Nivel de coordinación motriz de niños y niñas participantes del programa escuelas deportivas integrales del ministerio del deporte de Chile / Level of motor coordination in children participating in the integral sports schools program of chile's sports ministry

Hurtado Almonacid, J.G., Páez Herrera, J., Abusleme Allimant, R. Olate Gómez, F., Follegati Shore, S., Briones Oyanedel, V. y Mallea Díaz, V. (2023). Nivel de coordinación motriz de niños y niñas participantes del programa escuelas deportivas integrales del ministerio del deporte de Chile. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 21(1), 1-16. Durante los últimos años se ha identificado que una baja coordinación motriz general incide en una baja participación en instancias de juego libre, actividades deportivas organizadas y libres. A su vez, un mejor dominio motriz se relaciona con un bajo nivel de sedentarismo. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este artículo fue comparar el nivel de coordinación motriz general de niños y niñas participantes del componente de Iniciación Deportiva del programa ''Escuelas Deportivas Integrales'' (EDI) del Ministerio del Deporte Chile (''Crecer en Movimiento'' desde 2019), según región de procedencia. En relación con la muestra, se evaluaron 341 niños y niñas de ocho regiones del país (Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Metropolitana, Bío-Bío, Araucanía y Los Lagos) cuyas edades fluctuaron entre los 6 y 11 años de edad. Para recopilar información, se utilizó el instrumento 3JS, compuesto por siete tareas (3 de locomoción y 4 de control de objetos). Los resultados reflejaron que los niños poseen mejor rendimiento que las niñas en coordinación motriz general. Al agrupar las pruebas del test según el tipo de coordinación, también superan a las damas en locomoción y en control de objetos. Los niños y niñas de la región de Los Lagos obtienen mejor rendimiento en seis de las siete pruebas. Se concluye que los varones superan a las damas en las pruebas de coordinación locomotriz y control de objetos, así como también en las puntuaciones de coordinación motriz general.

Hurtado Almonacid, J.G., Páez Herrera, J., Abusleme Allimant, R. Olate Gómez, F., Follegati Shore, S., Briones Oyanedel, V. & Mallea Díaz, V. (2023). Level of motor coordination in children participating in the integral sports schools program of chile's sports ministry. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 21(1), 1-16. In recent years, it has been detected that generally low motor coordination results in low participation in free play situations, organized and free sports activities. In turn, a better motor mastery is consistent with a low level of sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, the objective of this article is to compare the level of general motor coordination in children that participate in the Sports Initiation component of the ''Integral Sports Schools'' (EDI) program of Chile's Sports Ministry (since 2019, ''Growing in Movement''), according to the regions they come from. Concerning the sample, the assessment covered 341 boys and girls from eight different regions in the country (Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Metropolitan Region, Bío-Bío, Araucanía and Los Lagos), in ages ranging from 6 to 11. The information was gathered through the 3JS instrument, made up of seven tasks (3 in locomotion and 4 in object control). The results showed that boys have a better performance than girls in terms of general motor coordination. When the test data were grouped according to the type of coordination, boys are also above girls in terms of locomotion and object control. Boys and girls from the Los Lagos region performed better in six of seven tests. In conclusion, boys outperform girls in the tests of motor coordination and object control, as well as in the scores of general motor coordination.

Hurtado Almonacid, J.G., Páez Herrera, J., Abusleme Allimant, R. Olate Gómez, F., Follegati Shore, S., Briones Oyanedel, V. e Mallea Díaz, V. (2023). Nível de coordenação motora das crianças que participam do programa escolas esportivas integrais do ministério do esporte do Chile. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 21(1), 1-16. Nos últimos anos, identificou-se que a baixa coordenação motora geral tem um impacto na baixa participação em atividades de jogos livres, atividades esportistas organizadas e livres. Por sua vez, uma melhor dominância motora está relacionada com um baixo nível de sedentarismo. Portanto, o objetivo deste artigo foi comparar o nível de coordenação motora geral das crianças participantes do componente de Iniciação Esportiva do programa "Escolas Esportivas Integrais" (EEI) do Ministério do Esporte do Chile ("Crescendo em Movimento" desde 2019), segundo a região de origem. Em relação à amostra, foram avaliadas 341 crianças de oito regiões do país (Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Metropolitana, Bío-Bío, Araucanía e Los Lagos) com idades entre 6 e 11 anos. Para a coleta de informações, foi utilizado o instrumento 3JS, composto por sete tarefas (3 de locomoção e 4 de controle de objetos). Os resultados mostraram que os meninos têm melhor desempenho do que as meninas na coordenação motora geral. Ao agrupar os testes de acordo com o tipo de coordenação, eles também superam as meninas em locomoção e controle de objetos. As crianças da região de Los Lagos tiveram melhor desempenho em seis dos sete testes. Conclui-se que os meninos superam as meninas nos testes de coordenação locomotora e controle de objetos, bem como nos escores gerais de coordenação motora.

