Fatigue, fear of being mobilized and residual limb pain limit independent basic mobility and physiotherapy for patients early after major dysvascular lower extremity amputation: A prospective cohort study.

AIM: Early mobilization of patients with a major lower extremity amputation (LEA) is often a challenge because of lack of compliance. Therefore, we investigated factors limiting independent mobility and physiotherapy on the first day with physiotherapy (PTDay1) and the following 2 days after LEA. METHODS: A total of 60 consecutive patients, mean age 73.7 years (SD 12.1 years), undergoing LEA were included over a period of 7 months. The Basic Amputee Mobility Score was used to assess basic mobility. Predefined limitations for not achieving independent mobility or not completing physiotherapy were residual limb pain, pain elsewhere, fear of being mobilized, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, acute cognitive dysfunction or "other" factors reported on PTDay1 and the following 2 days after LEA. RESULTS: Fatigue and fear of being mobilized were the most frequent limitations for not achieving independent mobility on PTDay1 and the following 2 days after LEA. Patients (n = 55) who were not independent in the Basic Amputee Mobility Score activity transferring from bed to chair on PTDay1 were limited by fatigue (44%) and fear of being mobilized (33%). A total of 21 patients did not complete planned physiotherapy on PTDay1, and were limited by fatigue (38%), residual limb pain (24%) and "other" factors (24%). CONCLUSION: Fatigue and fear of being mobilized were the most frequent factors that limited independent mobility early after LEA. Fatigue, residual limb pain and "other" factors limited completion of physiotherapy. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 470-476.

Síndrome de pinzamiento isquiofemoral: a propósito de una serie de 5 casos / Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome: A five-case series report

El dolor glúteo es un motivo frecuente de consulta médica en la práctica clínica diaria. Las causas son muy variadas, pudiendo encontrar entre aquellas que forman parte de su diagnóstico diferencial el síndrome de pinzamiento isquiofemoral. Este, incluido actualmente dentro de los síndromes de glúteo profundo, es consecuencia del atrapamiento de las estructuras neuromusculares englobadas entre el trocánter menor y la tuberosidad isquiática, lo que ocasiona un cuadro de dolor en la raíz del miembro inferior, con irradiación hacia el muslo o hacia la región glútea, y mala tolerancia a la deambulación y a la sedestación. La prueba diagnóstica fundamental es la resonancia magnética de cadera, y su manejo suele ser médico inicialmente. A pesar de no ser una entidad frecuente en las consultas de reumatología, tener esta patología en mente ayuda a mejorar su pronóstico, al poder ofrecer un tratamiento adecuado y precoz.(AU)

Gluteal pain is a frequent cause of medical attention in the daily clinical practice. It can be caused by multiple pathologies, being ischiofemoral impingement syndrome among those included in its differential diagnosis. Encompassed within the deep gluteal syndromes, this entity occurs as a consequence of the entrapment of the neuromuscular structures between the lesser femoral trochanter and the ischial tuberosity, causing pain in the root of the lower limb, with irradiation towards the thigh or the gluteal region and poor tolerance to deambulation and sedestation. The magnetic resonance imaging of the hip is fundamental for its diagnosis, and its management consists on medical treatment at onset. Despite not being a frequent diagnosis in the clinical practice in rheumatology, keeping it in mind helps improving its prognosis by establishing an early and adequate treatment.(AU)

Perceived stress and pain interference in acute rehabilitation following spinal cord injury: Resilience as a moderator.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Higher levels of resilience is associated with improved pain outcomes in chronic pain and other neurological populations, but the role of resilience in pain following spinal cord injury (SCI) remains unclear. This study examined resilience as a moderator in the relationship between perceived stress and both pain intensity and interference during acute rehabilitation for SCI. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN: Individuals admitted to inpatient rehabilitation acutely following SCI (N = 57) completed measures of perceived stress, resilience, pain intensity, and interference. The Johnson-Neyman procedure was used to examine significance of conditional relationships that emerged. RESULTS: Resilience was found to moderate the relationship between perceived stress and pain interference, but not pain intensity, during inpatient rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: When resilience is low, perceived stress has a more profound and adverse impact on pain interference during inpatient rehabilitation, suggesting therapeutic strategies that build components of resilience are needed during acute rehabilitation following SCI. The relationship between stress, resilience, and pain may differ postinpatient rehabilitation for SCI and warrants further investigation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Plasma rico en plaquetas como opción terapéutica en el síndrome de la almohadilla grasa plantar / Platelet-rich plasma as a therapeutic option in heel fat pad syndrome

