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Background/Objective: Lipid distribution plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism, and this study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks traditional Chinese YiJinJing exercise on specific lipid distributions in patients with prediabetes. Methods: Sixty participants with prediabetes were randomly allocated to either a control group (Con, n = 30) or an exercise group (Ex, n = 30). The Ex group underwent YiJinJing exercise plus Theraband, engaging in 1-h sessions, 3 times per week, over a total period of 12 weeks. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to measure lipid distribution in different body segments and organs. Additionally, a body composition analyser was employed to measure visceral fat, and laboratory tests were conducted to measure indicators related to glycolipid metabolism. Results: Following a 12-week intervention with Exercise, 37 % of prediabetic patients in the Ex group achieved normal blood glucose levels. Significant reductions were observed in upper limb fat (ULF), trunk fat (TrF) and liver fat (LF) values in the Ex group compared to the Con group. Additionally, within the Ex group, there were notable decreases in triglyceride (TG) levels, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), android fat (AF), ULF, thigh fat (ThF), renal sinus fat (RSF), and LF compared to baseline. Conclusions: Traditional Chinese YiJinJing plus TheraBand exercise can significantly reduce blood glucose levels through improved lipid distribution and metabolism in prediabetic patients. Hence, YiJinJing can serve as a crucial intervention for individuals with prediabetes.

Lipid distribution plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism, and this study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks traditional Chinese YiJinJing exercise on specific lipid distributions in patients with prediabetes. Sixty participants with prediabetes were randomly allocated to either a control group (Con, n = 30) or an exercise group (Ex, n = 30). The Ex group underwent YiJinJing exercise plus Theraband, engaging in 1-h sessions, 3 times per week, over a total period of 12 weeks. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to measure lipid distribution in different body segments and organs. Additionally, a body composition analyser was employed to measure visceral fat, and laboratory tests were conducted to measure indicators related to glycolipid metabolism. Following a 12-week intervention with Exercise, 37 % of prediabetic patients in the Ex group achieved normal blood glucose levels. Significant reductions were observed in upper limb fat (ULF), trunk fat (TrF) and liver fat (LF) values in the Ex group compared to the Con group. Additionally, within the Ex group, there were notable decreases in triglyceride (TG) levels, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), android fat (AF), ULF, thigh fat (ThF), renal sinus fat (RSF), and LF compared to baseline. Traditional Chinese YiJinJing plus TheraBand exercise can significantly reduce blood glucose levels through improved lipid distribution and metabolism in prediabetic patients. Hence, YiJinJing can serve as a crucial intervention for individuals with prediabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Neck pain is very common these days as lifestyle changes from active to sedentary. Occupational changes such as increase in IT sector jobs have been skyrocketed as technology enters into every sector. People mostly are into desk jobs working on pc, laptops etc. and bowed down for long hours which caused short and tight neck muscles. The incidence of neck pain is drastically increased to about 71%. Despite following ergonomic measures and various to cope up with disability no criteria has been decided for neck pain. Many conservative measures has been developed in recent advancement out of which isometric training is commonly compiled with mostly every method and past studies demonstrated the efficacy of isometric exercise in reducing pain and disability. Through this study we will focus on increasing efficacy and accuracy of isometric exercises with compiling it with theraband. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: to examined the effects of resistance exercise using the theraband on the pain and function of patients with degenerative knee arthritis. Material & Methods: thirty patients with degenerative knee arthritis were classified into an one group of 20 patients on whom resistance exercise using the elastic band was applied and a other group of 20 patients on whom conventional physical therapy was delivered. Both groups received treatments three times a week for four weeks. Pain and disability and function were measured by the WOMAC index and muscle strength was evaluated by the Oxford scale on 1st day and after 4th week to follow-up the treatment. Results: the intragroup comparison Table 2, showed significant improvements in WOMAC index and Oxford scale in both groups. In the intergroup comparison after treatment, the group-2 showed significantly changes in the values with respect to pre to post intervention WOMAC index score; 33.7250±3.61879 to14.1800±1.76355 than the group-1 32.2305±7.88301 to 18.4400±2.62546. Furthermore there were significant improvement in Oxford scale score i.e. 2.6000±.50262 to 4.5000±.51299 found in group-2 than group-1 i.e. 2.4500±.51042 to 3.6000±.50262. Conclusion: the results suggest that resistance exercise using the theraband is an effective intervention for the pain and function of patients with degenerative knee arthritis.

