ABSTRACT
Introducción: El dolor cervical es uno de los trastornos que más afecta y preocupa a las personas. Una de sus posibles causas son las disfunciones articulares que pueden desarrollarse en la columna cervical alta, cervical baja y torácica alta. Sin embargo, los estudios que se han enfocado en las relaciones disfuncionales de ambas columnas en un plano transverso aún son muy escasos. Objetivo: Para contribuir al conocimiento sobre dolor cervical y al análisis clínico, se planteó como objetivo de este estudio evaluar si existe relación entre la restricción de movilidad rotacional de columna cervical alta (C1-C2) y columna torácica alta (T1-T2-T3) en alumnas con y sin dolor cervical. Material y metodología: Se reclutaron 37 alumnas con dolor cervical agudo y 37 alumnas asintomáticas pertenecientes la Facultad de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación de la Universidad Andrés Bello. La movilidad rotacional de columna cervical alta se evaluó mediante el Test de Flexión-Rotación de Dvorák y la movilidad rotacional de columna torácica alta fue evaluada con el Test de Mitchell. Resultados y conclusiones: En base a los resultados obtenidos se pudo concluir que no hubo relación entre el dolor cervical, restricción rotacional de columna cervical alta y torácica alta. Además, estudios posteriores son necesarios para tener un mejor entendimiento de la relación funcional de dichos segmentos
Introduction: Cervical pain is one of the disorders that most affects and worries people. One of its possible causes are joint dysfunctions that can develop in the upper cervical, lower cervical and upper thoracic spines. However, studies that have focused on the dysfunctional relationships of both columns in a transverse plane are still very scarce. Objective: To contribute to the knowledge about cervical pain and clinical analysis, the objective of this study was to evaluate if there is a relationship between the rotational mobility restriction of the high cervical spine (C1-C2) and the high thoracic spine (T1-T2-T3) in female students with and without cervical pain. Material and methodology: 37 female students with acute neck pain and 37 asymptomatic female students belonging to the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Andrés Bello University were recruited. The rotational mobility of the upper cervical spine was evaluated by means of the Dvorák Flexion-Rotation Test and the rotational mobility of the upper thoracic spine was evaluated with the Mitchell Test. Results and conclusions: Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that there was no relationship between cervical pain, rotational restriction of the upper and upper thoracic spine. In addition, subsequent studies are necessary to have a better understanding of the functional relationship of these segments
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Humans , Female , Neck Pain/diagnosis , Pain Measurement/methods , Chronic Pain/physiopathology , Thoracic Vertebrae/physiopathology , Cervical Vertebrae/physiopathology , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Immobilization/statistics & numerical data , Rotation/adverse effects , Case-Control Studies , Pain Management/methodsABSTRACT
The ageing of the Swiss population is increasing the healthcare needs and costs. Both frailty and chronic diseases affecting older people reduce their ability to live independently. However, the vast majority of older people want to continue living at home, while having a quality of life and receiving the best healthcare services. In this context, new connected healthcare technologies can be a relevant solution to facilitate home care of older people. In this article, we present the issues related to these technologies and, more particularly, to what extent they could contribute to home care of older people and be a benefit for patients and family caregivers, but also for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Finally, the fears and risks associated with these technologies, and the importance of scientifically assessing their usefulness are discussed.
Le vieillissement de la population suisse augmente les besoins et les coûts liés à la santé. La fragilité et les maladies chroniques touchant les personnes âgées diminuent leur capacité à vivre de façon autonome. Cependant, la grande majorité d'entre eux souhaitent continuer à vivre chez eux, tout en ayant une qualité de vie et en recevant les meilleures prestations de soins. Dans ce contexte, de nouvelles technologies de santé connectée peuvent être une solution pertinente pour faciliter le maintien à domicile des personnes âgées. Nous présentons, dans cet article, les enjeux en lien avec ces technologies et, plus particulièrement, dans quelle mesure pourraient-elles contribuer au maintien à domicile des personnes âgées et être une plus-value pour les patients et les proches, mais aussi pour les médecins et les autres professionnels de santé. Enfin, les craintes et les risques associés à ces technologies et l'importance d'évaluer scientifiquement leur utilité sont discutés.