El síndrome de la almohadilla grasa plantar es la segunda causa de talalgia más frecuente en las consultas de Rehabilitación. Se trata de una desestructuración de la grasa plantar que conlleva la pérdida de amortiguación en la marcha y dolor plantar. Es debido a la degeneración o el traumatismo repetido que causa la alteración de la estructura de la almohadilla plantar, perdiendo su compresibilidad y función. El diagnóstico del síndrome de la grasa plantar se realiza mediante ecografía. El tratamiento se basa fundamentalmente en medidas conservadoras. Se plantea la infiltración con plasma rico en plaquetas como opción terapéutica con el objetivo de mejorar el dolor y la inflamación de la almohadilla grasa plantar. Describimos el primer caso clínico publicado de infiltración con plasma rico en plaquetas como tratamiento del síndrome de la almohadilla grasa plantar.(AU)

Heel fat pad syndrome is the second most frequent cause of heel pain at Rehabilitation services. It is a structure damage of the plantar fat that leads to loss of cushioning in gait and plantar pain. It is due to degeneration or repeated trauma that causes alteration of the structure of the foot pad losing its compressibility and function. The diagnosis of heel fat pad syndrome is made by ultrasound study. Treatment is primarily based on conservative measures. Infiltration with platelet-rich plasma is proposed as a therapeutic option with the aim of improving pain and inflammation of the plantar fat pad. We report the first published case of ultrasound-guided infiltration with platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for heel fat pad syndrome.(AU)

Effect of kinesio taping on calf pain after a half marathon: A pilot study / Efecto del vendaje neuromuscular sobre el dolor en las pantorrillas después de una media maratón: Un estudio piloto / Efeito da bandagem neuromuscular na dor na panturrilha após meia maratona: um estudo piloto

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of kinesio taping on calf pain in healthy runners immediately after a half marathon. METHOD: A sample of 13 runner volunteers was recruited in a half marathon. Calf pain measurements were taken at baseline and 10-15 minutes after competition. Kinesio tape was applied to the calf of runners the evening before the competition, only on one leg, with the contralateral leg acting as a control. RESULTS: The results of the repeated measures ANOVA in the leg differences on pain values did not show statistically significant differences (p = 0.515). However, the effect size after the race could be an indication that kinesio tape might be useful (g = - 0.37) and that studies with the sample calculated would be necessary (n = 61). CONCLUSIONS: When kinesio tape was applied to healthy half marathon runners, the data did not disclose whether the tape could lead to control calf pain produced by the competition

OBJETIVO: El propósito del presente estudio fue examinar el efecto del vendaje neuromuscular sobre el dolor de la pantorrilla en corredores sanos inmediatamente después de una media maratón. MÉTODO: Una muestra de 13 corredores voluntarios fue reclutada en una media maratón. Las mediciones de dolor de las pantorrillas se tomaron al inicio y 10-15 minutos después de la competición. El vendaje neuromuscular se aplicó en la pantorrilla de los corredores la noche anterior a la competencia, sólo en una pierna, con la pierna contralateral actuando como control. RESULTADOS: Los resultados del ANOVA de medidas repetidas sobre las diferencias en los valores de dolor en las piernas no mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p = 0.515). Sin embargo, el tamaño del efecto después de la carrera podría ser un indicio de la utilidad del vendaje (g = - 0.37) y de que estudios con la muestra calculada son necesarios (n = 61). CONCLUSIONES: Cuando el vendaje neuromuscular se aplicó a los corredores de medio maratón sanos, los datos no revelaron si podría controlar el dolor de las pantorrillas producido por la competición

OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi examinar o efeito da bandagem neuromuscular na dor na panturrilha em corredores saudáveis ​​imediatamente após uma meia maratona. MÉTODO: Uma amostra de 13 corredores voluntários foi recrutada para uma meia maratona. As medições da dor na panturrilha foram feitas no início e 10-15 minutos após a competição. A bandagem neuromuscular foi aplicada na panturrilha dos corredores na noite anterior à competição, apenas em uma perna, com a perna contralateral atuando como controle. RESULTADOS: Os resultados da ANOVA de medidas repetidas sobre as diferenças nos valores de dor nas pernas não mostraram diferenças estatisticamente significativas (p = 0,515). Porém, o tamanho do efeito após a corrida pode ser um indicativo da utilidade da bandagem (g = - 0,37) e que estudos com a amostra calculada são necessários (n = 61). CONCLUSÕES: Quando a bandagem neuromuscular foi aplicada em corredores saudáveis ​​de meia maratona, os dados não revelaram se ela poderia controlar a dor na panturrilha produzida pela competição