Effect of core muscle motor control training on postpartum diastasis recti abdominis / 中国康复理论与实践

ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of core muscle motor control training on postpartum diastasis recti abdominis. MethodsFrom January, 2021 to January, 2022, 30 outpatients with postpartum diastasis recti abdominis were randomly divided into control group (n = 15) and experimental group (n = 15). Manipulative therapy and breathing training were performed simultaneously in both groups. Besides, the control group received conventional core strength training, and the experimental group received core muscle motor control training, for four weeks. Their distance of diastasis recti abdominis, abdominal circumference and waist circumference were compared before and after treatment. ResultsAfter treatment, the distance of diastasis recti abdominis, abdominal circumference and waist circumference reduced in both groups (Z = 3.408, t > 5.927, P < 0.05). The reduction value of diastasis recti abdominis distance was more in the experimental group than in the control group (t = 2.328, P < 0.05). ConclusionCore muscle motor control training can effectively relieve postpartum diastasis recti abdominis, and the effect is better than conventional core strength training.

Práctica mental, física o combinada en el desempeño y aprendizaje motor: una respuesta meta-analítica / Mental, physical or combined practice in motor performance and learning: a meta-analytical response

Jiménez Díaz, J., Morera-Castro, M., Chaves-Castro, K., Portuguez-Molina, P., Araya-Vargas, G. y Salazar, W. (2022). Práctica mental, física o combinada en el desempeño y aprendizaje motor: una respuesta meta-analítica. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 20(2), 1-37. En el proceso de adquisición de destrezas motrices la práctica es un elemento fundamental por que facilita el aprendizaje; esta práctica puede ser de dos tipos: física o mental. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar el tamaño de efecto de la práctica física (PF), práctica mental (PM) y la práctica combinada (PC) a lo largo del proceso de adquisición y retención en el desempeño de las destrezas motrices, utilizando el enfoque meta-analítico y el análisis de posibles variables moderadoras. Se utilizó el modelo de efectos aleatorios para calcular el tamaño de efecto (TE). Se incluyeron 24 estudios y se obtuvo un total de 150 TE, separados en cuatro grupos. En la fase de adquisición se encontró que la PF (TE = 1.75; n = 36; IC = 0.96,3.55; Q = 113; I2 = 92%), la PM (TE = 0.80; n = 36; IC = 0.50,1.09; Q = 108; I 2= 74%) y la PC (TE = 1.78; n = 22; IC = 1.39,2.18; Q = 167; I2 = 79%) mejoraron su desempeño; además, el grupo control (GC) mejoró el desempeño en la adquisición (TE = 0.18; n = 22; IC = 0.02,0.35; Q = 19; I 2= 0%). Una metarregresión indicó que solo la práctica física, mental y combinada predicen significativamente el TE. En la fase de retención, ni la PF (TE = -0.97; n = 9; IC = -0.41,0.02; Q = 12; I2 = 29%), la PM (TE = 0.62; n = 6; IC = -0.19,1.45; Q = 22; I2 = 83%), la PC (TE = -0.01; n = 14; IC = -0.26,0.25; Q = 23; I2 = 46%), ni el GC (TE = -0.15; n = 5; IC = -0.75,0.44; Q = 11; I2 = 66%) presentaron un cambio significativo. Se analizaron las posibles variables moderadoras. Los resultados sugieren que los tres tipos de práctica mejoran en el desempeño en la fase de adquisición; mientras que, en la etapa de retención, favorecen a mantener lo aprendido. La PM, no reemplaza la PF; no obstante, bajo algunas condiciones, se puede complementar la PF con PM.

Jiménez Díaz, J., Morera-Castro, M., Chaves-Castro, K., Portuguez-Molina, P., Araya-Vargas, G. y Salazar, W. (2022). Mental, physical or combined practice in motor performance and learning: a meta-analytical response. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 20(2), 1-37. Practice is a key element in the process of acquiring motor skills, because it facilitates learning. This practice can be of either of two types—physical or mental. The objective of the present study is to determine the extent of effect of physical practice (PF), mental practice (PM) and combined practice (PC) throughout the process of acquisition and retention in the performance of motor skills, using a meta-analytical approach and the analysis of possible moderating variables. The random effect model was used to calculate the extent of the effect (TE). A total 24 studies were included, and a total of 150 TE was obtained, separated in four groups. In the phase of acquisition, it was found that the PF (TE = 1.75; n = 36; IC = 0.96,3.55; Q = 113; I2 = 92%), the PM (TE = 0.80; n = 36; IC = 0.50,1.09; Q = 108; I2 = 74%) and the PC (TE = 1.78; n = 22; IC = 1.39,2.18; Q = 167; I2 = 79%) improved their performance; in addition, the control group (GC) improved the performance in acquisition (TE = 0.18; n = 22; IC = 0.02,0.35; Q = 19; I2 = 0%). A meta-regression indicated that only physical, mental and combined practice significantly predict the TE. In the retention phase, neither the PF (TE = -0.97; n = 9; IC = -0.41,0.02; Q = 12; I2 = 29%), the PM (TE = 0.62; n = 6; IC = -0.19,1.45; Q = 22; I2 = 83%), the PC (TE = -0.01; n = 14; IC = -0.26,0.25; Q = 23; I2 = 46%) or the GC (TE = -0.15; n = 5; IC = -0.75,0.44; Q = 11; I2 = 66%) showed a significant change. Possible moderating variables were analyzed. The results suggest that the three types of practice improve performance in the acquisition phase, while in the retention phase they help to keep what has been learned. The PM does not replace PF; however, PF can be complemented with PM under some conditions.

