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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling and prevalent disorder. As there is no cur... more BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling and prevalent disorder. As there is no cure for OA, long-term self-management is paramount. Support groups can facilitate self-management among people living with OA. Understanding preferences in design and features of support groups, including online support groups (OSGs), among people with OA can inform future development of support group interventions for this condition. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate health and information-seeking behaviour, digital literacy, and preferences for the design of support groups in people with OA. The study also explored the perceived barriers and enablers to being involved in OSGs. METHODS An online survey study was conducted with a mixed methods design (quantitative and qualitative). Individuals aged ≥ 45 years with knee, hip or back pain for ≥3 months were recruited from an extant patient database of the Institute of Bone and Joint Research via email invitations. Quantitative elemen...

BACKGROUND Online support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their famil... more BACKGROUND Online support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their family or friends and health professionals to communicate, gain information and provide social support. As the number of OSGs grow, it is important to gain insight into the different designs of groups available, who is accessing them, if and how they may be effective and what strategies are being used to implement or increase consumer engagement. OBJECTIVE The four objectives of this systematic review were to: i) describe the design features of peer-to-peer OSGs; ii) describe the characteristics of individuals involved in peer-to-peer OSGs; iii) synthesise the evidence on the effectiveness of OSGs and; iv) identify implementation strategies used in the delivery of OSGs. METHODS A search comprising terms related to the population (people with musculoskeletal disorders) and the intervention (peer-to-peer online support) was conducted in six different databases. Results were filtered from 1990 (...

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between weekly pre-competition running v... more Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between weekly pre-competition running volume and the presence of running-related injuries (RRIs) by race distance. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 25,000 participants, 14 days following the running event. The questionnaire included the presence and topography of RRIs, previous injury in the last 12 months, running experience, training, and sociodemographic characteristics. Univariate and multivariable binomial regression was used to analyse the crude and adjusted relationship of RRI and training volumes. Results: 4380 surveys were analysed (10km, n=1316; 21km, n= 2168; 42km, n=896). The median age was 36 years. Previous injury was reported by 51.8% of the respondents. Median training volume in the previous month was 15 km/week (IQR 6-24), 30 km/week (IQR 15-40) and 45 km/week (IQR 30-60), for the 10km, 21km, and 42km distances, respectively. During the race, 14.1% reported a RRI, with 43.1% located at the knee. The multivariable analysis showed previous injury and distance as the main associated factors, whereas weekly training volume, age, and previous participation were protective. Conclusion: Race is an inciting event for developing a RRI. Running race distance is an important factor itself and should be incorporated with other modifiable risk factors in current injury models.

Sports Medicine - Open

Background: Previous injury in the last 12 months is the main risk factor for future running-rela... more Background: Previous injury in the last 12 months is the main risk factor for future running-related injuries (RRI) during training and competition environments. However, the relationship between a recent versus old previous injury and a new RRI has not been established yet, nor a separate analysis by different types of runners. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 6000 participants of a running event (10 km, 21 km and 42 km), 10 days following the event. The questionnaire included the following information: the presence and topography of new RRIs during the race, old previous injury (from 12-4 months before the race), recent previous injury (from 3-0 months before the race), running experience, training factors and socio-demographic characteristics. Univariate binomial regression analysis was applied to assess different associated factors, and multivariable binomial backward regression (p < 0.05) was used to analyse the relationship between the new and previous injury. Results: A total of 868 surveys were analysed (10 km, 32.6%; 21 km, 52%; 42 km, 15.4%). The median age was 38 years (IQR 31-46), and 63.5% were males. Previous injury was reported by 30.3% and 27.6% for old and recent, respectively. The majority of runners were categorised into the advanced group (42.9%), having more than 5 years of running experience. During the race, 7.0% reported a RRI, with 36.1% located at the knee. The multivariable analysis showed an association only between new injury and recent injury. Conclusion: The delineation of recent and old previous injuries should be considered in running epidemiological research.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Physiotherapy, 2015

Background: Neck pain is common in the general population with one year prevalence varying from 3... more Background: Neck pain is common in the general population with one year prevalence varying from 30% to 50%. Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of years lived with disability, which underlines the importance of research to identify effective prevention and treatment strategies based on knowledge of underlying mechanisms of neck pain. Traditionally, physiotherapists have based their treatments of neck pain patients on functional tests and clinical findings. In the last 10 years studies show that neck pain is associated with several alterations in motor control and neck motion. Purpose: In a longitudinal study design we applied a comprehensive set of tests for motor control to investigate associations between motor control and neck pain. The aim was to investigate if motor control and neck motion changed following physiotherapy treatment and secondly, if changes in motor control were associated with reduced neck pain on an individual level. Methods: Subjects with non-specific neck pain (n = 71) participated in this observational study of neck pain patients in private physiotherapy practice. Neck flexibility, joint position error (JPE), head steadiness, trajectory movement control and postural sway were recorded at baseline before start of treatment, at 2 weeks, and 2 months. Numerical Pain Rating Scale was used to measure neck pain at the day of testing. To analyze within subjects effects in motor control and neck pain over time we used fixed effects linear regression analysis. Results: Neck flexibility and peak velocity increased after 2 weeks and 2 months compared to baseline. Neck pain patients improved their trajectory movement control and had less postural sway after 2 weeks and 2 months compared to baseline. Joint position error and conjunct motion did not change during the follow-up period. Changes in neck motion and motor control were largest from baseline to 2 weeks with small changes between 2 weeks and 2 months. Within individual changes were assessed with univariate regression analyses and showed that reduced neck pain was associated

