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Item type:Publication, Changes in the Oswestry Disability Index after a 3-Week In-Patient Multidisciplinary Body Weight Reduction Program in Adults with Obesity(2022-06); ;Luomajoki, Hannu ;De Micheli, Roberta ;Tringali, GabriellaMarazzi, NicolettaThe aim of this study was to examine the short-term changes in disability after an inpatient, multidisciplinary body weight reduction program (BWRP) in adults with obesity. A total of 160 individuals (males: 52, females: 108, BMI > 35 kg/m2) hospitalized for a 3-week multidisciplinary BWRP were recruited into the study. Body composition, lower limb muscle power, fatigue severity, and disability were measured at the beginning and end of the intervention by means of bioimpedance analysis, a stair climbing test (SCT), the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and the Oswestry disability index (ODI), respectively. At the end of the 3-week BWRP, an average body weight reduction of 5.0 kg (CI 95% −5.3; −4.6, p < 0.001) was determined, as well as an improvement in all parameters measured. Clinically meaningful reductions in disability were observed in the moderate disability (Δ = −11.8% CI 95% −14.3; −9.3, p < 0.001) and severe disability (Δ = −15.9% CI 95% −19.6; −12.2, p < 0.001) groups. Reductions in disability were explained only by improvements in the SCT (Δ = −2.7 CI 95% −4.1; −1.4, p < 0.001) and the FSS (Δ = −0.3% CI 95% −0.4; −0.1, p < 0.001). These findings demonstrate the importance of incorporating approaches into a BWRP that increase lower limb muscle power and decrease fatigue severity and thus reduce disability in adults with obesity. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Differences in spinal postures and mobility among adults with Prader-Willi syndrome, essential obesity, and normal-weight individuals(2023); ;Luomajoki, Hannu ;Tringali, Gabriella ;De Micheli, RobertaGrugni, GrazianoINTRODUCTION: Spinal kinematics/motion are reported to be altered in adolescents and adults with essential obesity, while no information is available in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome so far. The aim of this study was to examine cross-sectionally the characteristics of spinal postures and mobility in 34 patients with PWS, in 35 age- and sex-matched adults with essential obesity, and in 37 normal-weight individuals. METHODS: Spinal posture and mobility were assessed using a radiation-free back scan, the Idiag M360 (Idiag, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). Differences in spinal posture and mobility between the three groups were determined using a two-way analysis of variance. RESULTS: Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome had greater thoracic kyphosis [difference between groups (Δ) = 9.60, 95% CI 3.30 to 15.60, p = 0.001], less lumbar lordosis (Δ = -6.50, 95% CI -12.70 to -0.30, p = 0.03) as well as smaller lumbar and hip mobility than those with normal weight. DISCUSSION: Although the characteristics of the spine in patients with Prader-Will syndrome appear to be similar to that found in subjects with essential obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome was found to influence lumbar movements more than thoracic mobility. These results provide relevant information about the characteristics of the spine in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome to be taken into careful consideration in the management of spinal conditions. These findings also highlight the importance of considering the musculoskeletal assessment of spinal postures and approaches targeting spinal and hip flexibility in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Spinal Postures and Mobility in Children with Achondroplasia vs. Age- and Sex-Matched Healthy Individuals: A Preliminary Report(2024-04); ;Luomajoki, Hannu ;Aliverti, Andrea ;LoMauro, AntonellaTringali, GabriellaBackground: Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disease, yet the most common form of dwarfism, characterized by limb shortening and disproportionate short stature along with musculoskeletal changes, such as postural deviations. Although postural changes in the spine in children with achondroplasia have been well investigated, little is known about the association of achondroplasia with spinal movements/mobility. Methods: This preliminary study aims to explore the association of achondroplasia with spinal mobility in children with achondroplasia compared to age- and sex-matched healthy individuals. Spinal posture and mobility were assessed using a radiation-free back scan, the Idiag M360 (Idiag, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). Between-group differences were determined using a two-way analysis of variance. Results: Children with achondroplasia had smaller