Background: The research is on assessment of the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with piriformis syndrome. It is a non discogenic form of sciatica brought on by piriformis muscle impingement on the sciatic nerve. It can be responsible for 0.3% to 6.0% of all sciatica and low back pain cases. Post traumatic piriformis syndrome may occur in patients who experience lumbar nerve-root compression symptoms and signs after receiving a forceful injury to the buttock. Dry needling is a minimally invasive therapy by the insertion of tiny monofilament needles into muscles, ligaments, tendons without the use of injectable substances. Purpose: To find the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with piriformis syndrome. Materials and Methods: Total of 356 participants were taken according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria from new life phyio, shanthi physio and saravana ortho clinic. The participants were randomly allocated into two groups, dry needling with theraband exercise group and IFT with theraband exercise group. The group A=178 participants and group B=178 participants. All the subjects underwent pretest measurement with NPRS in the beginning of treatment. The study was quasi experimental study and the duration was about 4 weeks of June 2023. Results: Statistical analysis of data showed significant differences not only in the dry needling group but also in the conventional group. The dry needling group was significantly higher than the IFT group, with a p value of <0.0001. Conclusion: Dry needling is more effective than IFT in the piriformis syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Calcaneus distress is a frequent moan in the trotter and talus, and plantar fasciosis, which accounts for 11-15% of adult patients' symptoms of the foot need medical attention. One in ten people are predicted to get PF at some point in their lives. It is further prevalent in mid-life fat women and adolescent athletes. The desire of this project is to evaluate the success of calf stretching by theraband among plantar fasciitis patients. Purpose: To determine the effects of calf stretching using theraband on managing pain among plantar fasciitis patients Materials and Methods: Fifty eight people were covered for addition and prohibition. They were splitted into two groups: passive calf stretching group (29) and self-calf stretching group (29). The pre and post-test values were measured by pain catastrophizing scale. Group-A received passive calf stretching using theraband and group-B received self-calf stretching. Both programs were given for 2 weeks, weekly 5 days. Result: Using pain catastrophizing scale, Group A's (Passive calf stretching group) post-test mean was 27.38 and whereas group B's (Self calf stretching) was 32.24. This demonstrates that group-A has decreased pain catastrophizing score less than group-B. And this suggests that group A showed considerably finer than group B. Conclusion: Passive calf stretching using theraband by group-A was found to be more effective than self-calf stretching of group-B.. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Pes Planus (flatfoot) only becomes a medical issue when symptoms appear. This disease occurs in both young children and adults. When the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) has raised to the point where it cannot be maintained, the flatfoot changes form. This condition causes over pronation of the foot in contrast to normal feet, resulting in heel eversion and moving the weight load inward to compress the MLA.1-2 Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of kinematic chain exercise and TheraBand exercise session among the young adults with flat foot. Materials and Methods: 30 subjects participated and were taken from Saveetha college of physiotherapy based on specific criteria and assigned to two groups. Pre and post assessment was taken using Numerical Pain Rating Scale [NPRS] and Foot Functional Index Scale [FFI]. The interventions were given for 2 Weeks and the study was conducted from November 2022 to April 2023. Results: The study's results revealed that both groups exhibited significant improvements in flat foot, with a p-value < 0.001. However, Group A showed more statistical significance than Group B. Conclusion: In conclusion, the commencement of two- week intervention plan, kinematic chain exercise showed a marked outcome on pain subjects with flat foot [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury produces a 5-40% reduction in quadriceps strength over time. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is used to help the quadriceps muscle weaken after ACL surgery. The ACL is the primary stabiliser for anterior tibial displacement and the secondary stabiliser for tibial rotation; an ACL-deficient knee can result in devastating consequences like articular cartilage injuries, meniscus tears, functional instability, and the risk of early-onset osteoarthritis. Following an ACL injury, the goal of ACL restoration is to restore functional knee stability. Journals have indicated an increased interest in combining ACL restoration with extraarticular augmentation in recent years. Several studies have demonstrated that the extra reconstruction not only protects the graft from high loads, but also enhances lateral rotational control. In patients with sore joints after ACL reconstruction, cryotherapy can help by releasing endogenous opiates and decreasing nerve conduction velocity. Exercise performance for the physical qualities of strength and power, like many other sports activities, has a short time element for successful performance. As a result, these workouts are performed at the highest possible speed in the least amount of time. Need for the study: There are many evidences that theraband exercises are essential for the patients with ACL reconstruction. Even in athletes, there are literature that proves ballistic training is essential for