which is assessed by tensiomyography (TMG), have confounding effect to the activation of hip muscles in enhanced core condition. (nih.gov)
  • Abdominal core activation enhances the hip muscles recruitment in Clam, HABD and PHE exercises, and this enhancement is correlated with higher physical activity and stiffer hip muscle. (nih.gov)
  • Our results suggest the potential application of abdominal core activation for lower limb rehabilitation since the increased activation of target hip muscles may enhance the therapeutic effects of hip strengthening exercises. (nih.gov)
  • The accessory respiratory muscles were monitored by surface electromyography and thoraco-abdominal synchrony by respiratory inductance plethysmography. (ersjournals.com)
  • Tw was performed to diaphragm and abdominal muscles (T10) pre and post cycle. (ersjournals.com)
  • RESULTS: abdominal muscles contracted symmetrically, independent of twisting direction. (cdc.gov)
  • Simultaneously with increased antagonist coactivity level of the right posterior muscles after the exercise, decrease in maximal isometric left twisting torque was observed. (cdc.gov)
  • The abdominal muscles did not exhibit any significant changes during the exercise. (cdc.gov)
  • These two tracts of muscles, one on each side of the interior thoraco-abdominal-pelvic cavity, are composed of the diaphragm and the psoas muscle. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • With the iliacus, tensor fasciae latae, biceps femoris and vastus lateralis muscles this chain provides the support and anchor for abdominal counter force, trunk rotation and flexion movement. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • This can be attained with exercises that provide coactivation of the deep intrinsic spinal muscles and abdominal wall (transverse abdominis). (unm.edu)
  • Bracing is a neurophysiological phenomenon involving cocontraction of the abdominal wall and deep intrinsic muscles of the spine in an effort to better stabilize the low back. (unm.edu)
  • Nearly every pose engages the core abdominal muscles to maintain balance and proper alignment. (cibdol.com)
  • Use your pelvic floor muscles to enhance your abdominal routine for maximal benefits. (thefitcrasher.com)
  • As an alternative to surgery, ACNES may be treated with injection of local anesthetics, corticosteroids, or botulinum toxin at the point of maximal pain. (uit.no)
  • The point of maximal pain was marked on the abdominal skin. (uit.no)
  • Child is often used to evaluate some of the involvement of conjunctiva, oral cavity, and continues until the point of maximal impingement if ct is unavailable, a dose of charcoal administration rela-tively ineffective. (albionfoundation.org)
  • Maximal inspiratory pressures and vital capacities are measurements of neuromuscular respiratory function and predict diaphragmatic strength. (medscape.com)
  • to compare the values obtained from the evaluation of maximal inspiratory pressure and maximal expiratory pressure in a sample of Brazilian children with reference values for maximal respiratory pressures proposed by Szeinberg et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • Measuring maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (PI max and PE max , respectively) is a relatively simple, quick and non-invasive test 2,3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In order to determine maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure, values obtained must be compared with available reference values to establish the existence or not of respiratory muscle weakness. (bvsalud.org)
  • Abdominal muscle resting tension opposes the inspiratory action of the diaphragm by facilitating an increase in pressure in the abdominal compartment rather than outward protrusion of the abdomen during diaphragmatic contraction 19 . (posturalrestoration.com)
  • Twenty healthy adults were recruited and assigned to two groups (20 and 40% of the Maximal Inspiratory Pressure) by way of randomized crossover allocation. (frontiersin.org)
  • Most exercises focus on increasing lung capacity to improve peak oxygen intake and maximal inspiratory pressure. (itsmyownway.com)
  • There is insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that wearing back belts reduces risk of injury to the back based on changes in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and trunk muscle electromyography (EMG). (cdc.gov)
  • For women with pelvic-floor symptoms, menopause is associated with a weaker pelvic floor support and impaired responsiveness of involuntary PFM contractions to sudden increases in the intra-abdominal pressure, but is not associated with the capability of voluntary PFM contractions," Dr. Wen-Chen Huang and Dr. Jenn-Ming Yang of Taipei Medical University write in their article, published online October 19 in Neurourology and Urodynamics. (medscape.com)
  • Individuals with elevated anterior, externally rotated ribs will have a decrease in their zone of apposition on one side or both sides of their thoraco-abdominal, depending on their pattern of diaphragm opposition, abdominal weakness and use. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • After the exercise, the right abdominals demonstrated a significant increase in effort, which was independent of the direction of the maximal effort isometric test. (cdc.gov)