Jiménez Díaz, J., Morera-Castro, M., Chaves-Castro, K., Portuguez-Molina, P., Araya-Vargas, G. y Salazar, W. (2022). Prática mental, física ou combinada no desempenho e na aprendizagem motora: uma resposta metanalítica. PENSAR EN MOVIMIENTO: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 20(2), 1-37. No processo de aquisição de destrezas motoras, a prática é um elemento fundamental porque facilita o aprendizado; esta prática pode ser de dois tipos: física ou mental. O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar o tamanho do efeito da prática física (PF), da prática mental (PM) e da prática combinada (PC) durante todo o processo de aquisição e retenção do desempenho das destrezas motoras, usando a abordagem metanalítica e a análise de possíveis variáveis moderadoras. Foi utilizado o modelo de efeitos aleatórios para calcular o tamanho do efeito (TDE). Vinte e quatro estudos foram incluídos e obtidos um total de 150 TDEs, separados em quatro grupos. Na fase de aquisição, PF (TDE = 1,75; n = 36; IC = 0,96,3,55; Q = 113; I2= 92%), PM (TDE = 0,80; n = 36; IC = 0,50,1,09; Q = 108; I 2= 74%) e CP(TDE = 1,78; n = 22; IC = 1,39,2,18; Q = 167; I 2 = 79%) melhoraram seu desempenho; além disso, o grupo de controle (GC) melhorou seu desempenho na aquisição(TDE = 0,18; n = 22; IC = 0,02,0,35; Q = 19; I 2= 0%). Uma meta-regressão indicou que apenas a prática física, mental e combinada prediz significativamente o TDE. Na fase de retenção, nem PF (TDE = -0,97; n = 9; IC = -0,41,0,02; Q = 12; I2= 29%), PM (TDE = 0,62; n = 6; IC = -0,19,1,45; Q = 22; I2 = 83%), PC (TDE = -0,01; n = 14; IC = -0,26,0,25; Q = 23; I2 = 46%), nem o GC (TDE = -0,15; n = 5; IC = -0,75,0,44; Q = 11; I2= 66%) apresentou uma mudança significativa. Foram analisadas as possíveis variáveis moderadoras. Os resultados indicam que os três tipos de prática melhoram o desempenho na fase de aquisição, enquanto na fase de retenção, eles melhoram a retenção do que foi aprendido. A PM não substitui a PF; no entanto, sob algumas condições, a PF pode ser complementada com a PM.

A 120-second stretch improves postural control and plantar pressure: quasi-experimental study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are no studies on long-term bilateral calf stretching in relation to balance and plantar pressure. OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate that there is better control of posture and pressures after continuous stretching of the posterior calf muscles. DESIGN AND SETTING: Pre and post-intervention study conducted in a private clinic. METHODS: We measured static footprints and stabilometry before and after continuous passive plantar flexor stretching of duration 120 seconds, among 24 healthy subjects. RESULTS: We found differences in Y displacement with eyes closed (P = 0.010), but not among other variables with eyes closed: X displacement (P = 0.263); surface (P = 0.940); laterolateral speed displacement (P = 0.279); and anteroposterior speed displacement (P = 0.914). There were also no differences in eyes-open variables: X displacement (P = 0.341); Y displacement (P = 0.491); surface (P = 0.167); laterolateral speed displacement (P = 0.852); and anteroposterior speed displacement (P = 0.079). The plantar pressures in the heel (maximum pressure, P = 0.048; mean pressure, P = 0.001) and in the midfoot (maximum pressure, P = 0.004; mean pressure, P = 0.004) were reduced, but not in the forefoot (maximum pressure, P = 0.391; mean pressure, P = 0.225). The surface became larger in the forefoot (P = 0.000) and midfoot (P = 0.021). CONCLUSIONS: Continuous static stretching of plantar flexors for 120 seconds improved stance balance and reduced plantar pressures (maximum and mean) in the rearfoot and midfoot. It also increased the surface in the midfoot and forefoot. TRIAL REGISTRATION: at clinicaltrials.gov, under the number NTC03743168.

The effect of brain aging on the brain′s walking network as revealed by functional near infrared spectroscopy / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To explore any effect of brain aging on the brain′s walking network and its mechanism.Methods:Twenty healthy elderly people and 22 healthy young adults formed an elderly group and a youth group. All were evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Timed Up and Go test (TUGT), the 10-metre walk test (10MWT), the functional near infrared spectroscopy walking synchrony test and GaitRite gait parameters. The intensity of functional connections and the gait parameters of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the primary motor cortex (MC) were compared between the two groups.Results:Compared with the youth group, the average cadence of the elderly group was significantly faster. The FC value of the RPFC in the homologous ROI, as well as those of the RMC-RPFC and RPFC-LPFC in the heterologous ROI of the elderly group were significantly lower than in the youth group.Conclusions:Lower FC values in the RPFC and its associated brain regions in the elderly during normal walking may be what activates the brain′s walking network in the early stage of brain aging.

