Lower Extremity Review
Increased sedentary time is associated with an increased risk of polypharmacy according to a recently published large national study of adults (>20 yrs) in the United States. Research has shown that there is an inverse relationship between participation in physical activity and polypharmacy (use of 5 or more medications).
Older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in regular or Nordic walking, suggests a recent study published in BMJ Open Sport &Exercise Medicine.
In a study of 701 hip fracture patients (age >65 yrs), researchers from Beijing, China, found that those who underwent surgery within 2 days of admission (Early Surgery Group) had fewer perioperative challenges than those whose surgery was delayed.
As the population ages, sarcopenia becomes a greater challenge and opportunities for its prevention are critical to keeping older adults active and healthy and preventing a major public health burden. A new scoping review examined 13 studies that looked at…
Evidence shows that that nearly 75% of people over age 70 have some type of balance disorder. Given the ongoing growth of the aging population, this represents a public health burden and threat to the healthcare system. Balance assessments play an…
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the aging population yet only a small percentage of older adults report being asked about falls or their risk for falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiated the STopping Elderly Accidents…
Calcaneal fractures account for 60% of tarsal fractures, and intra-articular fractures account for up to 75% of those. Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures are often accompanied by long-term sequelae, permanent disability and other…
In a study out of Norway, researchers examined whether kicking with elastic resistance during warm-up could initiate postactivation potentiation (PAP), and thereby positively influence kinematics and performance on subsequent explosive roundhouse kicking. Five women and 11 men (n = 16) with a background in…
In a study out of Norway, researchers examined whether kicking with elastic resistance during warm-up could initiate postactivation potentiation (PAP), and thereby positively influence kinematics and performance on subsequent explosive roundhouse kicking. Five women and 11 men (n = 16) with a background in…
Venous or stasis ulcers account for 80% of leg ulcers, affect 1% of the population and contribute significantly to chronic wounds. They mostly develop along the medial distal part of the leg and can remain open for weeks or years, while are frequently recurrent. Women and older people tend to develop…
The 2017 Global Burden of Diseases Study ranked falls as the 18th leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and the 2nd leading cause of death due to unintentional injuries. Those who fall 2 or more times per year—recurrent fallers—experience greater morbidity than those who are not recurrent fallers.
A technique that identifies the build-up of abnormal protein deposits linked to Parkinson’s disease in cerebrospinal fluid can accurately detect patients with the disease, according to research published in The Lancet Neurology. In addition, the findings suggest that the test can identify at-risk people and…
Pain in the flexible flatfoot is a common complaint. When present, it is important to find its exact location and causes. This study aimed to find differences between children with and without medial arch pain and relate them to the reduction of pain following surgical treatment.
Ankle-foot-orthoses (AFOs) play a significant role in gait biomechanics, but researchers from Italy identified a lack in evidence of the effects of AFOs on static balance. They conducted a study that looked at 24 patients (15 males, age 57±14 yrs, BMI 23.4±4.4kg/m2), with…
Awareness of well-being and health issues have contributed to increased popularity of sauna bathing. However, little is known about potential risks and injuries. The aim of this study was to identify the causes for injuries, the affected body regions, and to define recommendations for prevention.
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