Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016
Source:Gait & Posture
Author(s): Dennis Hamacher, Alexander Törpel, Daniel Hamacher, Lutz Schega
Fatigue directly affects key features of the sensorimotor system which disorganizes voluntary control of movement accuracy. Local dynamic stability of walking is considered a sensitive measure for neuromuscular performance. To gain greater insight in the role of fatigue in motor behaviour in older and young adults during walking, the current experiment analyses gait patterns of healthy young but maximal fatigued individuals and gait patterns in submaximal fatigued older adults.Ten young and 18 older subjects performed a bicycle incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer. In young subjects, the incremental test was performed until total physical exhaustion. In older subjects, the test was performed until submaximal fatigue. Prior to and after the test, the participants walked for 2.5minutes on a treadmill. Based on linear acceleration data of the trunk, local dynamic stability was assessed. Student's t-test was used to check if differences are statistically significant.In young individuals, we found a significant decrease in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov exponents between unfatigued walking and maximal fatigued walking. In older participants, significant increases in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov between unfatigued walking and submaximal fatigued walking were observed.The results indicate that 1) young and sporty subjects become more stable after having passed a maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer while 2) older individuals walk less locally stable in a submaximal fatigued condition. Older cohorts might show a higher fall risk when they are physically fatigued.
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The effect of physical exhaustion on gait stability in young and older individuals
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016
Source:Gait & Posture
Author(s): Dennis Hamacher, Alexander Törpel, Daniel Hamacher, Lutz Schega
Fatigue directly affects key features of the sensorimotor system which disorganizes voluntary control of movement accuracy. Local dynamic stability of walking is considered a sensitive measure for neuromuscular performance. To gain greater insight in the role of fatigue in motor behaviour in older and young adults during walking, the current experiment analyses gait patterns of healthy young but maximal fatigued individuals and gait patterns in submaximal fatigued older adults.Ten young and 18 older subjects performed a bicycle incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer. In young subjects, the incremental test was performed until total physical exhaustion. In older subjects, the test was performed until submaximal fatigue. Prior to and after the test, the participants walked for 2.5minutes on a treadmill. Based on linear acceleration data of the trunk, local dynamic stability was assessed. Student's t-test was used to check if differences are statistically significant.In young individuals, we found a significant decrease in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov exponents between unfatigued walking and maximal fatigued walking. In older participants, significant increases in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov between unfatigued walking and submaximal fatigued walking were observed.The results indicate that 1) young and sporty subjects become more stable after having passed a maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer while 2) older individuals walk less locally stable in a submaximal fatigued condition. Older cohorts might show a higher fall risk when they are physically fatigued.
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Source:Gait & Posture
Author(s): Dennis Hamacher, Alexander Törpel, Daniel Hamacher, Lutz Schega
Fatigue directly affects key features of the sensorimotor system which disorganizes voluntary control of movement accuracy. Local dynamic stability of walking is considered a sensitive measure for neuromuscular performance. To gain greater insight in the role of fatigue in motor behaviour in older and young adults during walking, the current experiment analyses gait patterns of healthy young but maximal fatigued individuals and gait patterns in submaximal fatigued older adults.Ten young and 18 older subjects performed a bicycle incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer. In young subjects, the incremental test was performed until total physical exhaustion. In older subjects, the test was performed until submaximal fatigue. Prior to and after the test, the participants walked for 2.5minutes on a treadmill. Based on linear acceleration data of the trunk, local dynamic stability was assessed. Student's t-test was used to check if differences are statistically significant.In young individuals, we found a significant decrease in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov exponents between unfatigued walking and maximal fatigued walking. In older participants, significant increases in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov between unfatigued walking and submaximal fatigued walking were observed.The results indicate that 1) young and sporty subjects become more stable after having passed a maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer while 2) older individuals walk less locally stable in a submaximal fatigued condition. Older cohorts might show a higher fall risk when they are physically fatigued.
