Power Of Abdominal Muscles Research Articles

Clinical Guidelines of Patient-Centered Bladder Management of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction due to Chronic Spinal Cord Injury - Part 2

Bladder management of chronic spinal cord injured (SCI) patients usually starts with conservative treatment or minimally invasive procedures. This article reports the current evidence and expert opinions on the patient-centered bladder management of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) among patients with chronic SCI in Taiwan. We evaluated the role of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), cystostomy, medical treatment, and minimally invasive therapy for treating urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction in patients with chronic SCI. The bladder management for chronic SCI patients should be individualized. A balance between upper urinary tract protection and life quality improvement should be considered. Hand dexterity, abdominal muscle power, bladder sensation, and degree of urethral sphincter dyssynergia might affect the improvement of voiding efficiency and NLUTD. Intradetrusor Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) injection has been proven to effectively treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in SCI patients. However, CIC is still required in some patients after treatment. The urethral sphincter BoNT-ABoNT-A injection can effectively relax the dyssynergic sphincter; however, exacerbation of urinary incontinence usually limits its application in SCI patients. Repeat BoNT-ABoNT-A injection is necessary to maintain the therapeutic efficacy; therefore, some SCI patients might discontinue the treatment and convert to a permanent bladder management by surgical intervention. Identification of high-risk SCI patients is important to prevent renal functional deterioration in those with chronic SCI-NLUTD. Avoiding renal function deterioration and improving the quality of life of SCI patients with NLUTD are the most important aspects of treatment. Annual active surveillance of bladder and renal function is necessary.

Epidural Steroid Injection Versus Conservative Measures in Treatment of Chronic Axial Low Back Pain, A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a very common disorder with various management strategies. There is still debate regarding treatment alternatives for axial CLBP. This study aimed to compare the effect of epidural steroid injection (ESI), interferential current (IFC) therapy and core strengthening exercises in a prospective randomized controlled manner. Hence, sixty patients complaining of axial CLBP were included and randomly assigned into either a group of ESI and exercises (group A) or IFC and exercises (group B) or exercises only (group C); each group was of 20 patients. Outcomes were visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI) for function and Beck's depression inventory (BDI) for depression, assessed at baseline and 3-, 6- and 12-week follow-ups. At the start of the study, there were no significant differences between the three groups in age, gender, cause and duration of CLBP, body mass index, abdominal muscle power, muscle spasm or tenderness (p > 0.05). Significant improvement in VAS and ODI at 3-, 6- and 12-weeks was observed compared to baseline assessment in the three studied groups. The improvement was higher for group A compared to B and C. BDI was significantly improved in group A and C at 3 weeks, and in all groups at 6- and 12-weeks compared to baseline. However, at the end of the study, there was no significant difference in the BDI between the three groups. From this study and over a period of 3 months, all studied groups showed improvement in pain, function, and depression but the group who received epidural steroid injection with core strengthening exercises was statistically better than the other two groups, with significant improvement in pain and function, but not in depression. Early effective assessment and dealing with depression, even prophylactic treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy should be addressed. Trial registration: The Pan African Clinical Trial Registry (www.pactr.org) identification number is PACTR201901523042787 on 16 January 2019.

Contribution of biomotor and psychomotor factors that determine Pencak Silat Front Kick ability

This study aims to determine the contribution of biomotor and psychomotor factors that determine pencak silat front kick ability. The study uses quantitative methods and confirmatory factor analysis design. This type of research used in this research is correlational research with confirmatory factor analysis design that confirms the relationship of indicator variables with latent variables that determine the ability of the front kick pencak silat. Data collection is processed and analyzed using a computer-based application Statistics SPSS (Product Statistics and Service Solutions) Version 23 and using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test and Bartlett Test. The sample is a part or representative being studied. As a sample it is better to have the same characteristics as a population so that you can draw a picture of the population. The population and sample in this study were all students fostering the achievement of Pencak Silat UKM PSHT Sebelas Maret University with a total of 25 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling.The technique in collecting data uses tests and measurements. The results of the study are as follows: analysis of biomotor and psychomotor factors that determine the ability of the pencak silat front kick above, the biomotor and psychomotor factors that determine the ability of the front kick of pencak silat (H0 accepted) or those that have a factor component value of ≥ 0.5 are: Biomotor and psychomotor factors that contribute to determining the ability of pencak silat front kicks 1. Power of leg muscles with a factor component value of 0.92 2. Flexibility with a factor component value of 0.43 3. Power the abdominal muscles with a factor component value of 0.53 4. The balance with the factor component value is 0.91 5. Agility with a factor component value of 0.24 The results of the statistical analysis of biomotor and psychomotor factors that contribute to determining the ability of the front kick of pencak silat are leg muscle power (0.92), balance (0.91), abdominal muscle power (0.53), flexibility (0.42), and agility (0.24).

