Update on Physiotherapy in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence. A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence in the postpartum period is related to biomechanical and hormonal changes that occur during the obstetric period and also related to perineal trauma during childbirth. Physiotherapy is currently presented as one of the conservative options for the treatment of urinary incontinence at this stage, so this review aims to go over scientific literature to assess the effect of physiotherapy on postpartum urinary incontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In February 2022, a bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, PeDRO and Sport Discuss databases. Studies published within the last 10 years and randomized clinical trials that used physiotherapy techniques for the treatment of postpartum urinary incontinence were identified, but those articles that differ from the objective of the work and those that were duplicated in the databases were excluded. RESULTS: Out of the 51 articles identified, 8 were finally included that fit the criteria and the subject of the study. Regarding the intervention, we have found that all the articles refer to pelvic floor muscle training. In addition to urinary incontinence, these studies evaluated other variables such as strength, resistance, quality of life and sexual function, obtaining significant results in 6 out of all the studies consulted. CONCLUSIONS: Pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial for the treatment of urinary incontinence in the postpartum period, then supervised and controlled exercise combined with a home training routine is recommended. It is not clear whether the benefits are maintained over time.

Efectos de la terapia con ventosas en pacientes con dolor lumbar / Effects of cupping therapy in patients with low back pain

Introducción: El dolor lumbar es uno de los síntomas referidos con mayor frecuencia en la consulta médica, siendo un factor limitante en las actividades de la vida diaria y la actividad laboral. Las nuevas terapias, como el tratamiento con ventosas, parece aportar resultados prometedores al manejo del dolor lumbar. Objetivo: Evaluar la evidencia científica acerca de los efectos de la aplicación de terapia con ventosas en pacientes con dolor lumbar. Material y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro y Cochrane con los términos “Cupping Therapy” y “Low Back Pain” y la palabra clave “Cupping Therapy”. Resultados: Se incluyeron 10 artículos que usaban la terapia con ventosas para el tratamiento de la lumbalgia, centrándose en las escalas de dolor y discapacidad y obteniendo resultados significativos beneficiosos. Conclusión: La terapia con ventosas parece disminuir el dolor y la discapacidad en pacientes con lumbalgia. (AU)

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the most frequently referred symptoms in medical consultation, being a limiting factor in activities of daily living and work activity. New therapies, such as cupping, seem to bring promising results in the management of low back pain. Objective: To evaluate the scientific evidence on the effects of the application of cupping therapy in patients with low back pain. Material and Methods: A literature search was carried out in PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro and Cochrane with the terms “Cupping Therapy” and “Low Back Pain” and the keyword “Cupping Therapy”. Results: 10 articles using cupping therapy for the treatment of low back pain were included, focusing on pain and disability scales and obtaining significant beneficial results. Conclusion: Cupping therapy appears to reduce pain and disability in patients with low back pain. (AU)

Update on Physiotherapy in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence. A Systematic Review

Background: Urinary incontinence in the postpartum period is related to biomechanical and hormonal changes that occur during the obstetric period and also related to perineal trauma during childbirth. Physiotherapy is currently presented as one of the conservative options for the treatment of urinary incontinence at this stage, so this review aims to go over scientific literature to assess the effect of physiotherapy on postpartum urinary incontinence. Material and Methods: In February 2022, a bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, PeDRO and Sport Discuss databases. Studies published within the last 10 years and randomized clinical trials that used physiotherapy techniques for the treatment of postpartum urinary incontinence were identified, but those articles that differ from the objective of the work and those that were duplicated in the databases were excluded. Results: Out of the 51 articles identified, 8 were finally included that fit the criteria and the subject of the study. Regarding the intervention, we have found that all the articles refer to pelvic floor muscle training. In addition to urinary incontinence, these studies evaluated other variables such as strength, resistance, quality of life and sexual function, obtaining significant results in 6 out of all the studies consulted. Conclusions: Pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial for the treatment of urinary incontinence in the postpartum period, then supervised and controlled exercise combined with a home training routine is recommended. It is not clear whether the benefits are maintained over time (AU)

Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PPS) is defined as a condition in the patellofemoral joint that can present with pain, functional deficit, crepitus, and instability. Its etiology appears to lie in excessive loading of the patellofemoral joint due to mispositioning of the patella. The application of taping has recently increased, to manage PPS. However, the level of scientific evidence in this sense is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of different types of taping in subjects with PPS. METHODS: A bibliographic search was carried out in January and February 2021 in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, SPORTDiscus, PEDro and CINAHL. RESULTS: A total of 13 studies were included for qualitative analysis. The mean score on the PEDro scale was 5.30 points. Most of the articles reflect a decrease in pain after the taping intervention, while variables such as functionality, muscle activity and biomechanical modification do not show positive effects. CONCLUSION: Taping appears to have positive effects on pain in subjects with PPS. However, the evidence is contradictory with the rest of the variables studied.

Kinesiotaping in discopathies and degenerative spinal diseases: systematic review / Kinesiotaping em discopatias e doenças degenerativas da coluna vertebral: revisão sistemática / Kinesiotaping en discopatías y enfermedades degenerativas de la columna vertebral: revisión sistemática

ABSTRACT Neuromuscular taping or kinesiotaping is a technique widely used in spinal disorders. However, the scientific evidence of its use in discopathies and degenerative spine pathology is unknown. This study aimed to analyze the published clinical trials on neuromuscular taping in subjects with discopathies and degenerative spinal injuries. For this purpose, a literature search was performed following PRISMA guidelines in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Medline, and Cinahl. In analyzing bias and methodological quality, we used: the PEDro scale, Van Tulder criteria, and risk of bias analysis of the Cochrane Collaboration. A total of 5 articles were included that obtained a mean score of 6.2 on the PEDro scale. There is moderate evidence that, in the short term, neuromuscular taping reduces analgesic consumption and improves the range of motion and muscle strength in the posterior musculature. In addition, there is limited evidence that it can improve quality, while the scientific evidence on the effect of neuromuscular taping on pain is contradictory. The application of neuromuscular taping on discopathies and degenerative processes of the spine should be cautiously undertaken until more conclusive results are obtained, and the long-term effects are assessed. Level of evidence I; Systematic review.

Resumo: A bandagem neuromuscular ou kinesiotaping é uma técnica de bandagem amplamente utilizada em distúrbios da coluna vertebral. Entretanto, a evidência científica para seu uso em discopatias e na patologia degenerativa da coluna são desconhecidas. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar ensaios clínicos publicados sobre bandagem neuromuscular em sujeitos com discopatias e lesões degenerativas da coluna vertebral. Para este fim, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica seguindo as diretrizes do PRISMA nas seguintes bases de dados: PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Medline e Cinahl. Na análise de viés e qualidade metodológica, foram utilizados: escala PEDro, critérios de Van Tulder e análise de risco de viés da Colaboração Cochrane. Um total de 5 artigos foi incluído com uma pontuação média de 6,2 na escala PEDro. Há evidências moderadas de que, a curto prazo, a bandagem neuromuscular reduz o consumo de analgésicos, melhora a amplitude de movimento e a força muscular na musculatura posterior. Além disso, há evidências limitadas de que pode melhorar a qualidade, enquanto as evidências científicas sobre o efeito da bandagem neuromuscular na dor são contraditórias. A aplicação da bandagem neuromuscular em discopatias e processos degenerativos da coluna vertebral deve ser feita com cautela até que resultados mais conclusivos sejam obtidos e os efeitos a longo prazo sejam avaliados. Nível de evidência I; Revisão sistemática.

