The effect of low-impact dance on blood metabolites, the joint range of motion (ROM) of the lower extremities, knee extension torque, bone mass density (BMD), the number of falls, and the confidence to perform daily activities (Modified Falls Efficacy Scale [MFES]) was examined in older sedentary women (age: 59 ± 4 years) before and after a 16-week intervention. Results showed that the average score for the MFES, some parameters of blood chemistry, and joint ROM were significantly improved after low-impact intervention. In addition to improvements in blood lipids and body fat percentages, the increases shown in the parameters regarding the lower extremities may contribute to confidence in performing common daily activities in older women, although the number of falls did not significantly differ between the two groups during the 16-week period.
This study was designed to probe into the effects of acupuncture combined with electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback on limb dysfunction, depression and quality of life of stroke patients.Altogether 104 cerebral infarction patients who admitted to our hospital were selected as the research
objects. According to different treatment schemes, 53 patients were divided into observation group (OG) (acupuncture combined with electromyographic biofeedback) and 50 were enrolled into control group (CG) (acupuncture alone). The treatment efficacy, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
(NIHSS), clinical spasm index (CSI), Berg balance scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), treatment compliance, depression and quality of life of the two groups were evaluated, and their adverse reactions during treatment were recorded and compared.The efficacy
of the OG was obviously better than that of the CG (P<0.05). After treatment, NIHSS, CSI, BBS, FMA, TUG, treatment compliance, depression and quality of life of the two groups were dramatically improved (P<0.05), but the improvement degree of the OG was markedly better than that of the
CG (P<0.05). There was no remarkable difference in adverse reactions between the two groups during treatment (P>0.05).EMG biofeedback combined with acupuncture has good efficacy on stroke, which can effectively improve limb dysfunction, relieve patients’ negative emotions and improve
their quality of life. It is safe and worthy of clinical promotion.
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