Physical Functionality of the Upper Limb after Breast Cancer Surgery in Southern Brazilian Survivors: Cross-Sectional Study / Funcionalidade do Membro Superior após a Cirurgia do Câncer de Mama em Sobreviventes do Sul do Brasil: Estudo de Corte Transversal / Función Física de la Extremidad Superior Después de una Cirugía de Cáncer de Mama en Sobrevivientes del Sur de Brasil: Estudio Transversal

Introduction: Surgical treatment after the diagnosis of breast cancer can lead to several consequences of the survivor's upper limb. Objective: Analyze the physical function of the upper limb after breast cancer surgery in Southern Brazilian survivors. Method: 82 breast cancer survivors (55±10 years) receiving hormone therapy were included. A questionnaire for general information, pain (Visual Analogue Scale), and upper limb functionality (DASH) were applied, followed by physical tests; the shoulder range of motion (goniometer), strength (dynamometer), proprioception (kinesimeter) and arm volume (perimeter of the arm). Results: No differences were found for any variable of physical function in relation to mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery. However, better scores of strength and the shoulder range of motion were found for the non-surgery arm. Linear regression demonstrated a relation between pain, strength, range of motion, proprioception, and arm volume with the disabilities of the upper limb, and when adjusted by surgery modality, shoulder range of motion, arm volume, and proprioception maintained significantly. Conclusion: Breast cancer survivors presented physical disabilities on the upper limb after surgery, regardless of the modality of surgery. Results elucidate the need for an efficient post-treatment program to prevent poor physical function after breast cancer surgery and provide better daily activities to these women.

Introdução: O tratamento cirúrgicodo câncer de mama pode levar a consequências físicas no membro superior de sobreviventes. Objetivo: Analisar a funcionalidade do membro superior após cirurgia de câncer de mama em sobreviventes do Sul do Brasil. Método: Foram avaliadas82 sobreviventes de câncer de mama (55±10 anos) em tratamento com hormonioterapia. Foi aplicado um questionário para informações gerais, dor (Escala Visual Analógica) e funcionalidade do membro superior (DASH), seguido de testes físicos; amplitude de movimento (goniômetro), força (dinamômetro), propriocepção (cinesiômetro) e volume do braço (perímetro do braço). Resultados: Não foram encontradas diferenças para nenhuma das variáveis de funcionalidade em relação à mastectomia ou cirurgia conservadora de mama. No entanto, melhores escores de força e amplitude de movimento foram apresentados no membro contralateral à cirurgia. A regressão linear demonstrou uma relação entre dor, força, amplitude de movimento, propriocepção e volume do braço com as disfunções do membro superior e, quando ajustada pela modalidade de cirurgia, apenas a amplitude de movimento, volume do braço e propriocepção mantiveram--se significativamente. Conclusão: A cirurgia do câncer de mama pode levar à pior funcionalidade no membro superior, independentemente da modalidade da cirurgia. Os resultados elucidam a necessidade de um programa eficiente de pós-tratamento para prevenir as consequências na função física do membro superior após cirurgia de câncer de mama e proporcionar melhora nas atividades de vida diária nessa população.

Introducción: El tratamiento quirúrgico después del diagnóstico de cáncer de seno puede conducir a varias consecuencias de la extremidad superior de la sobreviviente. Objetivo: Analizar la función física de la extremidad superior después de una cirugía de cáncer de mama en sobrevivientes del sur de Brasil.Método: Se incluyeron 82 sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama (55±10 años) que recibieron terapia hormonal. Se aplicó un cuestionario para información general, dolor (escala analógica visual) y funcionalidad de la extremidad superior (DASH), seguido de pruebas físicas; el rango de movimiento (goniómetro), fuerza (dinamómetro), propiocepción (kinesímetro) y volumen del brazo (perímetro del brazo). Resultados: No se encontraron diferencias para ninguna variable de la función física con respecto a someterse a una mastectomía o cirugía conservadora de seno. Sin embargo, se encontraron mejores puntajes de fuerza y rango de movimiento para el brazo no quirúrgico. La regresión lineal demostró una relación entre el dolor, la fuerza, el rango de movimiento, la propiocepción y el volumen del brazo con las discapacidades de la extremidad superior, y cuando se ajustó por la modalidad quirúrgica, el rango de movimiento, el volumen del brazo y la propiocepción se mantuvieron significativamente. Conclusión: Las sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama presentaron discapacidades físicas en la extremidad superior después de la cirugía, independientemente de la modalidad de la cirugía. Los resultados aclaran la necesidad de un programa de postratamiento eficiente para prevenir la mala función física después de la cirugía de cáncer de mama y proporcionar mejores actividades diarias a estas mujeres.