Resumen: El vendaje neuromuscular o kinesiotaping es una técnica de vendaje que se utiliza ampliamente en trastornos raquídeos. Sin embargo, se desconoce la evidencia científica de uso en discopatías y patología degenerativa de la columna. El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en analizar los ensayos clínicos publicados sobre el vendaje neuromuscular en sujetos con discopatías y lesiones degenerativas del raquis. Para ello, se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica siguiendo las directrices PRISMA en las siguientes bases de datos: PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, Medline y Cinahl. En el análisis de sesgo y calidad metodológica se utilizaron: escala PEDro, criterios de Van Tulder y análisis del riesgo de sesgo de la Colaboración Cochrane. Se incluyeron un total de 5 artículos que obtuvieron una puntuación media de 6,2 en la escala PEDro. Existe evidencia moderada de que, a corto plazo, el vendaje neuromuscular reduce el consumo de analgésicos, mejora el rango de movimiento y fuerza muscular en la musculatura posterior. Además, existe evidencia limitada de que puede mejorar la calidad, mientras que la evidencia científica sobre el efecto del vendaje neuromuscular en el dolor es contradictoria. La aplicación de vendaje neuromuscular es discopatías y procesos degenerativos del raquis debe realizarse con cautela a la espera de que se obtengan resultados más concluyentes y se valoren los efectos a largo plazo. Nivel de evidencia I; Revisión sistemática.

Therapeutic Exercise Combined or not with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Urinary Incontinence.

INTRODUCTION: The most used physiotherapy treatment is the pelvic floor muscle training. Other factors are involved in the control of urination, such as the management of abdominal pressure and the activity of the muscles and fascia of the lumbopelvic region and this could be trained through generalized therapeutic exercise, which is defined as an intervention aimed at restoring musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological function. The objective of this review is to evaluate the effects of therapeutic exercise, combined or not with analytical training of the pelvic floor muscles, on urinary incontinence in women over 18 years of age, by reviewing the scientific literature. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of therapy exercise other than or combined with pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence in women over 18 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An article research was done between 11th January and 7th February, 2021 on the following databases: Pubmed, Medline, Cinahl, Web Of Science, Sport Discus and PEDro using the search terms "Urinary Incontinence" and "Exercise Therapy". RESULTS: An average of 245 results were obtained, of which 10 were selected after applying the eligibility criteria. The interventions of the analyzed articles are divided into two groups. First, a group where muscles of the abdominal-pelvic-perineal region are worked (hypopressives, yoga and strength of the abdominal muscles, resisted hip rotation...). Secondly, another group where muscles in general are worked (weight training, flexibility, balance and toning and cardiovascular training). CONCLUSION: Urinary incontinence treated with therapy exercise other than the pelvic floor muscles training, or combined with it, suggest improvements in symptoms.

Eficacia del kinesiotape en el síndrome del túnel carpiano. Una revisión sistemática / Efectiveness of kinesiotape on carpal tunnel syndrome. A systematic review

Introducción y objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una revisión sistemática acerca del tratamiento del síndrome de túnel carpiano (STC) mediante kinesiotape (KT). Material y Métodos: Se ha realizado una búsqueda bibliográfica en septiembre de 2021 en Cochrane, Medline, PubMed y Cinahl. Resultados: Se encontraron 52 artículos, y 11 cumplieron los criterios de selección establecidos, además de localizaron 2 artículos en la búsqueda manual. En ellos se analiza la mejora del STC en el tratamiento con KT frente a otros tratamientos alternativos no invasivos. Conclusiones: Parece ser que existe evidencia de que el KT puede ser una técnica eficaz para el tratamiento del STC. Sin embargo, debido a las limitaciones de los estudios se necesitan nuevas investigaciones con mayor número de pacientes y seguimientos a largo plazo. (AU)

Background and aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using kinesiotape (KT). Material and Methods: A literature search was conducted in September 2021 in Cochrane, Medline, PubMed and Cinahl. Results: Fifty-two articles were found, 11 of which met the established selection criteria, and 2 articles were located in the manual search. They analyze the improvement of CTS in KT treatment versus alternative non-invasive treatments. Conclusion: there appears to be evidence that KT may be an effective technique for the treatment of CTS. However, due to the limitations of the studies, further research with larger numbers of patients and long-term follow-up is needed. (AU)

