Effects of elastic band aerobics training on cardiovascular risk factors of adults by taking competition as an opportunity / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective:To explore the influence of elastic band aerobics training on cardiovascular risk factors in adults.Methods:Twenty-four health management centers participated in the competition. Each individual participant learned elastic band aerobics through video and tested their own indexes before and after intervention. Height, body weight (BW), muscle content (MC), fat content (FC), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), body fat rate (BFR), resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) were measured. A paired samples t-test was used to analyze pre-and post-test results.Results:After 8 weeks of elastic band aerobics training, there were significant differences in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat content, systolic and diastolic blood pressure for male contestants before and after training ( P<0.01). These decreased by 1.39%, 1.45%, 0.98%, 3.61%, 2.28%, 2.34%, and 3.05% respectively. Weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist hip ratio, body fat content and rate of female contestants decreased by 1.25%, 1.59%, 0.65%, 0.99%, 4.22%, and 2.38% respectively ( P<0.01). There were significant differences in absenteeism between the top 10 and bottom 14 teams ( P<0.05). Average absenteeism rates were 2.8% and 10.7% respectively. Overall attendance rate of participants was 92.6%, higher than the clinical standard of an 80% level of compliance. Conclusions:Eight-week elastic band aerobics training can significantly improve body composition of adults, reducing body fat rate and waist circumference. Using competition as an opportunity to exercise promotes implementation and persistence of sports training programs.

Effects of low resistance training using elastic band on lower extremity functional and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective@#Understand the effects of low-resistance elastic band exercise on lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis.@*Methods@#The 79 patients with degenerative knee arthritis were randomly divided into observation group (40 cases) and control group (39 cases). In the observation group, low-resistance elastic bands were exercised for 12 weeks and 2 times per week. In the control group, routine care measures. The following limb function assessment scales and health-related quality of life scales were evaluation tools, and statistical analysis was performed based on the measured data.@*Results@#There was no significant difference in the score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function before intervention between the two groups (P>0.05) . The score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function after intervention was (4.63±0.07) , (4.57±0.08) , (4.53±0.44) points in the observation group, and (3.60±0.23) , (3.59±0.12) , (3.86±0.09) points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups(t=1.982, 1.968, 2.356, all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the score of joint activities, body function, social interaction, emotional state, mental health of quality of life before intervention between the two groups (P>0.05) . The score of joint activities, body function, social interaction, emotional state, mental health of quality of life after intervention was (4.48±0.12) , (4.57±0.22) , (4.38±0.57) , (4.29±0.29) , (4.33±0.41) points in the observation group, and (3.46±0.52) , (3.48±0.25) , (3.59±0.97) , (3.45±0.83) , (3.51±0.52) points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups (t=2.405-3.564, all P<0.01) .@*Conclusions@#For elderly, low-resistance elastic band exercise is easy to learn in operation, safety and practicality are also higher, as a reference to improve the lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly patients with degenerative knee.

Effect of Spiral Elastic Band on Gait Function in Patients with Chronic Stroke

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of a spiral elastic band for the walking function on patients with chronic stroke. METHODS: Twenty one chronic stroke patients were recruited and divided randomly into the experimental group and control group. Both groups performed mat exercises and gait training three times a week for four weeks, and gait training was applied to the experimental group with additional spinal elastic bands. RESULTS: The results of this research were as follows. The 10MWT measurements showed that the velocities within and between the groups decreased significantly, and the results of TUG showed significant decreases in velocities after the interventions in both the control group and experimental group. On the other hand, there were no significant differences between the control and experimental group. The FRT measurements showed significantly increased stride lengths within and between the groups. The measurements of the stride length, stride velocity, cadence, and step length showed significant improvement within the groups, but there was no significant difference between the groups. The measurement of stance showed that the non-paralytic patients had a significant increase in the rates within the groups and a significant difference was observed between the groups. CONCLUSION: Spiral elastic bands are an effective intervention method for rehabilitation programs to enhance the walking function in the clinical field. A treatment needs to be developed for patients with walking problems due to various disorders by investigating the action mechanism of spiral elastic bands.