Revista chilena de obstetricia y ginecología, 2013

Women & Health, 2011

Current evidence indicates that women with young children are less active than women without chil... more Current evidence indicates that women with young children are less active than women without children. In this review the authors investigated the methods of measuring physical activity employed in studies of women with young children (aged 1-5 years) and the associated challenges in measurement. Articles from databases (MEDLINE, OVID, CINAHL, Google Scholar) and manual searches were limited to English peer-reviewed journals published from 1990 to 2010. Studies that included measurement of physical activity in samples of women with young children were selected. Measurement properties were extracted, and original reliability and validity articles were reviewed for physical activity measurement tools used by 15 samples. The evidence base was dominated by self-report measurement tools, many of which assessed leisure-time physical activity only. Use of motion sensors to assess physical activity in this population was limited. It is likely that much of the habitual physical activity performed by women with young children has not been captured by self-report measures. Further investigation should be undertaken using tools that capture adequately all health-enhancing physical activity among women with young children.

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

The Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project is an international init... more The Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project is an international initiative which aims to guide decision-making in recording, analysis, and interpretation of electromyographic (EMG) data. The quality of the EMG recording, and validity of its interpretation depend on many characteristics of the recording setup and analysis procedures. Different electrode types (i.e., surface and intramuscular) will influence the recorded signal and its interpretation. This report presents a matrix to consider the best electrode type selection for recording EMG, and the process undertaken to achieve consensus. Four electrode types were considered: (1) conventional surface electrode, (2) surface matrix or array electrode, (3) fine-wire electrode, and (4) needle electrode. General features, pros, and cons of each electrode type are presented first. This information is followed

Background: It is common for hip arthroscopy patients to demonstrate significant gluteus medius m... more Background: It is common for hip arthroscopy patients to demonstrate significant gluteus medius muscle weakness and concurrent iliopsoas tendinitis. Restoration of gluteus medius muscle function is essential for normal hip function.

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling and prevalent disorder. As there is no cur... more BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, disabling and prevalent disorder. As there is no cure for OA, long-term self-management is paramount. Support groups can facilitate self-management among people living with OA. Understanding preferences in design and features of support groups, including online support groups (OSGs), among people with OA can inform future development of support group interventions for this condition. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate health and information-seeking behaviour, digital literacy, and preferences for the design of support groups in people with OA. The study also explored the perceived barriers and enablers to being involved in OSGs. METHODS An online survey study was conducted with a mixed methods design (quantitative and qualitative). Individuals aged ≥ 45 years with knee, hip or back pain for ≥3 months were recruited from an extant patient database of the Institute of Bone and Joint Research via email invitations. Quantitative elemen...

BACKGROUND Online support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their famil... more BACKGROUND Online support groups (OSGs) are one way for people with chronic diseases, their family or friends and health professionals to communicate, gain information and provide social support. As the number of OSGs grow, it is important to gain insight into the different designs of groups available, who is accessing them, if and how they may be effective and what strategies are being used to implement or increase consumer engagement. OBJECTIVE The four objectives of this systematic review were to: i) describe the design features of peer-to-peer OSGs; ii) describe the characteristics of individuals involved in peer-to-peer OSGs; iii) synthesise the evidence on the effectiveness of OSGs and; iv) identify implementation strategies used in the delivery of OSGs. METHODS A search comprising terms related to the population (people with musculoskeletal disorders) and the intervention (peer-to-peer online support) was conducted in six different databases. Results were filtered from 1990 (...

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between weekly pre-competition running v... more Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between weekly pre-competition running volume and the presence of running-related injuries (RRIs) by race distance. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 25,000 participants, 14 days following the running event. The questionnaire included the presence and topography of RRIs, previous injury in the last 12 months, running experience, training, and sociodemographic characteristics. Univariate and multivariable binomial regression was used to analyse the crude and adjusted relationship of RRI and training volumes. Results: 4380 surveys were analysed (10km, n=1316; 21km, n= 2168; 42km, n=896). The median age was 36 years. Previous injury was reported by 51.8% of the respondents. Median training volume in the previous month was 15 km/week (IQR 6-24), 30 km/week (IQR 15-40) and 45 km/week (IQR 30-60), for the 10km, 21km, and 42km distances, respectively. During the race, 14.1% reported a RRI, with 43.1% located at the knee. The multivariable analysis showed previous injury and distance as the main associated factors, whereas weekly training volume, age, and previous participation were protective. Conclusion: Race is an inciting event for developing a RRI. Running race distance is an important factor itself and should be incorporated with other modifiable risk factors in current injury models.

