Papers by Wichai Eungpinichpong
Sustainability, Feb 7, 2024
Acquiring fundamental movement skills (FMS) in early childhood is linked to long-term engagement ... more Acquiring fundamental movement skills (FMS) in early childhood is linked to long-term engagement in physical activity, promoting lifelong health. Concurrently, the development of selfregulation contributes to fostering socially responsible and empathetic individuals. This study aims to contribute to the sustainable development goals of Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3) and Quality Education (Goal 4) by promoting early education practices that enhance children's physical and socio-emotional development. This quasi-experimental study, employing a pre/post-test control design, examined the influence of different kindergarten physical education programs on FMS and self-regulation. Participants from a sports-themed kindergarten, ordinary public kindergarten, and non-profit private kindergarten were equally divided into three groups. The "Hello Sunshine" (HS) group followed a ball game-based program; the ordinary physical education (OPE) group's curriculum had multi-themed physical activities; and the free-play (FP) group as a comparison group (free play) spent their activity time freely playing. Data from a total of 239 children were analyzed, all of whom received identical assessments of fundamental movement skills and selfregulation by the Test of Gross Motor Development-3 (TGMD-3) and the head-toes-knees-shoulders (HTKS) test at baseline and after 10 weeks of the PE curriculum. There was a significant effect of grouping on TGMD-3 composite scores after controlling for the pre-test score (F(2, 235) = 65.232, p < 0.001, Partial η 2 = 0.357). The composite score of the HS group was clearly higher than that of the OPE (95% CI:10.72~16.45) and FP (95% CI: 4.16~9.98) groups. A significant group time effect was observed for self-regulation (F(2, 236) = 4.588, p = 0.011, Partial η 2 = 0.037). After 10 weeks, the HS group displayed a more significant increase in self-regulation (14.8%) than that in the OPE (9.7%) and FP (14.6%) groups. The ball game-based program exhibited more advantages in promoting fundamental movement skills and self-regulation among the kindergarteners. Overall, this study's findings highlight the potential benefits of kindergarten physical education programs and underscore the importance of early childhood development, emphasizing its potential to contribute to holistic child development and align with sustainability goals.
Journal of Health Research, 2011
PubMed, 2011
Objective: To compare the effects ofthree different pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in stress... more Objective: To compare the effects ofthree different pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) women. Material and method: Sixty-eight eligible SUI women who could perform pelvic floor muscle contraction correctly were randomly allocated to the three diferent PFMT protocols, exercise every day (GJ), exercise three days per week (G2), and exercise plus abdominal training three days per week (G3). The primary outcome was pad test. The secondary outcomes were pelvic floor muscle strength, and treatment satisfaction. The outcomes were evaluated before and after a 12-week of exercise. Results: The weights ofpad were decreased by 2.6 +/- 0.8, 2.3 +/- 1.3, and 3.1 +/- 1.3 grams for group 1, 2, and 3, respectively. There was no statistical significant difference among the three groups. The pelvic floor muscle strength was increased by 18.4 +/- 2.7, 13.9 +/- 2.9, and 17.3 +/- 3.0 cmH2O for group 1, 2, and 3, respectively, with statistical significant difference among groups (p < 0.00). The increased muscle strength in group 2 was significant less than the other two groups (p < 0.00). Treatment Satisfaction showed the leakage was improved with non-significant difference between groups (p > 0.05). No complications were seen in any of the groups. Conclusion: Even though the results showed non-significant decrease in pad's weight among the three training groups, the pelvic floor muscle strength were increased in all groups.