Effects of low resistance training using elastic band on lower extremity functional and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective Understand the effects of low-resistance elastic band exercise on lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly with degenerative knee arthritis. Methods The 79 patients with degenerative knee arthritis were randomly divided into observation group (40 cases) and control group (39 cases). In the observation group, low-resistance elastic bands were exercised for 12 weeks and 2 times per week. In the control group, routine care measures. The following limb function assessment scales and health-related quality of life scales were evaluation tools, and statistical analysis was performed based on the measured data. Results There was no significant difference in the score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function before intervention between the two groups(P>0.05). The score of gait balance, isotonic contraction, knee muscle strength of lower extremity function after intervention was(4.63 ± 0.07),(4.57 ± 0.08),(4.53 ± 0.44)points in the observation group, and(3.60±0.23),(3.59±0.12),(3.86±0.09)points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups(t=1.982, 1.968, 2.356, all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the score of joint activities, body function, social interaction, emotional state, mental health of quality of life before intervention between the two groups(P>0.05). The score of joint activities, body function, social interaction, emotional state, mental health of quality of life after intervention was(4.48± 0.12),(4.57±0.22),(4.38±0.57),(4.29±0.29),(4.33±0.41)points in the observation group, and(3.46± 0.52),(3.48±0.25),(3.59±0.97),(3.45±0.83),(3.51±0.52)points in the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups(t=2.405-3.564, all P<0.01). Conclusions For elderly, low-resistance elastic band exercise is easy to learn in operation, safety and practicality are also higher, as a reference to improve the lower limb function and health-related quality of life in elderly patients with degenerative knee.

External rotation elastic bands at the lower limb decrease rearfoot eversion during walking: a preliminary proof of concept

ABSTRACT Background Reducing rearfoot eversion is a commonly desired effect in clinical practice to prevent or treat musculoskeletal dysfunction. Interventions that pull the lower limb into external rotation may reduce rearfoot eversion. Objective This study investigated whether the use of external rotation elastic bands, of different levels of stiffness, will decrease rearfoot eversion during walking. We hypothesized that the use of elastic bands would decrease rearfoot eversion and that the greater the band stiffness, the greater the eversion reduction. Method Seventeen healthy participants underwent three-dimensional kinematic analysis of the rearfoot and shank. The participants walked on a treadmill with and without high- and low-stiffness bands. Frontal-plane kinematics of the rearfoot-shank joint complex was obtained during the stance phase of walking. Repeated-measures ANOVAs were used to compare discrete variables that described rearfoot eversion-inversion: mean eversion-inversion; eversion peak; and eversion-inversion range of motion. Results The low-stiffness and high-stiffness bands significantly decreased eversion and increased mean eversion-inversion (p≤0.037) and eversion peak (p≤0.006) compared with the control condition. Both bands also decreased eversion-inversion range of motion (p≤0.047) compared with control by reducing eversion. The high-stiffness band condition was not significantly different from the low-stiffness band condition for any variables (p≥0.479). Conclusion The results indicated that the external rotation bands decreased rearfoot eversion during walking. This constitutes preliminary experimental evidence suggesting that increasing external rotation moments at the lower limb may reduce rearfoot eversion, which needs further testing.

Usefulness of endoscopic resection using the band ligation method for rectal neuroendocrine tumors

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are among the most common of gastrointestinal NETs. Due to recent advances in endoscopy, various methods of complete endoscopic resection have been introduced for small (≤10 mm) rectal NETs. However, there is a debate about the optimal treatment for rectal NETs. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of endoscopic resection using pneumoband and elastic band (ER-BL) for rectal NETs smaller than 10 mm in diameter. METHODS: A total of 55 patients who were diagnosed with rectal NET from January 2004 to December 2011 at Gil Medical Center were analyzed retrospectively. Sixteen patients underwent ER-BL. For comparison, 39 patients underwent conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). RESULTS: There was a markedly lower deep margin positive rate for ER-BL than for conventional EMR (6% [1/16] vs. 46% [18/39], P=0.029). Four patients who underwent conventional EMR experienced perforation or bleeding. However, they recovered within a few days. On the other hand, patients whounderwent endoscopic resection using a pneumoband did not experience any complications. In multivariate analysis, ER-BL (P=0.021) was independently associated with complete resection. CONCLUSIONS: ER-BL is an effective endoscopic treatment with regards to deep margin resection for rectal NET smaller than 10 mm.

Activity of the Periarticular Muscles of the Shoulder during Shoulder Adduction-Abduction against the Resistance of an Elastic Band during Slow Abdominal Breathing / 日本温泉気候物理医学会雑誌

