• Recently there have been reports of an increase in the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among dental professionals, with an etiology of repetitive movements, injuries due to cumulative trauma or work-related musculoskeletal disorders 1-2 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Over the years, the field has expanded to encompass many sub-specialties and the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders in patients of all ages. (disabled-world.com)
  • Reducing musculoskeletal disorders is also one of the three fields of action in the third period of the Joint German OSH Strategy (GDA) . (dguv.de)
  • MRI is particularly useful in diagnosing neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. (purdue.edu)
  • Pain is the most common symptom of most musculoskeletal disorders. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Conclusions: However, given the multifactorial nature of occupational diseases, it is likely that overweight and obesity may act as a predisposing factor in these diseases, interacting and enhancing the effects of other important risk factors for the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • The skeleton (which includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage) and muscles that are attached to it make up the musculoskeletal system . (cdc.gov)
  • The soft tissues of the body include the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that help the body move but are not part of the bony skeleton. (medicinenet.com)
  • Orthopedic Information on the human musculoskeletal system including bones joints and tendons. (disabled-world.com)
  • My area of research is in biomedical engineering and in that field we're interested in particularly musculoskeletal engineering and that is associated with mobility and function of the skeletal system, the muscles, the tendons, the ligaments, the cartilage that go to make up that system. (port.ac.uk)
  • The muscles, bursae, tendons, and bones must be healthy and functioning correctly for the body to move normally. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Thus, the neural information from the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and capsules are recognized through afferent pathways of the central nervous system (CNS), either consciously or unconsciously influencing muscle tone, motor programs, coordination, muscle reflexes, joint stability and postural balance. (bvsalud.org)
  • It's a broad subject, but my research focuses on the musculoskeletal system's tissues, i.e. bones, joints, and tendons. (lu.se)
  • In addition to the basic structural role , the larger bones in the body contain bone marrow, where blood cells are formed. (cdc.gov)
  • The skeletal muscles are those tissues that are attached to the bones of the body beneath the skin. (faqs.org)
  • If you've located a key term that tells you a question is related to the spine, double-check to figure out whether you should be looking at the bones of the spine or the spinal cord and its relation to the nervous system. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Essentially, anything that relates to the bones and muscles of the body can be found in the musculoskeletal subsection of Surgery. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Anatomy TV and MasteringA&P activities identifying the major bones of the body or specific muscles. (edu.au)
  • It helps the neuro-musculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, and bones) externally while encouraging your body to heal itself internally. (idealspine.com)
  • Calcium is needed to make bones hard, which allows them to support body weight. (disabled-world.com)
  • Studies show that vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium , which helps keep bones healthy. (vitacost.com)
  • Meta thinks the key to improving these avatars could be in learning more about the bones, muscles and joints that make up the human body's musculoskeletal system. (cnet.com)
  • A tendon transfer involves moving the tissue that connects human muscles to bones to help restore movement to a part of the body like a hand or foot. (cnet.com)
  • The pain usually results from problems with the musculoskeletal system-the spine, including the bones of the spine (backbones, or vertebrae) and the muscles and ligaments that support it. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Musculoskeletal injuries include fractures of the bone or dislocations of the joint, sprains, strains, ligament tears and tendon lacerations. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Treatment for musculoskeletal injuries may involve reduction (manually putting the bone back in correct position), immobilization (maintaining alignment until bone healing occurs) and rehabilitation (regaining normal function of the injured part). (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Within the musculoskeletal subsection, there are a variety of different injuries that may occur in a patient. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • It's important to be able to differentiate between similar but different injuries that take place on the same part of the body. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions. (disabled-world.com)
  • Physical therapists (PTs) generally focus on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, treating injuries or conditions that impact the body's movement and function, and helping you rebuild strength and endurance after surgery. (concentra.com)
  • Pregnant women and individuals with histories of musculoskeletal or neurological injuries, vestibular or cerebellar changes, or adverse conditions of equilibrium were excluded. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs , cells and cell organelles , [1] using the methods of mechanics . (wikipedia.org)
  • Computational biomechanics is the application of engineering computational tools, such as the Finite element method to study the mechanics of biological systems. (wikipedia.org)
  • This in-depth study includes human movement and biomechanics as well as applied physiology of exercise and physical activity, advanced systems physiology, and physiology of health and disease. (gonzaga.edu)
