Utilização da fisioterapia na reabilitação de bezerro com poliartrite e paresia neuromuscular: relato de caso / Use of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of calves with polyarthritis and neuromuscular paresis: case report / Uso de la fisioterapia en la rehabilitación de un ternero con poliartritis y parisia neuromuscular: reporte de caso

A reabilitação animal na medicina veterinária é um campo recente, porém crescente a cada dia. Neste sentido, a fisioterapia veterinária atua trazendo inúmeros benefícios, como melhoria dos movimentos, redução da dor, edema e outras. Interfere ainda no tempo de recuperação, redução de custos para o proprietário, podendo ser hoje utilizada como um tratamento na recuperação pós-cirúrgica. Desta forma, objetivou-se relatar o uso da fisioterapia em uma bezerra com poliartrite e paresia neuromuscular. O animal apresentou um aumento de volume nas articulações cárpicas e társicas após histórico de onfalite, permanecendo em decúbito esternal por vários dias. O proprietário resolveu aplicar ferro dextrano na região glútea do animal, o que causou uma lesão de nervo isquiático. Foram instituídos protocolos medicamentosos e fisioterápicos, que culminaram no estímulo da marcha, propriocepção, além de hipertrofia muscular. Porém, em virtude de complicações resultantes de onfalite, o animal veio a óbito.(AU)

Animal rehabilitation in veterinary medicine is a recent field, but growing every day. In this sense, veterinary physiotherapy works bringing numerous benefits, such as improved movements, reduced pain, edema and others. Reducing the recovery time, reducing costs for the owner, and today it can be used as a treatment in post-surgical recovery. In this sense, the objective was to report the use of physiotherapy in a heifer with polyarthritis and neuromuscular paresis. The animal showed an increase in volume in the carpal and tarsal joints after a history of omphalitis, remaining in sternal decubitus for several days. The owner decided to apply iron dextran to the animal's gluteal region, which caused an injury to the sciatic nerve. Medicinal and physical therapy protocols were instituted, which culminated in the stimulation of gait, proprioception, in addition to muscle hypertrophy. However, due to complications resulting from omphalitis, the animal died.(AU)

La rehabilitación animal en medicina veterinaria es un campo reciente, pero en crecimiento cada día. En este sentido, la fisioterapia veterinaria actúa aportando numerosos beneficios, como mejora de los movimientos, reducción del dolor, edemas y otros. Disminución del tiempo de recuperación, reducción de costos para el propietario, pudiendo ser utilizado hoy en día como tratamiento en la recuperación posquirúrgica. En ese sentido, el objetivo fue reportar el uso de fisioterapia en una vaquilla con poliartritis y paresia neuromuscular. El animal presentó un aumento de volumen en las articulaciones del carpo y del tarso tras un antecedente de onfalitis, permaneciendo en decúbito esternal durante varios días. El propietario decidió aplicar hierro dextrano en la región glútea del animal, lo que provocó una lesión en el nervio ciático. Se instauraron protocolos farmacológicos y de fisioterapia, que culminaron con estimulación de la marcha, propiocepción, además de hipertrofia muscular. Sin embargo, debido a complicaciones derivadas de la onfalitis, el animal falleció.(AU)

Ludic Table: a comparative study between playful rehabilitation and kinesiotherapy in restricting upper limb movements in individuals with stroke.

Stroke is a neurological syndrome resulting from the sudden interruption of blood flow. Among the symptoms/consequences of the stroke are muscle weakness in the lower and/or upper limbs, decreased sensitivity, altered fine motor skills, proprioception, and reflections. The treatment for the motor consequences is orthopedic management, in which the physiotherapist assists the individual in repetitive range of motion exercises, which can be demotivating during the treatment. The Ludic Table (LT), on the other hand, incorporates playfulness into therapy, making it a motivating tool. This research describes the comparative study between kinesiotherapy techniques and exercises using the LT, applied to the development of upper limb movements. For this, fourteen volunteers were divided into groups, submitted to interventions according to the techniques, and evaluated using systems such as goniometry, HAQ-DI, GMFM-88, and neurofunctional assessment. In general, it can be stated that regardless of the intervention, the individuals obtained gain in movements (minimum average of 7 degrees) and that the use of the LT allows the development of the angular amplitude and the reduction of the effects of spasticity. The individuals submitted to the intervention through the LT obtained the development of a greater number of articular movements of the shoulder and elbow.

Kinesioterapia propioceptiva en la recuperación de la fuerza, en pacientes diabéticos con capsulitis adhesiva / Kinesioterapia proprioceptiva na recuperação da força em pacientes diabéticos com capsulite adesiva / Proprioceptive kinesiotherapy in the recovery of strength in diabetic patients with adhesive capsulitis

