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Introducción: La propiocepción es la capacidad de sentir la posición relativa de partes corporales contiguas, regulando la dirección y el rango del movimiento motriz. Por ello, al avanzar la edad existe perdida de eficiencia motora, los especialistas trazan estrategias de intervención que incluyen al estímulo físico especializado como alternativa de prevención y desarrollo. Objetivo: Mejorar las capacidades coordinativas del adulto mayor mediante un plan de entrenamiento con ejercicios de propiocepción, determinando los porcentajes de beneficio en una intervención a corto plazo. Métodos: Investigación cuasi-experimental de orden correlativa, seleccionado intencionalmente a 75 adultos mayores de diferente género (65 a 75 años: media (ï) de 69 años), aplicando un programa integral propioceptivo durante 30 días basado en el principio de individualización. Fueron implementados 10 pruebas de coordinación motriz (equilibro estático, equilibro dinámico y agilidad en lo fundamental) en dos momentos de la intervención. Resultados: Se evidenció una mejora significativa a favor del postest (p = 0,000) al comparar los datos obtenidos en todas las pruebas, exceptuando en sentadilla con fitball (p = 0,321), en deslizamiento con fitball (p = 0,079), e isométrico sobre fitball (p = 0,753), incrementándose la media porcentual en términos de repeticiones en la mayoría de las pruebas de valoración del rendimiento coordinativo, efectuadas al final del proceso de intervención. Conclusiones: Para este estudio se evidencian resultados positivos en las capacidades coordinativas del adulto mayor estudiado, luego de implementarse a corto plazo un plan de entrenamiento propioceptivo(AU)
Introduction: Proprioception is the ability to perceive the relative position of neighboring parts of the body, regulating direction and the range of motor movement. Since motor efficiency decreases with aging, specialists are devising intervention strategies which include specific physical stimuli as a prevention and development alternative. Objective: Determine the short-term benefit percentages of a proprioceptive training program to improve coordination capacities in the elderly. Methods: A correlational quasi-experimental study was conducted. A total 75 elderly subjects of both sexes were intentionally selected. Mean age was 69 years (range 65-75). An integral 30-day individualized proprioceptive program was carried out. Ten motor coordination tests (mostly static balance, dynamic balance and agility) were implemented at two moments of the intervention. Results: Significant improvement was observed in the post-test (p = 0.000) when comparing the data obtained in all tests, except for fitball squats (p = 0.321), fitball slides (p = 0.079), and fitball isometrics (p = 0.753). Mean percentage in terms of repetitions increased in most of the coordination evaluation tests applied at the end of the intervention. Conclusions: Positive results were observed in the coordination capacities of the elderly subjects studied upon short-term implementation of a proprioceptive training program(AU)
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Male , Female , Aged , Aptitude , Proprioception , Exercise , Postural Balance , Health StrategiesABSTRACT
Background: Football is the sport that requires a lot of high-intensity dynamic movements like jump, i.e. while heading and kicking a ball. Unstable surfaces like Bosu ball in the fields of rehabilitation and general fitness are effective in joint stabilization by improving the sensory efficiency of soft tissue during dynamic activities. Thus the purpose of the study was to see the effects of Bosu ball exercise on jump performance in football players. Methods: A total of 90 football players participated in the study. The players were categorized into two groups experimental group (n=45) who underwent Proprioceptive training on Bosu ball with their regular football training program and control group (n=45) underwent regular football training program. The players were trained for six weeks. Jump assessment at pre and post-intervention was done for all subjects using the single-leg hop test and Vertical Jump test. Results: The results revealed a significant difference in pre and post assessment experimental > control group single-leg hop test and vertical jump test with p-value 0.000 (< 0.05). Conclusion: Bosu ball training was effective in improving the single-leg hop distance and vertical jump height in male football players.