  • All subjects performed two sets of 10 sec. maximal isometric contractions of the Ab Wheel Rollout exercise keeping the knees fixed on the floor and the arms taut. (scielo.br)
  • The standard and widely used approach to assess AAA size is by measuring the maximal diameter (Dmax). (umontreal.ca)
  • AAAs of vastly different shapes may have the same maximal diameter. (umontreal.ca)
  • Median maximal lesion diameter was 69?mm (11-209). (dtrf.org)
  • Prior to the treatment, the size of the stone was measured by the radiologist by plain abdominal radiography using the maximal stone diameter [ 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • the values of maximal respiratory pressures obtained by this study in a sample of Brazilian children aged 7 to 10 years did not differ from those proposed by Domènech-Clar et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • overestimated the values of maximal respiratory pressures of the children evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • were successful in predicting the values of maximal respiratory pressures in the population studied. (bvsalud.org)
  • A number of authors have assessed respiratory muscle strength via maximal respiratory pressures in healthy individuals of different ages and ethnicities, in order to propose reference values or predictive equations 4,7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Thus, measuring maximal respiratory pressures is important since, in association with possible respiratory muscle impairment, there is a continuous process of maturation and growth characteristic of the respiratory system in this phase of life 10,11 . (bvsalud.org)
  • 12 provided predictive equations for maximal respiratory pressure in children and adolescents from 7 to 17 years old. (bvsalud.org)
  • As such, the present study aimed to compare normal maximal respiratory pressure values (PI max and PE max ) recorded in a sample of healthy children aged 7 to 10 years from the city of Natal, Brazil with those proposed by Szeinberg et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • The most important change in diaphragmatic change, i.e. shortening of the apposed diaphragm muscle, is also dependent therefore on opposition of the anterolateral abdominal muscle for diaphragmatic respiratory mechanical advantage, action and position 11 . (posturalrestoration.com)
  • Lane pioneered internal fixation of displaced fractures, procedures on cleft palate, and colon resection and colectomy to treat "Lane's disease"-now otherwise termed colonic inertia, which he identified in 1908-which surgeries were controversial but advanced abdominal surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • We recommend that the standard of care for cytoreductive surgeries operated with maximal effort should be that only case is performed on that day. (bmj.com)
  • Maximal expiratory pressures also reflect abdominal muscle strength. (medscape.com)
  • 4 With blunt trauma, the abdominal viscera are forced into the pelvis and subsequently pull on their vascular attachment. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, the zone of apposition and dome shape of the diaphragm are maintained during inspiration by abdominal muscle resting tension supporting the abdominal viscera and stomach up against the diaphragm's undersurface. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • The authors found that thoracic and abdominal aortas responded differently to atherosclerotic progression and regression. (hcplive.com)
  • Such a change from traditional pelvic centred surgery to abdominal and thoracic wide surgery increases operative time. (bmj.com)
  • 1 2 The aim of this video is to present a primary extended maximal cytoreductive surgery. (bmj.com)
  • The longitudinal displacement of the lung volume was categorized as either a rib cage displacement or a diaphragm-abdominal displacement. (karger.com)
  • The ratio of diaphragm-abdominal contribution to vital capacity was 0.49-0.65 for the volunteers. (karger.com)
  • In the olders, after maximal exercise, there was a greater drop of diaphragm strength. (ersjournals.com)
  • Loss of ipsilateral or bilateral abdominal opposition and diaphragm apposition results in hyperinflation. (posturalrestoration.com)
  • If a stone was not visible on abdominal radiograph and ultrasound, the patient was excluded from the study. (hindawi.com)
  • Abdominal ultrasound showed a small amount of free fluid around the liver but no definite liver laceration. (bmj.com)
  • Measuring tape position for abdominal (waist) circumference. (cdc.gov)
  • A 45-year-old woman, parity 0, presented with a complaint of a palpable abdominal mass with discomfort for 1 month. (hindawi.com)
  • Splenomegaly, which occurs in about 50% of cases, is maximal during the 2nd and 3rd week and usually results in only a barely palpable splenic tip. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomographic scan revealed a 26 cm right ovarian solid-cystic mass with internal septation. (hindawi.com)
  • No abnormality in the other intra-abdominal organs was identified. (hindawi.com)
  • The other gynecologic and intra-abdominal organs were unremarkable. (hindawi.com)
  • Changes in pulmonary structures were evaluated by comparing the maximal inspiration scans for each slice position. (karger.com)