RESUMEN El hombro se considera la articulación más móvil e inestable del cuerpo humano. La capsulitis adhesiva es una patología frecuente en el hombro, es de causa desconocida, curso variable, y de tratamiento controversial, frecuentemente asociada a diabetes mellitus. La rehabilitación de la misma, tradicionalmente ha correspondido a ejercicios con peso y movimientos pendulares. La kinesioterapia propioceptiva es pilar fundamental durante la rehabilitación de esta patología. El objetivo de la investigación es demostrar la influencia de los ejercicios físico-propioceptivos en el alivio del dolor y la recuperación de la fuerza muscular, en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva. Se realizó un estudio experimental de corte explicativo, longitudinal, cualitativo-cuantitativo con grupo control, en una población de 30 pacientes que recibieron tratamiento rehabilitador de hombro, en el Instituto de Medicina Deportiva de La Habana, Cuba, durante tres meses consecutivos, en el período comprendido entre enero y diciembre de 2017. A ambos grupos, se les realizó evaluación clínica, historia clínica y aplicación de la Escala de Constant antes y después del tratamiento. Los pacientes del Grupo Experimental realizaron un sistema de ejercicios propioceptivos y los pacientes del Grupo Control realizaron ejercicios pendulares. El alivio del dolor se alcanzó durante el primer mes de tratamiento en el grupo experimental, pues presentó mejores resultados en la recuperación de la fuerza muscular que el Grupo Control entre el segundo y tercer mes de tratamiento (p=1,000). En conclusión, los ejercicios propioceptivos permiten, en poco tiempo, aliviar el dolor de hombro, así como recuperar la fuerza muscular en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva.

RESUMO O ombro é considerado a articulação mais móvel e instável do corpo humano. A capsulite adesiva é uma patologia comum do ombro, de causa desconhecida, curso variável e tratamento controverso, frequentemente associada ao diabetes mellitus. A reabilitação tem envolvido tradicionalmente exercícios de peso e movimentos pendulares. A Kinesioterapia proprioceptiva é um pilar fundamental durante a reabilitação desta patologia. O objetivo da pesquisa é demonstrar a influência dos exercícios físicos-proprioceptivos no alívio da dor e na recuperação da força muscular em pacientes com capsulite adesiva. Foi realizado um estudo experimental explicativo, longitudinal, qualitativo-quantitativo com um grupo de controle em uma população de 30 pacientes que receberam tratamento de reabilitação do ombro no Instituto de Medicina Esportiva em Havana, Cuba, durante três meses consecutivos, no período de janeiro a dezembro de 2017. Ambos os grupos foram submetidos a avaliação clínica, histórico clínico e aplicação da Escala Constante antes e depois do tratamento. Os pacientes do Grupo Experimental realizaram um sistema de exercícios proprioceptivos e os pacientes do Grupo de Controle realizaram exercícios de pêndulo. O alívio da dor foi alcançado durante o primeiro mês de tratamento no Grupo Experimental, que mostrou melhores resultados na recuperação da força muscular do que no Grupo de Controle entre o segundo e terceiro mês de tratamento (p=1.000). Em conclusão, os exercícios proprioceptivos permitem, em pouco tempo, aliviar a dor no ombro, assim como recuperar a força muscular em pacientes com capsulite adesiva.

ABSTRACT The shoulder is considered the most mobile and unstable joint of the human body. Adhesive capsulitis is a common pathology in the shoulder, with unknown cause, variable course, and controversial treatment, often associated with diabetes mellitus. The rehabilitation of the same traditionally has corresponded to weight-bearing exercises and pendulum movements. Proprioceptive kinesiotherapy is a fundamental pillar during the rehabilitation of this pathology. The objective of this research is to demonstrate the influence of physical proprioceptive exercises in pain relief and muscle strength recovery in patients with adhesive capsulitis. An experimental study of explanatory cut, longitudinal, qualitative-quantitative with control group, in a population of 30 patients who received rehabilitative treatment of shoulder, in the Institute of Sports Medicine of Havana, Cuba, during three consecutive months, in the period between January and December 2017 was carried out. Both groups underwent clinical evaluation, clinical history and application of the Constant Scale before and after treatment. Patients in the Experimental Group performed a proprioceptive exercise system and patients in the Control Group performed pendulum exercises. Pain relief was achieved during the first month of treatment in the experimental group, since it presented better results in the recovery of muscle strength than the Control Group between the second and third month of treatment (p=1.000). In conclusion, proprioceptive exercises allow, in a short time, to relieve shoulder pain, as well as to recover muscle strength in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Kinesiotherapy With Exergaming as a Potential Modulator of Epigenetic Marks and Clinical Functional Variables of Older Women: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

BACKGROUND: Kinesiotherapy is an option to mitigate worsening neuropsychomotor function due to human aging. Moreover, exergames are beneficial for the practice of physical therapy by older patients. Physical exercise interventions are known to alter the epigenome, but little is known about their association with exergames. OBJECTIVE: We aim to evaluate the effects of kinesiotherapy with exergaming on older women's epigenetic marks and cognitive ability, as well as on their clinical functional variables. Our hypothesis states that this kind of therapy can elicit equal or even better outcomes than conventional therapy. METHODS: We will develop a virtual clinic exergame with 8 types of kinesiotherapy exercises. Afterward, we will conduct a 1:1 randomized clinical trial to compare the practice of kinesiotherapy with exergames (intervention group) against conventional kinesiotherapy (control group). A total of 24 older women will be enrolled for 1-hour sessions performed twice a week, for 6 weeks, totaling 12 sessions. We will assess outcomes using epigenetic blood tests, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, the Timed Up and Go test, muscle strength grading in a hydraulic dynamometer, and the Game Experience Questionnaire at various stages. RESULTS: The project was funded in October 2019. Game development took place in 2020. Patient recruitment and a clinical trial are planned for 2021. CONCLUSIONS: Research on this topic is likely to significantly expand the understanding of kinesiotherapy and the impact of exergames. To the best of our knowledge, this may be one of the first studies exploring epigenetic outcomes of exergaming interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry/Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (ReBEC) RBR-9tdrmw; https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-9tdrmw. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/32729.

