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This cross-sectional study examined the lower limb balance, ankle dorsiflexion, orofacial tissue pressure, and occlusal strength of rugby players. Twenty-six participants were divided into groups: rugby players (n â€‹= â€‹13) and healthy sedentary adults (n â€‹= â€‹13). Participants underwent an analysis of lower limb balance using a composite score (Y-Balance Test). Ankle dorsiflexion was measured using the Lunge Test. The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument was employed to measure orofacial tissue pressure. Bite force was measured with a dynamometer, and T-Scan assessed occlusal contact distribution. Data were analyzed using the t-test (p â€‹< â€‹0.05) and ANCOVA with age and weight as covariates, where it is possible to verify that these factors did not influence the results obtained. Significant differences were observed in the balance of the right (p â€‹= â€‹0.07) and left (p â€‹= â€‹0.02) lower limbs, where rugby players had lower composite scores. There were significant differences in the right (p â€‹= â€‹0.005) and left (p â€‹= â€‹0.004) lunges, with rugby players showing lower values, as well as lower tongue pressure (p â€‹= â€‹0.01) and higher lip pressure (p â€‹= â€‹0.03), with significant differences to sedentary participants. There was no significant difference in molar bite force and distribution occlusal contacts between groups. Rugby seems to reduce lower limb displacement, cause ankle hypomobility, lead to changes in orofacial tissues, particularly the tongue and lips. This study is significant for identifying significant differences between rugby players and sedentary individuals, providing new insights into the impact of rugby on health and performance, which can benefit sports training and injury prevention.

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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to identify the postural sway variables that can distinguish between ballet dancers with high and low occurrences of musculoskeletal injuries. METHODS: Fourteen professional ballet dancers were assigned to a high-occurrence group (N = 5, reports >2 injuries in the previous 6-months) or a low-occurrence group (N = 9, reports ≤1 injury). Center-of-pressure (COP) data were acquired using a force platform during the following tasks: single-leg stance with eyes open, single-leg stance with eyes closed, and demi-pointe stance with eyes open. The COP standard deviation (SD) and range (RA) in both the medial-lateral (ML) and anterior-posterior (AP) directions were estimated. Between-group comparisons were made through Welch's t-tests for unequal sample size along the effect size measure (Cohen's d). Spearman's rho was used to estimate the association between the number of injuries and the COP variables. The statistical threshold was set at 1%. RESULTS: A between-group effect was found only for the demi-pointe stance, with large effects for SDML (P = 0.006, d = 1.7), RAAP (P = 0.006, d = 1.7), and RAML (P = 0.005, d = 1.7). An inverse relationship was found between the number of injuries and the demi-pointe's COP range in both directions (Spearman's rho from -0.681 to -0.726, P = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: COP measures taken in ballet-specific positions can distinguish between dancers with a high and low occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries. Suggestions are made to include ballet-specific tasks in the functional assessments of professional dancers.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between functional performance and self-reported upper limb function and between these two functional measures and clinical measures of shoulder and trunk in overhead athletes with shoulder pain. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTINGS: Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-one volleyball and handball athletes (23.6 ± 3.7 years) with shoulder pain in the dominant limb. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Self-reported dominant upper limb function using Penn Shoulder Score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; shoulder and trunk range of motion; isometric strength of shoulder, periscapular, and trunk muscles; endurance time of trunk muscles; and functional upper limb performance using the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT). RESULTS: A moderate correlation was observed (r = 0.45-0.58; p < 0.05) between UQYBT performance and strength of serratus anterior, lower trapezius, trunk rotators, and trunk flexors. No significant correlation was observed between UQYBT performance and the other clinical measures of shoulder and trunk (r = 0.01-0.39, p > 0.05). Self-reported upper limb function was neither significantly correlated with clinical measures (r = 0.01-0.40, p > 0.05) nor with UQYBT performance (r = 0.02-0.19, p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: We observed a correlation between UQYBT performance and strength of periscapular and trunk muscles.

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El objetivo es verificar si existe relación entre la probabilidad de lesión en extremidades del tren inferior y el índice de grasa corporal en estudiantes que participan de talleres deportivos en la Universidad Adventista de Chile. Participaron 66 alumnos entre las áreas deportivas voleibol, básquetbol, fútbol y hándbol por un método de muestreo censal. Todos los participantes de la investigación fueron evaluados por medio del instrumento "Y balance Test", para verificar si son propensos a sufrir una lesión de tren inferior y además se les realizó una evaluación antropométrica para conocer su índice de grasa corporal. Los resultados no encontraron correlación entre porcentaje de grasa y probabilidad de lesión, sin embargo, se encontró correlación entre probabilidad de lesión entre una pierna y otra

The objective is to verify if there is a relationship between the likelihood of limb injury in the lower body and the body fat index in students participating in sports workshops at the Adventist University of Chile. 66 students participated in sports areas such as volleyball, basketball, soccer and handball by a census sampling method. All the participants of the investigation were evaluated by means of the "Y balance Test" instrument, to verify if they are prone to suffer a lower train injury and also an anthropometric evaluation was done to know their body fat index. The results did not find correlation between fat percentage and injury probability, however, a correlation was found between the injury probability between one leg and the another

