Characteristics of Lower Limb Muscle Activity During Walking and Stair Climbing With Full Weight Bearing in Postoperative Ankle Fracture Patients.

Background Ankle fractures are among the most common lower limb fractures. Following surgery, the ankle is immobilized in a splint or cast for a specific period. Even after full weight bearing is allowed, daily activities, such as walking and stair climbing, may be affected by residual pain, limited joint range of motion (ROM), and muscle weakness.

Role of Particle Therapy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma; Meta-Analysis for Comparison with Standard Therapy: TRP-Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma 2025.

Introduction: Particle therapy (PT) for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is expected to provide good local control. However, it is difficult to compare PT with the current standard treatment modalities, surgery, and chemotherapy. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature to compare PT with surgery and drug therapy.

Tumor shrinkage after simultaneous proton therapy for multiple hepatocellular carcinomas.

There are no reports on shrinkage of multiple hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) after simultaneous treatment with radiotherapy. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between tumor shrinkage and treatment outcomes for several HCCs irradiated simultaneously using proton beam therapy (PBT). The subjects were 46 patients with multiple HCCs (95 lesions) who received PBT between January 2008 and December 2018.

Acute effects of foam rolling on local and remote range of motion: a myofascial perspective?

This study aimed to investigate the acute local and remote effects of foam rolling (FR) applied to the knee flexors, and its influence on cervical spine range of motion (ROM). Given the anatomical continuity within the superficial back line, outcomes were also assessed at the cervical spine to explore potential myofascial chain-mediated effects. Thirty-seven participants (25.

Practical recommendations on stretching exercise: A Delphi consensus statement of international research experts.

Background: Stretching has wide appeal, but there seems to exist some mismatch between its purported applications and what the evidence shows. There is compelling evidence for some stretching applications, but for others, the evidence seems heterogeneous or unsupportive. The discrepancies even affect some systematic reviews, possibly due to heterogeneous eligibility criteria and search strategies.

Effects of Local Vibration and Foam Rolling on Hip Pain and Function in Mild to Moderate Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Local vibration and foam rolling effectively reduce muscle soreness and improve the function of damaged muscles. However, their efficacy in decreasing hip pain and improving function in patients with hip osteoarthritis remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of local vibration and foam rolling on hip pain and function in patients with mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis.

Determinants of acute effects of stretching vs. foam rolling: Morphological, sensory and fluid responses.

Background: A single bout of foam rolling (FR) or static stretching is effective to increase the range of motion (ROM) without impairments in performance. Recently, non-rolling methods with FR have been investigated, but the effects of these methods are still unclear.

Objective: This study aimed to compare and examine the effects of different FR interventions and SS on the plantar flexor (PF) muscles.

Acute Effects of Dynamic and Ballistic Stretching on Flexibility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Dynamic stretching (DS) uses a controlled movement through the range of motion (ROM) of the active joint(s) by contracting the agonist muscles without being held in an end position. In contrast, ballistic stretching (BS) typically uses uncontrolled movements of a higher velocity with bouncing actions. However, BS is often considered to be a form of DS.

The Effect of Single Leg Romanian Deadlift on the Risk of Hamstring Strain Injuries in Track and Field Athletes: A Cohort Study.

Background And Purpose: Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is a particularly significant problem in track and field events. In recent years, it has been recommended that the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) be included as part of an HSI prevention program, along with warm-up. However, NHE has low compliance because of various disadvantages.

Identification of Large Japanese field mouse Apodemus speciosus food plant resources in an industrial green space using DNA metabarcoding.

DNA metabarcoding was employed to identify the food plant resources of the Large Japanese field mouse Apodemus speciosus inhabiting an artificial green space on reclaimed land on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, Central Japan, from 2012 to 2014. DNA metabarcoding was performed using high-throughput sequencing of partial rbcL sequences extracted from fecal samples collected in the study area. The obtained sequences, which were analyzed using a constructed local database, revealed that a total of 72 plant taxa were utilized as food plant resources by A.

Immediate effects of two types of self-stretching on flexor digitorum longus and tibialis posterior muscle stiffness.

We investigated the immediate effects of two types of self-stretching methods to clarify their efficacy on flexor digitorum longue (FDL) and tibialis posterior muscle (TP) stiffness. In 'conventional self-stretching', the subject used the strength of their own hands to dorsiflex the toes and dorsiflex and evert the ankle. In 'weight-bearing stretching', the participants instead weight-bearing to facilitate the dorsiflexion.

Comparison between concentric-eccentric and concentric-only plantar flexor exercise training with body weight for changes in muscle strength, range of motion, and muscle architecture.

Purpose: The present study tested the hypothesis that inclusion of prolonged eccentric (lengthening muscle) contractions would increase muscle adaptations greater than concentric-only contractions.

Methods: Fifteen sedentary men (20-21 years) underwent 16 resistance exercise sessions in 8 weeks (twice a week) using their body weight. They used two legs to raise heels in 1 s (concentric-only plantar flexions: CON) and used only one leg to lower the heel in 3 s (concentric-eccentric plantar flexions: CON-ECC).

Primary adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal sac with 5-year recurrence-free survival after radiation therapy alone: a case report.