Cinesioterapia aplicada após a cirurgia no tendão da mão: estudo de qualidade metodológica / Kinesiotherapy applied after hand tendon surgery: methodological quality study

Introdução: As lesões nos tendões flexores (FTI) atingem as mãos e apresentam um desafio para a equipe multidisciplinar. Objetivo: Buscou-se em ensaios clínicos a aplicação da cinesioterapia em recuperar a função das mãos após lesão tendinosa. Métodos: Para a construção deste estudo foi realizada uma revisão da literatura baseada em artigos, que abordavam a temática de cinesioterapia aplicada a cirurgia no tendão da mão. Resultados: Os estudos encontrados aplicaram a cinesioterapia com programas de exercícios e mobilização articular em jovens e adultos que passaram por cirurgia no tendão da mão, auxiliando na recuperação funcional de acordo com a zona acometida. Conclusão: A cinesioterapia deve ser aplicada para recuperação funcional da mão após lesões tendinosas, no entanto, há uma enorme escassez quanto às publicações de ensaios clínicos bem conduzidos que direcionem o trabalho do fisioterapeuta. (AU)

Introduction: Flexor tendon injuries of the hands is a challenge to the multidisciplinary team. Objective: The aim of the clinical trials was to apply kinesiotherapy to recover hand function after tendon injury. Methods: A literature review was performed based on articles that addressed the theme of kinesiotherapy applied to hand tendon surgery. Results: The studies found applied kinesiotherapy with exercise programs and joint mobilization in young and adults who underwent surgery on the tendons of the hand, assisting in functional recovery according to the affected area. Conclusion: Kinesiotherapy should be applied for functional recovery of the hand after tendon injuries, however, there is a huge shortage of publications on well-conducted clinical trials that guide the physiotherapist's work. (AU)

Pemphigus foliaceus patients (Fogo Selvagem) treated with kinesiotherapy presented lower levels of proinflammatory cytokines.

Fogo Selvagem (FS) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by acantholysis and inflammation of the epidermis. It was evidenced in this disease the increase of proinflammatory cytokines levels which can be influenced by physical activities. Kinesiotherapy, as physiotherapeutic interventions, was associated improvement levels of the quality of live, mainly the pain. Understanding the impact of such methodology in immunology of the FS, may constitute an alternative and effective approach. We compare the levels of serum cytokines and chemokines between nine patients with FS submitted to kinesiotherapy for 12 weeks and ten patients not submitted to kinesiotherapy. The kinesiotherapy was composed by self-stretching followed by a resistance training for upper and lower limbs. The protocol was carried out in three sections of eight to ten repetitions with 70% of the maximum load measured by test maximum of ten repetitions. After strengthening period patients performed a passive stretching. The training sessions lasted 50 min and were performed 3 times a week at least 12 weeks. Cytokines and chemokines were assessed in plasma using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and/or cytometric bead array. Patients with FS were being kinesiotherapy presented minors levels of interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-17, IL-22, and IL-15 when compared to those not submitted to kinesiotherapy. No differences were observed for the detection of the chemokines chemokine ligand (CCL)-2, CCL-3, CCL-5, CCL-11, C-X-C motif chemokine 8 (CXCL-8), and CXCL-10. These results suggest that kinesiotherapy had a positive impact on inflammatory markers that are associated with disease worsening in FS.

Increased flexibility, pain reduction and unaltered levels of IL-10 and CD11b + lymphocytes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were associated with kinesiotherapy.

The effect of physical activity on the immune system is still poorly understood in cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Therefore, our aim was to investigate differences in the serum levels of cytokines (IL-2, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 and TNF-α) and the numbers of CD11b + and CXCR2 + neutrophils and lymphocytes in women with SLE undergoing drug treatment, without ( n = 9) or with ( n = 5) 4 months of kinesiotherapy. Parameters related to functional capacity were also analyzed. In the case of the patients who were not submitted to kinesiotherapy, there were reductions in the levels of IL-5, IL-6 and IL-10, and an increase in the number of CD11b + leukocytes, in addition to an increase in abdominal circumference after the monitoring time. Patients submitted to kinesiotherapy did not present changes in serum cytokines or in the numbers of CD11b + and CXCR2 + neutrophils and lymphocytes, but there were increases of flexibility and strength, as well as a reduction in pain sensation after the monitoring time. In conclusion, kinesiotherapy was able to increase flexibility and reduce pain in SLE patients without influencing immune parameters.