Effect Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation On Selective Motor Control Of Lower Extremity In Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: An Experimental Pilot Study

Background:Cerebral palsy children have limitations in motor function resulting in diminished selective motor control. Selective motor control (SMC) is essential for independent control of joint motion. Impaired SMC is interrelated to neuromuscular deficits in CP. In this study PNFapproach was used with different patterns and techniques which help to evoke motor responses and improve neuromuscular control and function.Objectives: To assess the effect of PNF along with conventional treatment ,To assess the effect of Conventional treatment and To compare the effect of PNF along with conventional treatment and conventional treatment on selective motor control of lower extremity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Material and Method:Study included 22 hemiplegic cerebral palsychildren which were divided into two groups. Experimental group received PNF and conventional treatment and control group received conventional treatment. SMC of lower extremity was assessed using SCALE. Pre and post treatment scores were measured.Results: There was statistically significant difference noted within group and between groups on Total SCALE score. Differencewas seen greater in experimental group than control group.Conclusion:This study suggests that PNF have an effect on selective motor control of lower extremity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Auditory-vocal integration impairment: New challenges and opportunities for voice assessment and therapy / Alteración de la integración auditivo-vocal: nuevos retos y oportunidades para la evaluación y la terapia de la voz

This reflection paper addresses the importance of the interaction between voice perception and voice production, emphasizing the processes of auditory-vocal in-tegration that are not yet widely reported in the context of voice clinicians. Given the above, this article seeks to 1) highlight the important link between voice pro-duction and voice perception and 2) consider whether this relationship might be exploited clinically for diagnostic purposes and therapeutic benefit. Existing theories on speech production and its interaction with auditory perception provide context for discussing why the evaluation of auditory-vocal processes could help identify associ-ated origins of dysphonia and inform the clinician around appropriate management strategies. Incorporating auditory-vocal integration assessment through sensorimotor adaptation paradigm testing could prove to be an important addition to voice assess-ment protocols at the clinical level. Further, if future studies can specify the means to manipulate and enhance a person's auditory-vocal integration, the efficiency of voice therapy could be increased, leading to improved quality of life for people with voice disorders

Este artículo de reflexión aborda la importancia de la interacción entre la percepción y la producción de la voz, haciendo hincapié en los procesos de integración auditivo-vocal, los cuales aún no han sido muy divulgados en el contexto de los clínicos de voz. Dado lo anterior, este articulo busca: 1) destacar la importante relación entre la producción y la percepción de la voz y 2) considerar si esta relación pudiese explotarse clínicamente con fines diagnósticos y terapéuticos. Las teorías existentes sobre la producción de la voz y su interacción con la percepción auditiva proporcionan el contexto para discutir por qué la evaluación de los procesos auditivo-vocales podría ayudar a identificar los orígenes asociados a cierto tipo de disfonías e informar al clínico sobre las estrategias de abordaje adecuadas. La incorporación de la evaluación de la integración auditivo-vocal a través de la prueba del paradigma de adaptación sensoriomotora podría ser una importante adición a los protocolos de evaluación de la voz a nivel clínico. Además, si los estudios futuros pueden especificar los medios para manipular y mejorar la integración auditivo-vocal de una persona, la eficacia de la terapia de la voz podría aumentar, lo que llevaría a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con trastornos de la voz

Effect Of Motor Control Retraining Of Scapular Stabilizers Versus Mulligan Mobilisation With Movement In Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Background: Shoulder Impingement is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in adults. Scapular muscle imbalances results in impaired scapular orientation with altered scapular kinematics and altered glenohumeral rhythm. Purpose of study: To study the effect of motor control retraining of scapular stabilizers versus mulligan mobilisation with movement in shoulder impingement patients. Methodology: 60 patients with positive Hawkins, kinetic medial rotation and/or Neer impingement test were taken for the study as subjects. They were then divided into two groups of 30 each- Group A and Group B. Both the groups were assessed and reassessed for(i) pain status using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) both at rest and on internal rotation, (ii)Shoulder Flexion, Extension, Shoulder Abduction, Adduction, Internal and External Rotation Range Of Motion (ROM), (iii)Functional Scale SPADI( Shoulder Pain and Disability Index) pre and post the intervention. Group A received motor control retraining of scapular stabilizers whereas group B received Mulligan’s mobilization with movement for 6 weeks (3 times in a week). Both the groups received conventional physiotherapy. Data analysis was done using Wilcoxon sign ranked test for intragroup comparison and Manwhitney test for intergroup comparison. Results: The results showed statistically significant improvement in shoulder pain, ROM and shoulder function in motor control retraining as compared to mulligan mobilisation with movement. Conclusion: Motor control retraining of scapular stabilizers is more effective treatment technique as compared to mulligan mobilisation with movement in shoulder impingement.

An integrative model of visual control of action / Um modelo integrativo do controle visual da ação / Un modelo integrador de lo control visual de la acción

The present study offers an integrative proposal of a model of visual control of action, specifically in relation to the visually directed tasks. Within these models, the calibration between visual signals and vestibulo-kinesthetic signals is of fundamental importance, especially in the case of visually directed tasks. The Hierarchical Control Model (Marken, 1985), the Functional Organization Model (Rieser et al., 1995), the Time-based Heuristics (Lederman et al., 1987), and the Model of Visual Control of Locomotion (Lee & Lishman, 1977b), are integrated into a single model, which still incorporates recent developments in empirical research. The proposed model provides a theoretical framework to guide the experimental research of the visual control of action, in order to determine the processing steps and paths not yet clarified by the empirical evidence.