Sports Medicine - Open

Background: Previous injury in the last 12 months is the main risk factor for future running-rela... more Background: Previous injury in the last 12 months is the main risk factor for future running-related injuries (RRI) during training and competition environments. However, the relationship between a recent versus old previous injury and a new RRI has not been established yet, nor a separate analysis by different types of runners. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to 6000 participants of a running event (10 km, 21 km and 42 km), 10 days following the event. The questionnaire included the following information: the presence and topography of new RRIs during the race, old previous injury (from 12-4 months before the race), recent previous injury (from 3-0 months before the race), running experience, training factors and socio-demographic characteristics. Univariate binomial regression analysis was applied to assess different associated factors, and multivariable binomial backward regression (p < 0.05) was used to analyse the relationship between the new and previous injury. Results: A total of 868 surveys were analysed (10 km, 32.6%; 21 km, 52%; 42 km, 15.4%). The median age was 38 years (IQR 31-46), and 63.5% were males. Previous injury was reported by 30.3% and 27.6% for old and recent, respectively. The majority of runners were categorised into the advanced group (42.9%), having more than 5 years of running experience. During the race, 7.0% reported a RRI, with 36.1% located at the knee. The multivariable analysis showed an association only between new injury and recent injury. Conclusion: The delineation of recent and old previous injuries should be considered in running epidemiological research.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Physiotherapy, 2015

Background: Neck pain is common in the general population with one year prevalence varying from 3... more Background: Neck pain is common in the general population with one year prevalence varying from 30% to 50%. Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of years lived with disability, which underlines the importance of research to identify effective prevention and treatment strategies based on knowledge of underlying mechanisms of neck pain. Traditionally, physiotherapists have based their treatments of neck pain patients on functional tests and clinical findings. In the last 10 years studies show that neck pain is associated with several alterations in motor control and neck motion. Purpose: In a longitudinal study design we applied a comprehensive set of tests for motor control to investigate associations between motor control and neck pain. The aim was to investigate if motor control and neck motion changed following physiotherapy treatment and secondly, if changes in motor control were associated with reduced neck pain on an individual level. Methods: Subjects with non-specific neck pain (n = 71) participated in this observational study of neck pain patients in private physiotherapy practice. Neck flexibility, joint position error (JPE), head steadiness, trajectory movement control and postural sway were recorded at baseline before start of treatment, at 2 weeks, and 2 months. Numerical Pain Rating Scale was used to measure neck pain at the day of testing. To analyze within subjects effects in motor control and neck pain over time we used fixed effects linear regression analysis. Results: Neck flexibility and peak velocity increased after 2 weeks and 2 months compared to baseline. Neck pain patients improved their trajectory movement control and had less postural sway after 2 weeks and 2 months compared to baseline. Joint position error and conjunct motion did not change during the follow-up period. Changes in neck motion and motor control were largest from baseline to 2 weeks with small changes between 2 weeks and 2 months. Within individual changes were assessed with univariate regression analyses and showed that reduced neck pain was associated

Revista chilena de obstetricia y ginecología, 2013

Women & Health, 2011

Current evidence indicates that women with young children are less active than women without chil... more Current evidence indicates that women with young children are less active than women without children. In this review the authors investigated the methods of measuring physical activity employed in studies of women with young children (aged 1-5 years) and the associated challenges in measurement. Articles from databases (MEDLINE, OVID, CINAHL, Google Scholar) and manual searches were limited to English peer-reviewed journals published from 1990 to 2010. Studies that included measurement of physical activity in samples of women with young children were selected. Measurement properties were extracted, and original reliability and validity articles were reviewed for physical activity measurement tools used by 15 samples. The evidence base was dominated by self-report measurement tools, many of which assessed leisure-time physical activity only. Use of motion sensors to assess physical activity in this population was limited. It is likely that much of the habitual physical activity performed by women with young children has not been captured by self-report measures. Further investigation should be undertaken using tools that capture adequately all health-enhancing physical activity among women with young children.

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

The Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project is an international init... more The Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project is an international initiative which aims to guide decision-making in recording, analysis, and interpretation of electromyographic (EMG) data. The quality of the EMG recording, and validity of its interpretation depend on many characteristics of the recording setup and analysis procedures. Different electrode types (i.e., surface and intramuscular) will influence the recorded signal and its interpretation. This report presents a matrix to consider the best electrode type selection for recording EMG, and the process undertaken to achieve consensus. Four electrode types were considered: (1) conventional surface electrode, (2) surface matrix or array electrode, (3) fine-wire electrode, and (4) needle electrode. General features, pros, and cons of each electrode type are presented first. This information is followed

Background: It is common for hip arthroscopy patients to demonstrate significant gluteus medius m... more Background: It is common for hip arthroscopy patients to demonstrate significant gluteus medius muscle weakness and concurrent iliopsoas tendinitis. Restoration of gluteus medius muscle function is essential for normal hip function.