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R Ates And Factors Associated With Falls In Older European Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, African-Americans, And Hispanics, Edgar Ramos Vieira, Ruth Tappen, Gabriella Engstrom, Bruno R. Da Costa

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Purpose: To evaluate rates and factors associated with older adult falls in different ethnic groups. Participants and methods: Information on demographics, medical and falls history, and pain and physical activity levels was collected from 550 community-dwelling older adults (75±9 years old, 222 European Americans, 109 Afro-Caribbeans, 106 African-Americans, and 113 Hispanics). Results: Taking medications for anxiety (risk ratio [RR] =1.4, 95% confidence interval [CI] =1.1–2.0), having incontinence (RR =1.4, 95% CI =1.1–1.8, P=0.013), back pain (RR =1.4, 95% CI =1.0–1.8), feet swelling (RR =1.3, 95% CI =1.1–1.7), and age $75 years (RR =1.3, 95% CI =1.0–1.6) were associated with falls. …

Kinesio Taping Effects On Knee Extension Force Among Soccer Players, Maysa V.G.B. Serra, Edgar Vieira, Denis Brunt, Marcio F. Goethel, Mauro Goncalves, Paulo R.V. Quemelo

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Background :

Kinesio Taping (KT) is widely used, however the effects of KT on muscle activation and force are contradictory.

Objective:

To evaluate the effects of KT on knee extension force in soccer players.

Method:

This is a clinical trial study design. Thirty-four subjects performed two maximal isometric voluntary contractions of the lower limbs pre, immediately post, and 24 hours after tape application on the lower limbs. Both lower limbs were taped, using K-Tape and 3M Micropore tape randomly on the right and left thighs of the participants. Isometric knee extension force was measured for dominant side using a strain …