Detection of Early Symptoms of Cumulative Trauma Disorders Among Mothers of Handicapped Children: A Pilot Study
| Autor: | Ferda Dokuztuğ Üçsular, Gulsah Kinali |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.medical_treatment Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Isometric exercise Electromyography Wrist 03 medical and health sciences Grip strength 0302 clinical medicine 030225 pediatrics Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Volunteer Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE Rehabilitation medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Significant difference Handicapped children mothers Early diagnosis Cumulative trauma disorder medicine.anatomical_structure Physical therapy Original Article business Cumulative trauma disorders |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Physical Therapy Science |
| Popis: | [Purpose] This study aimed to establish a scientific and clinical basis for the development of a method for the early diagnosis of cumulative trauma disorders experienced by mothers of disabled children. [Subjects and Methods] Ten volunteer mothers who came to a rehabilitation centre for the treatment of their children were included in this study. Surface electromyography measurements were taken during maximum isometric contraction through the extensor muscle motor point of the wrist of the mothers, and hand grip strength was measured. [Results] In the electromyography measurements, the mean electromyogram signal value obtained from the wrist extensor muscle motor point of the mothers of the healthy children was 0.3 ± 0.08 mV and the crude handgrip strength was 28.5 ± 2.08 kg. In mothers of rehabilitated children, the crude hand grip strength was 7.0 ± 1.1 kg, and the mean electromyogram signal value from the extender muscle motor point was 0.1 ± 0.02 mV. There was a significant difference between the mothers with healthy and disabled children with respect to handgrip strength and electromyography. [Conclusion] The result obtained may be important in the development of health protection programs. Further research may lead to the development of protective rehabilitation programs and the improvement of social rights for mothers with disabled children. |
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