Purpose: In this study, we investigated the effects of combining the resistance of an elastic band with slow abdominal breathing on shoulder periarticular muscle activity during shoulder adduction-abduction. Methods: Subjects were eight healthy adult males. Abduction of the shoulder was performed from 0° to 90° (with adduction being defined as the movement from 90°to 0°) for a period of 8 s. The three conditions under which abduction-adduction were performed comprised the following: without an elastic band; with an elastic band; and with an elastic band during slow abdominal breathing. The activities of the biceps brachii, deltoid (anterior, middle, and posterior fibers), trapezius (upper, middle, and lower fibers), and the pectoralis major muscles were measured. Results: Muscle activity of the shoulder periarticular muscles was increased when the elastic band was used. When this was combined with slow abdominal breathing, muscle activity significantly increased in the middle fibers of the deltoid muscle and in the trapezius muscle during abduction while exhaling. Muscle activity significantly decreased in the biceps brachii muscle and the anterior fibers of the deltoid muscle during adduction while inhaling. Discussion: During shoulder abduction, fixation of the trunk occurred initially before the onset of abduction. At this point, exhalation resulted in contraction of the transversus abdominis muscle, a muscle that stabilizes the trunk, thereby enhancing trunk stability and raising the efficiency of deltoid muscle contraction. Conclusion: The results suggested that shoulder abduction performed in combination with slow abdominal breathing increased the efficiency of deltoid and trapezius muscle activities.

Activity of the Periarticular Muscles of the Shoulder during Shoulder Adduction-Abduction against the Resistance of an Elastic Band during Slow Abdominal Breathing / 日本温泉気候物理医学会雑誌

<b>Purpose:</b> In this study, we investigated the effects of combining the resistance of an elastic band with slow abdominal breathing on shoulder periarticular muscle activity during shoulder adduction-abduction.<BR><b>Methods:</b> Subjects were eight healthy adult males. Abduction of the shoulder was performed from 0° to 90° (with adduction being defined as the movement from 90°to 0°) for a period of 8 s. The three conditions under which abduction-adduction were performed comprised the following: without an elastic band; with an elastic band; and with an elastic band during slow abdominal breathing. The activities of the biceps brachii, deltoid (anterior, middle, and posterior fibers), trapezius (upper, middle, and lower fibers), and the pectoralis major muscles were measured.<BR><b>Results:</b> Muscle activity of the shoulder periarticular muscles was increased when the elastic band was used. When this was combined with slow abdominal breathing, muscle activity significantly increased in the middle fibers of the deltoid muscle and in the trapezius muscle during abduction while exhaling. Muscle activity significantly decreased in the biceps brachii muscle and the anterior fibers of the deltoid muscle during adduction while inhaling.<BR><b>Discussion:</b> During shoulder abduction, fixation of the trunk occurred initially before the onset of abduction. At this point, exhalation resulted in contraction of the transversus abdominis muscle, a muscle that stabilizes the trunk, thereby enhancing trunk stability and raising the efficiency of deltoid muscle contraction.<BR><b>Conclusion:</b> The results suggested that shoulder abduction performed in combination with slow abdominal breathing increased the efficiency of deltoid and trapezius muscle activities.

Effect of upper extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with elastic resistance bands on respiratory muscle strength: a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Elastic resistance bands (ERB) combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) are often used in resistance muscle training programs, which have potential effects on peripheral muscle strength. However, the effects of the combination of ERB and PNF on respiratory muscle strength warrant further investigation. OBJECTIVES: The assessment of the effects of PNF combined with ERB on respiratory muscle strength. METHOD: Twenty healthy, right-handed females were included. Subjects were randomized to either the resistance training program group (TG, n=10) or the control group (CG, n=10). Maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and inspiratory pressure (MIP) were measured before and after four weeks of an upper extremity resistance training program. The training protocol consisted of upper extremity PNF combined with ERB, with resistance selected from 1 repetition maximum protocol. RESULTS: PNF combined with ERB showed significant increases in MIP and MEP (p<0.05). In addition, there were significant differences between the TG and CG regarding ∆MIP (p=0.01) and ∆MEP (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: PNF combined with ERB can have a positive impact on respiratory muscle strength. These results may be useful with respect to cardiopulmonary chronic diseases that are associated with reduced respiratory muscle strength. .

Opção técnica para a síntese de grandes feridas da parede corpórea / Technical options for suturing large wounds of the corporeal wall

As grandes feridas da parede corpórea, decorrentes de traumas extensos, retirada de tumores ou laparostomias prolongadas constituem um desafio cirúrgico de difícil solução. Neste trabalho o autor tem por finalidade mostrar que aproximação das bordas de grandes feridas, utilizando tira elástica de borracha mantidas sob tensão moderada é uma alternativa simples, eficaz e de custo mínimo, que pode ser utilizada em muitas circunstâncias cirúrgicas.

Large wounds of the corporeal wall due to extensive traumas, tumor excisions or prolonged laparostomies are surgical challenges with difficult solutions. We show on this paper that wedge approximations of large wounds using elastic rubber band kept under moderate tension is a simple alternative, with great efficacious and low cost, that can be used in many surgical circumstances.