Comparação da atividade eletromiográfica em músculos do powerhouse no roll up e roll back no solo e no Cadillac do método Pilates / Comparison of electromyographic activity of powerhouse muscles performing the roll up and roll back on the floor and on the Cadillac Pilates method

Introdução: A lombalgia é um problema de saúde pública que acomete grande parte da população em algum momento da vida. Exercícios físicos realizados pelo método Pilates são descritos na literatura como uma opção de tratamento. Entretanto, existem poucos estudos que elucidam movimentos adequados para este fim. Objetivo: Comparar a ativação elétrica dos músculos oblíquo externo, oblíquo interno e multífido durante exercícios abdominais no solo e no Cadillac, para identificar diferenças na atividade neuromuscular da musculatura flexora e extensora do tronco. Material e métodos: Onze mulheres realizaram oito repetições dos exercícios The Roll Up e Roll Back. Durante os movimentos, foi avaliada a extensão e flexão do quadril a partir da análise eletromiográfica de superfície. Resultados: A ativação eletromiográfica do músculo oblíquo externo foi estatisticamente significativo, nas duas fases do movimento, no exercício The Roll Up em comparação ao exercício Roll Back. Contudo, oblíquo interno e multífido não apresentaram diferenças quando comparados os exercícios. Conclusão: O exercício realizado no solo (The Roll Up) apresentou maior demanda da musculatura flexora e extensora. Esse achado representa um passo importante na compreensão de critérios objetivos para a elaboração de programas de reabilitação nas lombalgias e para o condicionamento físico utilizando o método Pilates.(AU)

Introduction: Low back pain is a public health problem and a large number of people suffer from it at some point in life. Physical exercises performed by the Pilates method are described in the literature as a treatment option. However, there are few studies that allow the development of appropriate actions for this purpose. Objective: Compare the electrical activation of external oblique, internal oblique and multifidus muscles during abdominal exercises on the floor and on the Cadillac, in order to identify the neuromuscular activity of the flexor and extensor musculature of the trunk. Methods: Eleven women performed eight repetitions of "The Roll Up" and "Roll Back" exercises. During the movements, the electromyographic surface analysis was used to measure the hip extension and flexion. Results: The electromyographic activation of the external oblique muscle was statistically significant, in the two stages of movement, The Roll Up exercise in comparison with the Roll Back exercise. However, internal oblique and multifidus did not show significant differences when exercises were compared. Conclusion: The exercise performed on the floor (The Roll Up) showed greater demand of the flexor and extensor muscles. This finding represents an important step in the understanding of objective criteria for the elaboration of rehabilitation programs in low back pain and for physical conditioning using the Pilates method. (AU)

Acupuntura y kinesioterapia en el tratamiento de la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro / Acupuncture and kinesiotherapy in treatment of adhesive capsulitis o shoulder

Introducción: la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro es una enfermedad que anatómicamente se caracteriza por una retracción fibrosa de la cápsula articular; lo que produce una gran limitación de la movilidad de la articulación glenohumeral, tanto activa como pasiva, en todos los movimientos.Objetivos: evaluar la efectividad de la técnica de acupuntura y kinesioterapia en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, así como determinar grado de dolor y la limitación funcional en los pacientes antes y después del tratamiento.Métodos: ensayo clínico terapéutico controlado para evaluar la efectividad de la acupuntura y kinesioterapia en 62 pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, atendidos en el Policlínico Docente Dr. Tomás Romay del municipio Artemisa, desde enero del año 2014 hasta enero del 2015. Se conformaron 2 grupos (de estudio y control) de 31 integrantes en cada uno: los primeros recibieron acupuntura y kinesioterapia; los segundos: tratamiento de electroterapia y kinesioterapia.Resultados: a las 20 sesiones terapéuticas, el dolor se alivió considerablemente en los integrantes del grupo de estudio, lo cual tuvo diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos con respecto a la intensidad del mismo (p< 0,05). A los 3 meses la mejoría en el grupo estudio fue notable, con respecto al grupo control, tanto en el alivio del dolor como en la función habilidad del hombro.Conclusiones: se consideró de buena efectividad el tratamiento aplicado con acupuntura y kinesioterapia en la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro. Tanto el alivio del dolor como la limitación funcional de la articulación del hombro desde las primeras 20 sesiones de tratamiento, mejoraron notablemente(AU)

Acupuntura y kinesioterapia en el tratamiento de la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro / Acupuncture and kinesiotherapy in treatment of adhesive capsulitis o shoulder

Introducción: la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro es una enfermedad que anatómicamente se caracteriza por una retracción fibrosa de la cápsula articular; lo que produce una gran limitación de la movilidad de la articulación glenohumeral, tanto activa como pasiva, en todos los movimientos. Objetivos: evaluar la efectividad de la técnica de acupuntura y kinesioterapia en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, así como determinar grado de dolor y la limitación funcional en los pacientes antes y después del tratamiento. Métodos: ensayo clínico terapéutico controlado para evaluar la efectividad de la acupuntura y kinesioterapia en 62 pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, atendidos en el Policlínico Docente Dr. Tomás Romay del municipio Artemisa, desde enero del año 2014 hasta enero del 2015. Se conformaron 2 grupos (de estudio y control) de 31 integrantes en cada uno: los primeros recibieron acupuntura y kinesioterapia; los segundos: tratamiento de electroterapia y kinesioterapia. Resultados: a las 20 sesiones terapéuticas, el dolor se alivió considerablemente en los integrantes del grupo de estudio, lo cual tuvo diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos con respecto a la intensidad del mismo (p< 0,05). A los 3 meses la mejoría en el grupo estudio fue notable, con respecto al grupo control, tanto en el alivio del dolor como en la función habilidad del hombro. Conclusiones: se consideró de buena efectividad el tratamiento aplicado con acupuntura y kinesioterapia en la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro. Tanto el alivio del dolor como la limitación funcional de la articulación del hombro desde las primeras 20 sesiones de tratamiento, mejoraron notablemente(AU)

