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Does the Kinesio Taping Method Associated with Exercises Reduce whe Hallux Valgus Angle? A Therapeutic Proposal |
Authors: |
Gabriela Lago Schmitt, Bruno Dos Santos Souza, Gabriel Gustavo Lunardi De Almeida, João Carlos Comel |
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International Journal of Latest Engineering Research and Applications, pp 01 - 08, Vol 04 - No. 02, 2019 |
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Introduction: The hallux valgus is a deformity that distorts the halluxlaterally and the first metatarsus medially. Studies show that the risk factors for the development of the pathology are family history, high-heeled footwear and long first metatarsus. Objective: Evaluate the set of effects obtained with the use of kinesio taping ® bandage associated to the performance of specific exercises to correct the angle of hallux valgus deviation and referred pain. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 20 women, from 20 to 60 years of age, who presented hallux angle>20º. Participants were submitted to pre and post-intervention evaluation by means of biophoto grammetric analysis of the hallux, evaluation form and a Foot Function Index questionnaire. Participants practiced foot exercises three times a week and cameto the institution weekly for kinesio taping® bandage. Results: Data analysis revealed statistical mean during the pre intervention phase: 27.74 ± 7.18 right hallux and 31.21 ± 9.06 left hallux. The post intervention phaserevealed the following values: 22.55 ± 3.90 right hallux and 24.38 ± 3.28 left hallux (p ≤ 0.05). The Foot Function Index showed a decrease in values duringpre intervention, being 81±50.66 and,in the post intervention, the values were 26.09±37.91, p=0.04. Conclusion: The use of kinesio taping® bandage associated with exercises proved to be an effective procedure in the treatment of hallux valgus showing a reduction in hallux valgus angle and pain levels respectively. |
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Hallux Valgus, Athletic Tape, Exercise therapy. |
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A Review on Recycled Asphalt Pavement in cement concrete |
Authors: |
Jorisa Mary chyne, Hima Kiran Sepuri, Thejas H K |
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International Journal of Latest Engineering Research and Applications, pp 09 - 18, Vol 04 - No. 02, 2019 |
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Utilization of industrial and infrastructural wastes in civil engineering applications has been gaining a major importance. Most of the recent studies are focused on innovative solutions with respect to sustainability, due to growing needs of urban societies. It was found that the research studies on utilization of RAP (which is an infrastructural waste) in different civil engineering applications is becoming more popular day by day. This paper discussess review over the properties of RAP aggregates in comparision to the natural aggregates, which includes physical, mechanical and chemical. Apart from the aggregate properties, this paper also presents the fresh and hardened properties of RAP inclusive concrete. It was observed that due to the increment in RAP, when replaced for natural aggregates, the strength decreases following a standard trend. It was found that due to the presence of asphalt film over the RAP aggregates, the modulus of elasticity of RAP inclusive concrete was less in comparison with concrete made of natural aggregates. Due to this the RAP inclusive concrete can sustain higher strain values than the concrete made of natural aggregate, which will be helpful in the case of cyclic loadings and impact loadings.. |
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Asphalt, Concrete, Elastic modulus, RAP, Strain, Strength. |
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Title: |
Modified DES Algorithm for Encryption and Decryption |
Authors: |
Hossam Taha and Dr. Emad Othman |
Source: |
International Journal of Latest Engineering Research and Applications, pp 19 - 21, Vol 04 - No. 02, 2019 |
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Multimedia Security is an important parameter for the data exchange. It can be achieved by Encryption algorithms which are used to prevent unauthorized access of data. Cryptography is the science of keeping data secure when we need transfer it, in modified DES which have 64-bits input plaintext, key of 256 bits divided to 8 sub keys in 8 rounds every sub key is 32 bits for encryption and decryption. The main purpose of the presented paper is to establish a secure way by modifyinga cryptographic algorithm to deal with the exchanged multimedia files via insecure communication channels using a symmetric key. Both the sender and receiver share a single key. The sender uses this key to encrypt plaintext and send the cipher text to the receiver. On the other side the receiver applies the same key to decrypt the plaintext and recover the plaintext. As a first stage the plaintext is converted to binary numbers then encrypting it then transmit it to the receiver which will decrypt the plaintext to its original by using the modified algorithm. The information security uses cryptography on several levels. The information cannot be read without a key to decrypt it. The information maintains its integrity during transmition and while being stored. Cryptography also aids in nonrepudiation. This means that the sender and the delivery of a message can be verified. This module was tested using many text files and it was proved to be strong against different cryptanalysis technique. |
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Multimedia, plaintext, cryptography, key, and Encryption. |
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