Combined cognitive-behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia: Effects on polysomnographic parameters and perceived sleep quality / Terapia cognitivo-conductual combinada para la fibromialgia: efectos sobre parámetros polisomnográficos y calidad del sueño percibida

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the first-line treatments in the management of fibromyalgia (FM) and it has been applied with considerable success to treat the psychological processes associated with pain and insomnia. We hypothesized that treating sleep and pain jointly with new combined modalities of CBT may offer greater sleep-related benefits to patients. METHOD: Thirty-nine female patients with FM and insomnia were randomly allocated to receive CBT centered on pain (CBT-P) or combined CBT focused on pain and insomnia (CBT-C). Participants were assessed at baseline and post-treatment with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and an ambulatory polysomnography. RESULTS: Participants who received CBT-P showed increases in time in bed and total sleep time and decreases in light sleep, but there was no improvement in perceived sleep quality. Participants who received combined CBT-C showed more meaningful improvements related to refreshing sleep (i.e., higher sleep efficiency and less time awake and longer time in Stage 4 sleep), and these changes were concordant with a significant improvement in self-perceived sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that new CBT-C approaches can improve insomnia-related clinical aspects

ANTECEDENTES/OBJETIVO: La terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) es un tratamiento de primera línea para abordar la fibromialgia (FM) que se ha aplicado con cierto éxito para el tratamiento del dolor y el insomnio. Se hipotetiza que intervenir sobre el sueño y el dolor con una modalidad combinada de TCC (TCC-C) puede mejorar el sueño de estos pacientes. MÉTODO: Treinta y nueve mujeres con FM e insomnio fueron aleatorizadas para recibir TCC centrada en dolor (TCC-D) o TCC-C. Se evaluaron al inicio y en el post-tratamiento con el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh y polisomnografía ambulatoria. RESULTADOS: Las participantes en la TCC-D mostraron aumentos del tiempo en cama y del tiempo total de sueño, y un descenso del sueño ligero, pero no hubo una mejora en la calidad del sueño percibida. Las participantes en la TCC-C mostraron mejoras significativas relacionadas con el sueño reparador (mayor eficiencia del sueño, menos tiempo de vigilia y más tiempo en fase 4 del sueño), y estos cambios fueron congruentes con una mejora en la calidad del sueño percibida. CONCLUSIONES: Este estudio sugiere que nuevos enfoques TCC-C en FM pueden mejorar aspectos clínicos relacionados con el insomnio

Hábitos parafuncionais e sintomatologia de pacientes submetidos a intervenções buco-maxilo-faciais em uma clínica escola de fisioterapia: um estudo retrospectivo de 15 anos / PARAFUNCTIONAL HABITS AND SYMPTOMATOLOGY OF PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO BUCO-MAXILLO-FACIAL INTERVENTIONS IN A PHYSIOTHERAPY SCHOOL CLINIC: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 15 YEARS

Objetivo: Comparar clinicamente os pacientes com desordens buco-maxilo-faciais (DBMF) atendidos em uma clínica-escola de fisioterapia da cidade de Fortaleza. Materiais e métodos: Dentre 5.357 prontuários, foram coletados os dados de 315 prontuários referentes aos pacientes acometidos por DBMF, dentre eles, 62 homens e 253 mulheres. Resultados: O estudo adotou perfil predominante de pacientes do gênero feminino, solteiros, entre 21 a 30 anos, estudantes, que fizeram uso de relaxante muscular; mulheres sentiram dor irradiada, já homens, dor do tipo fina. Bruxismo/endentações/desgaste dentário foram prevalentes em ambos os sexos e os sintomas que apresentaram diferença estatística entre homens e mulheres foram cervicalgia (p=0,0051), cefaleia (p<0,0001), formigamento de membros superiores (p=0,0371) e dor corporal (p=0,0234). Conclusão: Bruxismo/endentações/desgaste dentário foram os prevalentes em ambos os sexos. Entre os homens, o sintoma mais prevalente foi a dor ou cansaço ao mastigar, já entre as mulheres foi a cefaleia.

Pain and quality of life in human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis after home-based exercise protocol: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) causes, among other abnormalities, chronic pain that may impair quality of life (QOL). Home protocols can help those who have difficulty attending rehabilitation centers. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a home-based exercise protocol on pain and QOL in people with HAM/TSP. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial of people with HAM/TSP (World Health Organization criteria) classified as probable or definite. The supervised group (SG) underwent training for 12 weeks and continued the protocol at home for another 12 weeks; the unsupervised group (UG) performed the same protocol at home without physical therapist supervision for 24 weeks; and the control group (CG) maintained the usual care. QOL was assessed by the Short Form-36 health survey and the pain condition by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The Chi-square, analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and Friedman tests (5% alpha) were used for the analyses. The intention-to-treat method was adopted in case of follow-up losses. Record number RBR-849jyv/UTN: U1111-1176-2858. RESULTS: Of 56 participants, 49 completed the protocol. Mean pain was moderately reduced (>30%) in the UG and CG and mildly reduced (20%) in the SG. Loss in the vitality score of QOL in the CG was noted. CONCLUSIONS: The protocol generated mild and moderate pain relief and reduced losses in the functional QOL in the treatment groups.

