Investigating The Effects Of Custom Made Orthotics On Brain Forms: A Pilot Study, Lindsay Carey

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OBJECTIVES: To determine (1) the feasibility of this novel approach and technique of recording brain activity, wirelessly and continuously, during human gait, and (2) if custom made orthotics will alter the brain activity patterns recorded. METHODS: Gait trials were performed on 16 participants walking with and without orthotic devices in their shoes while simultaneously collecting EEG data through the Emotiv wireless neuroheadset. RESULTS: The Emotiv neuroheadset was capable of detecting changes in brain activity between the two gait trials. The differences in brain activity identified between conditions were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest the Emotiv EEG device is …

Effect Of Fluid Loss Following Hemodialysis On Tibialis Anterior Muscle Strength In People With End-Stage Renal Disease, Anuradha Sawant

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluid loss following hemodialysis (HD) on tibialis anterior (TA) strength in participants with end-stage renal disease. Issues concerning measures of skeletal muscle hydration and efficacy of exercise as an anabolic intervention were also addressed.

METHODS: Data from published literature were combined in a meta-analysis to establish efficacy of exercise in participants on HD. Three clinical studies were undertaken using data acquired from healthy volunteers and participants on HD. Hydration of the calf muscles was estimated using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (BIS) [extracellular (ECF) and intracellular (ICF) fluid] …