O presente estudo apresenta uma proposta integrativa dos modelos de controle visual da ação, principalmente no que diz respeito às tarefas visualmente dirigidas. Dentro destes modelos, a calibração entre os sinais visuais e os sinais vestibulo-cinestésicos é de fundamental importância, especialmente no caso das tarefas visualmente dirigidas. O Modelo de Controle Hierarquizado (Marken, 1985), o Modelo de Organização Funcional (Rieser et al., 1995), a Heurística Temporal (Lederman et al., 1987) e o Modelo de Controle Visual da Locomoção (Lee & Lishman, 1977b), são integrados dentro de um único modelo, que ainda incorpora desenvolvimentos recentes da pesquisa empírica. O modelo proposto fornece um arcabouço teórico para orientar a pesquisa experimental do controle visual da ação, de forma a determinar as etapas e os fluxos processuais ainda não esclarecidos pelas evidências empíricas.

El presente estudio presenta una propuesta integradora de los modelos de control visual de la acción, principalmente con respecto a las tareas dirigidas visualmente. Dentro de estos modelos, la calibración entre señales visuales y señales vestibulo-kinestésicas es de fundamental importancia, especialmente en el caso de tareas dirigidas visualmente. El Modelo de Control Jerárquico (Marken, 1985), el Modelo de Organización Funcional (Rieser et al., 1995), la Heuristica Temporal (Lederman et al., 1987), y el Modelo de Control de Locomoción Visual (Lee & Lishman, 1977b) se integran en un solo modelo, que todavía incorpora desarrollos recientes en la investigación empírica. El modelo propuesto proporciona un marco teórico para guiar la investigación experimental del control visual de la acción, con el fin de determinar los pasos y flujos de procesamiento aún no aclarados por la evidencia empírica.

Advance of Muscle Synergy Theory in Rehabilitation Assessment for Children with Cerebral Palsy (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

The muscle synergy theory starts from the motor control model, focuses on the neural control function. This paper introduced the theory of muscle synergy, the relationship between muscle synergy and conditions of cerebral palsy patients, and its application in cerebral palsy assessment and rehabilitation. More researches are needed to explore on the details of neuromuscular pattern.

Advance in Neural Regulation Networks of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

The generation and execution of anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) depend on the complex distributed neural networks, involving cerebral cortex (including premotor cortex and primary motor area), thalamus, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and divided into stratified mode and parallel mode. The basal ganglia and premotor cortex contribute to code the motor planning of APAs. Supplementary motor area and pedunculopontine nucleus in the brainstem co-regulate the timing of APAs. Primary motor area projects cortical motor fibers to target area during the initiation of APAs. The pontomedullary reticular formation integrates and projects fibers to the spinal cord. The cerebellum is mainly related to the coordinated coupling of muscles during APAs.

Motor Control Function of Brain in Subacute Complete Spinal Cord Injured Patients: A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study / 中国康复理论与实践

Objective:To study the changes of brain motor control function in patients with complete spinal cord injury within three to six months. Methods:From January, 2017 to January, 2019, eleven inpatients with complete spinal cord injury and twelve healthy controls were screened with functional magnetic resonance imaging during attempted/executive movement (MA/ME) and motor imagery (MI). The involved area and activation were compared between the groups under tasks. Results:More areas were activated in the patients than in the controls as MA/ME, such as bilateral primary sensorimotor cortex, supplementary motor area, lateral globus pallidus, cerebellum, contralateral thalamus and putamen. During MI, the activation was more in the patients in ipsilateral primary motor cortex, supplementary motor area, dorsal premotor area, contralateral supplementary motor area, insular and basal ganglia. The patients induced more activation as MA than as MI in ipsilateral primary motor cortex, bilateral supplementary motor area and cingulate motor area, and contralateral cerebellum. Conclusion:The activation remains normal in primary motor cortex and supplementary motor area for subacute complete spinal cord injury patients when undergoing motor tasks, but some reorganization may occur in parietal lobe and cerebellum that involve in sensorimotor integration.

Rol de la información auditiva en el control motor del sistema del equilibrio en pacientes con implantes cocleares / Role of auditory information in motor control of the balance system in patients with cochlear implants / Papel das informações auditivas no controle motor do sistema de equilíbrio em pacientes com implante coclear

Revisión de nuestros hallazgos experimentales sobre la relación entre audición y control motor del equilibrio en usuarios de implantes cocleares (UIC). Se realizó posturografía en 34 UIC en dos condiciones sensoriales:1- Implante encendido (ON). 2- Implante apagado (OFF) Se usó como medida el consumo de energía (CE) de la señal del centro de presión corporal. La marcha se analizó mediante la prueba de 10 m, implementada con: A - implante ON y ruido ambiental (EN), B - Implante ON, EN y Tarea dual cognitiva (DT) y C-implante OFF. Se registró la velocidad de marcha (GV) usando acelerómetros en los pies y la región retrosacra. Estadística: Se utilizaron las pruebas de Wilcoxon y Mann-Whitney y el nivel de significación fue p = 0.05. El análisis de la postura en la adolescencia mostró un ajuste adaptativo, disminuyendo la CE con el IC-ON.p = < 0,05, mientras con el CI-OFF no hubo disminución p => 0,05. En adultos, CI- OFF tuvieron valores más altos de CE en edades mayores, mientras que el CE no se incrementó con la edad con el CI-ON. En la marcha, la GV con el implante ON en EN solo disminuyó en UIC solo en aquellos que estaban implantado después de los 3 años. La UIC implantada antes de esta edad mostró un comportamiento de la marcha similar en comparación con los sujetos con audición normal como control. La información auditiva interviene en la postura y el comportamiento motor de la marcha, hechos que se analizan en esta revisión.