Introduction: Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder is a diseases anatomically characterized by a fibrous retraction of the articular capsule, which produces great limitation in all both active and passive glenohumeral motions. Objective: To evaluate the acupuncture and kinesiotherapy technique effectiveness in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, as well as to determine pain degree and functional limitation in patients before and after treatment. Methods: Controlled clinical therapeutic essay for assessing acupuncture and kinesiotherapy effectiveness in 62 patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, attended in Dr. Tomás Romay Teaching Polyclinic of Artemisa Municipality, from January 2014 to January 2015. Two groups were made up (control group and study group) by 31 members each: the first ones received acupuncture and kinesiotherapy; the second ones, electrotherapy treatments and kinesiotherapy. Results: After 20 therapeutic sessions, the pain let up considerably in the study group members, which were significantly different between both groups regarding pain intensity (p< 0.05). After three months, the study group improvement was noticeable as compared with the control group regarding both pain relief and shoulder function-ability. Conclusions: The acupuncture and kinesiotherapy treatment was assumed as fairly affective in adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Both pain relief and functional limitation of the shoulder as of the first 2o sessions of treatment improved noticeably(AU)

Acupuntura y kinesioterapia en el tratamiento de la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro / Acupuncture and kinesiotherapy in treatment of adhesive capsulitis o shoulder

Introducción: la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro es una enfermedad que anatómicamente se caracteriza por una retracción fibrosa de la cápsula articular; lo que produce una gran limitación de la movilidad de la articulación glenohumeral, tanto activa como pasiva, en todos los movimientos. Objetivos: evaluar la efectividad de la técnica de acupuntura y kinesioterapia en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, así como determinar grado de dolor y la limitación funcional en los pacientes antes y después del tratamiento. Métodos: ensayo clínico terapéutico controlado para evaluar la efectividad de la acupuntura y kinesioterapia en 62 pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro, atendidos en el Policlínico Docente "Dr. Tomás Romay" del municipio Artemisa, desde enero del año 2014 hasta enero del 2015. Se conformaron 2 grupos (de estudio y control) de 31 integrantes en cada uno: los primeros recibieron acupuntura y kinesioterapia; los segundos: tratamiento de electroterapia y kinesioterapia. Resultados: a las 20 sesiones terapéuticas, el dolor se alivió considerablemente en los integrantes del grupo de estudio, lo cual tuvo diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos con respecto a la intensidad del mismo (p< 0,05). A los 3 meses la mejoría en el grupo estudio fue notable, con respecto al grupo control, tanto en el alivio del dolor como en la función habilidad del hombro. Conclusiones: se consideró de buena efectividad el tratamiento aplicado con acupuntura y kinesioterapia en la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro. Tanto el alivio del dolor como la limitación funcional de la articulación del hombro desde las primeras 20 sesiones de tratamiento, mejoraron notablemente(AU)

Introduction: Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder is a diseases anatomically characterized by a fibrous retraction of the articular capsule, which produces great limitation in all both active and passive glenohumeral motions. Objective: To evaluate the acupuncture and kinesiotherapy technique effectiveness in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, as well as to determine pain degree and functional limitation in patients before and after treatment. Methods: Controlled clinical therapeutic essay for assessing acupuncture and kinesiotherapy effectiveness in 62 patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, attended in "Dr. Tomás Romay" Teaching Polyclinic of Artemisa Municipality, from January 2014 to January 2015. Two groups were made up (control group and study group) by 31 members each: the first ones received acupuncture and kinesiotherapy; the second ones, electrotherapy treatments and kinesiotherapy. Results: After 20 therapeutic sessions, the pain let up considerably in the study group members, which were significantly different between both groups regarding pain intensity (p< 0.05). After three months, the study group improvement was noticeable as compared with the control group regarding both pain relief and shoulder function-ability. Conclusions: The acupuncture and kinesiotherapy treatment was assumed as fairly affective in adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Both pain relief and functional limitation of the shoulder as of the first 2o sessions of treatment improved noticeably(AU)

Comparative analysis of kinesiotherapy rehabilitation after hip arthroscopy, quantified by harris and vail hip scores: a retrospective study.

BACKGROUND: It has been proven that femoroacetabular impingement cases improve following arthroscopic surgery. However, rehabilitation has a major role in the patient's recovery. The protocol used by our institution consists of an evidence-based guideline for the different phases of rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: Describe and determine the effectiveness of our institution's kinesiotherapy rehabilitation program during 2011-2016, comparing Harris and Vail Hip Scores scales (HHS and VHS, respectively) at the beginning of each treatment phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an observational, descriptive, longitudinal and retrospective study which, from a total of 684 subjects who underwent surgery, and 103 subjects who followed our institution's rehabilitation program, ultimately uses a sample of 48 subjects for analysis; these subjects were included because they completed the scales on the three occasions determined. RESULTS: Significant exact differences were found in: multivariate contrasts HHS (F=147.420; p=0.000); VHS (F=82,160; p=0,000). Mauchly's sphericity test: HHS (W=0.722; p=0.001); VHS (W=0.830; p=0.014). The within-subject effect showed significant exact differences in: HHS (F=169.451; p=0.000); VHS (F=115.387; p=0.000). CONCLUSION: Results showed significant exact differences p=0.00. In spite of its limitations, this study provides a guideline for a patient's safe return to daily life activities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

