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Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Disorders And Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Firefighters, Hamza Farooq
Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Disorders And Ergonomic Risk Factors Among Firefighters, Hamza Farooq
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Injury to the musculoskeletal system or the human body's ability to move is known as a musculoskeletal disorder (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). Firefighting is a physically hard and dangerous job. Firefighters carry out emergencies and prevent fire and respond to disaster. Workers who deal with fireworks often have musculoskeletal disorders. Objective: To investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors among firefighters. Methodology: Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to report musculoskeletal disorders in 106 firefighters and quick exposure check (QEC) questionnaire was used in 20 firefighters for 3 different tasks to evaluated …
The Effect Of Breathing Training Program Using A Toy Blower On Lung Function, Respiratory Muscles Strength, And Functional Capacity In People With Obesity Level 2, Sarawut Jansang
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Obesity level 2 has major implications on the respiratory system, particularly the impact of breathing exercises on lung function, which may now be trained employing a variety of breathing exercises and equipment. Therefore, researcher was interested in applying inflatable toys to be applied along with breathing patterns in people with obesity level 2 between the ages of 30 and 65, which affected lung function, respiratory muscle strength and physical activity in way of life. Therefore, the researcher aimed to study the effects of a breathing training program using a toy blower device on breathing performance and respiratory muscle strength. The …
Sit-To-Stand Ability With Dual Task Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Perayut Chimsuwan
Sit-To-Stand Ability With Dual Task Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Perayut Chimsuwan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Sit to stand (STS) is the basic mobility related to the quality of life. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a movement pattern change in motor function. Moreover, the dual task can interfere with cognitive ability, leading to reduced motor performance. However, there was a lack of evidence of movement time, kinematics, and kinetics while performing STS tasks. This study aims to evaluate the STS ability in older adults with and without MCI while performing in single and dual conditions. This study was cross-sectional. Seventy older adults (35 older adults with MCI and 35 controls) participated in this …
Effects Of Lower Extremity Muscle Strengthening Exercise And Foot Orthoseson Medial Longitudinal Arch Height In Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot, Phoomchai Engkananuwat
Effects Of Lower Extremity Muscle Strengthening Exercise And Foot Orthoseson Medial Longitudinal Arch Height In Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot, Phoomchai Engkananuwat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Foot orthoses and lower extremity exercises have been widely recommended to improve medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height in adults with flexible flatfoot. However, there is little evidence to guide the choice between foot orthoses or lower extremity exercises. Objectives: This study comprised two separate studies. Study 1 aimed to establish the more effective exercise protocol by comparing the MLA height in groups performing foot exercises with and without gluteus medius (GMed) muscle strengthening exercise. Study 2 compared the established exercise protocol in Study 1 with foot orthoses to determine the actual effectiveness of each intervention. Main outcome measures: Navicular …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The Neurophysiology Of Pain Questionnaire, Pichet Pasangkayo
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The Neurophysiology Of Pain Questionnaire, Pichet Pasangkayo
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Pain neurophysiology knowledge is hypothesized to influence pain beliefs and physical performance in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Valid and reliable measures of such knowledge is important to evaluate the pain treatment on this domain as well as to understand its role in both physical and psychological functions of individuals with chronic pain. This study aimed to culturally adapt the revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire into Thai (T-rNPQ), using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) methodology, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. Two hundred sixty-three individuals with chronic LBP completed the T-rNPQ and seven …
A Study Of Work Ability And Associated Factors In Aging Office Workers With Non-Communicable Diseases And Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sara Rawdeng
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Aging workers has been linked with high prevalence of both musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health status has a significant impact on work ability. This study compared work ability, using the Work Ability Index (WAI), among aging office workers with and without MSDs and NCDs and determined factors associated with WAI scores. A cross-sectional study was conducted among office workers aged between 45-60 years. An online questionnaire was adopted to collect data. Analyses were conducted using Mann-Whitney U test and multivariable logistic regression model. The results of 689 workers, 34%, 13%, 12%, and 41% reported MSDs, NCDs, MSDs …