Review of publications of our group about the relationship between the auditory input and the balance motor control in subjects with profound hearing loss and cochlear implant users (UIC). A population of 34 UIC in which posturography in two different sensory information was performed, 1-Implant turned on (ON) giving acoustic information. 2-Implant turned off (OFF) and without auditory input. Energy consumption (CE) of the body center of pressure signal was used as measurement. Gait assessment was analyzed by the 10 m test, implemented with: A- Implant turned ON and environmental noise (EN). B- Implant ON, EN and cognitive dual task (DT) and C- Implant OFF with accelerometers in the feet and sacrum region to measure the gait velocity (GV). Statistics: Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney test were used and significance level was p=0.05. Posture analysis for different ages in adolescence showed an adaptive adjustment, decreasing the EC significantly when the CI is ON (p<0.05). With the implant turned OFF, changes were not significant (p>0.05). In adults, (implant OFF) had higher values of CE related with age, while the CE did not show increment of CE with age when receiving auditory input with the implant ON. UIC implanted after being 3 years old showed a significant decrease in GV. The UIC implanted before this age showed similar gait behavior compared to normal hearing subjects as control. The auditory information intervenes in posture and gait motor behavior, facts which are analyzed in this review.

Revisão de publicações de nosso grupo sobre a relação entre a entrada auditiva e o controle motor do equilíbrio em indivíduos com perda auditiva profunda e usuários de implante coclear (UIC). Uma população de 34 UIC em que foi realizada a posturografia em duas informações sensoriais diferentes, o 1-Implant ativado (ON) fornece informações acústicas. 2-O implante foi desativado (OFF) e sem entrada auditiva. O consumo de energia (CE) do sinal do centro de pressão corporal foi utilizado como medida. A avaliação da marcha foi analisada pelo teste de 10 m, implementado com: A- Implante ligado e ruído ambiental (EN). B- Implante ON, EN e tarefa dupla cognitiva (TD) e C- Implante OFF com acelerômetros na região dos pés e sacro para medir a velocidade da marcha (GV). Estatísticas: Foram utilizados os testes de Wilcoxon e Mann-Whitney e o nível de significância foi de p = 0,05. A análise da postura para diferentes idades na adolescência mostrou um ajuste adaptativo, diminuindo significativamente a CE quando o IC está ligado (p <0,05). Com o implante desligado, as alterações não foram significativas (p> 0,05). Nos adultos, o (implante OFF) apresentou maiores valores de EC relacionados à idade, enquanto o CE não apresentou incremento do CE com a idade ao receber entrada auditiva com o implante ON. A UIC implantada após os 3 anos de idade mostrou uma diminuição significativa no GV. A UIC implantada antes dessa idade mostrou comportamento de marcha semelhante em relação aos indivíduos com audição normal como controle. As informações auditivas intervêm no comportamento motor da postura e da marcha, fatos analisados nesta revisão.

The effect of mirror therapy combined with motor imagery therapy on lower extremity motor function and balance early after ischemic stroke / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of the mirror therapy (MT) combined with motor imagery therapy (MIT) on the lower limb motor performance,balance and ability in the activities of daily living of ischemic stroke patients soon after a stroke.Methods Forty hospitalized ischemic stroke patients were randomly allocated to an MT+MIT group (n=20) or an MIT only group (n=20).In addition to routine rehabilitation,the MIT group exercised practicing knee extension and ankle dorsiflexion 30 minutes a day,five days a week for 8 weeks following motor imagery therapy protocols,while the MT+MIT group accepted MIT combined with mirror therapy.The Fugl-Meyer lower extremity assessment (FMALE),Berg Balance scores (BBSs) and the Modified Barthel index (MBI) were used to evaluate the effects of the treatment before the treatment and after 4 and 8 weeks of therapy.Results Before the intervention there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of their average FMA,BBS and MBI ratings.After 4 weeks of treatment a significant improvement was observed in the MT+MIT group's average FMA-LE and BBS scores and in the flat walking component of the MBI.In the MIT group only the average bed/wheelchair transfer and flat walking scores in the MBI were significantly improved.After 8 weeks the MT+MIT group's average FMA-LE and BBS scores had improved significantly,along with its average scores in the feeding,dressing,grooming,bathing,urination,bed/wheelchair transfer,walking up and down stairs and flat walking components of the MBI.In the MIT group the average FMA-LE and BBS scores had improved significantly,along with those for bed/wheelchair transfer,walking up and down stairs and flat walking in the MBI.After both 4 and 8 weeks,the MT+MIT group's average scores were consistently significantly better than those of the MT group.Conclusion Mirror therapy can significantly enhance the effectiveness of motor imagery therapy when they are combined in the rehabilitation of ischemic stroke patients in the early post-stroke stage.