  • Research area: Biomechanics - What happens when we load our body? (lu.se)
  • Muscles contract to help operate the respiratory system and maintain body temperature. (cdc.gov)
  • The more ideal the alignment of the skeletal segments, the more optimal the performance of the controlling segments such as the muscles and nervous system. (thetraditioncontinue.com)
  • In karate terms optimal posture and timing of movement means, quicker start of technique, increased total movement speed, more powerful body snap and acceleration, and stronger and more complete muscles contraction at kime, and at the same time less stress on joints. (thetraditioncontinue.com)
  • Skeletal muscle is a distinct type of specialized muscles found within the body. (faqs.org)
  • Cardiac muscles are controlled through the function of the autonomic nervous system, the aspect of human function regulated by the hypothalamus region of the brain. (faqs.org)
  • Smooth muscles are located within every hollow organ in the body, with the exception of the heart. (faqs.org)
  • Smooth muscles are also controlled involuntarily, performing such functions as the pushing of blood within the arteries of the cardiovascular system and the movements of ingested foods within the digestive system. (faqs.org)
  • All skeletal muscles are positioned relative to the bone in a similar fashion no matter where in the body they may be positioned, irrespective of the muscle function. (faqs.org)
  • Almost all joints in the body are comprised of muscles that operate in pairs: one muscle acts as an extensor, to extend or straighten the joint, and the other muscle in the pair acts as a flexor, to facilitate the bending of the joint. (faqs.org)
  • Myostatin is the hormone produced by the body that regulates muscle size, a natural limit on how large muscles can grow. (faqs.org)
  • Unfortunately, neglecting your muscles leads to a strain on the entire body, as improper functioning of muscles impacts other areas too. (idealspine.com)
  • Muscles are the 'engine' that your body uses to propel itself. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The only ways for you to express an idea are with the muscles of your larynx, mouth and tongue (spoken words), with the muscles of your fingers (written words or 'talking with your hands') or with the skeletal muscles (body language, dancing, running, building or fighting, to name a few). (howstuffworks.com)
  • These muscles usually contract voluntarily , meaning that you think about contracting them and your nervous system tells them to do so. (howstuffworks.com)
  • In this article, we will look at the different types of muscles in your body and the amazing technology that allows them to work so well. (howstuffworks.com)
  • With its focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body, Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. (prospero.hu)
  • Overweight and obesity may act as a permissible factor in musculoskeletal disease, interacting and enhancing the effects of other risk factors, as well as the alignment of the skeleton and the condition of muscles 5-6 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), is a disorder that affects multiple systems in the body. (jointhealthmagazine.com)
  • Thus, HIV infection must be regarded as a physiological disorder with an immediate, constant, and detrimental effect on the hemic and lymphatic systems. (justia.com)
  • In an autoimmune disorder, antibodies or cells produced by the body attack the body's own tissues. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Occasionally, neck pain results from a disorder, such as meningitis, that does not involve the musculoskeletal system. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In another study, 98.6% of dentists of Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil, had some symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder that were associated with certain demographic, clinical and laboratorial characteristics. (bvsalud.org)
  • One of the most complicated parts of the musculoskeletal system is the spine. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Bear in mind that procedures on the spine found in the musculoskeletal subsection of Surgery do not refer to the spinal cord itself, but rather to the vertebrae supporting the spinal cord. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Procedures that affect the nervous system, such as a decompression of pressure on the spine, will be found in the Nervous System subsection of Surgery. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • They focus more on realigning the vertebrae in your spine (referred to as spinal manipulation) to release tension in the body, which relieves your pain. (concentra.com)
  • This support comes from musculoskeletal structures like the spine and mesentery that works as an internal suspension system to hold the intestines in place. (popsci.com)
  • You'll learn some general anatomy (a roadmap of your body), learn how the arm bone actually connects to the shoulder bone, and how the different organs work together to keep you alive. (khanacademy.org)
  • What makes it so dense is that there are listed procedures for every muscle and bone on the body. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • Bone grafts, bone aspirations, tendon repair, joint reconstruction-they're all in the musculoskeletal subsection. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • However, bone TB could potentially affect any bone in your body. (healthline.com)
  • Nuclear medicine is a subspecialty of radiology in which radioisotopes (compounds containing radioactive forms of atoms) are put into the body to evaluate organ function or localize bone disease such as stress fractures or tumor metastasis. (purdue.edu)
  • Professor Blunn was particularly concerned with how to successfully treat children recovering from bone cancer as traditional metal implants can create painful problems for growing bodies. (port.ac.uk)
  • Musculoskeletal radiology is the sub-specialty in the field of bone, joint, and muscular imaging. (wikidoc.org)
  • Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body via the insertion and manipulation of very fine, sterile needles in the superficial tissues of the body. (vcahospitals.com)
  • 2 Relate the structures of cells, tissues and organs to their functions and the functions of systems of the human body. (edu.au)
  • Vitamin D also supports a healthy immune system and the health of various tissues including breast, colon and prostate tissue. (vitacost.com)
  • This means that with help from the laws of physics, I try to understand how forces affect our body, and more specifically the tissues. (lu.se)
  • By performing experiments at synchrotron and neutron facilities, such as MAX-IV and the upcoming ESS in Lund, we try to understand how the composition and structure of tissues on different length scales (from atoms to whole organs) gives the tissues their specific mechanical properties and function in the body. (lu.se)
  • The anatomy of each tendon is different and depending upon their location in the body, the tendon portion may be very short or very long. (medicinenet.com)
  • Musculoskeletal system models reveal insights into that movement, such as the angle of a joint, the stretch in a tendon, or the force being transferred through the joints. (medscape.com)
  • Not only does this often result in lowered headaches and pain symptoms, but it may also help diminish other nervous-system-related issues such as migraines, pain, or numbness. (idealspine.com)
  • Other symptoms are system specific. (jointhealthmagazine.com)
  • Anxiety can affect your digestive system and may cause symptoms that include discomfort and nausea. (healthline.com)
  • A Brazilian version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire was used. (bvsalud.org)
  • The presence of musculoskeletal symptoms was reported by 138 (92%) of participants, 129 of whom linked the symptoms to their work activity. (bvsalud.org)
  • By accessing the spinal cord, a major hub of the central nervous system, chiropractic care can have powerful and transformative effects on your nervous system. (idealspine.com)
  • Acupuncture enhances blood and lymph flow, relieves myofascial (muscle and connective tissue) trigger points, modulates conduction in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, causes release of anti-pain and anti-inflammatory molecules, and improves balance between the sympathetic (stress response) and parasympathetic (rest response) nervous systems. (vcahospitals.com)
  • The contraction of each muscle fiber bundle is controlled through the nerve impulses directed into the fiber bundle by a neuron, a type of electrical relay that is connected to the larger nervous system. (faqs.org)
  • The operation of the nervous system and its relation to the skeletal muscular system is sometimes referred to as the neuromuscular system. (faqs.org)
  • Chiropractic care mainly focuses on treating issues with the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. (idealspine.com)
  • Your digestive system is supported by its own specialized subsection of your nervous system, the enteric nervous system. (idealspine.com)
  • Pain is commonly caused by an inflamed nervous system. (idealspine.com)
  • It contracts involuntarily , meaning that you do not have to think about contracting it because your nervous system controls it automatically. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Its health halo has been stretched to include support for immune health and the nervous system. (vitacost.com)
  • In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may inhibit the stimulatory effect of the sympathetic nervous system necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function. (nih.gov)
  • The patient was treated with liposomal amphotericin B and 5-flucytosine for 4 weeks for disseminated C. gattii infection with musculoskeletal, central nervous system, and pulmonary involvement. (cdc.gov)
  • The stimulating peripheral activity to relieve conditions (SPARC) program is a US National Institutes of Health-funded effort to improve our understanding of the neural circuitry of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in support of bioelectronic medicine. (bvsalud.org)
  • became the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) in February, 2021. (nih.gov)
  • About 22,6% of the days when employees are unfit for work are attributable to musculoskeletal diseases (MSE, 2020), and this figure rises as employee age increases - climbing to over 35% in the over-55s age group. (dguv.de)
  • Musculoskeletal diseases are therefore to be seen as the cause of significant macroeconomic damage (estimated loss due to loss of production: annually approx. (dguv.de)
  • Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), encourages researchers she supports to think outside the box. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dr. Criswell talked with NIH MedlinePlus Magazine about how diverse ideas can help us better understand conditions such as autoimmune diseases (when the immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake) and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in research. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What would you like people to know about arthritic, skin, and musculoskeletal diseases? (medlineplus.gov)
  • Stabilometry is among the resources used to assess postural balance, which enables the discrimination of different behaviours in different diseases, and analyses body sway in healthy subjects to correlate it with possible clinical changes 7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, we develop better diagnostic methods for musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis, by combining knowledge from clinical images with computer simulation models. (lu.se)
  • Through careful alignment of the spinal joints, chiropractic treatment can revolutionize overall body function while also providing therapeutic relief to those with arthritis or osteoporosis. (idealspine.com)
  • The name "NIAMS" clarifies the scope of the institute, which is very broad as it includes arthritis, the musculoskeletal system, and skin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Biotribology is the study of friction , wear and lubrication of biological systems, especially human joints such as hips and knees. (wikipedia.org)