Journal of medical technology, Apr 11, 2010
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Journal of Immunology, May 1, 2020
Natural killer group 2, member D (NKG2D) is a potent activating receptor of the immune system tha... more Natural killer group 2, member D (NKG2D) is a potent activating receptor of the immune system that can express on most of T cells. The NKG2D expression on CD 4 T cells have elucidated as pathogenic immune cells in chronic inflammatory diseases also elderly. A possible effect of traditional Thai massage (TTM) on immunity via inflammatory response and homeostasis was supposed. TTM is an exclusive technique of deep tissue massage by acupressure along ten meridian lines and combined muscle stretching. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of TTM on pathogenic immune cells in elderly. A randomized crossover trial was performed in 12 Thai elderly participants aged 67.7±5.12 years. Each of them underwent 6 sessions of 1-hour TTM/rest (once weekly) for 5 weeks with a 30-day washout period. The immunophenotyping was specifically investigated on cell surface markers using monoclonal antibody conjugated with different fluorochromes staining by flow cytometry. The results showed that the participants had risen NKG2D expression on CD 4 T cells before having TTM. The pathogenic immune cells were considerably reduced after having the sessions accumulated of TTM. The pairwise comparison between before and accumulated effect of NKG2D expressions on CD4+ T cells, CD4+28+ T cells, and CD4+28null T cells were significantly decreased (p=0.003, p=0.005, and p=0.005, respectively) in the TTM period whereas no significantly change was found during the control period. We conclude that TTM might promote immunity by selectively decreasing pathogenic immune cells in elderly. However, the mechanism should be clarified in the future.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Jan 7, 2023
Percussive massage therapy (PT) has been widely used by therapists and the fitness population to ... more Percussive massage therapy (PT) has been widely used by therapists and the fitness population to treat myofascial-related conditions. However, there is no evidence to confirm the effects of PT on the fascia. This study aimed to investigate the effects of PT on thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) morphology and other related outcomes. Methods: Sixty-six healthy males participated and were randomly allocated into a percussive massage group (PT group) and a control group. The PT group received 15 min of back percussion massage, while the control group rested prone lying in the same environment for 15 min. Thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) thickness and echo intensity, perceived stiffness, lumbar flexibility, and skin temperature were measured in both groups before and immediately after the intervention. Result: TLF thickness and lumbar flexibility did not change when compared in the two groups. However, the echo intensity (left side, difference -3.36, 95% CI -5.1 to -1.6; right side, difference -4.39, 95% CI -6.1 to -2.7) and perceived stiffness (difference, -1.18, 95% CI -1.84 to -0.52) in the TLF region were significantly lower in the PT group than in the control group and were accompanied by increased skin temperature (difference 0.29, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.48). Conclusion: We suggest that a 15 min PT with 30 Hz on the back region could reduce TLF echo intensity and perceived stiffness and increase skin temperature in healthy men individual.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Sep 24, 2022
e e cacy of massage therapy in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rema... more e e cacy of massage therapy in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains unclear. is study systematically reviewed the impact of massage therapy on children with ASD according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) declaration guidelines. A literature search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) electronic databases from inception to December 20, 2020, was conducted using the term "autistic/autism" along with one of the following terms, "massages," and "Tui na." e risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias Tool. Eight randomized controlled trials examining the impact of massage on children with ASD were included. Interventions combining Qigong massage or Tui na with the control group treatments from once a day to twice a week, for a duration of 15-30 mins, and lasting for six weeks to ve months were the main interventions. All reviewed studies reported signi cant improvement in children with ASD who received massage, especially in the sensory domain, and that massage in combination with control treatment was superior to control treatment alone. However, the overall quality of the available studies is poor with a high degree of heterogeneity. e majority of studies showed a high risk of bias with poor study design, inconsistency in massage protocols, and subjective outcome measures. Assessment bias was a common weakness of these studies. erefore, there is insu cient evidence to conclude that massage is e ective for ASD. Future studies should include large sample sizes, incorporate double-blind designs, employ appropriate outcome measures, and allow for long observation and follow-up periods. Furthermore, consensus must be reached on standardized treatments and additional therapies in order to provide better quality evidence for the treatment of ASD.
Journal of medical technology, 2016
Neck pain is one of common musculoskeletal problems that affects daily life and brings high cost ... more Neck pain is one of common musculoskeletal problems that affects daily life and brings high cost of treatment. There are many treatments of physiotherapy methods that treat the lesion of pain directly which may sometimes cause more pain and other complications. Massage has been suggested to treat pain without touching the site of lesion. This may be explained by increased blood circulation and healing promotion to the affected tissue indirectly. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of special massage technique (Rungthip technique; RT technique) from inferior angle of scapula to the lowest rib in the patients with neck pain on pain and change in the degree of neck movement. Forty participants aged 18-25 years who experienced work-related neck pain were randomly allocated into 2 groups; control group and RT technique group. Outcome measures including the degree of neck movement and perceived neck pain were evaluated before and after the treatment by Cervical Range of ...
The Open Sports Sciences Journal, 2017
Background: Banana (Musa sapientum L.) is one of the many fruits that is well consumed in many co... more Background: Banana (Musa sapientum L.) is one of the many fruits that is well consumed in many countries having lots of benefits on health; however there are less evidences regarding physical performance, oxidative stress, metabolic, lipid, and pro-inflammatory cytokines in human. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of four weeks of banana consumption on physical strength, metabolic response, oxidative stress status, lipid profiles, and interleukin-23 in healthy men. Methods: Thirty healthy men were included in two week control and four week consumption periods. The parameters were evaluated by physical strength (back-leg strength, hand grip, and quadriceps strength), metabolic response to a cycling exercise test ((directed oxygen consumption (VO2), exercise time, respiratory exchange ratio (RER), ventilatory threshold (VT)), blood antioxidant status ((total antioxidant capacity (TAC), glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA)), lipid profiles ((triglyceride, cholestero...
