Browsing by Subject "Physiotherapy"
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Analysis of accidental falls and the integration in the chronicity programs of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(Revista de Neurología, 2022-11-16)Introducción. La esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA) es la enfermedad degenerativa de las motoneuronas más frecuente. No dispone de tratamiento curativo y estos pacientes requieren un soporte ... -
Anatomical study of ultrasound vs landmark guidance for needle placement in the obliquus capitis inferior
(Scientific Reports, 2025)Needling of obliquus capitis inferior (OCI) muscle could be an important intervention for individuals with upper cervical pain; however, precision is important due to its sensitive location. The aim was ... -
Dimensional changes of the carpal tunnel and median nerve during manual mobilization of the carpal bones - Anatomical study
(Clinical Biomechanics, 2018)Background: The carpal tunnel is a clinically important fibro-osseous conduit for the median nerve and associated tendons. It is mechanically dynamic and therapeutic manual techniques that appear to ... -
Does upper cervical manual therapy provide additional benefit in disability and mobility over a physiotherapy primary care program for chronic cervicalgia? A randomized controlled trial
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020-11-11)Introduction: Neck pain is a condition with a high incidence in primary care. Patients with chronic neck pain often experience reduction in neck mobility. However, no study to date has investigated the ... -
Effect of an unsupervised exercises-based athletics injury prevention programme on injury complaints leading to participation restriction in athletics: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)Objective: To test the efficacy of the Athletics Injury Prevention Programme (AIPP) to reduce the percentage of athletes presenting at least one injury complaint leading to participation restriction ... -
Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and physical performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022)Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of the blood flow restriction training in improving muscle strength and physical performance in older adults. Data Sources: A systematic review and meta-analysis ... -
Effectiveness of conservative treatment according to severity and systemic disease in carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy in the upper extremity. Conservative treatment has been effective for mild and moderate idiopathic CTS. However, severe ... -
The effectiveness of massage therapy for improving sequelae in post-stroke survivors. A systematic review and meta-analysis
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)Objective: To assess the effect of therapeutic massage for improving sequelae in stroke survivors. Methods: A systematic review of the nine medical databases from January 1961 to December 2020 was carried ... -
Effects of a massage protocol in tensiomyographic and myotonometric proprieties
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on neuromuscular function ... -
Effects of the manual therapy approach of segments C0-1 and C2-3 in the flexion-rotation test in patients with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021-01)Background: Flexion-rotation test predominantly measures rotation in C1-2 segment. Restriction in flexion-rotation may be due to direct limitation in C1-2, but also to a premature tightening of the alar ... -
Feasibility of 3D-printed models of the proximal femur to real bone: a cadaveric study
(HIP International, 2018)Introduction: 3D technology has increased popularity during the past decade due to recent advancements and has been described as a useful tool in several fields of medicine including orthopaedic surgery. ... -
Functional massage of the teres major muscle in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a randomized controlled case series study
(International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2016)Objective: the purpose of the present study was to analyze the concurrent validity and reliability of a force platform clinical COBS Feedback® for the estimation of the height of vertical jumps. Design: ... -
The immediate effect of informational manual therapy for improving quiet standing and bodily pain in university population
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)Background: The Informational Manual Therapy (IMT) is a therapeutic touch. This study aims to assess the effect of IMT on quiet standing, pain and health status in university population. Methods: An ... -
Manual therapy as a management of cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review
(BioMed Research International, 2021)Background. Cervical radiculopathy is defined as a disorder involving dysfunction of the cervical nerve roots characterised by pain radiating and/or loss of motor and sensory function towards the root ... -
A novel device for assessment and treatment of upper cervical spine: test–retest reliability study
(Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023)Introduction: Neck pain is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation in primary care. Clinicians evaluate different variables, including movement and cervical strength, to determine the prognosis ... -
Relationship between lower limb EMG activity and knee frontal plane projection angle during a single-legged drop jump
(Physical Therapy in Sport, 2021)Objectives: To assess a relationship between lower limb muscle activity and the frontal plane knee kinematics during a single-legged drop jump. Design: Correlation study; Setting: Functional Anatomy ... -
Students’ perceptions, engagement and satisfaction with the use of an e-rubric for the assessment of manual skills in physiotherapy
(BMC Medical Education, 2021)Introduction: In recent years, formative assessment has gained importance in health care education to facilitate and enhance learning throughout the training period. Within the frame of active methodologies, ... -
Temperature and current flow effects of different electrode placement in shoulder capacitive-resistive electric transfer applications: a cadaveric study
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021)Background: Impingement syndrome is currently estimated to represent 60% of all shoulder pain disorders. Capacitive-Resistive electric transfer therapy is aimed to provoke temperature and current flow ... -
Thermal and non-thermal effects of capacitive–resistive electric transfer application on different structures of the knee: a cadaveric study
(Scientific Reports, 2020)Capacitive–resistive electric transfer therapy is used in physical rehabilitation and sports medicine to treat muscle, bone, ligament and tendon injuries. The purpose is to analyze the temperature change ... -
Validity and reliability of the satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform for measuring quiet stance and dynamic standing balance in healthy subjects
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)Background: A force platform must have validity and reliability for optimal use. The objective of this study was to analyze the validity and the reliability of the Satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform. ...