A biomechanical analysis of turning during gait in individuals with different subtypes of Parkinson's disease.

BACKGROUND: Turning while walking is a complex component of locomotor capacity, which can be challenging in the daily lives of people with Parkinson's disease. The aim of the study was to compare biomechanical strategies during turning of gait in individuals with Parkinson's disease and its different clinical subtypes. METHODS: A cross-sectional study, comprising of 43 individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, divided in subgroups: akineto-rigid, dominant tremor and mixed. Motor impairment was assessed using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. The gait biomechanical parameters (number of steps, step length, cadence, amplitude, velocity and radius of the turn) were analyzed during turning in a kinematics laboratory. In the statistical analysis, a comparison was made between subgroups, and correlations between biomechanical parameters. FINDINGS: There was no statistically significant difference between the subgroups. In the correlation analysis, notable correlations were found between the anticipatory step length and the following variables: number of steps (r = -0.418), step length while turning (r = 0.805), step length after turning (r = 0.644), average velocity (r = 0.830), average velocity while turning (r = 0.755), and maximum velocity (rho = 0.835). INTERPRETATION: The difficulties primarily occur during the anticipatory phase of the turn, which affects the entire task. The greater the length of the anticipatory step, the greater the length of the step taken to turn as well as the step taken after turning. And the greater the velocity, the greater the step length, and to fewer steps taken to perform the task.

Perceptions of individuals with Parkinson's disease about a telerehabilitation protocol performed during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

PURPOSE: To understand the perceptions and meaning of the experience of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) when participating in a telerehabilitation protocol during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This is a qualitative descriptive analytical study with a phenomenological basis, regarding the individuals' perceptions of telerehabilitation. The interviews were conducted by a semi-structured interview guide and carried out via recorded phone calls, which were later transcribed, categorized, and analyzed based on the principles of phenomenology according to the propositions of Martins and Bicudo. RESULTS: From the qualitative analysis, four themes that configure the structure of the phenomenon emerged: 1) Expectations regarding physical therapy through telerehabilitation during the pandemic; 2) Experiences of the new routine; 3) Perceptions about oneself in the light of the proposed telerehabilitation program; 4) A view of the protocol. CONCLUSION: Apprehension and fear were present during the implementation of the protocol, however, previous experience with face-to-face physical therapy and the team allowed feelings of happiness, contentment, welcomeness, and satisfaction with the possibility of resuming the activities. The individuals actively participated in the program with commitment and co-responsibility, but the lack of physical contact, limited equipment, and constant concern for the safety and individuality of the participants must be emphasized.

The use of telerehabilitation was a necessary therapeutic alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic period and has currently been consolidated as a complementary resource in the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).The perceptions of people with PD who have experienced telerehabilitation treatment can influence clinical decision-making regarding the use of this tool in this population.Telerehabilitation is useful when distance separates the patient from the healthcare team, it reduces travel time and expenses and can intensify the amount of treatment.According to our interpretation, telerehabilitation requires a good internet connection and restricts physical contact, so hybrid use of rehabilitation modalities (in-person and remote) could be an interesting option.

Risk factors associated with limited functional status among out-of-hospital patients 30 days and one year after a diagnosis of COVID-19: a cohort study.

Some people experience indefinitely persistent and disabling symptoms after acute COVID-19, even those who have not been hospitalized. The purpose of this study was to analyze the long-term health consequences at 30 days and one year among people who were not hospitalized after a diagnosis of COVID-19 and to analyze which variables predict limitations in functional status. This is a prospective cohort study with non-hospitalized adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the city of Londrina. After 30 days and one year of the acute symptoms of COVID-19, participants received the questionnaire through a social media that consisted of sociodemographic data and data on functionality through the Post-COVID Functional State Scale (PCFS)-the primary outcome of the study "presence of functional status limitation" was grouped into without functional status limitation (value: zero) and with functional limitation (value 1 to 4), fatigue through of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and dyspnea using the modified Borg scale. In the statistical analysis, multivariable analysis was performed. Statistical significance was set to 5%. Of 140 individuals analyzed, 103 (73.6%) were female with a median age of 35.5 (27-46) years. One year after the diagnosis of COVID-19, 44.3% had at least one self-reported symptom: memory loss (13.6%), gloominess (8.6%), anosmia (7.9%), body pain (7.1%), ageusia (7%), headache (6.4%), and cough (3.6%). According to the FSS and modified Borg scale 42.9% reported fatigue and 18.6% reported dyspnea, respectively. As for functionality, 40.7% reported some limitation, being 24.3% negligible functional limitation, 14.3% slight and 2.1% moderate according to the PCFS. There was a univariate association between the presence of limitation in the functional status with the female sex, diagnosis of anxiety and depression, presence of persistent symptoms after one year, fatigue and dyspnea. In the multivariable analysis, the predictor variables for functional status limitation were female sex, diagnosis of anxiety/depression, presence of at least one persistent symptom and fatigue one year after the diagnosis of COVID-19. One year after the disease, the patients presented functional limitation according to the PCFS, even without hospitalization. Risk factors associated with functional limitation include female sex, presence of fatigue, anxiety and depression, and at least one persistent symptom after one year of COVID-19 diagnosis.