Purpose: The purposes of this study were to prove the effect of Traditional Thai on alteration of... more Purpose: The purposes of this study were to prove the effect of Traditional Thai on alteration of hand temperature: the immediate effect and short term effect at 10, 20 and 30 minutes and alteration of hand functions in 2 weeks continually in patients with scleroderma. ...
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of traditional Thai massage (T... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of traditional Thai massage (TTM) on stress-related parameters including heart rate variability (HRV), anxiety, muscle tension, pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and body flexibility in patients with back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Thirty-six patients were randomly allocated to receive a 30-min session of either TTM or control (rest on bed) for one session. Results indicated that TTM was associated with significant increases in HRV (increased total power frequency (TPF) and high frequency (HF)), pressure pain threshold (PPT) and body flexibility (p < 0.05) and significant decreases in self-reported pain intensity, anxiety and muscle tension (p < 0.001). For all outcomes, similar changes were not observed in the control group. The adjusted post-test mean values for TPF, HF, PPT and body flexibility were significantly higher in the TTM group when compared with the control group (p < 0.01) and the values for pain intensity, anxiety and muscle tension were significantly lower. We conclude that TTM can increase HRV and improve stress-related parameters in this patient population.
Journal of medical technology, Apr 9, 2014
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a standardized ques... more The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a standardized questionnaire that is widely the most use by health professionals for evaluate conditions of patient with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The 5-point Likert WOMAC was developed to use among older people with knee OA. Aim of this study was to estimate the test-retest reliability of Thai 5-point Likert version of WOMAC in older people with knee OA and correlation with visual analogue scale (VAS) pain. Thirty older people with symptomatic knee OA aged 50-85 years (average age 68.7±7.4 years) have live in Tumbon Sila, Muang district, Khon Kaen province. All subjects were completely asked to self-reported functional impairment the WOMAC form, 2 times with assistance of investigators. The WOMAC includes 3 dimensions in evaluating of pain, stiffness and physical functioning of the joints. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to describe the test-retest reliability. The ICC of pain dimension = 0.75 (95% CI: 0.47 to 0.88), stiffness dimension = 0.59 (95% CI: 0.14 to 0.81), physical function dimension = 0.81 (95% CI: 0.60 to 0.91) and global = 0.86 (95% CI: 0.70 to 0.93). The significant correlation between WOMAC pain subscale and VAS was moderate (r = 0.43, P < 0.05). The study concluded the Thai 5-point Likert version of WOMAC is a suitable tool for assessing knee OA in Thai elderly because of good reliable, low cost and timeless. In using WOMAC evaluated elderly people with OA in the future should consider other impact factors such as context and culture of community.
PLOS ONE
Introduction Shuai Shou Gong (SSG) is a type of Arm Swing Exercise (ASE) developed and practiced ... more Introduction Shuai Shou Gong (SSG) is a type of Arm Swing Exercise (ASE) developed and practiced especially by older people in China for over one thousand years to maintain physical health and well-being. Until now the potential benefits of SSG have not been investigated in a Randomised Control Trial (RCT). Materials and methods Fifty six older women were recruited from each of two urban communities in Khon Kaen, Thailand. One community was randomly assigned as the Exercise Group (mean age 68.3 years, standard deviation 5.6 years) and the other as the Control Group (69.4 years, 4.4 years). The Exercise Group performed SSG for 40 minutes, three days per week for two months, whereas the Control Group maintained their usual daily life. Measurements of Posture (C7 to Wall Distance (C7WD), Standing Height (SH), Flexibility (Back Scratch of Left and Right arms (BSL and BSR) and Chair Sit and Reach of Left and Right legs (CSRL and CSRR), Gait (Timed Up and Go (TUG)), and Cognition (Barthel...
Trends in Sciences, 2022
Sleep problem or insomnia is one of the most common causes of health problems, affecting around 1... more Sleep problem or insomnia is one of the most common causes of health problems, affecting around 10 - 20 % of the world population. Traditional Thai massage (TTM) is a popular alternative treatment in Thailand for reducing fatigue and improving sleep quality. This study aimed to examine the effect of traditional Thai massage on sleep quality in adults. Twenty-eight adults with poor sleep quality (based on Verran and Snyder-Halpern sleep scale) participated. They were randomly allocated into a control group (n = 14) and a TTM group (n = 14). Participants in the TTM group received three 90-min whole body traditional Thai massage sessions within one week, whereas the control group participants maintained their daily lives. Quality of sleep was assessed before and a day after the massage sessions. The outcome measure was the Verran and Snyder-Halpern sleep scale. The within-group data was analyzed by Paired t-test, whereas ANCOVA did the between-group data. The results showed that the p...