  • He mastered orthopaedic, abdominal, and ear, nose and throat surgery, while designing new surgical instruments toward maximal asepsis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lane became especially known for internal fixation of displaced fractures, neonatal repair of cleft palate, and developing colectomy, which, although highly controversial and opposed by most surgical peers, notably advanced abdominal surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 37-year-old woman was admitted with abdominal swelling and pelvic pain. (bmj.com)
  • The In-exsufflator™ (J. H. Emerson Company, Cambridge, MA) is a device that provides a maximal lung insufflation via an oronasal mask or invasive airway tube when present, immediately followed by a forced exsufflation to simulate a cough. (doctorbach.com)
  • 2. In the present study we therefore studied the effect of a controlled exposure to ozone on the maximal degree of airway narrowing to a non-specific bronchoconstrictor, methacholine, 12 h after exposure. (portlandpress.com)
  • 5. Exposure to ozone causes a transient increase in the maximal degree of airway narrowing to methacholine in both non-asthmatic and asthmatic subjects. (portlandpress.com)
  • Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2PEAK), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and pulse pressure (PP) were measured. (gu.se)
  • Abdominal vascular injury and specifically injury to the visceral arteries occurs uncommonly after blunt trauma. (bmj.com)
  • Blunt abdominal trauma rarely causes isolated vascular injuries. (bmj.com)
  • It is estimated that the superior mesenteric artery branch is affected in 9% of cases of abdominal vascular trauma. (bmj.com)
  • Le Dmax manque de sensibilité pour détecter le risque de rupture, en particulier pour les petits anévrysmes. (umontreal.ca)
  • En vue d'identifier de nouveaux paramètres géométrique associés avec le risque de rupture, nous avons réalisé une étude cas-témoin comparant 63 cas avec AAA rompu ou symptomatique et 94 contrôles avec AAA asymptomatique. (umontreal.ca)
  • Dans l'analyse de régression logistique multivariée, en ajustant pour le Dmax et le sexe, les AAA avec un bombement plus haut situé et une surface moyenne plus élevée étaient associés à une rupture. (umontreal.ca)
  • Examination revealed right sided abdominal tenderness that was maximal in the right iliac fossa with associated guarding and rebound. (bmj.com)
  • Objective: To develop French guidelines on the management of patients with severe abdominal trauma. (bvsalud.org)
  • Training should focis on sub-maximal loads performed to fatigue in order to improve endurance. (outsidebozeman.com)
  • A series of parallel transaxial CT scans of the lung were obtained for each volunteer while he held his breath at maximal inspiration and maximal expiration. (karger.com)
  • The rib cage and abdominal pathway are therefore always mechanically coupled through the zone of apposition 1 . (posturalrestoration.com)
  • Before beginning any prenatal exercise to build core strength, it is critical to establish abdominal engagement first. (acefitness.org)
  • The key to getting the maximal benefit of any core exercise during pregnancy is to establish good core contraction before the exercise even begins. (acefitness.org)
  • that ensures a neutral spine posture when under load (or more specifically avoids end range positions) and that encourages abdominal muscle cocontraction and bracing in a functional way. (unm.edu)
  • The doses chosen are based on the maximal approved dose in Japan. (hcplive.com)
  • La méthode standard et largement répandue pour mesurer la dimension d'un AAA consiste à mesurer le diamètre maximal (Dmax). (umontreal.ca)
  • An area of hemorrhagic foci between cystic and spongy locules is noted, with a maximal linear dimension of 8 cm (Figure 1(a) ). (hindawi.com)
  • Primary maximal cytoreduction is associated with significantly improved survival. (bmj.com)
  • He was admitted to National University Hospital, Singapore, in July 2008 with abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever of 1 day. (cdc.gov)
  • He initially complained of right sided abdominal and leg pain. (bmj.com)
  • Pain from the abdominal wall can be caused by nerve entrapment, a condition called abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES). (uit.no)
  • There was no difference in maximal workload and minute ventilation, with similar ventilatory muscle recruitment. (ersjournals.com)
  • Fatigue can last for months but is usually maximal during the first 2 to 3 weeks. (merckmanuals.com)
  • The cohorts were matched by a 1:1 propensity score based on the patient clinical, biological data, and abdominal CT features associated with NOMI. (springeropen.com)
  • Back belts are also known as weight lifting devices, supports, or aids, and abdominal belts, which are primarily designed for use in the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: to study the influence of 10 min of cyclic twisting motion on abdominal and back muscle activities. (cdc.gov)
  • Reach the top floor with a maximal contraction of 10 and slowly count back down relaxing the squeeze bit by bit. (thefitcrasher.com)
  • Despite maximal support and prolonged antimicrobial therapy, this patient died after 5 months of hospitalization. (cdc.gov)