Efectos de la fisioterapia mediante ejercicio terapéutico en pacientes con esquizofrenia. Una revisión sistemática / Effects of physical therapy by means of exercise therapy on schizophrenia patients. A systematic review

Fundamentos: La esquizofrenia es una enfermedad mental crónica que además de la psicopatología propia, cursa con deterioro cognitivo, físico, metabólico, afectivo y social. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática fue establecer cuáles son los efectos sobre el estado biopsicosocial del ejercicio terapéutico en pacientes con esquizofrenia. Métodos: En el mes de enero de 2021, se llevó a cabo una búsqueda bibliográfica en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Cinhal y SportsDiscus, y se consultó bibliografía de artículos y revisiones relacionadas con el tema a estudio. Se identificaron estudios publicados en los últimos 5 años, ensayos clínicos aleatorizados, con acceso a texto completo y en inglés que incluyeran intervenciones con ejercicio terapéutico y evaluaran los efectos que éstas producen en pacientes con esquizofrenia. Resultados: De los 125 artículos identificados se incluyeron finalmente 13 que se ajustan a los criterios y el tema a estudio. En ellos la intervención más utilizada de ejercicio terapéutico fue el ejercicio aeróbico, así como el yoga y el taichi, como alternativas de control también se utilizaron el ejercicio aeróbico, pilates, ejercicios de estiramientos, tonificación y equilibrio. Los estudios arrojan efectos de estas formas de ejercicio terapéutico, con una duración y frecuencia determinada, con mejoras en la psicopatología, estado físico, estado cognitivo, funcionamiento social y capacidad funcional. Conclusiones: El ejercicio terapéutico, principalmente el aeróbico, beneficia a los pacientes con esquizofrenia como complemento al tratamiento farmacológico al producir efectos beneficiosos a nivel físico, cognitivo, psicopatológico y social.(AU)

Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that, in addition to its own psychopathology, causes cognitive, physical, metabolic, affective and social deterioration. The aim of this systematic review was to set up the effects on the bio-psycho-social state of exercise therapy in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A systematic review was carried out in January 2021, based on a search strategy in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Cinhal and SportsDiscus. Moreover, bibliographies of articles and reviews related to the topic under study were consulted. Studies published in the last 5 years were identified, randomized clinical trials, with full access in English, which included interventions with therapeutic exercise and the evaluation of the effects they produce in patients with schizophrenia. Results: From 125 articles identified, 13 that fitted the criteria and the topic under study were finally included. In these cases, the most commonly used exercise therapy intervention is aerobic exercise, as well as yoga and tai chi. As aerobic exercise alternatives, pilates, stretching, toning and balance exercises have also been used. Studies showed effects of this type of exercise therapy, on a specific duration and frequency, with improvements in psychopathology, physical status, cognitive status, social functioning and functional capacity. Conclusions: Exercise therapy, mainly aerobic exercise, benefits patients with schizophrenia as a complement to pharmacological treatment by producing beneficial effects at the physical, cognitive, psychopathological and social levels.(AU)

Aplicación clínica de los ejercicios hipopresivos: una revisión sistemática / Clinical application of hypopressive exercises: a systematic review / Aplicação clínica de exercícios hipopressivos: uma revisão sistemática