Lacrimal sac tumors are rare, with approximately 800 cases reported worldwide; primary adenocarcinoma of the lacrimal sac is particularly rare. Although there is no established treatment strategy, surgical removal is generally performed. However, complete removal often requires extensive resection, including orbital exenteration and lateral rhinoplasty, which is highly invasive and creates significant cosmetic issues.

Clinical outcomes of proton beam therapy for inoperable stage I-IIA non-small cell lung cancer: Japanese nationwide registry study.

Purpose: Radiotherapy is the standard treatment for unresectable stage I-IIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). One treatment option within radiotherapy is proton beam therapy (PBT). Currently, a prospective observational study is being conducted at all proton therapy centers in Japan as part of a proton beam all-case registry.

Acute effects of handheld percussive massage therapy on various posterior shoulder soft tissue areas in healthy young males.

Background: Interventions using vibration stimulation can increase the range of motion (ROM) without compromising muscle strength. Handheld percussive massage directly stimulates the focal area. Therefore, its effectiveness may be affected depending on the areas of stimulation.

The effects of chronic stretch training on musculoskeletal pain.

Purpose: One of the primary mechanisms for the increase in range of motion following stretching is an increase in pain/stretch tolerance. However, it remains unclear whether stretching can reduce pain in patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to investigate whether chronic stretch training can decrease pain in patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain.

Longitudinal changes in lower limb muscle activity during walking and stair climbing with full weight bearing in postoperative Trimalleolar fracture patients.

Patients after ankle fracture are instructed to avoid weight bearing for several weeks. This study aimed to determine changes in lower limb muscle activity during both walking and stair climbing at 1 and 2 months after resuming weight bearing. The study population consisted of 10 patients who had undergone open osteosynthesis for unilateral trimalleolar fracture.

The effects of a 6 week rolling and dynamic movement training intervention on tissue hardness, pain pressure threshold, knee range of motion and muscular strength.

Foam Roller (FR) intervention is popular in sports and rehabilitation settings. Recently, we showed that conventional FR (FR_rolling) as well as compression of the target muscle (knee extensors) during joint movement using FR (FR_KM) have similar acute changes. The present study aimed to expand on these findings and compare the effects of a 6-week FR_rolling and FR_KM intervention on the passive and active properties of knee extensors.

Effects of static stretching and walking during inter-set intervals of resistance training on muscle fatigue of the quadriceps.

Introduction: Inter-set rest intervals are essential to reduce muscle fatigue and increase the total amount of volume of resistance training. Static stretching and walking may increase muscle blood flow and promote recovery during inter-set rest intervals. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 20 seconds of static stretching and walking during inter-set rest intervals of leg extension exercises on the number of repetitions to exhaustion, total amount of volume, and flexibility of the quadriceps (joint range of motion and muscle hardness) in untrained healthy males.

Acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on rectus femoris muscle stiffness: a dose-response shear-wave elastography study.

Introduction: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching is widely used to increase range of motion, but its underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This experimental, parallel group design study investigated the acute effects of PNF stretching on rectus femoris muscle stiffness and explored a potential dose-response relationship.

Methods: Thirty healthy young adults (23 females, 7 males) were randomly assigned to either a PNF stretching group (n = 15; 22.

Reliability of a Measurement Method for Upper Limb Raised Standing Spinal Alignment Using a Smartphone Inclinometer Application.

Purpose: To evaluate the reliability and validity of spinal alignment measurements in the raised arm standing posture using a smartphone app.

Background: An inclinometer is a reliable tool for measuring spinal alignment. Measurement of static standing posture spinal curvature angles using smartphone inclinometer applications has been investigated in the lumbar spine but has not been reported for the thoracic spine.

Determinants of Maximal Dorsiflexion Range of Motion: Multi-Perspective Comparison Using Mechanical, Neural, Morphological, and Muscle Quality Factors.

: the purpose of this study was to determine the contributions of mechanical, neural, morphological, and muscle quality factors on individual differences in the maximal ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM). : A sample of 41 university students performed passive-dorsiflexion and morphological measurements. In the passive-dorsiflexion measurement, while the ankle was passively dorsiflexed, maximal dorsiflexion ROM was measured in addition to passive torque at a given angle and muscle-tendon junction (MTJ) displacement during the last 13° as mechanical factors, and stretch tolerance and muscle activation were measured as neural factors.

Chronic effects of a static stretching intervention program on range of motion and tissue hardness in older adults.

Introduction: Clinically, knowing whether a static stretching (SS) intervention program conducted for several weeks can reduce passive muscle stiffness is important. Still, only a few previous studies have evaluated the chronic effects of an SS intervention program in older adults, and the potential relationship between ROM changes and muscle stiffness changes is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 10- week SS intervention partially supervised program on joint range of motion (ROM) and tissue hardness in older adults.

Acute local and non-local morphological, sensory and fluid responses to stretching and foam rolling in young females.

Background: This study aimed to compare and examine the local and non-local effects of a foam rolling (FR) and static stretching (SS) intervention applied to the plantar flexor (PF).

Methods: Fourteen female participants were investigated. Each participant underwent three conditions in a random order at least 48h apart and at the same time of the day: Control (CC), SS, and FR.