the patients with ACL reconstruction, but there is no literature for the ballistic training in normal population undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. There is a strong need to perform a study and evaluate them. Aim: To find out effectiveness of ballistic training in phase II rehabilitation on the patients with ACL reconstruction. Materials and Methods: This randomised control trial will be conducted from May 2022 to May 2023 in the Outpatient and the Inpatient Department of Physiotherapy, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India, during which 100 patients with ACL reconstruction will be divided into two groups, one group will receive conventional therapy along with theraband exercises and another group will receive conventional therapy exercises along with ballistic training. Treatment will be given for eight weeks, five days in a week. The assessment will be done on day one of the treatment and at the end of treatment that is 8th week. Student's t-test and Chi-square tests will be applied for statistical comparison. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Persinga Ngawi is a League 3 football club witha fairly solid match schedule,so it demands increasedathletes' physical activity. Exercise, match,and post-match are stages that must be followed by football athletes,which more or less pose a risk of injury, one of whichis an ankleinjury.Massage therapy and weight trainingcan be used to reduce ankle injuries. This study aimedto analyze the increase in Range of Movement (ROM) of Persinga Athletes after ankleinjury with massage therapy and weight training. This type of research is a pre-experimental design with a one-grouppretest-posttest design. This research was carried out in January-February 2022. The population of this study was24 athletes of Persinga U-17 football in Ngawi Regency. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria of athletes experiencing post-ankleinjuries, so a sample of 15 athletes was obtained. The stages of the research are conducting pre-test and post-test by measuring the Range of Movement (ROM) in the anklejoint on massage therapy and loading exercises with theraband. MeasuringRange of Movement (ROM) for Persinga U-17 athletes on massage therapy and weight training showed an increase in ROM of 35% in flexion movements and 30% in extension movements.The Wilcoxon Signed-RankTest revealed a sig value of 0.043 (p0.05), indicating differences between the pre-and post-test outcomes after massage therapy and weight training. This suggests that massage therapy and weight training can help Persinga U-17 athletes in Ngawi Regency recover from ankle injuries.

Machines and free weights are commonly used to increase muscle strength and performance. However, the use of elastic devices needs scientific investigations regarding its agreement against gold standards methods muscle strength. Aim: To determine the agreement of the 10-RM test between weight machine and elastic resistance in upper and lower limb exercises, and the intra-device reliability, agreement, and minimal detectable changes of the 10-RM test. Methods: Twenty-three healthy and untrained adults, of both sexes (age 22.43 ± 2.55), performed the 10-RM bench press and knee extension test with weight machines and elastic tubes, randomly. Results: The comparison of the 10-RM test between instruments, by the use of ICC index, demonstrated very high and high reliability for lower (ICC = 0.87) and upper (ICC = 0.80) limbs, respectively. The Bland Altman agreement analysis showed that the 10-RM test using elastic resistance produced lower loads (Kgf) on knee extension (34.16 ± 6.81 [elastic]; 36.22 ± 9.45 [machine]; Mean difference = 2.05 kgf ± 5.32) and higher loads (Kgf) on the vertical bench press (31.61 ± 7.81 [elastic]; 24.96 ± 10.11 [machine]; Mean difference = 6.65 kgf ± 4.93) when compared to the weight machines. Intra-device reliability also demonstrated a very high ICC index for upper and lower limbs on both devices. Conclusion: The use of 10-RM with elastic resistance presents high reliability and agreement when compared to weight machines for bench press or knee extension exercises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Genu valgum deformity a common lower extremity deformity. The weakness of the lower limb muscles followed by the internal rotation of the femur and external rotation of the tibia, shift the gravitational pull to the outside of the knee. This lower limb alignment deformity could increase the distance of ankle medial malleolus and the Q angle. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of TheraBand training on the Q angle and distance of ankle medial malleolus in individuals with genu valgum deformity. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test and control group design. The study population consisted of girls in the age range of 9-13 years with genu valgum deformity. The study subjects were randomly divided into the experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The experimental group participated in TheraBand exercises for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. However, the control group received no training during this period. Before and after 8 weeks, the Q angle and distance of ankle medial malleolus were measured by goniometers and coulis, respectively. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the collected data in SPSS. The significance level was considered at 0.05. Results: The obtained statistical results suggested that TheraBand training significantly decreased the Q angle and the distance of ankle medial malleolus in the explored subjects with genu valgum deformity (P=0.001 & P=0.04, respectively). However, no significant difference was observed in the control group. Conclusion: The obtained data revealed that TheraBand training could improve the genu valgum position. Therefore, this training protocol could be implemented to improve the deformity in this population.