thoracic lateral flexion [difference between groups (Δ) = 20.4°, 95% CI 0.1°-40.6°, p = 0.04], lumbar flexion (Δ = 17.4°, 95% CI 5.5°-29.4°, p = 0.006), lumbar extension (Δ = 14.2°, 95% CI 5.7°-22.8°, p = 0.002) and lumbar lateral flexion (Δ = 19.6°, 95% CI 10.7°-28.4°, p < 0.001) than age- and sex-matched healthy individuals, except for thoracic extension (Δ = 16.5°, 95% CI 4.4°-28.7°, p = 0.009) which was greater in children with achondroplasia. No differences were observed in global spinal postures between the two groups. Conclusions: Spinal mobility appears to be more influenced by achondroplasia than global spinal postures in childhood. These results also highlight the importance of considering the musculoskeletal assessment of segmental spinal postures and rehabilitative interventions aimed at promoting spinal flexibility in children with achondroplasia. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Identifying Key Predictors of Sarcopenic Obesity in Italian Severely Obese Older Adults: Deep Learning Approach(2025-04) ;Cândido, Leticia Martins ;Bae, Jun-Hyun ;Kim, Dae Young; Abbruzzese, LauraBackground/Objectives: Sarcopenic obesity (SO), the coexistence of sarcopenia and obesity, poses serious health risks, such as increased mortality. Despite its clinical significance, key predictors of SO remain unclear, especially in severe obesity. This study aimed to identify independent predictors of SO in Italian older adults with obesity using a deep learning neural network. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with hospitalized older adults diagnosed with severe obesity. SO was defined according to the 2022 ESPEN/EASO Statement Criteria, based on skeletal muscle function assessed by the five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5-SST) and body composition parameters evaluated using Dual X-ray Absorptiometry. A total of 42 independent variables were analyzed. Data normalization was performed using MinMaxScaler, and an optimal neural network architecture was selected via grid search with stratified 5-fold cross-validation. Model performance was assessed using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, AUC-ROC, and AUPRC metrics. Results: The correlation analysis revealed strong negative associations between SO and handgrip strength (HGS) (r = -0.785) and appendicular lean mass (ALM) (r = -0.745), as well as moderate correlations with 5-SST (r = 0.603), 30-second chair stand test (r = -0.474), 6-minute walking test (6m-WT) (r = 0.289), and waist circumference (WC) (r = 0.127). The deep learning model achieved an average classification accuracy of 72%, with a precision of 83% and an AUC of 0.9333. Conclusions: The main key predictors of SO were HGS, ALM, 5-SST, 30s-SST, 6m-WT, and WC in the early detection of this condition. The findings highlight deep learning's potential to improve SO diagnosis, risk assessment, clinical decision-making, and prevention in severely obese older adults. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Differences in spinal posture and mobility between adults with obesity and normal weight individuals(2023-08); ;Luomajoki, Hannu ;Tringali, Gabriella ;De Micheli, RobertaAbbruzzese, LauraThe aim of this study was to cross-sectionally investigate the relationships between obesity and spinal posture as well as mobility by comparing the spinal parameters between adults with obesity and normal-weight individuals. The spinal parameters were measured in 71 adults with obesity and 142 normal-weight individuals using a radiation-free back scan, the Idiag M360. Differences in spinal posture and movements between the two groups were determined using a two-way analysis of variance. Adults with obesity had greater thoracic kyphosis [difference between groups (Δ) = 6.1°, 95% CI 3.3°-8.9°, p < 0.0001] and thoracic lateral flexion (Δ = 14.5°, 95% CI 5.1°-23.8°, p = 0.002), as well as smaller thoracic flexion (Δ = 3.5°, 95% CI 0.2°-6.9°, p = 0.03), thoracic extension (Δ = 4.1°, 95% CI 1.1°-7.1°, p = 0.008), lumbar flexion (Δ = 10.4°, 95% CI 7.7°-13.5°, p < 0.0001), lumbar extension (Δ = 4.8°, 95% CI 2.2°-7.4°, p = 0.0003) and lumbar lateral flexion (Δ = 12.8°, 95% CI 9.8°-15.7°, p = < 0.0001) compared to those with normal weight. These findings provide relevant information about the characteristics of the spine in adults with obesity to be taken into careful consideration in the prescription of adapted physical activities within integrated multidisciplinary pathways of metabolic rehabilitation. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Differences in Spinal Posture and Movement Between Adult Females with Anorexia Nervosa and Age- and Sex-Matched Normal-Weight Controls(2025-05); ;Tringali, Gabriella ;Micheli, Roberta De ;Bondesan, AdeleVentura, EnricaBackground: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by distorted eating behaviour, physical and mental health problems, and the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders. Although anorexia nervosa appears to be associated with alterations in the spine, studies investigating the characteristics of spinal postures and mobility in individuals with anorexia nervosa are scarce to date. The present study aims to examine the relationship between anorexia nervosa and spinal posture and mobility by comparing people with anorexia nervosa to age-matched, normal-weight controls. Methods: Spinal posture and mobility were evaluated using a radiation-free back scan, the Idiag M360 (Idiag, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). Between-group differences were assessed using a two-way analysis of variance. Results: Adult females suffering from anorexia nervosa exhibited reduced lumbar [difference between groups (Δ) = 10.5°, 95% CI 4.6°-16.5°, p < 0.001] and thoracic (Δ = 8.8°, 95% CI 2.4°-15.2°, p = 0.007) curvatures compared to normal-weight controls. The only difference observed in spinal movements between the two groups was thoracic flexion, which was greater in individuals with anorexia nervosa (Δ = 8.4°, 95% CI 2.1°-14.4°, p = 0.009). Conclusions: These findings emphasise the need to consider spinal posture and thoracic mobility in the musculoskeletal assessment of anorexia nervosa. Interventions aimed at improving spinal postures may help to develop effective rehabilitative strategies for addressing spinal problems associated with anorexia nervosa and thus contributing to counteract the possible further worsening with advancing age. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Association of Physical Performance with Mental and Physical Health-Related Quality of Life and Low Back Pain-Related Disabilities among Older Adults with Severe Obesity(2024-09); ;Tringali, Gabriella ;De Micheli, Roberta ;Danielewicz, Ana LúciaSartorio, AlessandroBackground: Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal problems and continues to be the leading cause of disabilities worldwide. The aim of this study was to cross-sectionally investigate the association of physical performance with mental and physical health-related quality of life and low back pain-related disabilities among older adults with severe obesity. Methods: A total of 96 hospitalized older adults with severe obesity (45 males, 51 females, age: 69.7 ± 5.4 years; BMI: 43.7 ± 5.7 kg/m2) were recruited into the study. Physical performance, health-related quality of life, and low back pain-related disability were measured through physical performance tests, the 12-item short-form survey (SF-12), and the Oswestry disability index, respectively. Results: LBP-related disabilities, as well as physical health-related quality of life, were associated with all the physiological parameters measured by physical performance tests, including muscular strength, aerobic capacity, balance, and lower body flexibility (p < 0.05). In contrast, mental health-related quality of life was associated with fewer physiological parameters, such as primarily muscular strength (p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings could provide important insights for developing rehabilitation strategies designed to improve LBP-related disabilities, as well as the physical and mental health-related quality of life, in older adults with severe obesity. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Spinal Posture and Movement in Female Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa(2026-04); ;Tringali, Gabriella ;De Micheli, Roberta ;Grimoldi, IlariaAbbruzzese, LauraBackground: Profound musculoskeletal alterations encompassing bones and soft tissues are common in people with anorexia nervosa (AN). This study aims to examine spinal posture and mobility in adolescents with AN, and to compare these outcomes with those obtained from normal-weight female controls. Methods: Spinal posture and movements were measured in 37 adolescents with AN and 31 normal-weight controls using the Idiag M360 scan tool, and between-group differences were analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results: Spinal postures and the lumbar-to-hip ratio were not different between subgroups. By contrast, AN had reduced thoracic (-21.8 degrees, p < 0.0001) and lumbar (-18.2 degrees, p < 0.0001) mobility in the frontal plane, as well as decreased hip flexion (-14 degrees, p = 0.001) and extension (-18.6 degrees, p < 0.0001) compared to the CG. Conclusions: Thoracic and lumbar spinal mobility, mainly in the frontal plane, and also hip mobility in the sagittal plane, are decreased in AN. These findings provide clinically relevant insights into spinal characteristics in adolescents with AN.
