OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of physical function limitations among a nationally representative sample of adults with prediabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 5,991 respondents≥53 years of age from the 2006 wave of the Health and Retirement Study. All respondents self-reported physical function limitations and comorbidities (chronic diseases ...

OBJECTIVE Diabetes is a major cause of functional decline among older adults, but the role of glycemic control remains unclear. This article assesses whether better glycemic control is associated with better maintenance of lower-extremity function over time in older adults with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Participants (n = 119) in the San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging, ages 71...

BACKGROUND Assessing fracture healing in clinical trials is subjective. The new Function IndeX for Trauma (FIX-IT) score provides a simple, standardized approach to assess weight-bearing and pain in patients with lower extremity fractures. We conducted an initial validation of the FIX-IT score. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 50 patients with lower extremity fractures a...

objectives: this study was designed to determine the effects of volar-dorsal wrist/hand immobilization splint on upper extremity motor components and function of stroke patients. methods: fourteen patients were participated in this study. the patients were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and were given the splint after a primary evaluation. they were re-evaluated after o...

BACKGROUND We examined 4-year lower extremity disability trajectories. METHODS Nine hundred ninety-eight African American men and women 49-65 years old were evaluated at baseline and at four annual follow-ups. Lower extremity disability was the number of difficulties with nine standard activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental ADLs (IADL), and lower body function items. Mixed-effect mode...

Ankle sprain is a highly observed injury in soccer due to repeated strenuous movements. Rehabilitation after leads decreased physical strength and muscle-joint function. The ankle sprained patients need improved specific fitness function simultaneously. Therefore, current study aimed compare high-intensity sports training (HISST) with interval (HIIT) identify effective for lower-extremity funct...

[Purpose] Modified constraint-induced movement therapy and mirror therapy are recognized as stroke rehabilitation methods. The aim of the present study was to determine whether these therapies influence upper extremity function and whether upper extremity function influences the ability to perform activities of daily living in further. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight stroke patients partici...

Objectives: This study was designed to determine the effects of Volar-Dorsal Wrist/Hand Immobilization Splint on upper extremity motor components and function of stroke patients. Methods: fourteen patients were participated in this study. The patients were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and were given the splint after a primary evaluation. They were re-evaluated afte...

Background: Nutritional intake has been overlooked as a possible contributing factor to lower-extremity physical performance, especially in homebound elderly persons. Objectives: Our objectives were to examine the association of a summary measure of calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus intakes with 1) the inability to perform lower-extremity physical performance tests and 2) declining ...

introduction: breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. one complication after mastectomy following breast cancer is ipsilateral upper extremity lymphedema. this study aims to compare the effect of complex decongestive physical (cdp) therapy with a combination of intermittent pneumatic compression pump and cdp therapy on secondary upper extremity lymphedema volume and quality...