Neuromodulación transcraneal y fisioterapia: corriente directa y estimulación magnética / Transcranial neuromodulation and physiotherapy: direct current and magnetic stimulation

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Aspectos clínicos, radiográficos y rehabilitadores en pacientes con síndrome doloroso regional complejo / Clinical, radiographic and rehabilitative aspects in patients with complex painful regional syndrome

Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 17 pacientes con síndrome doloroso regional complejo, que recibieron rehabilitación en el Departamento de Fisioterapia del Hospital General Docente Dr Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero 2016 hasta febrero 2017, con vistas a caracterizarles según aspectos clínicos y radiográficos. Entre los principales resultados predominaron el tipo 1 de la enfermedad (64,7 por ciento), la etapa precoz (25,0 por ciento), la localización en el miembro superior (82,4 por ciento) y el sexo femenino (58,8 por ciento), entre otros. La corrección postural y la cinesiterapia fueron necesarias independientemente del estadio clínico de la enfermedad. Se concluye que resulta importante efectuar un diagnóstico clínico y radiográfico oportuno, así como ejecutar medidas rehabilitadoras tempranas para evitar la discapacidad y lograr una recuperación funcional óptima

A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 17 patients with complex painful regional syndrome who received rehabilitation in the Physiotherapy Department of Dr Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso Teaching General Hospital was carried out in Santiago de Cuba, from January, 2016 to February, 2017, aimed at characterizing them according to clinical and radiographical aspects. Among the main results there was a prevalence of the type 1 of the disease (64.7 percent), early stage (25.0 percent), localization in the upper member (82.4 percent) and the female sex (58.8 percent), among others. The postural correction and kinesiotherapy were necessary independently of the clinical stage of the disease. It was concluded that it is important to make an appropriate clinical and radiographic diagnosis, as well as to implement early rehabilitative measures to avoid disability and achieve a good functional recovery

Aspectos clínicos, radiográficos y rehabilitadores en pacientes con síndrome doloroso regional complejo / Clinical, radiographic and rehabilitative aspects in patients with complex painful regional syndrome

Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 17 pacientes con síndrome doloroso regional complejo, que recibieron rehabilitación en el Departamento de Fisioterapia del Hospital General Docente Dr Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero 2016 hasta febrero 2017, con vistas a caracterizarles según aspectos clínicos y radiográficos. Entre los principales resultados predominaron el tipo 1 de la enfermedad (64,7 por ciento), la etapa precoz (25,0 por ciento), la localización en el miembro superior (82,4 por ciento) y el sexo femenino (58,8 por ciento), entre otros. La corrección postural y la cinesiterapia fueron necesarias independientemente del estadio clínico de la enfermedad. Se concluye que resulta importante efectuar un diagnóstico clínico y radiográfico oportuno, así como ejecutar medidas rehabilitadoras tempranas para evitar la discapacidad y lograr una recuperación funcional óptima(AU)

A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 17 patients with complex painful regional syndrome who received rehabilitation in the Physiotherapy Department of Dr Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso Teaching General Hospital was carried out in Santiago de Cuba, from January, 2016 to February, 2017, aimed at characterizing them according to clinical and radiographical aspects. Among the main results there was a prevalence of the type 1 of the disease (64.7 percent), early stage (25.0 percent), localization in the upper member (82.4 percent) and the female sex (58.8 percent), among others. The postural correction and kinesiotherapy were necessary independently of the clinical stage of the disease. It was concluded that it is important to make an appropriate clinical and radiographic diagnosis, as well as to implement early rehabilitative measures to avoid disability and achieve a good functional recovery(AU)

Influencia del entrenamiento vibratorio en el dolor y la calidad de vida de mujeres mayores de 65 años / Influence of vibration training on pain and quality of life in women older than 65 years old

El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar los efectos de un programa de ejercicio físico complementado con entrenamiento vibratorio sobre el dolor y la calidad de vida en mujeres mayores de 65 años. 52 mujeres físicamente activas e independientes, mayores de 65 años, fueron distribuidas aleatoriamente en dos grupos: ejercicio físico (n= 26) y este mismo programa complementado con entrenamiento vibratorio (n= 26). Ambos grupos realizaron dos sesiones semanales durante 12 semanas. Se evaluaron el dolor, mediante la escala verbal numérica, y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud con el cuestionario SF-12. La diferencia estadística se estableció en p < .05. Tras la intervención hubo cambios significativos en el dolor en el grupo experimental frente al control, así como en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, tanto en su dimensión mental como física, a favor del grupo implementado con vibraciones. Los resultados sugieren que un entrenamiento vibratorio de tres meses como complemento del ejercicio físico disminuye el dolor y aumenta la calidad de vida de mujeres mayores de 65 años