Development Of A Device To Alert For Breaks To Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Neck And Low Back Among Office Workers, Pooriput Waongenngarm
Development Of A Device To Alert For Breaks To Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Neck And Low Back Among Office Workers, Pooriput Waongenngarm
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The objective of this thesis was to develop a device to alert for breaks to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the neck and low back among office workers. This thesis was divided into four stages: 1) systematically review to gain insights into the effectiveness of breaks on low back pain, discomfort, and work productivity in office workers; 2) evaluation of the characteristics of perceived discomfort and postural shifts during a 4-hour sitting period; 3) evaluation of the effects of a device to alert for active breaks on preventing neck and low back pain among office workers: 6- and 12-month follow-up; and …
Effect Of The Robotic-Assisted Gait Training Device (Welwalk®) Plus Physiotherapy In Improving The Ambulatory Function In Sub-Acute Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial, Natapatchakrid Thimabut
Effect Of The Robotic-Assisted Gait Training Device (Welwalk®) Plus Physiotherapy In Improving The Ambulatory Function In Sub-Acute Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial, Natapatchakrid Thimabut
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Over the last decades, the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training devices has been extensively studied. Welwalk® has been developed to support ambulatory functions in stroke patients based on motor learning theory. Objective: To investigate the effects of Welwalk® plus physiotherapy versus physiotherapy alone, in improving ambulatory function in subacute stroke patients with hemiplegia. Methods: The study was an assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Twenty-six subacute stroke patients with hemiplegia were randomized and allocated into either the Welwalk group or control. All patients received 30 training sessions (5 days/week for six weeks) which included standard physiotherapy treatment (60 min) and ambulation training …
Factors Of Age, Anthropometric Characteristics And Lower Extremity Strength On Multi-Directional Reach Test In Typical Children Aged 7 - 12 Years, Benjaporn Hirunyaphinun
Factors Of Age, Anthropometric Characteristics And Lower Extremity Strength On Multi-Directional Reach Test In Typical Children Aged 7 - 12 Years, Benjaporn Hirunyaphinun
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations of age, anthropometric characteristics and lower extremity strength with the Multi-Directional React Test (MDRT). Sixty children with typical development, aged 7 to 12 years old, were categorized into each age group. Pearson correlation coefficient and Spearman rank correlation coefficient were conducted to examine the relationship between interesting variables (age, anthropometric characteristics and lower extremity strength) and the reach distances in forward, backward, leftward and rightward directions. The results of this study showed that multi-directional reach distances increased with age for all directions. Fair to moderate relationship (r = 0.28 – …
Responsiveness Of The Thai Version Of The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (Promis-29) In Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain, Kornkanok Khutok
Responsiveness Of The Thai Version Of The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (Promis-29) In Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain, Kornkanok Khutok
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) questionnaire assesses 7 health related quality of life domains. However, research to evaluate the responsiveness and minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) of the PROMIS-29 scores in patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP) is limited. Purpose: To evaluate responsiveness and estimate the MCIDs for PROMIS-29 scales in patients with cLBP. Method: One hundred and eighty-three participants with cLBP took part in the study. They completed the PROMIS-29 scales at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks of the study. Responsiveness of the PROMIS-29 scale scores was evaluated by examining the mean change scores, …
Effects Of Achilles Tendon Stretching In Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis, Phoomchai Engkananuwat
Effects Of Achilles Tendon Stretching In Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis, Phoomchai Engkananuwat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background and rationale: Since the plantar fascia and the Achilles tendon are anatomically connected, it is therefore plausible that stretching of both structures simultaneously will result in a better outcome. Methods: Fifty participants aged 40-60 years with a history of plantar heel pain greater than one month were recruited. They were randomly assigned into two groups. Group 1 was instructed to stretch the Achilles tendon while Group 2 simultaneous stretched the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. The stretching interventions were performed for four weeks and the outcome measures were recorded at baseline, at the end of the 4th week, and …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The University Of Washington - Pain Related Self-Efficacy Scale 6 (Uw-Prse6), Angkana Khampanthip
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The University Of Washington - Pain Related Self-Efficacy Scale 6 (Uw-Prse6), Angkana Khampanthip