International Journal of GEOMATE, 2020
The proper size of the pillow is an important factor in promoting the quality and quantity of sle... more The proper size of the pillow is an important factor in promoting the quality and quantity of sleep. However, most of the pillows available in the market are built may not be suitable to the curve of the cervical spine for Thai people. We determine the proper pillow size of 8 cm, 10 cm, and 12 cm on the perception of comfortable, the ability to produce the force of wrist flexor muscles, electromyography (EMG) signals of the upper trapezius muscle and wrist flexor muscle, and skin temperature of the neck. In addition, we studied the correlation between body height and the preferred pillow size. Thirty healthy individuals aged 20-80 years participated. The participants underwent baseline tests. After 5 minutes, the participants performed the post-tests and rated on the perception of comfortable as they rested in the supine position with their heads supported on three different heights of an adjustable pillow. Descriptive analysis, repeated-measures ANOVA, and Spearman rank tests were used to evaluate for pillow size preference. Most of the participants preferred the 8 cm pillow heights. However, most of the force and EMG of the wrist flexor muscle were greatest when they rested on the 10 cm, and 12 cm of pillow heights. EMG of the upper trapezius muscle and temperature of the neck were not statistically significant among resting on the three pillows. There was no correlation between body height and the preferred pillow size. The three pillow heights could be suitable for sleeping in healthy people.
Journal of medical technology, 2014
The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a standardized ques... more The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) is a standardized questionnaire that is widely the most use by health professionals for evaluate conditions of patient with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The 5-point Likert WOMAC was developed to use among older people with knee OA. Aim of this study was to estimate the test–retest reliability of Thai 5-point Likert version of WOMAC in older people with knee OA and correlation with visual analogue scale (VAS) pain. Thirty older people with symptomatic knee OA aged 50-85 years (average age 68.7±7.4 years) have live in Tumbon Sila, Muang district, Khon Kaen province. All subjects were completely asked to self-reported functional impairment the WOMAC form, 2 times with assistance of investigators. The WOMAC includes 3 dimensions in evaluating of pain, stiffness and physical functioning of the joints. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to describe the test- retest reliability. The ICC of pain dimensio...
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2020
In digital globalization, smartphones have played a significant role in daily life. The benefits ... more In digital globalization, smartphones have played a significant role in daily life. The benefits of smartphone use included contacting a person, sending and receiving messages, getting news information, and accessing social media rapidly [1]. In Thailand, the number of smartphone users increased from 14.4 to 21.8 million people from 2013 to 2017, and the number of users is expected to gradually increase to 27.5 million people in 2021 [2]. According to the Pew Research Center, adults aged 18-34 years or millennials owned smartphones and used the Internet more than those over 35 years old in many countries [3]. At the same time, the prevalence
Srinagarind Medical Journal ศรีนครินทร์เวชสาร, 2014
Spinal Cord, 2015
Study design: A 6-month prospective design. Objective: To investigate the relationship between ab... more Study design: A 6-month prospective design. Objective: To investigate the relationship between ability of obstacle crossing and falls in independent ambulatory participants with spinal cord injury (SCI). Setting: A tertiary rehabilitation center. Methods: Ninety-four participants were evaluated for their SCI characteristics, ability of walking over small obstacles and functional ability relating to dynamic balance control, lower-extremity motor strength (LEMS) and walking ability. Their fall data were then prospectively monitored every month for 6 months. Results: Twenty-four participants failed in obstacle crossing. However, only eight of the thirty-three participants who fell during the follow-up period were unable to clear the obstacle while walking. The LEMS and functional ability of the participants who failed were significantly poorer than those of individuals who passed an obstacle-crossing test (P ⩽ 0.001). For the falls, significant differences between the groups were found only in age and tactile scores. The findings further indicated that failures on obstacle crossing were not significantly associated with falls (P40.05). Conclusion: Ability of obstacle crossing in a closed/controlled environment clearly correlated with intrinsic causes, whereas a fall in an open environment may be associated with not only intrinsic but also extrinsic causes. Therefore, apart from functional ability, rehabilitation professionals may need to consider extrinsic factors around falls in order to manage risk of injury to the patients.
Transplantation Journal, 2010
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