Resección endoscópica de un leiomioma de esófago mediante la ligadura con banda elástica / Endoscopic resection of esophageal leiomyoma with elastic band ligation

Leiomyoma is the most frequent esophageal benign tumor. It represents 70% of these tumors and 1 to 8% of all esophageal tumors. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and are discovered by chance in endoscopic examinations, and a conservative management is adopted. An endoscopic or surgical treatment can be applied in symptomatic cases, basically depending on the size and the underlying layer. OBJECTIVE: To report the endoscopic resection of an esophageal leiomyoma by using an elastic band ligation. Case report: A 55 year-old man complained of prolonged upper dysphagia with solids during three months. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed and an elevated lesion of 1 cm in diameter was found in the esophagus, at 25 cm from the upper dental arcade, with smooth surface and adjacent areas of normal mucosa. It was interpreted as a submucosal lesion. A hypoechoic mucosal and submucosal formation with well delimited borders was observed in an endoscopic ultrasonography. The lesion was resected by using an endoscopic band ligation and a subsequent section with a polypectomy snare. The patient evolved uneventfully and was discharged in 24 hours. The endoscopic examinations during the follow-up showed the healing of the resulting scar. Pathologists diagnosis was esophageal leiomyoma. CONCLUSION: The elastic band ligation is a simple, safe, effective and cheap method to be taken into account for the treatment of mucosal and submucosal esophageal lesions.

El leiomioma es el tumor esofágico benigno más frecuente;representa el 70 % de los mismos y el 1 a 8% de todos los tumores del esófago. La mayoría de los casos son asintomáticos y su hallazgo es accidental en estudios endoscópicos, tomándose una conducta conservadora.En los casos sintomáticos se puede decidir un tratamiento quirúrgico o endoscópico, dependiendo fundamentalmente del tamaño y la capa de la pared en la que asienta. Objetivo: Comunicar una resección endoscópicade un leiomioma esofágico mediante el uso de la ligadura con banda elástica. Caso clínico: Se presenta un paciente de 55 años de edad que consultó pordisfagia alta para sólidos, continua y de tres meses de evolución. Se realizó una endoscopía en la que se observóuna lesión elevada de 1 cm de diámetro en esófago, a 25 cm de la arcada dentaria superior, con superficielisa y áreas adyacentes de mucosa sana. Se interpretó la lesión como submucosa. En la ecoendoscopia se apreció una formación hipoecoica de bordes bien delimitados, ubicada en mucosa y submucosa. Se decidió realizar una resección de la lesión utilizando la ligadura endoscópica con banda elástica y posterior sección con asa de polipectomía. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente y fue dado de alta a las 24 horas. Los controles endoscópicos posteriores mostraron una buena cicatrización de la escara resultante. El informe anatomopatológico fue leiomioma esofágico. Conclusión: Laaplicación de la banda elástica es un método simple, seguro, eficaz y de bajo costo para considerar en el manejode las lesiones mucosas y submucosas esofágicas.

The Development of Ankle Control Elastic Band for Improvement in Walking of Hemiplegic Patients

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to verify that the newly developed ankle control elastic band (ACE band) can improve the gait pattern of hemiplegic patients by assessment of objective and subjective data. METHOD: ACE band consisted of medial ring, lateral ring, and elastic band was devised and 11 ambulatory stroke patients were evaluated with gait measurements, functional ambulation categories (FAC), functional reach test (FRT), and questionnaires for the effect of ACE band. Gait measurements were of 10 m walking time, cadence, stride length, stride period, stance phase, single support time, and single support time asymmetry ratio. RESULTS: Gait measurements with the ACE band showed significant improvement (p<0.05 or p<0.01). FAC and FRT with the ACE band were significantly increased (p<0.01), and the questionnaires suggested that wearing the ACE band helped improve toe dragging, swinging leg forward, taking weight through foot, confidence of gait, safety of gait, gait distance and gait velocity. CONCLUSION: ACE band was invented for improvement of hemiplegic gait, and its evaluation of gait measurements, FAC, FRT, and questionnaire showed that the ACE band was effective for hemiplegic gait after stroke.

Corrective therapy for different kinds of open bite malformations / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of a corrective tr ea tment on open bite malformations, such as gnash their teeth, nail-biting, tongu e thrusting, impacted tooth, cross bite with improper correction, open bite defo rmity resulted from premature shedding of deciduous tooth and molar cysts. Methods We used dental resin technology: acid etching the teeth, adh ering metal clasps to the teeth by means of composite resin, and applying elasti c bands for intermaxillary traction to correct the cross bite. Results We had treated 22 patients, age ranged from 7-30, with the malformatio ns resulted from different kinds of reasons, and obtained significant results. Conclusion With cooperation of the patients, simple corrections for open bite with sticky clasp and occlusion with elastic band are easy to car ry on, with short period of treatment time, and every patient gets prominent out come. It is effective, prior to commonly-used corrective therapy and deserves t o be widely used.