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The effect of physical exhaustion on gait stability in young and older individuals
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016
Source:Gait & Posture
Author(s): Dennis Hamacher, Alexander Törpel, Daniel Hamacher, Lutz Schega
Fatigue directly affects key features of the sensorimotor system which disorganizes voluntary control of movement accuracy. Local dynamic stability of walking is considered a sensitive measure for neuromuscular performance. To gain greater insight in the role of fatigue in motor behaviour in older and young adults during walking, the current experiment analyses gait patterns of healthy young but maximal fatigued individuals and gait patterns in submaximal fatigued older adults.Ten young and 18 older subjects performed a bicycle incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer. In young subjects, the incremental test was performed until total physical exhaustion. In older subjects, the test was performed until submaximal fatigue. Prior to and after the test, the participants walked for 2.5minutes on a treadmill. Based on linear acceleration data of the trunk, local dynamic stability was assessed. Student's t-test was used to check if differences are statistically significant.In young individuals, we found a significant decrease in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov exponents between unfatigued walking and maximal fatigued walking. In older participants, significant increases in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov between unfatigued walking and submaximal fatigued walking were observed.The results indicate that 1) young and sporty subjects become more stable after having passed a maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer while 2) older individuals walk less locally stable in a submaximal fatigued condition. Older cohorts might show a higher fall risk when they are physically fatigued.
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Source:Gait & Posture
Author(s): Dennis Hamacher, Alexander Törpel, Daniel Hamacher, Lutz Schega
Fatigue directly affects key features of the sensorimotor system which disorganizes voluntary control of movement accuracy. Local dynamic stability of walking is considered a sensitive measure for neuromuscular performance. To gain greater insight in the role of fatigue in motor behaviour in older and young adults during walking, the current experiment analyses gait patterns of healthy young but maximal fatigued individuals and gait patterns in submaximal fatigued older adults.Ten young and 18 older subjects performed a bicycle incremental exercise test on a cycle ergometer. In young subjects, the incremental test was performed until total physical exhaustion. In older subjects, the test was performed until submaximal fatigue. Prior to and after the test, the participants walked for 2.5minutes on a treadmill. Based on linear acceleration data of the trunk, local dynamic stability was assessed. Student's t-test was used to check if differences are statistically significant.In young individuals, we found a significant decrease in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov exponents between unfatigued walking and maximal fatigued walking. In older participants, significant increases in the finite-time maximal Lyapunov between unfatigued walking and submaximal fatigued walking were observed.The results indicate that 1) young and sporty subjects become more stable after having passed a maximum cardiopulmonary exercise test on a cycle ergometer while 2) older individuals walk less locally stable in a submaximal fatigued condition. Older cohorts might show a higher fall risk when they are physically fatigued.
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An Examination of Sources of Variability Across the Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant Test in Cochlear Implant Listeners
The 10 consonant-nucleus-consonant (CNC) word lists are considered the gold standard in the testing of cochlear implant (CI) users. However, variance in scores across lists could degrade the sensitivity and reliability of them to identify deficits in speech perception. This study examined the relationship between variability in performance among lists and the lexical characteristics of the words. Data are from 28 adult CI users. Each subject was tested on all 10 CNC word lists. Data were analyzed in terms of lexical characteristics, lexical frequency, neighborhood density, bi-, and tri-phonemic probabilities. To determine whether individual performance variability across lists can be reduced, the standard set of 10 phonetically balanced 50-word lists was redistributed into a new set of lists using two sampling strategies: (a) balancing with respect to word lexical frequency or (b) selecting words with equal probability. The mean performance on the CNC lists varied from 53.1% to 62.4% correct. The average difference between the highest and lowest scores within individuals across the lists was 20.9% (from 12% to 28%). Lexical frequency and bi-phonemic probabilities were correlated with word recognition performance. The range of scores was not significantly reduced for all individuals when responses were simulated with 1,000 sets of redistributed lists, using both types of sampling methods. These results indicate that resampling of words does not affect the test–retest reliability and diagnostic value of the CNC word test.
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An Examination of Sources of Variability Across the Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant Test in Cochlear Implant Listeners
The 10 consonant-nucleus-consonant (CNC) word lists are considered the gold standard in the testing of cochlear implant (CI) users. However, variance in scores across lists could degrade the sensitivity and reliability of them to identify deficits in speech perception. This study examined the relationship between variability in performance among lists and the lexical characteristics of the words. Data are from 28 adult CI users. Each subject was tested on all 10 CNC word lists. Data were analyzed in terms of lexical characteristics, lexical frequency, neighborhood density, bi-, and tri-phonemic probabilities. To determine whether individual performance variability across lists can be reduced, the standard set of 10 phonetically balanced 50-word lists was redistributed into a new set of lists using two sampling strategies: (a) balancing with respect to word lexical frequency or (b) selecting words with equal probability. The mean performance on the CNC lists varied from 53.1% to 62.4% correct. The average difference between the highest and lowest scores within individuals across the lists was 20.9% (from 12% to 28%). Lexical frequency and bi-phonemic probabilities were correlated with word recognition performance. The range of scores was not significantly reduced for all individuals when responses were simulated with 1,000 sets of redistributed lists, using both types of sampling methods. These results indicate that resampling of words does not affect the test–retest reliability and diagnostic value of the CNC word test.