Effects of a low back exercise program on low back pain patients’ lumbar lordotic angle, abdominal muscle power, and pain

Purpose: This study aims to identify the effects of a low back exercise program on low back pain patients’ lumbar lordotic angle, abdominal muscle power, and pain. Methods: This study was conducted with 20 low back pain patients. The lumbar lordotic angle, abdominal muscle, and pain of participants were measured before and after the interventions. The participants were asked to conduct McKenzie Exercise and William Exercise through a low back pain exercise program for 30 minutes three times a week for six weeks. Results: the lumbar lordotic angle increased after the interventions, but there was no significant difference, and there were significant differences in abdominal muscle power and pain (p < .05). Conclusion: As a result of this study, the low back exercise program acted positively on the increase in abdominal muscle power and pain reduction. Therefore, it is judged that a low back exercise program would help manage low back pain efficiently.

Abdominal Stetching Excercise On Decreasing Dysmenorrhea in Girl Adolescent

Dysmenorrhea is a problem associated with menstruation, the short pain before or during menstruation. One of non-pharmacological treatment for dysmenorrhea is Abdominal Stretching Exercise. The abdominal stretching exercise which is the exercise for increasing the power of abdominal muscles, increase oxygenation, fix elasticity, or flexibility of body tissues, reduce muscle cramp, then increase amount and size vessels blood, with channeling blood to all body including reproductive organs so can to reduce dysmenorrhea. The aims of this research were to know the Effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Decreasing the Level of Dysmenorrhea for the adolescent girl. This quasi-experimental research is implemented with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design in MAN 1 Bukittinggi the sample of this study were 14 adolescent who experienced dysmenorrhea, the sample in this research and taken in purposive sampling. Data were collected with the Faces Pain Rating Scale. Data were analyzed with Paired T-Test Sample. There is a difference between pain intensity before and after abdominal stretching exercises. There was an effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Decreasing the Level of Dysmenorrhea for adolescents. Based on the result of the research above is expected for respondent after knowing abdominal stretching exercise could add insight and could to apply when the feel dysmenorrhea

Effects of conditioning programme on the changes of motor performance in youth categories in handball

Abstract The ability to perform the stable playing performance during the whole match to larger extent depends on sufficient level of development of conditioning abilities. Technique of playing activities of an individual, decision-making process of players and especially speed of the game are influenced by already mentioned abilities. The aim of our study was to recognize the level of motor performance in regional centres of handball and at the same time to verify the efficiency of sports preparation. This programme includes the change of weekly microcycle practice, consisting of 2 conditioning trainings focused on strength and endurance. The research was realized in these age categories: younger (n=40) and older juniors (n=38). To evaluate the level of motor abilities we selected 5 simply performed activities: bench press (explosive strength of upper extremities ), run for 8x5 metres (speed with change of direction), sit-ups for 2 minutes (power of abdominal muscles), standing long jump with legs together (explosive strength of lower extremities) and 12 minutes run (aerobic endurance). When following microcycle programme weekly, the results of motor test pointed out the positive influence of this programme on the development of strength and aerobic endurance (p≤0.05). In category of older juniors the performance in test of 12 minutes run has fallen significantly in comparison with the first testing (p≤0.05). The result of this study indicates the lack of recommended aerobic running practice in weekly microcycles of monitored teams.

Prediksi Prestasi Lompat Jauh Gaya Menggantung Ditinjau dari Faktor Kemampuan Fisik Siswa Putra SMP

This study aims to find out the truth about the factors of physical ability that include leg muscle power, abdominal muscle power, hip flexion, back extension,&#x0D; speed, and coordination of Eye and Foot in predicting the achievement of long jump style hanging on junior high school students, this research used a purposive random sampling with correlational research method. The population of this research is the students of SMP Negeri 2 Bulukerto is 212 students and the sample is 100 students, the sampling technique used purposive random sampling with several criteria in accordance with the research.. The dependent variable is hang style long jump achievement. Data analysis technique used regression correlation analysis by testing the normality and linearity test prerequisite. Hypothesis testing using regression analysis and correlation of each predictor and multiple regression analysis and multiple correlation. The results showed that when the physical ability factor simultaneously predicted the achievement of hanging style long jump, there would be an increase in the long jump performance of hanging style of 1.09 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of leg muscle power, an increase of 0.06 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of abdominal muscle power, an increase of 0.3 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of hip flexion, an increase of 0.6 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of back extention, an increase of 0.3 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of speed, and an increase of 0.02 for each increase of 1 unit measurement of coordination of eye and foot. The conclusion of this study is that the ability factor has a correlation and can predict the achievement of long jump hanging style.

Development of Physical and Self-Control Abilities of Primary School Learners (10–11 Years Old)

Development of Physical and Self-Control Abilities of Primary School Learners (10–11 Years Old)

SERIAL PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATES IN MOTHERS DURING CAESAREAN SECTION UNDER EXTRADURAL ANAESTHESIA

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) was measured in 19 mothers during elective Caesarean section under unsupplemented extradural anaesthesia. In 18 mothers, serial measurements of peak expiratory flow rate indicated adequate expiratory reserve and residual abdominal muscle power consistent with an effective cough. In one mother, with severe respiratory disease, PEFR decreased to a value indicative of inadequate cough. Data for one other mother who came for emergency Caesarean section after 4 h of an extradural infusion also indicated an inability to cough.