Efetividade da hidroterapia e da cinesioterapia na reabilitação de idosos com histórico de quedas / Effectiveness of hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy in elderly patients with history of falls

A fisioterapia tem um papel fundamental na reabilitação funcional de idosos com histórico de quedas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a efetividade do protocolo de hidroterapia e cinesioterapia no equilíbrio, na agilidade e na estatura em idosos que costumam cair. Foram avaliados 14 idosos por meio de estadiômetro, escala de equilíbrio de Berg e Timed Up & Go. Os idosos foram alocados em dois grupos: G1, tratados com hidroterapia, e G2, tratados com cinesioterapia. O protocolo teve duração de 2 meses, sendo duas vezes por semana e sessões de 40 minutos, totalizando 16 atendimentos. Após 16 sessões, os participantes foram reavaliados. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelos testes Kruskal-Wallis e Wilcox-Mann-Whitney. Comparando-se os dois grupos, verificou-se que ambos os grupos apresentaram maior pontuação na escala de equilíbrio de Berg, menor tempo na realização do Timed Up & Go e uma tendência a significância na estatura corporal após a aplicação do protocolo No entanto, não houve diferenças estatisticamente entre os grupos. Pode-se concluir que a hidroterapia e a cinesioterapia são efetivas para a melhora do equilíbrio e agilidade dos participantes, amenizando o declínio da capacidade funcional inerente ao envelhecimento. (AU)

Effectiveness of hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy in elderly patients with history of falls The functional rehabilitation of elderly fallers is an objective of physical therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy protocols in balance, agility and height in falling elder ones. We evaluated 14 elderly patients with history of falls. The outcome measures were the Berg Balance Scale score, Timed up & go and height. The participants were randomly divided in two groups: G1, treated with hydrotherapy, G2 treated with kinesiotherapy. The experimental intervention was a 40-minute session per day, 2 days per week for 2 months. Data were statistically analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney-Wilcox tests. Comparing the two groups, it was found that both groups increased Berg Balance Scale and decreased Timed Up & Go and there is a significance in stature after the implementation of the protocol. However, there were no statistical differences between the two groups. In conclusion, this study suggests hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy are effective for improving balance and agility in the sample of participants, reducing the decline in functional capacity inherent to the aging.(AU)

Efetividade da hidroterapia e da cinesioterapia na reabilitação de idosos com histórico de quedas / Effectiveness of hydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy in elderly patients with history of falls

A fisioterapia tem um papel fundamental na reabilitação funcional de idosos com histórico de quedas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a efetividade do protocolo de hidroterapia e cinesioterapia no equilíbrio, na agilidade e na estatura em idosos que costumam cair. Foram avaliados 14 idosos por meio de estadiômetro, escala de equilíbrio de Berg e Timed Up & Go. Os idosos foram alocados em dois grupos: G1, tratados com hidroterapia, e G2, tratados com cinesioterapia. O protocolo teve duração de 2 meses, sendo duas vezes por semana e sessões de 40 minutos, totalizando 16 atendimentos. Após 16 sessões, os participantes foram reavaliados. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelos testes Kruskal-Wallis e Wilcox-Mann-Whitney. Comparando-se os dois grupos, verificou-se que ambos os grupos apresentaram maior pontuação na escala de equilíbrio de Berg, menor tempo na realização do Timed Up & Go e uma tendência a significância na estatura corporal após a aplicação do protocolo No entanto, não houve diferenças estatisticamente entre os grupos. Pode-se concluir que a hidroterapia e a cinesioterapia são efetivas para a melhora do equilíbrio e agilidade dos participantes, amenizando o declínio da capacidade funcional inerente ao envelhecimento.

The functional rehabilitation of elderly fallers is an objective of physicaltherapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness ofhydrotherapy and kinesiotherapy protocols in balance, agility andheight in falling elder ones. We evaluated 14 elderly patients withhistory of falls. The outcome measures were the Berg Balance Scalescore, Timed up & go and height. The participants were randomlydivided in two groups: G1, treated with hydrotherapy, G2 treatedwith kinesiotherapy. The experimental intervention was a 40-minutesession per day, 2 days per week for 2 months. Data were statisticallyanalyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxtests. Comparing the two groups, it was found that both groupsincreased Berg Balance Scale and decreased Timed Up & Goand there is a significance in stature after the implementation of theprotocol. However, there were no statistical differences between thetwo groups. In conclusion, this study suggests hydrotherapy andkinesiotherapy are effective for improving balance and agility in thesample of participants, reducing the decline in functional capacityinherent to the aging.