INTRODUCCIÓN: La Gimnasia Abdominal Hipopresiva es un método creado en la década de los 80 por el Dr. Marcel Caufriez en el ámbito de la reeducación postparto. Actualmente es una técnica muy popularizada, sin embargo, hasta el momento existe poca evidencia en la literatura científica que avale la eficacia de dichos ejercicios. OBJETIVO: Revisar la evidencia publicada en los últimos cinco años sobre los efectos de los ejercicios abdominales hipopresivos. MÉTODO: Para la realización de este trabajo se llevó a cabo una revisión de la literatura en las bases de datos PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Web Of Science, SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, PEDro y Dialnet en febrero de 2020. Se incluyeron artículos publicados en los últimos cinco años, y en idioma inglés o español. RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron 16 artículos. Los estudios analizados evalúan el efecto de los abdominales hipopresivos sobre el suelo pélvico, abdomen, incontinencia urinaria, dolor lumbar, escoliosis y factores metabólicos. CONCLUSIONES: Los ejercicios hipopresivos pueden ser utilizados como método complementario al tratamiento clásico de fortalecimiento de la musculatura del suelo pélvico o abdominal. Las conclusiones de esta revisión se deben tomar con precaución debido a las limitaciones que presenta, como la baja calidad de los artículos analizados

INTRODUCTION: Hypopressive Abdominal Gymnastics is a method created in the 80s by Dr. Marcel Caufriez in the field of postpartum reeducation. There is little evidence about this technique, despite it is very popular nowadays. OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence published in the last five years about the effects of hypopressive abdominal exercises in clinical practice. METHOD: A review of the scientific literature was carried out through a systematic research in the following scientific databases: PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, PEDro and Dialnet during February, 2020. Articles published in the last five years, and in English or Spanish, were included. RESULTS: 16 articles were selected. The studies analyzed evaluate the effect of hypopressive abdominals on the pelvic floor, abdomen, urinary incontinence, low back pain, scoliosis and metabolic factors. CONCLUSIONS: Hypopressive exercises can be used as a complementary method to the classical treatment of pelvic floor or abdominal muscle strengthening. The conclusions of this review should be taken with caution due to the limitations it presents, such as the poor quality of the articles analyzed

INTRODUÇÃO: Ginástica Abdominal Hipopressora é um método criado na década de 80 pelo Dr. Marcel Caufriez no campo da reeducação pós-parto. Atualmente, é uma técnica muito popular, no entanto, até o momento, há poucas evidências na literatura científica que endossem a eficácia de tais exercícios. OBJETIVO: Revisar as evidências publicadas nos últimos cinco anos sobre os efeitos dos exercícios abdominais hipopressivos. MÉTODO: Para realização deste trabalho, realizou-se uma revisão da literatura científica através de uma busca sistemática nas bases de dados científicas Pubmed, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, Pedro e Dialnet en fevereiro de 2020. Artigos publicados nos últimos cinco anos e em inglês ou espanhol foram incluídos. RESULTADOS: 16 artigos foram obtidos. Os estudos analisados avaliam o efeito dos abdominais hipopressivos no assoalho pélvico, abdome, incontinência urinária, lombalgia, escoliose e fatores metabólicos. CONCLUSÕES: Exercícios hipopressivos podem ser utilizados como método complementar ao tratamento clássico do assoalho pélvico ou do fortalecimento muscular abdominal. As conclusões desta revisão devem ser tomadas com cautela devido às limitações que apresenta, como a má qualidade dos artigos analisados

La vuelta al fútbol tras la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior / Return to football practice after anterior cruciate reconstruction / Retornar ao treino de futebol após a reconstrução do cruzado anterior

OBJETIVO: analizar las publicaciones recientes que se centran en la vuelta a la práctica futbolística tras la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior. MÉTODO: se revisaron artículos originales inglés, español y portugués publicados en los últimos cinco años en las bases de datos Pubmed, Medline, Scopus, Cinhal y Sport Discus. RESULTADOS: se encontraron 49 artículos y tras la aplicación de criterios de inclusión y exclusión se procedieron a analizar 14 artículos. De estos, 8 tenían una muestra de futbolistas masculinos, 5 con femeninas y uno con ambos sexos. CONCLUSIÓN: Los artículos seleccionados ponen de relieve que existen ciertos factores que pueden marcar el regreso a la práctica futbolística tras la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior como el nivel de profesionalización, el dolor, la falta de confianza, el sexo o el tipo de injerto

