Lower-extremity weight-bearing compliance is maintained over time after biofeedback training.
Hustedt JW, Blizzard DJ, Baumgaertner MR, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Lower-extremity weight-bearing compliance is maintained over time after biofeedback training. Orthopedics 2012, 35: e1644-8. PMID: 23127458, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20121023-24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-bearing instructionsBiofeedback trainingWeight bearingProspective clinical studyLimited weight bearingAcademic orthopedic centerPotential clinical applicabilityOrthopedic centersClinical studiesClinical applicabilityControl participantsSignificant differencesImmediate effectsBiofeedback deviceTraining sessionsParticipantsOriginal testingComplianceVerbal instructionsImmediate complianceHoursRetention testPrevious studiesPatientsStudyEffect of age on partial weight-bearing training.
Hustedt JW, Blizzard DJ, Baumgaertner MR, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Effect of age on partial weight-bearing training. Orthopedics 2012, 35: e1061-7. PMID: 22784901, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20120621-23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial weight-bearing instructionsWeight-bearing instructionsWeight-bearing trainingWeight bearingOrthopedic patientsEffect of ageBathroom scaleHigher body mass indexBody mass indexBiofeedback devicePostoperative extremityWorse complianceMale sexMass indexAdvanced ageAsymptomatic participantsMixed model analysisAge groupsPatientsVerbal instructionsHeavy weight bearingBiofeedback trainingSignificant predictorsSuperior complianceAgeIs it possible to train patients to limit weight bearing on a lower extremity?
Hustedt JW, Blizzard DJ, Baumgaertner MR, Leslie MP, Grauer JN. Is it possible to train patients to limit weight bearing on a lower extremity? Orthopedics 2012, 35: e31-7. PMID: 22229610, DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20111122-14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-bearing instructionsPartial weight-bearing instructionsOrthopedic patientsWeight bearingBathroom scaleBiofeedback deviceBiofeedback trainingAbility of patientsPostoperative extremityHealthy patientsLower extremitiesPatientsMedical literatureClinical interventionsVerbal instructionsSuperior complianceExtremitiesInterventionAverage weight