Rigakuryoho Kagaku

An Ergonomics Study on Environment for Transfer Care

Tetsuo TOKUDA, Keiko KODAMA, Takao MINESHIMA, Kazutaka IRIUCHIJIMA, Os ...

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 63-70
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.63

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

Seven kinds of model transfer care, each of which used a different welfare apparatus (wheelchair, reclining wheelchair, stretcher and patient lifter) and required a number of care staff (one or two), were set up in our laboratory to study correlations betweeen the transfer pattern and the appropriate space. The transfer using the patient lifter was found to need significantly wider space than other transfer methods. However, the effectiveness of the method for relieving work load of care-givers has been clarified, there would be worth making further investigations on reducing the required time and required space for the care by reexamining transfer procedures, and the position of a lifter.

View full abstract

Download PDF (4696K)
Physiological Influences on Exercise and Whole Thermotolerance (Sauna) Stress with Obese Patients

Junichi KATOH, Masarou KURUSU, Jyouji MIYAJI, Gorou OHSAKA, Yasuhisa H ...

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 71-74
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.71

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

To investigate the physiological influences on exercise and whole thermotolerance (sauna) stress with nineteen obese patients, aged 25 to 61 years (Body Mass Index; 29.6 ± 4.9 kg/m²), we have examined gas analysis using foot ergometer and sauna stress, monitoring oxygen uptake (VO₂), carbon dioxide output (VC0₂) and heart rate (HR). We have obtained the following results; (1) maximal VO₂ and maximal HR on exercise were remarkably increased, although maximal VO₂ was increased mildly and maximal HR moderately on sauna stress. (2) VO₂ and HR were positively correlated on exercise. (3) The respiratory quotient (RQ) was significantly decreased after sauna stress, although it was increased after exercise. We could estimate the proportion of glucose and fat in energy expenditure using VO₂ and RQ. In conclusion, the energy expenditure would be attributable to not only glucose but also fat metabolism on sauna stress, meanwhile it would be mainly glucose metabolism on exercise.

View full abstract

Download PDF (2076K)
Change in Cross-Sectional Areas of Thigh Muscles of Healthy Subjects with Aging

Masaaki TANAKA, Michihiro YAMADA, Youichi YAMAGUCHI, Touichirou MAJIMA

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 75-79
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.75

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

Cross-sectional areas of muscle components of thigh were measured in 95 healthy subjects using a CT-Scanner in order to examine muscle atrophy with aging. The subjects were divided into three groups; young, middle-aged, and elderly. There was no difference in every absolute value of muscle components between the right and left thighs. The absolute values of all muscle components were significantly larger in male than in female. Cross-sectional areas of thigh muscles were considered dependent on physical frame of each subject, and cross-sectional area of femur, which is highly correlated with body weight (r=0.527, p<0.001), was measured to obtain the ratio of cross-sectional area of muscle component to that of femur. It was concluded that marked atrophy was revealed in quadriceps muscle of thigh with increasing ages.

View full abstract

Download PDF (2111K)
The Effect of Position during Muscle Setting: Analysis of the Electromyographic Activity of the Superficial Quadriceps

Kan HAZAKI, Noriaki ICHIHASHI

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 81-84
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.81

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of position on electromyographic activity of knee extensor muscles during quadriceps muscle setting. Fourteen healthy subjects (5 males and 9 females) positioned themselves in the following four positions; supine position, long sitting with the hip joint flexed at 45 degrees, prone position with the toes touched on the floor and standing position. From the results obtained, muscle activity of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis showed no significant differences among the every position. Muscle activity of rectus femoris exhibited a significant increase in the prone position, compared with other positions. These results suggest that quadriceps muscle setting in the prone position should be taken into consideration as muscle maintaining/strengthening exercise for patients.

View full abstract

Download PDF (1998K)
Physical Therapy in Neuro-Otology

Yasushi UCHIYAMA

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 85-95
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.85

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

The present article describes the detailed methods and effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for vertigo and disequilibrium caused by peripheral vestibular disorders, and reviews fundamental and clinical researches on vestibular compensation. Therapeutic exercise plays a vital role not only in introducing peripheral stimuli to central nervous system, but also in heightening compensative capacity of vestibule by inducing a combination of adaptation and application. The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise is confirmed by the viewpoints of treatment, training, education, and teaching. There is possibility of involvement of physical therapy to neuro-otological diseases and disorders, and positive participation of physical therapists is therefore highly expected.

View full abstract

Download PDF (5865K)
Palpation of the Cervical Spine in Manipulative Physical Therapy

Akihiko SAITO

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 97-101
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.97

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe palpation of the cervical spine. In manipulative physical therapy, the examination of the cervical spine consists of subjective examination and objective examination. Palpation forms a part of the objective examination and information such as the change of the skin temperature, the condition of soft tissue, and the alignment of the cervical spine can be obtained from palpation. Because abnormal finding in palpation is not always related to patient's symptom, we should try to clear the relationship between the abnormal findings and symptoms. This article describes 1. method of palpation, 2. palpable findings of various level, 3. relationship between abnormal findings and symptoms, and 4. relationship between palpable findings and treatment.

View full abstract

Download PDF (3095K)
Introduction to Clinical Examination for Physical Therapy Treatment

II. Biochemical Examination of Blood (Serum)

Mari KUNII, Mieko KUROSAWA

1996 Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 103-109
Published: 1996
Released on J-STAGE: March 29, 2007

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1589/rika.11.103

JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

Show abstractHide abstract

This article reviews the biochemical examination values of protein (including enzymes), non-protein nitrogen, and lipid in blood plasma (serum), and introduces the diseases typically associated with abnormal values. Among plasma proteins, albumin and globulin, which occupy 90% of them, are described. Four main enzymes (transaminase, lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, and creatine kinase) as well as their isozymes were explained as indices for visceral disorders. Among nonprotein nitrogens, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine are reviewed, and among lipids, cholesterol and triglyceride are described.

View full abstract

Download PDF (3253K)

Register with J-STAGE for free!