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review will be to analyze recent publications that focus on the return to football practice after the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. METHOD: We reviewed original English, Spanish and Portuguese articles published in the last five years in the Pubmed, Medline, Scopus, Cinhal and Sport Discus databases. RESULTS: 49 articles were found and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were analyzed. Of these, 8 had a sample of male soccer players, 5 with female players and one with both sexes. CONCLUSIONS: The selected articles highlight that there are certain factors that can mark the return to football practice after the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament as the level of professionalization, pain, lack of confidence, sex or type of graft

OBJETIVO: analisar publicações recentes que enfocam o retorno à prática de futebol após a reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior. MÉTODO: artigos originais em inglês, espanhol e português publicados nos últimos cinco anos foram revisados nas bases de dados Medline, Pubmed, Scopus, Cinhal e Sport Discus. RESULTADOS: foram encontrados 49 artigos e, após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram analisados 14 artigos. Destes, 8 tinham uma amostra de jogadores de futebol do sexo masculino, 5 com jogadores do sexo feminino e um com ambos os sexos. CONCLUSÃO: Os artigos selecionados destacam que existem alguns fatores que podem marcar o retorno à prática do futebol após a reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior. como o nível de profissionalização, dor, falta de confiança, sexo ou tipo de enxerto

Prevalencia de lesiones musculoesqueléticas en músicos: Una revisión sistemática / Prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in musicians: a systematic review

Objetivo: analizar la evidencia científica actual sobre la prevalencia de lesiones musculoesqueléticas de los músicos. Material y Métodos: se han consultado las bases de datos Cinahl, Medline y Pubmed con las palabras clave "musculoskeletal diseases", "musicians" y "epidemiology". Resultados: se han seleccionado 13 estudios que muestran diferentes tasas de prevalencia de lesiones en músicos y estudiantes profesionales. Discusión: Existen estudios que preguntan por los síntomas mediante un cuestionario y otros que realizan un examen físico. Unos estudios aportan resultados en función de las regiones corporales más afectadas, mientras que otros, en función del tipo de instrumento. Ciertas investigaciones preguntan por las lesiones padecidas mientras que otros preguntan además por las medidas utilizadas para afrontarlas. Conclusiones: existe una alta prevalencia de lesiones musculoesqueléticas en músicos profesionales, incluso en las primeras etapas de la formación musical cuando son estudiantes

Objective: to analyse the current scientific evidence of the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in musicians. Material and Methods: cinahl, Medline and Pubmed were consulted using the keywords "musculoskeletal diseases", "musicians" and "epidemiology". Results: thirteen studies were selected and showed different rates of injury prevalence in professional musicians and students. Discussion: some studies asked about symptoms through a questionnaire and others performed a physical examination. Some studies provided results depending on the body regions most affected, while others depending on the type of instrument. Some research asked about injuries while others also asked about the measures used to deal with them. Conclusions: there is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in professional musicians, even in the early stages of musical training when they are students

Nivel educativo de los progenitores como factor mediador del estrés académico / Parents' educational level as a mediator factor of academic stress

Introducción. El estrés académico es un problema que afecta a un importante número de universitarios y existen diferentes condicionantes que pueden generarlo, por lo que se han desarrollado numerosos estudios para identificar posibles estresores académicos. No menos importante es definir los factores que puedan influir sobre estas sensaciones; dentro de éstos se encuentran los factores socioeducativos y sociodemográficos, que pueden influir acentuando o atenuando dichas sensaciones. Objetivo. Conocer si el nivel educativo de los progenitores se asocia con la percepción de los estresores académicos en el alumnado de fisioterapia. Sujetos y métodos. La muestra estaba formada por 151 estudiantes matriculados en el Grado de Fisioterapia de la Universidad de Vigo. Como variable socioeducativa se utilizó el nivel de estudio de los progenitores, agrupándolos en estudios primarios, medios y superiores, y para el estrés académico se empleó la escala de estresores académicos del cuestionario de estrés académico (CEA). Resultados. El factor 'exámenes' correlaciona con el nivel de estudios de ambos progenitores, pero el nivel académico de la madre se muestra como un factor determinante en la percepción de los estresores académicos, ya que correlaciona con más de la mitad de los estresores, coincidiendo un mayor nivel educativo con una menor percepción de estrés. Conclusiones. Existe influencia del nivel educativo de la madre sobre la percepción de estrés académico, pero el nivel educativo del padre se asocia de forma más discreta, ya que solamente actúa sobre uno de los nueve factores analizados