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Background Elastic resistance exercise is a common part of rehabilitation programs. While these exercises are highly prevalent, little information exists on how adding an additional resistance vector with a different direction from the primary vector alters muscle activity of the upper extremity. Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of dual vector exercises on torso and upper extremity muscle activity in comparison to traditional single vector techniques. Study Design Repeated measures design. Methods Sixteen healthy university-aged males completed four common shoulder exercises against elastic resistance (abduction, flexion, internal rotation, external rotation) while using a single or dual elastic vector at a fixed cadence and standardized elastic elongation. Surface electromyography was collected from 16 muscles of the right upper extremity. Mean, peak and integrated activity were extracted from linear enveloped and normalized data and a 2-way repeated measures ANOVA examined differences between conditions. Results All independent variables differentially influenced activation. Interactions between single/dual vectors and exercise type affected mean activation in 11/16 muscles, while interactions in peak activation existed in 7/16 muscles. Adding a secondary vector increased activation predominantly in flexion or abduction exercises; little changes existed when adding a second vector in internal and external rotation exercises. The dual vector exercise in abduction significantly increased mean activation in lower trapezius by 25.6 ± 8.11 %MVC and peak activation in supraspinatus by 29.4 ± 5.94 %MVC (p<0.01). Interactions between single/dual vectors and exercise type affected integrated electromyography for most muscles; the majority of these muscles had the highest integrated electromyography in the dual vector abduction condition. Conclusion Muscle activity often increased with a second resistance vector added; however, the magnitude was exercise-dependent. The majority of these changes existed in the flexion and abduction exercises, with little differences in the internal or external rotation exercises. Level of Evidence 3b [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Lateral epicondylitis is a common condition involving the arm. It is caused by degenerative changes or overuse of the tendon connecting the elbow joint to the forearm muscle. Plyometric and TheraBand FlexBar (Theraband, Akron, OH, USA) exercises can relieve elbow discomfort, soreness, and weakness. This study examines the effects of plyometric and TheraBand FlexBar exercises with ultrasound on tennis elbow patients. Methodology It is an experimental study comprising a total of 30 participants, including individuals of both genders with age groups of 20-40 years were selected by specific criteria for inclusion and exclusion. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A received plyometric exercises with ultrasound, whereas Group B received TheraBand FlexBar exercises with ultrasound. The outcome measures utilized in this study include patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) and visual analog scale (VAS) for evaluating the functional disability of the hand, arm, and shoulder. Results The results showed a substantial reduction in mean values in Group A compared to Group B, with a p-value of less than 0.001, indicating that plyometric exercises with ultrasound were more effective than TheraBand FlexBar exercises. Conclusion Plyometric exercises combined with ultrasound therapy demonstrated significant reductions in discomfort and improvements in function, with plyometric exercises showing superior efficacy compared to TheraBand FlexBar exercises., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Institutional Ethics Committee, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Chennai issued approval E-29/PHYSIO/IRB/2023-2024. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, G et al.)