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objective: To cross-culturally adapt the University of Washington Pain related Self-Efficacy Scale (UW-PRSE6) into Thai and evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: The original UW- PRSE6 was cross-culturally adapted using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy translation methodology. 241 individuals with chronic low back pain completed the Thai version of UW-PRSE6 (T-UW-PRSE6), Thai Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (T-FABQ), and Thai Medical Outcome Study Short-Form 36 (T-SF-36). 241 participants completed the T-UW-PRSE6 and again after 7-days interval. 152 participants rated their overall condition as having little to no change at the second assessment. Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients were calculated …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The University Of Washington - Concerns About Pain Scale 6 (Uw-Cap6), Sukhonwaroch Youprasart
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The University Of Washington - Concerns About Pain Scale 6 (Uw-Cap6), Sukhonwaroch Youprasart
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: Pain catastrophizing has been shown to be an important psychosocial factor that predicts disability and other important pain-related outcomes in individuals with chronic pain. The University of Washington - Concerns about Pain scale (UW-CAP6) is the brief version of a new item bank that assesses pain-related catastrophizing. Objective: To cross-culturally adapt the UW-CAP6 items into Thai and to evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: The original UW-CAP6 instructions and items were cross-culturally adapted into Thai using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy translation methodology. Chronic low back pain individuals completed the Thai version of UW-CAP6 (T-UW-CAP6), Thai Fear Avoidance …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Properties Of The Thai Version Of The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (Promis-29), Polake Rawang
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Abstract Purpose To culturally adapt the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 into Thai (T-PROMIS-29) and evaluate the reliability and validity of the culturally adapted questionnaire. Methods The translation was performed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) translation guidelines. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability at a 1-week interval for the translated measure were computed. Construct validity was evaluated by computing correlations between the T-PROMIS-29 scores and selected SF-36 and Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire (FABQ) scale scores for both convergent and discriminant validity. Results The study sample comprised of 241 participants with chronic low back pain. Internal consistencies were …
Biomechanics Of Sit-To-Stand And Stand-To-Sit In Typical Children Aged 4 - 12 Years And Young Adults, Potjanun Mapaisansin
Biomechanics Of Sit-To-Stand And Stand-To-Sit In Typical Children Aged 4 - 12 Years And Young Adults, Potjanun Mapaisansin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The aim of study is to investigate the biomechanical pattern of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movement in children aged 4 to 12 years and young adults. Seventy-six participants were separated into 4 groups as following: (1) 18 children aged 4-6 years; (2) 19 children aged 7-9 years; (3) 20 children aged 10-12 years; (4) 19 adults aged 18-25 years. All participants performed their preferred pattern of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movement. The results showed that two patterns of sit-to-stand movement were found including sit-to-stand with and without feet moving backward. Children performed sit-to-stand with and without feet moving backward while adults only …
Comparisons Of The Four Square Step Test And The Four Square Step Test On Foam Surface In Their Accuracy To Discriminate Between Elderly With And Without Fall History, Phakkanut Mathurapongsakul
Comparisons Of The Four Square Step Test And The Four Square Step Test On Foam Surface In Their Accuracy To Discriminate Between Elderly With And Without Fall History, Phakkanut Mathurapongsakul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The aims of this study were 1) to investigate the intra-rater reliability, inter-rater reliability and concurrent validity of the four square step test with foam (FSST+foam) and 2) to compare the four square step test (FSST) and the FSST+foam in their accuracy for discriminating among faller elderly, non-faller elderly, and adults. Twelve participants (4 each group) were assessed by the FSST, FSST+foam, timed up and go test (TUG) and five times sit to stand test (FTSST). The intraclass correlation coefficient and correlation coefficient were calculated to determine the reliability and validity, respectively. To investigate the accuracy for discriminating between groups, …
Anatomical And Biomechanical Factors Associated With Plantar Fasciitis In Thai Male Conscripts, Pavinee Harutaichun
Anatomical And Biomechanical Factors Associated With Plantar Fasciitis In Thai Male Conscripts, Pavinee Harutaichun
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Etiology of plantar fasciitis among novice conscripts is multifactorial. The combination of all potential factors should be included for multivariate analysis to determine the significant predictors. The present study aimed to identify the intrinsic predictors of plantar fasciitis among novice conscripts. Two hundred and seventy healthy male conscripts who were without lower back or lower extremity pain prior to the commencement of military training were participated in this study. Intrinsic predictors which included individual, anatomical, and biomechanical variables were assessed at baseline. After 10 weeks of training, 113 participants were assessed again and classified as having (n = 71) or …