Sivakumar Ramachandran

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How to develop a ordinal scale? What psychometric properties must be assessed?

I am planning to develop a ordinal scale to assess a motor function like sitting to standing. I like to know method to develop and test its relevant psychometric properties. I will be happy if...

18 July 2019 9,074 4 View

Is there any reference value in centimeter for postural sway in standing?

I have come across data which states normal postural sway around ankle in degrees, however I have not found a data in centimeter. I have seen people using Lord's sway meter to measure the postural...

09 March 2016 1,825 7 View

Are there any studies which evaluate the activation of lower extremity muscles while holding a sitting position on unstable surface like swiss ball?

It is expected that sitting and maintaining the position on unstable surface like swiss ball will provoke lower extremity muscle activity to maintain the position. I want to know is there any...

03 March 2016 102 3 View

Is there any difference between walking on motorised treadmill, non-motorised treadmill and on ground in terms of energy expenditure and muscle work?

I feel there should be a difference where a moving surface facilitates your walking and when the surface is moved under the feet (non-motorised treadmill) and ground. Is there any research in this...

27 March 2015 2,165 6 View

Is anyone familiar with a valid tool to evaluate motor control after spinal cord injury?

ASIA is commonly used, however difficult to grade a muscle when it is spastic. Measures like FMA, Brunnstrome stages are available for cerebral lesions. They may not be appropriate here due to...

13 March 2015 933 5 View

Is a Tamil version of MMSE available?

Would like to see the tamil version of MMSE.(mini mental state examination). clarify is it recently got copyrighted; requires purchase for using?

12 February 2015 2,991 18 View