Introduction. Academic stress is a problem that affects a significant number of university varying. There are different conditions that can generate therefore have developed numerous studies to identify potential academic stressors, not less important is to identify factors that may influence these feelings within these socio-educational and socio-demographic factors that may influence accentuating or attenuating these feelings are. Aim. To determine whether the educational level of the parents is associated with the perception of academic stressors in students of Physiotherapy. Subjects and methods. The sample included 151 students enrolled in Physiotherapy of University of Vigo. As socio variable used level study of grouping parents in primary, secondary and higher education and to measure academic stress student has used the scale of academic stressors stress questionnaire academic (CEA). Results. The examinations factor correlates with the level of education of both parents, but the academic level of mothers is shown as a determining factor in the perception of academic stressors, and that correlates with more than half of them, higher level education with a lower perceived academic stress. Conclusions. The educational level of the mother have influence on the perception of academic stress but nevertheless the educational level of the father is associate, in a more discreet way because it have influence in one of the nine factors analyzed

Influencia de las variables sociodemográficas y socioeducativas en el rendimiento académico de alumnos del Grado en Fisioterapia / Influence of socio-demographic-educational variables on the academic performance of students of the Physical Therapy Degree

Objetivo: Conocer la influencia de las variables sociodemográficas y socioeducativas sobre el rendimiento académico de los alumnos del Grado en Fisioterapia. Sujetos y métodos: La muestra estaba formada por 151 alumnos matriculados en el Grado en Fisioterapia de la Universidad de Vigo en el curso 2010-2011. Mediante una encuesta se obtuvieron los datos necesarios relativos a las variables sociodemográficas y socioeducativas; para medir el rendimiento académico se tuvo en cuenta, además de la nota media, la tasa de rendimiento, la tasa de intento y la tasa de éxito. Se aplicaron contrastes estadísticos bivariantes para la correlación de dichas variables. Resultados: Variables sociodemográficas como la edad, la residencia, el compaginar estudios y trabajo o tener otras obligaciones, además de los estudios, influyen sobre el rendimiento académico. En cuanto a las variables socioeducativas, se ha comprobado que el curso, la vía de ingreso, la primera opción de matrícula o ser repetidor son variables que se correlacionan con el rendimiento académico. Conclusiones: Existen numerosas variables que afectan al rendimiento académico, pero tan sólo la residencia durante el curso, el curso académico y la vía de ingreso a los estudios afectan finalmente a la nota media

Aim: To determine the influence of socio-demographic and socio-educational variables on the academic performance of students of the Physical Therapy Degree. Subjects and methods: The population was comprised of 151 students enrolled in the Physical Therapy degree. Through a survey, we have obtained the necessary data on socio-demographic and socio-educational variables. In order to measure the academic performance, it has been taken into account, in addition to the grade point average, the rate of return, the rate of attempts and the success rate. Results: Socio-demographic variables such as age, residence, combining studies and work or having other obligations in addition to the studies, impact on academic performance in terms of socio-educational variables. We have found out that the course, the route of entry, the first enrollment option or being a student repeating a year are variables that correlate with academic performance. Conclusions: There are many variables that affect academic performance, however, only the residence during the course, the academic course and the entrance road to the studies ultimately affect the average mark