Background Home-based resistance training offers an alternative to traditional, hospital-based or rehabilitation center-based resistance training and has attracted much attention recently. However, without the supervision of a therapist or the assistance of an exercise monitoring system, one of the biggest challenges of home-based resistance training is that the therapist may not know if the patient has performed the exercise as prescribed. A lack of objective measurements limits the ability of researchers to evaluate the outcome of exercise interventions and choose suitable training doses. Objective To create an automated and objective method for segmenting resistance force data into contraction phase-specific segments and calculate the repetition number and time-under-tension (TUT) during elbow flexor resistance training. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the performance of the segmentation algorithm and to show the capability of the system in monitoring the compliance of patients to a prescribed training program in a practical resistance training setting. Methods Six subjects (three male and three female) volunteered to participate in a fatigue and recovery experiment (5 min intermittent submaximal contraction (ISC); 1 min rest; 2 min ISC). A custom-made resistance band was used to help subjects perform biceps curl resistance exercises and the resistance was recorded through a load cell. The maximum and minimum values of the force-derivative were obtained as distinguishing features and a segmentation algorithm was proposed to divide the biceps curl cycle into concentric, eccentric and isometric contraction, and rest phases. Two assessors, who were unfamiliar with the study, were recruited to manually pick the visually observed cut-off point between two contraction phases and the TUT was calculated and compared to evaluate performance of the segmentation algorithm. Results The segmentation algorithm was programmatically implemented and the repetition number and contraction-phase specific TUT were calculated. During isometric, the average TUT (3.75 ± 0.62 s) was longer than the prescribed 3 s, indicating that most subjects did not perform the exercise as prescribed. There was a good TUT agreement and contraction segment agreement between the proposed algorithm and the assessors. Conclusion The good agreement in TUT between the proposed algorithm and the assessors indicates that the proposed algorithm can correctly segment the contraction into contraction phase-specific parts, thereby providing clinicians and researchers with an automated and objective method for quantifying home-based elbow flexor resistance training. The instrument is easy to use and cheap, and the segmentation algorithm is programmatically implemented, indicating good application prospect of the method in a practical setting.

Background: Medial knee collapse can signal an underlying movement issue that, if uncorrected, can lead to a variety of knee injuries. Placing a band around the distal thigh may act as a proprioceptive aid to minimize medial collapse of the knee during squats; however, little is known about EMG and biomechanics in trained and untrained individuals during the squat with an elastic band added. Hypothesis/Purpose: To investigate the effects of the TheraBand® Band Loop on kinematics and muscle activity of the lower extremity during a standard barbell back squat at different intensities in both trained and untrained individuals. Study Design: Cross-sectional, repeated measures. Methods: Sixteen healthy, male, university aged-participants were split into two groups of eight, consisting of a trained and untrained group. Participants performed both a 3-repetition maximum (3-RM) and a bodyweight load squat for repetitions to failure. Lower extremity kinematics and surface electromyography of four muscles were measured bilaterally over two sessions, an unaided squat and a band session (band loop placed around distal thighs). Medial knee collapse, measured as a knee width index, and maximum muscle activity were calculated. Results: During the 3-RM, squat weight was unaffected by band loop intervention (p=0.486) and the trained group lifted more weight than the untrained group (p<0.007). The trained group had a greater squat depth for both squat conditions, regardless of the band (p=0.0043). Knee width index was not affected by the band during the eccentric phase of bodyweight squats in the trained (band: 0.76 ± 0.08, no band: 0.73 ± 0.08) or untrained group (band: 0.77 ± 0.70, no band: 0.75 ± 0.13) (p=0.670). During the concentric phase, knee width index was significantly lower for 3-RM squats, regardless of group. Conclusion: Despite minimal changes in kinematics for the untrained group, increased muscle activity with the band loop may suggest that a training aid may, over time, lead to an increase in barbell squat strength by increasing activation of agonist muscles more than traditional, un-banded squats. Greater maximal muscle activity in most muscles during band loop sessions may provide enhanced knee stability via increased activation of stabilizing muscles. Level of Evidence: 3 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]