Proprioceptive Stabilizer™ training of the abdominal wall muscles in healthy subjects: a quasi-experimental study

SUMMARY The present quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO) and external oblique (EO) thickness in healthy subjects with the proprioceptive Stabilizer™ training in abdominal wall muscles. A sample of 41 healthy participants (age: 31.9 ± 4.5 y; height: 1.7 ± 0.1 m; weight: 68.3 ± 13.1 kg; body mass index, BMI: 22.9 ± 2.7 kg/m2) were recruited to participate in this study. Ultrasound images of the EO, IO, TrA, rectus anterior (RA) and interrecti distance (IRD) were measured and analyzed by the ImageJ software. Measurements were made at rest and during the abdominal drawing-maneuver (ADIM) developed by the patients with the Stabilizer™ located in the low back holding 40 mmHg for 10 seconds with a visual stimulus provided by a circular pressure marker. Ultrasound measurements for the abdominal wall muscles showed statistically significant differences (Π < .05) for a thickness decrease of the EO, IO and a thickness increase of TrA. A proprioceptive Stabilizer™ training produced a thickness increase in TrA muscle and a thickness decrease in EO and IO muscles in healthy subjects. These findings suggest that a proprioceptive Stabilizer™ training could be useful in individuals with low back pain and lumbopelvic pain.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o transverso abdominal (TrA), o oblíquo interno (OI) e a espessura oblíqua externa (EO) em indivíduos saudáveis com o treinamento proprioceptivo Stabilizer™ nos músculos da parede abdominal. Uma amostra de 41 participantes saudáveis (idade: 31,9±4,5 y, altura: 1,7±0,1 m; peso: 68,3±13,1 kg; índice de massa corporal, IMC: 22,9±2,7 kg / m2) foram recrutados para participar deste estudo. As imagens de ultrassom do EO, IO, TrA, reto anterior (RA) e distância interrecti (IRD) foram medidas e analisadas pelo software ImageJ. As medidas foram feitas em repouso e durante a manobra de desenho abdominal (Adim) desenvolvida pelos pacientes com o StabilizerTM localizado na parte inferior das costas segurando 40 mmHg por 10 segundos com um estímulo visual fornecido por um marcador de pressão circular. As medidas de ultrassom para os músculos da parede abdominal apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas (P<0,05) para uma diminuição da espessura do EO, IO e um aumento de espessura do TrA. Um treinamento proprioceptivo Stabilizer™ produziu um aumento de espessura no músculo TrA e uma diminuição da espessura nos músculos EO e IO em indivíduos saudáveis. Esses achados sugerem que um treinamento de Stabilizer™ proprioceptivo poderia ser útil em indivíduos com dor lombar e dor lombo-pélvica.

Neural Mechanisms of Speech Motor Control in Parkinson's Disease under Different Cueing Strategies / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To investigate the neural mechanisms of speech motor control in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) under different strategies of motor execution control.MethodsThe techniques of the psychoacoustic and event-related potentials (ERPs) based on the altered auditory feedback paradigm were used in the present study. Two groups, including 17 PD patients and 17 healthy controls, were instructed to produce sustained vowels under the internal and external cueing tasks while hearing their voice randomly pitch-shifted downwards. The vocal responses and associated ERPs were recorded and compared across the groups and tasks.ResultsBehavioral results showed that the amplitude of acoustic compensation response was larger in PD patients than in the healthy controls (F=5.415, P=0.027), however, the main effect was not significant in the tasks (F=0.039, P=0.840). At the cortical level, PD patients produced significantly larger N1 responses to pitch perturbations in the internal cueing task related to the external cueing task (F=8.634, P=0.006), while such task effect was not observed in the healthy controls (F=1.550, P=0.231). Also, PD patients produced significantly larger N1 responses than the healthy controls in the internal cueing condition (F=5.476, P=0.026), but not in the external cueing condition (F=0.249, P=0.621). Conclusion Speech motor control in PD can be influenced by the strategies of motor execution control. Compared to the internal cueing task, the external cueing task can increase neural efficiency in the encoding of speech auditory feedback PD patients that improve auditory-motor integration for speech production.

Differences in motor control of an aiming task in different group ages of the elderly

This study aimed to investigate how different age groups of older adults perform and control movements in a goal-directed aiming task and the importance of visual feedback during these movements. Methods: Participants included 22 old adults, divided in two age groups: younger (60-70 yr) and older (80-90 yr). Subjects performed the task in a condition with vision and in a condition where vision was deprived. Results: In the vision condition, younger subjects showed smaller movement and reaction times, smaller radial errors, higher peak velocities, lower relative times to reach peak velocity than older subjects. In the vision-deprived condition the same results were found, except for radial error measure, where no significant effect for age groups was found. Conclusion: Younger subjects seemed to rely more on visual online feedback than older subjects and older subjects use other sensory sources to meet the possible deficits of information obtained by vision.(AU)

Análise comparativa do pico de força e controle motor do músculo tibial anterior após cinesioterapia e estimulação neuromuscular / Comparative analysis of strength peak, and motor control of the tibialis anterior muscle after Kinesiotherapy and Neuromuscular stimulation