Muscle electrical activity during exercises with and without load executed on dry land and in an aquatic environment

Introduction Muscle activity in the aquatic environment was investigated using electromyographic analyses. The physical properties of water and the resistance used may influence the response of the muscle during exercise. The objective of this study was to evaluate the electrical activity in water and on the floor during flexion and knee extension exercises with and without load and aimed at understanding the muscular response while performing resistance exercises in water. Methods The sample consisted of 14 volunteers between 18 and 35 years old who were subjected to active exercises involving knee flexion and extension with and without load on the floor and in water. Electromyography was performed during the movement. Results A significant increase was found in the electrical activity of the rectus femoris muscle during exercises on the floor. The biceps femoris muscle showed increased electromyographic activity when resistance was used. A significant increase was found in the electrical activity of the rectus femoris muscle compared with exercises with and without load and the moment of rest in immersion. The electrical activity of the rectus and biceps femoris muscles was reduced in exercises with load and without load in a therapy pool compared with on the floor. Conclusion There was a reduction of the electromyographic activity in the aquatic environment compared with that on the ground, which could be attributed to the effects from hot water. Therefore, it is believed that resistance exercises can be performed early in a therapy pool, which will facilitate the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

A abordagem fisioterapêutica na disfunção da articulação temporomandibular em portadores da síndrome do respirador bucal na idade pré-escolar / Influence of physical therapy intervention in the temporomandibular joint dysfunction in children with chronic oral breathing

A fisiologia normal da respiração é realizada preferencialmente por via nasal, para que o ar seja purificado, filtrado e aquecido antes de chegar aos pulmões. A sua normalidade é um importante estímulo de crescimento e desenvolvimento normal do indivíduo.Quando esse padrão respiratório é alterado para a respiração oral,conhecido como Síndrome do Respirador Bucal (SRB), ocasiona diversos desequilíbrios no organismo, tais como: alterações posturais, alterações respiratórias e faciais, e é um dos fatores que desencadeia as disfunções da articulação temporomandibular (ATM). Esta revisão teve como objetivo analisar a abordagem fisioterapêutica na disfunção da ATM em portadores da SRB na idade pré-escolar.Observou-se que estudos recentes relatam que a cinesioterapia é uma das técnicas importantes para o tratamento da disfunção da ATM, trazendo melhorias ao paciente, pois a repercussão dos exercícios terapêuticos melhora o quadro álgico e a mobilidade articular.Entretanto, sugere-se a realização de mais estudos referentes à aplicação da técnica de cinesioterapia em crianças com disfunções da ATM como resultado da SRB, visto que a carência de acervo é predominante nesta área.

The normal physiology of breathing is performed through the nasal way; then the air is purified, filtered and warmed before going to the lungs. It is essential for the proper development of the individual. When this breathing pattern is changed to mouth breathing, itis known as mouth breathing syndrome (MBS), which causes several changes in the body, such as postural-respiratory-facial changes,and is one of the factors that trigger the temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). This literature review aimed to analyze the influence of physical therapy in the TMJ in patients with MBS in preschoolage. It was noted that recent studies report that kinesio therapy is an important technique for TMJ treatment, bringing improvements to the patient. However, we suggest that further studies concerning kinesiotherapy in children with TMJ as a result of MBS should be performed, as there is a lack of research in this area.

Eficacia del microsistema auricular asociado a la quinesiología como coadyuvante en la terapia antihipertensiva / Effectiveness of the auricular microsystem associated with the kinesiology as an adjuvant therapy in the antihypertensive treatment

Se realizó un estudio experimental, de tipo intervención terapéutica, con la aplicación de auriculoterapia y quinesioterapia a 60 pacientes adultos hipertensos que asistían al área terapéutica del Centro Provincial de Medicina Deportiva en Santiago de Cuba durante el primer semestre de 2011. Evolutivamente se pudo demostrar la mayor eficacia de la combinación de ambas terapias en comparación con el uso de la segunda sola como coadyuvantes del tratamiento convencional, pues no se presentaron complicaciones con su empleo. Entre otras ventajas figuró la disminución del consumo de fármacos antihipertensivos en la mayoría de los integrantes de la casuística, con lo cual redujeron sus gastos por ese concepto.

An experimental study of therapeutic intervention type was carried out, with the auriculotherapy and kinesiotherapy application to 60 adult hypertensive patients who attended the therapeutic area of the Provincial Centre of Sport Medicine in Santiago de Cuba during the first semester of 2011. The higher evolutive effectiveness with the combination of both therapies could be demonstrated in comparison with the use of the second one alone, as adjuvant therapies of the conventional treatment, as complications were not present with their use. Among other advantages there was the decrease in the use of antihypertensive drugs in most of the members of the case material, which reduced their expenses due to it.

Effects of kinesiotherapy in ischemic lesion and reperfusion in rats.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of kinesiotherapy on the functionality of the pelvic limb of rats after ischemic and reperfusion injury. METHODS: 10 rats were divided into two groups, GI (control) and GII (kinesiotherapy). All the animals underwent ischemia for a period of three hours, followed by tissue reperfusion. In Group GII, non-resistive systemic kinesiotherapy was performed (swimming) in three weekly sessions of 50 minutes, over a period of four weeks, while the GI animals remained at rest. Functional analysis of motor behavior was evaluated weekly. The animals were then sacrificed, and the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles and the sciatic nerve removed for histopathological analysis. RESULTS: There was a significant recovery of motor behavior with kinesiotherapeutic treatment during the four weeks of treatment. However, the histological examination of the tissues showed no morphological changes of cell injury and repair. CONCLUSION: It was not possible to affirm that the exercise was effective in cell repair, because neither of the groups (control and experimental) showed any histological difference. On the other hand, systemic kinesiotherapy showed a beneficial effect on functional rehabilitation after ischemia and reperfusion. Level of evidence III, Case-Control Study .