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Introducción: El fútbol es un deporte de varias acciones motrices, que provoca en el cuerpo un desequilibrio constante, enfatizado en edades tempranas, siendo a su vez la propiocepción una estrategia para potenciar el equilibrio en futbolistas de iniciación. Objetivo: Valorar los efectos de una intervención propioceptiva a corto plazo sobre el déficit de equilibrio en miembros inferiores de futbolistas infantiles. Métodos: Estudio cuasi-experimental de corte transversal a una población de 12 futbolistas infantiles (10-12 años), se aplicó un entrenamiento propioceptivo de cuatro semanas de duración enfatizando en aspectos específicos para potenciar el equilibrio corporal en su fase estática. Se valoraron tres variables para cada pie a partir de la aplicación del Y Balance Test en dos momentos de la preparación deportiva. Resultados: El test empleado determinó un nivel de significancia estadística: Pie Derecho Movimiento Izquierdo (p= 0,005), Pie Derecho Movimiento Central (p= 0,004), Pie Derecho Movimiento Derecho (p= 0,005), Pie Izquierdo Movimiento Izquierdo (p= 0,003), Pie Izquierdo Movimiento Central (p= 0,003), Pie Izquierdo Movimiento Derecho (p= 0,004). Conclusiones: Un entrenamiento propioceptivo a corto plazo es efectivo para mejorar significativamente el equilibrio estático en extremidades inferiores en futbolistas infantiles(AU)
Introduction: Soccer is a sport of several motor actions, which causes a constant imbalance in the body, emphasized at an early age, is the proprioception of a strategy to strengthen the balance in initiation players. Objective: To assess the effects of a short-term proprioceptive intervention on the balance deficit in lower limbs of child soccer players. Methods: Quasi-experimental cross-sectional study of a population of 12 child soccer players (10-12 years), a four-week proprioceptive training was applied, emphasizing specific aspects to enhance body balance in its static phase. Three variables were assessed for each foot from the application of the Y Balance Test in two moments of sports preparation. Results: The test used determined a level of statistical significance: Right Foot Left Movement (p= 0.005), Right Foot Central Movement (p= 0.004), Right Foot Right Movement (p= 0.005), Left Foot Left Movement (p= 0.003), Left Foot Central Movement (p= 0.003), Left Foot Right Movement (p= 0.004). Conclusions: Short-term proprioceptive training is effective in significantly improving the static balance in the lower extremities in child soccer players(AU)
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Humans , Child , Proprioception , Soccer , Cross-Sectional Studies , Exercise Movement Techniques/methods , Postural Balance , Non-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Mentoring/methodsABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effects of proprioceptive training on lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods 50 patients with LDH were divided into experimental group (n=25) and control group (n=25). Both groups received physiotherapy and core stability exer-cise, and the experimental group received proprioceptive training with BIODEX Balanced System in addition. They were assessed with the Visual Analogous Scale (VAS) of pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and posture stability and limits of stability of BIODEX Balanced System. The incidence of relapse was followed up in a year. Results The scores of VAS, ODI, posture stability and limits of stability im-proved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and the ODI, posture stability and limits of stability improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.05). There were 5 cases relapsed in the control group, and 2 cases in the experimental group. Conclu-sion The proprioceptive training may further improve the function of lower back, and motor control in patients with LDH, and prevent the re-lapse.
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O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o conhecimento sobre o conceito de propriocepção e aspectos como a sua utilização prática e os tipos e mecanismos de lesões apresentadas por atletas em uma equipe de futebol do estado de Pernambuco. Foram avaliados 29 atletas, todos do sexo masculino e com idade variando entre 17 e 28 anos. Dos atletas pesquisados 79,31% (n=23) afirmaram não ter conhecimento sobre o conceito de propriocepção e 82,75% (n=24) relataram não fazerem e nem nunca terem feito algum tipo de treinamento proprioceptivo. Verificou-se ainda que 79,31% (n=23) dos pesquisados apresentaram algum tipo de lesão, com um tempo médio de afastamento da prática declarado de aproximadamente 49 dias. De acordo com os resultados encontrados, os tipos de lesões mais acometidas foram a distensão, com 31,03% dos casos e a entorse com 24,13%, principalmente com localização no joelho e no tornozelo, perfazendo juntos, um total de 48,27% dos casos. Quanto ao mecanismo de lesão descrito pelos atletas, o mais comum foi o contato corporal, com 34,50% e o chute a gol e a queda com 13,80% dos casos relatados. Desta forma, conclui-se ressaltando o baixo índice de conhecimento sobre o conceito de propriocepção e a pouca utilização de treinamento proprioceptivo por parte dos atletas avaliados e o elevado número que estes atletas apresentaram de lesões. O que indica uma necessidade de investigação mais profunda e específica sobre as possibilidades de relação entre a utilização de treinamento proprioceptivo e a prevenção de lesões de atletas no contexto do futebol.