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An Examination of Sources of Variability Across the Consonant-Nucleus-Consonant Test in Cochlear Implant Listeners
The 10 consonant-nucleus-consonant (CNC) word lists are considered the gold standard in the testing of cochlear implant (CI) users. However, variance in scores across lists could degrade the sensitivity and reliability of them to identify deficits in speech perception. This study examined the relationship between variability in performance among lists and the lexical characteristics of the words. Data are from 28 adult CI users. Each subject was tested on all 10 CNC word lists. Data were analyzed in terms of lexical characteristics, lexical frequency, neighborhood density, bi-, and tri-phonemic probabilities. To determine whether individual performance variability across lists can be reduced, the standard set of 10 phonetically balanced 50-word lists was redistributed into a new set of lists using two sampling strategies: (a) balancing with respect to word lexical frequency or (b) selecting words with equal probability. The mean performance on the CNC lists varied from 53.1% to 62.4% correct. The average difference between the highest and lowest scores within individuals across the lists was 20.9% (from 12% to 28%). Lexical frequency and bi-phonemic probabilities were correlated with word recognition performance. The range of scores was not significantly reduced for all individuals when responses were simulated with 1,000 sets of redistributed lists, using both types of sampling methods. These results indicate that resampling of words does not affect the test–retest reliability and diagnostic value of the CNC word test.
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Physiologic and Acoustic Effects of Opera Performance
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2016
Source:Journal of Voice
Author(s): Paul E. Kwak, C. Richard Stasney, Jeremy R. Hathway, Danielle Guffey, Charles G. Minard, Julina Ongkasuwan
Introduction/HypothesisOpera performance is physiological and emotional, and singing performers utilize their larynges in often strenuous ways. Historically, the training of a classical voice has been considered the paragon of healthy singing. However, the natural history of a performing larynx has not been studied systematically. There is paucity of scientific studies to guide practice patterns, particularly with regard to the course and extent of post-performance physiologic and acoustic changes.Study DesignA prospective case series was carried out.MethodsPrincipal singers in the Houston Grand Opera's 2012–2013 repertory were enlisted, for a total of seven singers. Stroboscopy was performed prior to the start of rehearsals, and at the completion of the opera's run. Data points included erythema, edema, masses or lesions, mucosal waveform, supraglottic posture; acoustic measurements were also performed.ResultsThere were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in the mucosal wave on pre- and postperformance stroboscopic examinations. Acoustical measures did not achieve statistical significance, but there was a trend toward increased harmonic-to-noise ratio in postperformance measures, as well as decreased frequency range and reading F0. Measures of intra- and inter-rater reliability indicated varying levels of intra-rater reliability, and generally poor inter-rater reliability.ConclusionsThis pilot study describes physiologic and acoustic changes that may occur over the course of a series of rehearsals and performances in the operatic larynx. In so doing, it highlights a need for larger studies with increased frequency of serial examinations to study in a systematized way what may be natural reactive changes that occur during performance.
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Source:Journal of Voice
Author(s): Paul E. Kwak, C. Richard Stasney, Jeremy R. Hathway, Danielle Guffey, Charles G. Minard, Julina Ongkasuwan
Introduction/HypothesisOpera performance is physiological and emotional, and singing performers utilize their larynges in often strenuous ways. Historically, the training of a classical voice has been considered the paragon of healthy singing. However, the natural history of a performing larynx has not been studied systematically. There is paucity of scientific studies to guide practice patterns, particularly with regard to the course and extent of post-performance physiologic and acoustic changes.Study DesignA prospective case series was carried out.MethodsPrincipal singers in the Houston Grand Opera's 2012–2013 repertory were enlisted, for a total of seven singers. Stroboscopy was performed prior to the start of rehearsals, and at the completion of the opera's run. Data points included erythema, edema, masses or lesions, mucosal waveform, supraglottic posture; acoustic measurements were also performed.ResultsThere were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in the mucosal wave on pre- and postperformance stroboscopic examinations. Acoustical measures did not achieve statistical significance, but there was a trend toward increased harmonic-to-noise ratio in postperformance measures, as well as decreased frequency range and reading F0. Measures of intra- and inter-rater reliability indicated varying levels of intra-rater reliability, and generally poor inter-rater reliability.ConclusionsThis pilot study describes physiologic and acoustic changes that may occur over the course of a series of rehearsals and performances in the operatic larynx. In so doing, it highlights a need for larger studies with increased frequency of serial examinations to study in a systematized way what may be natural reactive changes that occur during performance.
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