Efeito da cinesioterapia na lesão isquêmica e reperfusão em ratos / Effects of kinesiotherapy in ischemic lesion and reperfusion in rats

OBJETIVO: Verificar o efeito da cinesioterapia na funcionalidade do membro pélvico de ratos após lesão isquêmica e reperfusão. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 10 ratos, divididos em dois grupos, GI (controle) e GII (cinesioterapia). Todos os animais foram submetidos à isquemia por um período de três horas, seguido de reperfusão tecidual. No Grupo GII foi realizado cinesioterapia sistêmica (natação) não resistida em três sessões semanais de 50 minutos durante quatro semanas, enquanto que no grupo GI os animais permaneceram em repouso. A análise funcional do comportamento motor foi realizada semanalmente. Posteriormente, os animais foram mortos e retirados os músculos sóleo, gastrocnêmio e nervo ciático para análise histopatológica. RESULTADOS: Houve uma recuperação significativa do comportamento motor com o tratamento cinesioterapêutico ao longo das quatro semanas de tratamento. No entanto, na avaliação histológica os tecidos não mostraram alterações morfológicas de lesão e reparação celular. CONCLUSÃO: Não foi possível afirmar que o exercício mostrou-se eficiente na reparação celular, pois, tanto no grupo controle como no experimental, não apresentou diferença histológica. Por outro lado, a cinesioterapia sistêmica apresentou um efeito benéfico na reabilitação funcional após isquemia e reperfusão. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Caso-Controle.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of kinesiotherapy on the functionality of the pelvic limb of rats after ischemic and reperfusion injury. METHODS: 10 rats were divided into two groups, GI (control) and GII (kinesiotherapy). All the animals underwent ischemia for a period of three hours, followed by tissue reperfusion. In Group GII, non-resistive systemic kinesiotherapy was performed (swimming) in three weekly sessions of 50 minutes, over a period of four weeks, while the GI animals remained at rest. Functional analysis of motor behavior was evaluated weekly. The animals were then sacrificed, and the soleus, gastrocnemius and sciatic nerve removed for histopathological analysis. RESULTS: There was a significant recovery of motor behavior with kinesiotherapeutic treatment during the four weeks of treatment. However, the histological tissues showed no morphological changes of cell injury and repair. CONCLUSION: It was not possible to affirm that the exercise was effective in cell repair, because neither of the groups (control and experimental) showed any histological difference. On the other hand, systemic kinesiotherapy showed a beneficial effect on functional rehabilitation after ischemia and reperfusion. Level of evidence III, Case-Control Study.

Análise dos efeitos da cinesioterapia e da hidrocinesioterapia sobre a qualidade de vida de pacientes com fibromialgia: um ensaio clínico randomizado / Analysis of effects of kinesiotherapy and hydrokinesiotherapy on the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized clinical trial

Objetivo: Verificar e comparar os efeitos da hidrocinesioterapia e da cinesioterapia na qualidade de vida de pacientes portadoras de fibromialgia. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado um ensaio clínico randomizado, cego, para os avaliadores. Para avaliar a qualidade de vida, utilizou-se o questionário genérico SF-36 a fim de analisar os aspectos físicos e psicológicos em 24 pacientes do sexo feminino, portadoras de fibromialgia, com idade de 30 a 55 anos, alocadas aleatoriamente em dois grupos: hidrocinesioterapia e cinesioterapia. Durante um período de 23 semanas, as pacientes foram submetidas a alongamentos e exercícios aeróbios de baixa intensidade com duração de uma hora cada sessão (em ambos os grupos). Resultados: Observou-se melhora estatisticamente significante (p < 0,05) na maior parte dos aspectos abordados pelo SF-36 em ambos os grupos. Conclusão: A hidrocinesioterapia promoveu um relaxamento muscular favorável para a melhora da qualidade de vida, porém, não foi o fator principal para amenizar os efeitos da patologia, uma vez que a cinesioterapia também proporcionou efeitos benéficos para a promoção do bem-estar dessas pacientes. Portanto, os alongamentos e os exercícios aeróbios de baixa intensidade empregados em ambos os protocolos são os prováveis responsáveis pelos efeitos benéficos observados nas duas modalidades terapêuticas analisadas.

OBJECTIVE: To verify and compare the effects of hydrokinesiotherapy and kinesiotherapy in the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It was realized a randomized clinical trial, blinded, to observers. To evaluate the quality of life, it was used the generic questionnaire SF- 36 in order to analyze the physical and psychological aspects, in 24 female patients with fibromyalgia, between 30 and 55 years old, placed aleatorialy in two groups: hydrokinesiotherapy and kinesiotherapy. During a period of 23 weeks, the patients were submitted to stretching and aerobic exercises of low intensity with one hour of duration each section (in both groups). RESULTS: It was observed statistically significant increase (p < 0,05) in the majority of the aspects of SF-36 in both groups.CONCLUSION: The hydrokinesiotherapy provides a favorable muscle relaxing to improve the quality of life, however it is not the main factor to decrease the effects of the pathology, since the kinesiotherapy also provided beneficent effects to promote the well being of these patients. Therefore, stretching and aerobic exercises of low intensity employed in both protocols are the probable responsibles by positive effects observed in both therapeutic modalities analysed.