The objective of our study was to evaluate the effects of an exercise program supplemented with vibration training on pain and quality of life in women over 65 years. 52 physically active and independent women, 65 and older, were randomized into two groups: exercise (n = 26) and the same supplemented with vibration training program (n = 26). Both groups performed two sessions per week for 12 weeks. Pain through verbal numeric scale and quality of life related to health with the SF-12 questionnaire were evaluated. Statistical signifficance was set at p < .05. After the intervention there were signifficant changes in pain in the experimental group compared to control and quality of life related to health, both mental and physical dimensions in favor of the group implemented vibrations. The results suggest that a three-month vibration training as a complement to physical exercise reduces pain and improves quality of life for women over 65

Terapias artísticas y creativas en la mejora del malestar psicológico en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Revisión sistemática / Artistic and creative therapies in improving psychological distress in women with breast cancer. Systematic review

Objetivo: Conocer el estado actual de la eficacia de las terapias artísticas y creativas (TAC) en las variables de malestar psicológico de mujeres con cáncer de mama y delimitarla en función del tipo de TAC y momento terapéutico del paciente. Método: La búsqueda se realizó mediante las bases de datos Pubmed, Web of Science, Psychinfo y Google Academic para el periodo 2010-2016. Resultados: Se obtienen 9 estudios RTC y cuasi-experimentales controlados (2 de Danza movimiento terapia, 1 de Arte Terapia, 1 de Musicoterapia y 5 de Escucha musical) que incluyen 680 participantes. Se discute la calidad metodológica, el riesgo de sesgo y las medidas de eficacia terapéutica. Conclusiones: Las TAC parecen ser una ayuda complementaria a corto plazo durante la fase de tratamiento en cáncer de mama. Sin embargo, son necesarios más ensayos para aclarar los mecanismos subyacentes a la mejora, así como delimitar la eficacia de cada modalidad (AU)

Objective: To know the current state of the effectiveness of artistic and creative therapies (ACTs) over psychological distress of women with breast cancer and to delimit it according to the type of CT and the therapeutic moment of the patient. Method: The search was performed using Pubmed, Web of Science, Psychinfo and Google Academic databases for the period 2010-2016. Results: nine controlled RTC and quasi-experimental studies (2 of Dance movement therapy, 1 of Art Therapy, 1 of Music therapy and 5 of Musical Listening) were obtained, including 680 participants. Methodological quality, risk of bias and measures of therapeutic efficacy are discussed. Conclusions: ACT scans seem to be short-term complementary aid during the treatment phase in breast cancer. However, more trials are needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying the improvement as well as to delimit the effectiveness of each modality (AU)

Dança sênior - efeitos benéficos à qualidade de vida, à incidência de dor em idosas / Senior dance - beneficial effects to quality of life, the incidence of pain in elderly women / Baile para mayores: efectos beneficiosos para calidad de vida, la incidência de dolor en mujeres de edad avanzada

Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental, exploratório-descritivo, longitudinal-prospectivo e com abordagem quantitativa, que avaliou os efeitos benéficos da dança sênior sobre a qualidade de vida, e incidência da dor de 12 idosas que participaram de oito semanas de dança. Os resultados demonstraram diferença estatisticamente significativa em seis quesitos do questionário Short-Form Health Survey; e redução da intensidade da dor em praticamente todos os segmentos corporais, conforme Escala de Avaliação de Corlett.

This is a prospective-longitudinal, almost-experimental, exploratory-descriptive study with a quantitative approach, which assessed the beneficial effects of senior dance on the quality of life and incidence of pain in 12 elderly women who participated in 8 weeks of dance. The results showed a statistically significant difference in 6 questions of the Short-Form Health Survey and reduction of pain intensity in almost all body segments, according to Corlett's Rating Scale.

Es un estudio cuasi-experimental, exploratorio-descriptivo, longitudinal-prospectivo con un enfoque cuantitativo, que evaluó los efectos beneficiosos del baile de adultos mayores sobre la calidad de vida y la incidência del dolor en 12 mujeres mayores que participaron en 8 semanas de baile. Los resultados mostraron una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en 6 ítems del cuestionario Short-Form Health Survey y redujeron la intensidad del dolor en prácticamente todos los segmentos del cuerpo, de acuerdo con la escala de calificación de Corlett.