The main purpose of this study has been to describe the knowledge about the concept of proprioception and some aspects as its practical utilization and types and mechanisms from lesions suffered by athletes of a soccer team in the state of Pernambuco Brazil. 29 athletes were evaluated, all of them males and aged between 17 and 28 years old. 23 of them (79.31%) stated not to have any knowledge about the concept of proprioception and 24 of them (79.31%) related that they do not do and have never done any type of proprioceptive training. It was still verified that 23 athletes (79.31%) had some kind of lesion with an average time of 49 days without conditions of practicing their work. According to obtained results, the most suffered types of lesions were distension (31.03% of the cases) and sprain, mainly in knee and ankle areas, amounting together 48.27% of the cases. As for the mechanism of the lesions described by the athlete, the most common was body contact (34.50%) and kick to goal and fall (13.80%) of the related cases. This way it is possible to conclude calling attention about low level of knowledge about proprioception concept and low usage of proprioceptive training of the evaluated athletes and the high number of lesions these athletes have suffered, what indicates a necessity of a deeper investigation about the possibilities of relation between the usage of proprioceptive training and prevention of athletes´ lesions in soccer context.
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Humans , Male , Young Adult , Men , Soccer , Sports , Mentoring , Athletic InjuriesABSTRACT
Ankle and foot injuries are endemic to all sports that involve running, jumping, cutting, or kicking. Ankle injuries, especially ligament sprains are the most common injuries seen at all levels of athletic participation. Although many of ankle and foot injuries are well recovered after short-term conservative managements, there are not uncommon patients with chronic pain and dysfunction after acute injury because of improper diagnosis and rehabilitation. In this chapter, a brief review of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical aspects are presented, followed by a special discussion of rehabilitation of various injuries that may involve the ankle and foot.
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Animals , Humans , Ankle , Ankle Injuries , Athletic Injuries , Biomechanical Phenomena , Chronic Pain , Foot , Foot Injuries , Ligaments , Running , Sports , Sprains and StrainsABSTRACT
Ankle and foot injuries are endemic to all sports that involve running, jumping, cutting, or kicking. Ankle injuries, especially ligament sprains are the most common injuries seen at all levels of athletic participation. Although many of ankle and foot injuries are well recovered after short-term conservative managements, there are not uncommon patients with chronic pain and dysfunction after acute injury because of improper diagnosis and rehabilitation. In this chapter, a brief review of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical aspects are presented, followed by a special discussion of rehabilitation of various injuries that may involve the ankle and foot.
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Animals , Humans , Ankle , Ankle Injuries , Athletic Injuries , Biomechanical Phenomena , Chronic Pain , Foot , Foot Injuries , Ligaments , Running , Sports , Sprains and StrainsABSTRACT
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic, progressive degenerative disorder with a worldwide distribution. Approximately 70 percent of people over 70 years suffer from osteoarthritis. It is a major cause of disability and gradual loss of function. The symptoms of osteoarthritis such as pain, stiffness, fatigue, and negative idea about self-image make the patients avoid exercise, which leads to the development of muscle weakness, joint contracture and deformity. To avoid this vicious cycle, exercise is most important in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Exercise has proved to improve general health and mood, to reduce disability and fatigue, and to modify risk factors. Exercise for patients with osteoarthritis is composed of strengthening exercise, flexibility exercise, aerobic exercise, and proprioceptive training(including balance training). An appropriate exercise program tailored to the individual fitness(muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance) and goals should be stressed in the management of osteoarthritis.
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Humans , Congenital Abnormalities , Contracture , Exercise , Fatigue , Joints , Muscle Weakness , Osteoarthritis , Pliability , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of lower extremity proprioceptive training on postural control and strength of the knee and ankle muscles. METHOD: Twenty-two healthy subjects (age 27+/-4 yrs) were randomly assigned to a training (TRN, n=11) or a control (CTL, n=11) group. TRN group participated in the dominant leg proprioceptive training that was performed on a balance board and mini-trampoline without strength training for 6 weeks. All subjects were evaluated for leg muscle strength and postural sway using the isokinetic device and force platform before and after the training. Assessed parameters were 1) concentric and eccentric strength of knee flexor/ extensor and concentric strength of ankle plantar flexor/dorsiflexor and invertor/evertor 2) the standard deviation of the postural sway with eyes open or closed. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvements in both medial-lateral and anterior-posterior parameters of postural sway with eyes closed were observed after training in TRN group (p < 0.05) compared to CTL group. But no significant changes in any isokinetic strength parameters were observed after training in TRN group. CONCLUSION: The proprioceptive exercises that we used could improve one-leg balance without significant strength gain after 6 weeks training.