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Resumen Introducción: la diálisis peritoneal ha sido una terapia efectiva para los pacientes con falla renal terminal. Objetivo: determinar las características de la población y el tipo de transporte peritoneal (utilizando una solución dializante hipertónica). Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal en pacientes del Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Escuela Universitario de Tegucigalpa, durante el período comprendido entre el 1 de octubre al 15 de noviembre de 2016. Resultados: la nefropatía diabética fue identificada como la causa de nefropatía crónica en 18 (42.9 %) pacientes; seguida de la nefropatía hipertensiva, con 14 (33.3 %), y la nefropatía mesoamericana, con 8 (19.0 %). El tipo de transporte peritoneal más frecuente fue el promedio alto, en 21 (50.0 %) de los pacientes; seguido del promedio bajo, con 12 (28.6 %); el transporte bajo, con 7 (16.7 %); y el transporte alto, con 2 (4.8 %). Discusión: en Centroamérica, durante los últimos años, ha habido un aumento de incidencia de la enfermedad renal en trabajadores provenientes de la costa pacífica, especialmente varones agricultores sin factores de riesgo. Esto constituye una epidemia de la nefropatía mesoamericana. Existe una relación entre el aumento de la transferencia de solutos y la disminución de la ultrafiltración con el paso del tiempo. Conclusiones: la nefropatía mesoamericana es una causa emergente de enfermedad en la región. No se encontró relación entre el tiempo prolongado de diálisis peritoneal, o el antecedente de peritonitis, y un transporte peritoneal bajo.

Abstract Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis has been an effective therapy in the management of patients with end-stage renal failure. Objective: To determine the characteristics of the population and the type of peritoneal transport using hypertonic dialyzing solution. Methods and Materials: Prospective and cross-sectional study in patients of the Nephrology Service of the Hospital Escuela Universitario of Tegucigalpa during the period from October 1 to November 15, 2016. Results: Diabetic nephropathy was associated as the cause of chronic kidney disease in 18 (42.9%) patients, followed by nephropathy hypertensive disease with 14 (33.3%) and Mesoamerican nephropathy with 8 (19.0%). The most frequent type of peritoneal transport was the high average in 21 (50.0%) of the patients, followed by the low average with 12 (28.6%), low transport with 7 (16.7%) and high transport with 2 (4.8%). Discussion: In Central America during the last years there has been an increase in the incidence of kidney disease in workers from the Pacific coast, especially male farmers with no risk factors, thus constituting the epidemic of Mesoamerican nephropathy. There is a relationship between the increase in solutes transfer and the decrease of the ultrafiltration with the passage of time. Conclusions: Mesoamerican nephropathy is an emerging cause of disease in the region. No relationship was found between prolonged peritoneal dialysis time or the history of peritonitis with low peritoneal transport.

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OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dynamic balance of the injured and uninjured limb before and after the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and compare with the control group. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective longitudinal. SETTING: Biomechanics laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Participants are 24 males (mean age, 27.5 years) with unilateral ACL injury (ACLG) and 24 male healthy volunteers (CG). MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: The modified star excursion balance test (SEBT) and isokinetic knee extensor and flexor strength were applied in the ACLG preoperatively and after surgery. The dominant limb of CG was evaluated at a single time. RESULTS: There was no difference between the injured and the uninjured limb of the ACLG (P > 0.05) before and after surgery. Preoperatively, both ACLG limbs had a significantly lower reach distance in posteromedial (PM) and posterolateral (PL) directions and in composite reach (CR) score compared to the control group (P < 0.001). Postoperatively, no significant differences were found between ACLG and CG (P > 0.05). There was a positive correlation between preoperative PL (0.59) and CR (0.51), postoperative PM (0.36), PL (0.36) and CR (0.46) with flexor strength at 12 months after surgery. CONCLUSION: Patients with ACL injury presented a worse performance in the SEBT in the preoperative period compared to the control group. After ligament reconstruction, the performance in the SEBT became equivalent to that of the control group. The strong correlation between flexor strength and posterior directions of the injured limb demonstrates the importance of the knee flexor muscles in the neuromuscular control of patients submitted to ACL reconstruction.

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Background: Older females have less dynamic postural control and muscle strength than do middle-aged females. Aging-related strength losses may limit balancing performance. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of the Y Balance Test (YBT) and lower limb strength to discriminate between females in 2 age groups, the relationship between YBT distance and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and the degree to which performance on YBT distance is related to lower limb strength in middle-aged and older females. Method: The 40 healthy, independently active females were divided into 2 groups: older and middle-aged. The participants underwent measurements of YBT distance using the YBT, maximal muscular strength of the lower limbs using a handheld dynamometer, and the BBS. Results: The YBT distance in 3 directions and lower limb muscle strength for both lower limbs were significantly lower in the older adults than in the middle-aged group. A moderate correlation but insignificant correlation was found between the YBT composite distance and the BBS score. In the older females, YBT distance was significantly positively correlated with strength of the knee flexor and hip abductor. In the middle-aged group, YBT distance was significantly positively correlated with strength of the knee flexor and hip extensor. Conclusions: Performance on the YBT was influenced by the strength of lower limb. We suggested that YBT can be used to alternative as a measurement of dynamic balance. Proper training programs for older people could include not only strengthening exercises but also YBT performance to improve balance. .

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O sinal de Romberg foi o primeiro sinal importante descrito na neurologia. Demorou 37 anos para ficar pronto e foi William Gowers quem deu o "toque final" na maneira de pesquisá-lo. Esta Nota conta um pouco dessa história.

The Romberg sign was the first major sign described in Neurology. It took 37 years to get ready, and it was William Gowers who gave the "finishing touch" on the way to research it. This notice tells some of that story.

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