Por que ir a fisioterapia? um estudo microgenético de expectativas de pacientes e adesão ao tratamento / Why should they attend to Physical Therapy? A microgenetic study of expectations of patients and the adherence to the treatment

A presente pesquisa situa-se na interface entre áreas de psicologia e fisioterapia e foi construída a partir de reflexões sobre aspectos que interferiam a ida ou não ida de pacientes às sessões de fisioterapia. Muito do sucesso na reabilitação de indivíduos com desordens neurológicas requer, além da participação dos familiares e equipe multidisciplinar, a vontade de melhorar do próprio paciente. Portanto, para o continuado replanejamento do tratamento na busca de efetiva melhora da qualidade de vida dos indivíduos é necessário para o fisioterapeuta conhecer sobre as inquietações, desejos e expectativas desses pacientes. Nesse sentido, os objetivos deste trabalham foram: 1) Investigar as razões que levam o paciente a frequentar a fisioterapia; 2) Compreender o que o fisioterapeuta representa para o paciente em tratamento, bem como o processo de empatia, que se constrói na relação fisioterapeuta-paciente; 3) Investigar as tensões geradas pela ruptura de expectativas do paciente e do fisioterapeuta, 4) Analisar a temporalidade dos processos de relação do paciente consigo e com os outros (o fisioterapeuta aí incluído); 5) Identificar os valores positivos e negativos atribuídos pelos pacientes às experiências consigo mesmo e com os outros (o fisioterapeuta aí incluído). A pesquisa seguiu os pressupostos do Construtivismo Semiótico-Cultural em Psicologia, e, nesse sentido, a fisioterapia foi tomada como um espaço para ação simbólica de indivíduos que têm o desejo de superar um problema; as atividades de fisioterapia são parte das ações em direção ao desejo que se quer alcançar e o fisioterapeuta é um dos outros com quem o indivíduo está em constante interação. Nos procedimentos metodológicos foram realizadas entrevistas com quatro pacientes, previamente selecionados, que faziam fisioterapia em uma clínica de reabilitação multidisciplinar.(AU)

This present study is based on the interface between psychology and Physical Therapy fields and was built from analyzed aspects which would interfere with the patients´ decision on whether or not to go to Physical Therapy sessions. The rehabilitation success of the patients with neurological disorders comes not only from the family support or from the caretakers and multidisciplinary healthcare team but mostly from the patients´ own desire to get better. Therefore, to continue the treatment process and the search of an effective result for a better quality of life, it is necessary that the physiotherapist look for a deep understanding and also become aware of the patients´ expectations, wishes and conflicts. In this way, the goals of this paper were: 1) to investigate the reasons by which the patients go, or decide to attend the Physical Therapy sessions; 2) to comprehend which role does the physiotherapist play for the patient, regarding the empathy process that is shaped in their relationship; 3) to investigate the tensions which have arisen from the expectations ruptures coming of both sides; 4) to analyze the temporality within the process of the patient with himself/herself and the others (he Physical Therapy is included here); 5) to identify positive and negative values addressed by the patients to the expectations within himself or herself, and with the I other relationship. (the physiotherapist is again included).The study followed the basis of the semiotic - cultural constructivism in Psychology and in this effect, Physical Therapy was taken as a symbolic action field of individuals who have desire or will to overcome a difficult situation. The Physical Therapy activities are part of the actions toward the desires which are aimed and the physiotherapist is part of the others who the patient is constantly interacting with.(AU)

Estratégias de fisioterapia com enfoque na prevenção da dor no ombro de pacientes hemiplégicos: revisão narrativa da literatura / Strategy of physiotherapy with emphasis in prevention hemiplegic shoulder pain: narrative review of literature

O Acidente Vascular Encefálico causa grandes complicações quanto às desabilidades físicas para os indivíduos acometidos, e a recuperação funcional constitui um grande desafio. A dor no ombro do paciente hemiplégico é uma complicação frequente que causa importante limitação para o programa de reabilitação. Estratégias de fisioterapia como posicionamento articular, uso de órtoses e posicionadores diversos, cinesioterapia e eletroterapia são sugeridas como prevenção para a dor no ombro desses indivíduos. O objetivo deste estudo foi apontar as estratégias de fisioterapia utilizadas na prevenção da dor no ombro hemiplégico. Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura em bases de dados eletrônicas e livros, no período de 1990 a 2006. Os descritores utilizados foram: Acidente Vascular Encefálico, stroke, fisioterapia, physiotherapy, hemiplegia, hemiplegic, dor de ombro, shoulder pain, prevenção&controle, e prevention & control. Os estudos foram agrupados e analisados de forma descritiva por tipo, número de participantes, estratégias de prevenção, desfecho e estratégias de avaliação, e conclusão. A fisioterapia é indicada para indivíduos com dor no ombro hemiplégico com objetivo de prevenção e tratamento. Os procedimentos encontrados enfocam o posicionamento do paciente, posicionadores, cinesioterapia e eletroestimulação. Porém, são necessários estudos que determinem a eficácia e a melhor estratégia de fisioterapia para prevenção da dor no ombro.