  • The grading system for sprain injury is similar to that of strains. (medicinenet.com)
  • This system is called proprioception, and it can benefit from specific exercises for improving the effectiveness of contraction, strength, and muscle reaction time that in turn affect motor coordination, balance and prevent injury 4-6 . (bvsalud.org)
  • By learning the proper terms for the area of the body, you can navigate right to the correct part of the subsection, so it's very important to get some flash cards and get to work. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • That would be coded in the musculoskeletal subsection. (medicalbillingandcoding.org)
  • The two outcomes computed were change in equipment use during resident handling and change in a physical workload index that estimated spinal loading due to body postures and handled loads. (cdc.gov)
  • In this subject, students will continue with the study of anatomy & physiology and apply the concepts of human structure and function introduced in HBS1HBA, to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (edu.au)
  • The Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Volume 1 Teacher Guide assists you in educating your high school students about the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. (nlpg.com)
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Volume 1 provides students a deeper understanding of God's wonderful design of their bodies. (nlpg.com)
  • The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology provides a comprehensive examination of human body form and function from the molecular level to the whole organism. (gonzaga.edu)
  • The causative agents are inhabitants of mucosal surfaces and skin, gaining access by disruption of the epithelial barrier via trauma, surgical procedures, or foreign bodies. (medscape.com)
  • But according to Newton's Third Law (for every force in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction), because gravity is pulling our body down, our body's must have "antigravity" mechanisms in place to stabilize organs. (popsci.com)
  • The human skeleton gives form to the body, allows the body to move, protects organs, makes red blood cells, and stores calcium, phosphorus and other body chemicals. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • But standing erect would cause gravity to constantly pull our body system down toward the ground, meaning organs and other bodily systems must have a plan in place to manage and resist gravitational forces. (popsci.com)
  • An often studied liquid biofluid problem is that of blood flow in the human cardiovascular system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Musculoskeletal conditions are the dominant source of chronic pain worldwide, 1 and the basis for the most common pain complaints presented to primary care. (bmj.com)
  • In addition to these types of strain it is also possible for mental strain to cause or amplify musculoskeletal complaints. (dguv.de)
  • A high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints was found in 430 Greek dentists participating in a study where a questionnaire was applied. (bvsalud.org)
  • The needles rebalance your body's energy, or qi, and prompt your body to release natural chemicals to fight the illness or symptom. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This risk assessment tool focuses on ten important aspects related to the workplace design and assesses work postures and movements for the five body parts back, neck, shoulders/arms, hands, hips/legs. (europa.eu)
  • This musculoskeletal simulation can perform complex movements such as twirling a pen. (cnet.com)
  • 5 Compared with other morbidities, for instance, cancer and heart disease, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the frequency and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and their variations between countries. (bmj.com)
  • The objectives set out in the GDA therefore define a decrease in impairing mental stress as important to the achievement of a reduction in the number of cases of musculoskeletal disease. (dguv.de)
  • That's, like, all of your body, so a lower walking speed is associated with a lot of nasty age-related illnesses like cardiovascular disease, dementia, and early mortality. (cracked.com)
  • Obesity is a complex, chronic disease characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat. (ssa.gov)
  • This course aims to provide an understanding of the functions of the body at cellular and sub-cellular levels to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease processes. (duq.edu)
  • Differences in prevalence of inflammatory and unspecific pain conditions may be partially explained by known variations in healthcare systems and recording practice. (bmj.com)
  • Our practice builds on the tradition of the ancient Chinese Acupuncturists by incorporating modern scientific understanding of anatomy and neuroscience to yield a system of treatment that is powerful, safe, and complementary to other therapeutic modalities. (vcahospitals.com)
  • This is followed by a complete physical examination, including a careful evaluation of your pet's musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (vcahospitals.com)
  • Inova Physical Therapy offers women simple exercises and tips that can help with some common discomforts of pregnancy and even prepare your body for labor and delivery. (inova.org)
  • Accessible to everyone, this moving meditation invites you to realize physical and metaphysical fitness by opening your heart, freeing your voice, letting go of the past, exploring your breath, strengthening and detoxifying your cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and toning your digestive and reproductive systems. (movingventures.org)
  • Cardiovascular exercise helps to strengthen the heart, lungs and circulatory system. (inova.org)
  • Get introduced to the major organ systems of the human body! (khanacademy.org)