Funcionalidad, calidad de vida y grado de dolor en 243 pacientes con lumbalgia crónica degenerativa / FUNCTIONALITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PAIN INTENSITY IN 243 PATIENTS WITH DEGENERATIVE CHRONIC LUMBAR DISEASE

Introducción: La enfermedad degenerativa lumbar ocasiona lumbalgia, es la patología musculo esquelética más frecuente en mayores de 65 años, la segunda causa de las consultas médicas en primer nivel, quinta en admisión en hospitales y tercera de cirugía de columna lumbar que ocasiona incapacidad y limitación de actividades cotidianas. El objetivo es correlacionar la calidad de vida con limitación funcional en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica degenerativa. Metodología: estudio transversal, en 243 adultos mayores con lumbalgia degenerativa, de ambos géneros, mayores de 65 años, con lumbalgia crónica y limitación funcional de actividades cotidianas. Se utilizó Escala Visual Analógica (EVA), Cuestionario de Salud SF-36 y Escala de Incapacidad por Dolor Lumbar de OSWESTRY. La estadística fue descriptiva y correlación Spearman. Resultados: N=273, edad media 77 ± 6.9 años, 63.38% fueron mujeres, 48.97% pensionados, 20.17% analfabetas, 25.10% nivel secundaria, 65.85% casados. En el SF-36: calidad de vida promedio 39.2, con mayor afectación en el dominio de funcionamiento social: media 51.99; OSWESTRY: imitación funcional mínima y moderada en 23.9%, limitación severa a máxima en 76.1%; EVA: 59.3% dolor leve a moderado y 40.7% dolor intenso y con el peor dolor posible; hubo correlación negativa entre SF-36 y OSWESTRY: -.830, p=0.000; tambien correlación negativa entre calidad de vida y grado de dolor: -.798 p<0.0001 y correlación positiva entre limitación funcional y grado de dolor: 0.734 p=0.000. Conclusión: La calidad de vida tiene correlación negativa con limitación funcional y dolor; la correlación entre limitación funcional y dolor es positiva en adultos mayores con lumbalgia crónica

Introduction: Lumbar degenerative disease causes lumbago, is the most common muscleskeletal pathology in patients over 65 yearsold and the second leading cause of medical consultations at first medical level, the fifth in hospital admissions and third of lumbar spine surgery. It causes disability and limitation of daily activities. The objective is to correlate the quality of life with functional limitation in patients with Atraumatic Chronic Lumbago. Methods: Cross-sectional study in 243, older than 65 years old, male and female, with Atraumatic Chronic Lumbago and functional limitation of daily activities. Visual Analog Scale (VAS), SF-36 and Oswestry questionaries were applied. Descriptive and correlation statistics were used. Results: N=273, mean age 77 ± 6.9 years, 63.38% women, 48.97% pensioners, 20.17% illiterate, 25.10% High School level and 65.85% were married. SF-36: 39.2 quality of life average was 39.2, with greater involvement in the social functioning domain: 51.99 media. OSWESTRY: moderate and low functional limitation in 23.9%, severe to maximum limitation in 76.1%; VAS mild to moderate pain in 59.3% and 40.7% severe pain and worst pain possible; there were negative correlation between SF -36 and OSWESTRY -.830, p= 0.000 and between quality of life and degree of pain: -.798 p < 0.0001; correlation between and positive degree of functional limitation and degree of pain was positive: 0.734 p=0.000. Conclusion: Quality of life is negatively correlated with pain and functional limitation; and the correlation between pain and functional limitation is positive in older adults with chronic low back pain

Prevalencia del dolor no oncológico en la consulta de rehabilitación / The prevalence of non-cancer pain in rehabilitation practice

Introducción. El dolor es el síntoma acompañante que provoca con mayor frecuencia una consulta médica. El dolor crónico es un tema de gran relevancia para los profesionales de la salud, el paciente y la sociedad. Objetivo. Valorar la prevalencia de dolor en las consultas del médico rehabilitador. Material y métodos. Estudio descriptivo prospectivo, observacional multicéntrico en 3 hospitales. Se valoraron pacientes con dolor entre el 1.1.2012 y el 28.2.2012. Se analizaron: variables sociodemográficas, antropométricas y características del dolor. Resultados. El estudio incluyó a 1.168 pacientes: 974 padecían algún tipo de dolor, de los cuales el 62,5% son mujeres; la mayoría de pacientes padecía dolor en las extremidades superiores (32,1%) y la mitad de los pacientes presentaron dolor crónico, siendo los >58 años los que con más frecuencia sufrían dolor crónico (p > 0,001). La intensidad del dolor en la escala VAS fue de 54,70 y de 6,16 en la NRS. El 70,7% recibían tratamiento analgésico. Un 64,1% no realizaba ninguna actividad física. Conclusiones. Los resultados de nuestro estudio demuestran una alta prevalencia de dolor en las consultas del médico rehabilitador. Se podría considerar nuestra especialidad como referente en el manejo y tratamiento del dolor (AU)