Introdução: O fortalecimento muscular pode ser realizado por exercícios ativos, ativos resistidos e também, a estimulação elétrica neuromuscular (EENM), são algumas dentre as diversas técnicas terapêuticas utilizadas pelo fisioterapeuta. Objetivo: Analisar se existe diferença entre o fortalecimento muscular ativo somente e com associação de Eletroestimulação Neuromuscular no músculo Tibial Anterior em mulheres sedentárias. Métodos: Participaram 18 voluntárias, selecionadas aleatoriamente, divididas em 3 grupos com a mesma quantidade em cada, sendo que o primeiro grupo foi realizado apenas fortalecimento ativo com carga (Cinesioterapia), o segundo grupo realizou o fortalecimento ativo com carga do músculo tibial anterior associado a estimulação com a corrente FES, e o terceiro grupo, fortalecimento ativo com carga associado a estimulação com a corrente Russa. Para avaliação foram coletados o Pico máximo de força e Controle motor através da célula de carga. Resultados: Com relação ao pico de força, o grupo que obteve um melhor desempenho mantendo a média mais próxima do valor anterior foi o grupo que associou a corrente FES, já no controle motor o grupo que teve menor variação após a terapêutica foi o que associou a corrente Russa, seguida da que associou corrente FES porém, apenas 48 horas depois. Conclusão Os exercícios de fortalecimento associado a corrente FES teve um melhor desempenho no pico máximo de força, e o grupo associado à corrente Russa teve um melhor controle motor após a terapêutica....(AU)

Introduction: Muscle strengthening can be accomplished by active exercise, weathered assets and also the neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), are some among the various therapeutic techniques used by the physiotherapist. Goal: Analyze whether there are differences between the active muscle strengthening and only with neuromuscular electrical stimulation association in anterior tibialis muscle in sedentary women. Methods: 18 volunteers participated, selected randomly divided into 3 groups with the same amount in each, and the first group was conducted only active strengthening load (kinesiotherapy), the second group performed the active strengthening with load of the tibialis anterior muscle associated with the stimulation current FES, and the third group, strengthening active with load associated with stimulation with Russian current. For evaluation were collected the maximum peak strength and motor control through the load cell. Results: with relation to strength peak, the group that achieved a better performance by keeping the closest measure of the previous value, was the group that used the FES current, about the motor control, the group that had less variation after therapy, was the group that used the Russian current, followed by those who used the FES current, however, only 48 hour after. Conclusion: Strengthening exercises associated with FES current performed better at the max strength peak, and the group associated with the current Russian had a better motor control after therapy...(AU)

Motor learning characterization in people with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review / Caracterização da aprendizagem motora em pessoas com transtorno do espectro autista: uma revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication and implicit skill learning. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the results of research on "motor learning" and the means used for measuring "autistic disorder". METHODS: A systematic literature search was done using Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, BVS (virtual health library), and PsycINFO. We included articles that contained the keywords "autism" and "motor learning". The variables considered were the methodological aspects; results presented, and the methodological quality of the studies. RESULTS: A total of 42 studies were identified; 33 articles were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted from nine eligible studies and summarized. CONCLUSION: We concluded that although individuals with ASD showed performance difficulties in different memory and motor learning tasks, acquisition of skills still takes place in this population; however, this skill acquisition is related to heterogeneous events, occurring without the awareness of the individual.

RESUMO O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é uma desordem do desenvolvimento neurológico caracterizada principalmente por déficits na interação social, comunicação e aprendizagem de habilidades implícitas. OBJETIVO: Analisar os resultados da pesquisa sobre "aprendizagem motora" e suas formas de mensurar na "desordem autista". MÉTODOS: Uma pesquisa bibliográfica sistemática foi feita usando Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, BVS (biblioteca virtual de saúde) e PsycINFO. Incluímos artigos que mostraram as palavras-chave "autismo" e "aprendizagem motora". As variáveis consideradas foram os aspectos metodológicos; os resultados apresentados e a qualidade metodológica dos estudos. RESULTADOS: Um total de 42 artigos foram identificados; foram excluídos 33 artigos porque não atendiam aos critérios de inclusão. Os dados foram extraídos de nove estudos elegíveis e resumidos. CONCLUSÃO: Concluímos que, embora as pessoas com TEA tenham demonstrado dificuldades de desempenho em diferentes tarefas de aprendizagem motora de memória, a aquisição de habilidades ocorre nessa população; No entanto, essa aquisição de habilidades está relacionada a eventos heterogêneos, ocorrendo sem a consciência dos indivíduos.

Functional role of somatosensory system to control voluntary movement / 体力科学

<p>A motor program for controlling one’s own movement requires sensory signals from the target body parts. Information for movement is provided by sensory feedback such as visual and somatosensory information. Previous studies indicated that cortical activity related to sensory response and perception is modified by movement executing mechanisms. The integration of sensory information and motor command is critical for motor control and recognition of one movement. However, this raises the issue of how central nervous system integrates motor command and sensory information whenever the intended movement is in progress. Preceding and during voluntary movement, the efference copy in relation to motor signal from motor related areas modified the information processing in somatosensory areas. This review introduces the research topics of sensorimotor integration and new findings according to recent studies of the somatosensory system in relation to sports science.</p>