  • The musculoskeletal system provides form, stability, and movement to the human body. (disabled-world.com)
  • 1 Demonstrate a basic level of knowledge of the structure of the human body at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels of organisation. (edu.au)
  • The unconventional hypothesis suggests the human body has evolved to live with this universal force, and when our ability to manage gravity falters, it can have dire ramifications on our health. (popsci.com)
  • Built to help you advance your career in medicine through a greater understanding of the structure and function of the human body, this master's program is the only one in the world using HoloAnatomy 3D technology! (duq.edu)
  • You and your students will enjoy exploring the human body which can only be truly understood as a product of the Master Designer. (nlpg.com)
  • In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, we hear how the work of Professor Gordon Blunn and his team is revolutionising the way artificial limbs and joint replacements are integrated with the human body. (port.ac.uk)
  • For the development of the ideal body anthropometric rates, obesity prevention, and for the growth of healthy generations, governments should give importance to sports and take incentive measures to increase children and young people's interest in the sport. (degruyter.com)
  • In the final rule, we added paragraphs to the prefaces of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular body system listings that provide guidance about the potential effects obesity has in causing or contributing to impairments in those body systems. (ssa.gov)
  • In one sense, the cause of obesity is simply that the energy (food) taken in exceeds the energy expended by the individual's body. (ssa.gov)
  • These guidelines classify overweight and obesity in adults according to Body Mass Index (BMI). (ssa.gov)
  • Obesity and overweight were observed across the BMI (body mass index) recommended by the World Health Organization. (bvsalud.org)
  • You'll work and develop your body's full musculoskeletal, central nervous, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems. (apple.com)
  • it requires the cooperation of your musculoskeletal, visual, central nervous, and peripheral nervous systems. (cracked.com)
  • Less frequent sites of presentation include the central nervous (2-3%) and musculoskeletal (rare) systems, and a disseminated form (rare). (medscape.com)
  • Maintaining or restoring precise movement of specific segments and the relationships between segments is also the key to correcting or preventing musculoskeletal pain. (thetraditioncontinue.com)
  • 2-4 Conditions such as low back pain (LPB) and osteoarthritis (OA) have a significant impact on individuals and healthcare systems. (bmj.com)
  • A trigger point in one muscle can create pain in a different area of your body (referred pain). (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The mismatched strain between attractive and repulsive forces would theoretically cause tension in the body, resulting in muscle cramping and pain from being unable to properly support the contents in the abdomen. (popsci.com)
  • Professor Gordon Blunn leads the University's Health and Wellbeing programme and specialises in the biomedical engineering of the musculoskeletal system. (port.ac.uk)
  • Both effectiveness and longevity are achieved by using precise movement of specific segments out of optimal static and dynamic postures and alignment within total body movement. (thetraditioncontinue.com)
  • You will learn powerful teaching and facilitation skills, such as class theming, the craft of DJing, anatomy of movement, and understanding how energy and sound move into and through your body. (movingventures.org)
  • Footage of human movement, recorded by two smartphones, gets uploaded to the cloud, where an algorithm identifies a set of points on the body. (medscape.com)
  • As the body rests, the muscle fibers attract cells known as myoblasts, which fuse with the existing fiber, causing the muscle fibers to become denser and stronger. (faqs.org)
  • You can think of muscle fibers as long cylinders , and compared to other cells in your body, muscle fibers are quite big. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Ischemia": an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Then, search on any target organ system to find the health effects information on that system. (cdc.gov)
  • 8) NOAEL A No-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level (NOAEL) is the highest exposure level at which no harmful effects were seen in the organ system studied. (cdc.gov)
  • Chiropractic care offers an array of modalities that target the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems to help improve overall health. (idealspine.com)
  • It also supports the health of the colon, heart, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (vitacost.com)
  • Discover your body as a musical instrument, empowering you to be in vibrant, radiant health. (movingventures.org)
  • A medical discipline that is based on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is a large body of evidence on the relationship between smoking and health conditions. (who.int)
  • They are responsible for a lot of lost productivity, which has a major economic impact for individuals, employers, and the health care system. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Methods: The study included 150 dentists working at various public health system units in Recife, PE, Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • a randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted with 18 subjects, mean age 20.6 ± 2.1 years of age, of both sexes, with a mean body mass index 23.3 ± 5.4 kg/m 2 that were evaluated in stabilometric platform before and after a program of proprioceptive training using the equipment and proprioceptive hard rocker, and divided into proprioception (n = 10) and control group (n = 8) group. (bvsalud.org)
  • We observed nursing assistants (NAs), recording activities and body postures at 60-second intervals on personal digital assistants at baseline and at 3-month, 12-month, and 24-month follow-ups. (cdc.gov)