Introduction. Pain is the most common symptom prompting medical consultation. Chronic pain is a highly important issue for health professionals, patients and society. Objective. To assess the prevalence of pain in rehabilitation practice. Material and methods. This descriptive, prospective, multicenter study evaluated pain in patients in 3 hospitals between 1st January, 2012 and 28th February, 2012. We analyzed sociodemographic and anthropometric variables and pain features. Results. The study included 1168 patients; 974 had some kind of pain, of which 62.5% were women. Most patients had pain in the upper extremities (32.1%). Half the patients had chronic pain. Pain was most common in patients aged >58 years (P<.001). Pain intensity on the VAS scale was 54.70 mm and 6.18 on the NRS. A total of 70.7% were receiving analgesics and 64.1% performed no physical activity. Conclusions. The results of our study demonstrate a high prevalence of pain in rehabilitation consultation. Our speciality could be considered as pivotal in the management and treatment of pain (AU)

Estrategias biomecánicas conservadoras para la gonartrosis mediante ortesis plantares / Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis through plantar orthoses

Introducción: La gonartrosis representa un importante problema de salud, cuya prevalencia aumenta acorde con el envejecimiento de la población y las crecientes tasas de sobrepeso y obesidad. Asocia dolor, discapacidad funcional y un alto coste económico. Objetivo: Determinar la eficacia del uso de cuñas pronadoras en las plantillas para disminuir los síntomas, la discapacidad y retrasar la cirugía artroplástica. Diseño: Ensayo clínico aleatorizado no cegado. Pacientes con gonartrosis grado 2-4 de Kellgren y Lawrence atendidos en la Unidad de Aparato Locomotor y Rehabilitación del Hospital Infanta Margarita. Se hizo un seguimiento de 9 meses. Material y método: Cincuenta y seis pacientes sin tratamiento ortésico o quirúrgico previo. Valoramos el grado de severidad mediante radiología, el dolor mediante la escala visual analógica pre- y postintervención, y la funcionalidad mediante el índice de artrosis de la Western Ontario and McMaster Universities. Se incluyó a los pacientes de forma aleatoria en uno de los grupos: cuñas pronadoras retropié, cuñas pronadoras con prolongación a cabeza de 5.o metatarsiano o ciclo de infiltraciones corticoideas intraarticulares en rodilla. Resultados: Obtenemos diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las dimensiones del índice de artrosis de la Western Ontario and McMaster Universities. Dolor: mejoría en el grupo 2 (p < 0,001); capacidad funcional: niveles inferiores en el grupo 3 respecto a los otros grupos (p < 0,001). No existieron diferencias en la escala visual analógica (p = 0,927) ni en la dimensión rigidez del índice de artrosis de la Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (p = 0,072). El 12,5% de los pacientes fueron derivados a cirugía. Conclusión: Las ortesis plantares modificadas producen mejoría sintomática y funcional en pacientes con gonartrosis. Se precisan estudios con mayor muestra y a más largo plazo para verificar si este beneficio se mantiene en el tiempo (AU)

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis is a major health problem whose prevalence increases in line with the aging population and rising rates of overweight and obesity. Associated factors are pain, functional disability, and high economic cost. Objective: To determine the efficacy of using wedge insoles to reduce symptoms, disability and delay arthroplasty surgery. Design: A randomized unblinded study was performed in patients with Kellgren and Lawrence grade 2-4 knee osteoarthritis treated in the Locomotive and Rehabilitation Unit of the Infanta Margarita Hospital. A 9-month follow-up was performed. Material and method: Fifty-six patients received no orthotic or surgical treatment. Severity was assessed by radiological study, pain by visual analog scale pre- and post-intervention, and functionality by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index. We randomly included the patients into one of three groups: pronator rearfoot wedges, pronator wedges with extension to the 5th metatarsal head or three intraarticular corticosteroid infiltrations in the knee. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index dimensions: pain improved in group 2 (P < .001). Functional capacity was lower in group 3 than in the other groups (P < .001). There were no differences in visual analog scale (P = .927) or the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index stiffness scale (P = .072). A total of 12.5% were referred to surgery. Conclusion: The use of modified foot orthoses produces symptomatic and functional improvements in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Long-term studies with a larger sample are needed to verify whether this benefit is maintained over time (AU)