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Advances in surgery for bursitis of the hip joint in adults
Published in K. Mohan Iyer, Hip Joint in Adults: Advances and Developments, 2018
Some of the typical causes of TB are:Injury to the point of the hip.Play or work activities that cause overuse of or injury to the joint areas. Such activities might include running up the stairs, climbing and standing for long periods of time.Incorrect posture. This condition can be caused by scoliosis, arthritis of the lumbar (lower) spine and other spine problems.Stress on the soft tissues.Other diseases or conditions. These may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis, thyroid disease or an unusual drug reaction. In rare cases, bursitis can result from infection.Previous surgery around the hip or prosthetic implants in the hip.Hip bone spurs or calcium deposits in the tendons that are attached to the trochanter. If bursitis persists and is left untreated, calcium deposits can form within the bursae. These calcium deposits limit the range of motion and can lead to a permanently stiff joint.
Ergonomics of Space
Published in Prabir Mukhopadhyay, Ergonomics for the Layman, 2019
Your back is the most important structure that is related to seating. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has not provided a guidebook for your back, on how to use it effectively and judiciously so as not to damage it! The bones and vertebrae together make up the vertebral column or the spine. The vertebral column provides support to the back and also aids in movement. It also encases the spinal cord. There are discs which act as shock absorbers in between respective vertebrae. Other than this, there are connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles, all of which provide support and facilitate movement of the back. The vertebral column is supposed to be kept at neutral (Figure 5.9).
Central nervous system
Published in A Stewart Whitley, Jan Dodgeon, Angela Meadows, Jane Cullingworth, Ken Holmes, Marcus Jackson, Graham Hoadley, Randeep Kumar Kulshrestha, Clark’s Procedures in Diagnostic Imaging: A System-Based Approach, 2020
A Stewart Whitley, Jan Dodgeon, Angela Meadows, Jane Cullingworth, Ken Holmes, Marcus Jackson, Graham Hoadley, Randeep Kumar Kulshrestha
Altered neurological function may be acute or chronic and the causes range from acute events such as trauma or haemorrhage (e.g. into tumour or AVM) through to chronic or slowly progressive conditions such as tumour, dural malformations and demyelination. Detailed clinical evaluation is essential before considering other investigations. Of the imaging tests available MRI is likely to provide the best assessment, being able to demonstrate bony abnormalities as well as detailed spinal cord imaging, and if necessary a diagnostic angiographic study. The imaging strategy in each case will be defined by the initial clinical assessment and any other available test results.
Can gluteal muscle activation discriminate functional performance in moderately trained women? - A cross-sectional study
Published in Sports Biomechanics, 2023
Marcos S. A. Souza, Victória M. A. Valadao, Ana I. Teruyu, Luciane F. R. M. Fernandes, Valdeci C. Dionisio, Andrea L. P. Gasparini, Daniel F. M. Lobato
Initially, 55 moderately trained women (18–30 years) volunteered to participate in this study. Recruitment was carried out through flyers and social media advertisements. Interested participants completed detailed health history and physical activity questionnaires, which were submitted to a physical exam by the same researcher (MSAS). The inclusion criteria were university-healthy female athletes aged 18 to 30 years who exercise (resistance training) for at least 30 minutes three times a week (Decroix et al., 2016; Lobato et al., 2021; Silva et al., 2021). The exclusion criteria were: a) the presence of pain or any signs of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the spine and lower limbs; b) a history of surgery and/or orthopaedic dysfunction in the spine and lower limbs in the previous year; c) the presence of systemic or vestibular disease; d) the presence of metabolic and peripheral or central neurological disease; and e) inability to perform any of the assessment steps after taking part in the sample.
Effects of backrest and seat-pan inclination of tractor seat on biomechanical characteristics of lumbar, abdomen, leg and spine
Published in Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2023
Qichao Wang, Yihuan Huo, Zheng Xu, Wenjie Zhang, Yujun Shang, Hongmei Xu
The spine plays various roles in supporting the trunk, protecting the internal organs, controlling human movement and protecting the spinal cord. The adult spine consists of 26 vertebrae, including seven cervical vertebrae (C1–C7), 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12), five lumbar vertebrae (L1–L5), one sacral vertebra and one caudal vertebra from the top to the bottom. The load of spine in different parts is the sum of the weight of the above limbs, muscle tension and external load. Therefore, the spine gradually widens from the top to the bottom, which is in line with the gradual increase in spinal load. The thoracic vertebra is the most important part of human spine, playing important roles in maintaining the stability and driving the movement of human upper limbs. The lumbar spine is located at the bottom of the spine, acting as a junction of the movable segment and the fixed segment. It bears a large load and is the most frequent site for the occurrence of lumbar occupational diseases. Based on these facts, this study selected some thoracic segments and the whole lumbar segment as the objects for analysis.
FIFA 11+ Kids program effects on jump kinetics in soccer players – A randomized controlled clinical trial
Published in Research in Sports Medicine, 2021
Vitória A. Teixeira, Thiago M. Queiroz, Isadora V. Leão, Lucas D. G. Innecco, Erica L. Marcelino, Daniel F. M. Lobato
Initially, 37 male youth soccer athletes (9–11 years) volunteered to participate in this study. The inclusion criteria were healthy volunteers aged 9 to 11 years and soccer team members who had played soccer for at least 60 minutes three times a week for at least six months. All volunteers were instructed to maintain their usual training and competition (one-match per week) routines throughout the study. Exclusion criteria were as follows: a) the presence of pain or any signs of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the spine and lower limbs; b) the presence of cardiovascular or respiratory disease; c) performance of less than 75% training frequency (<18 training sessions) after taking part in the sample; and d) interrupted training.