Physiotherapy - Science topic

O envelhecimento populacional e o aumento das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, dentre elas o câncer, têm exigido a incorporação dos Cuidados Paliativos (CP) às redes assistenciais em saúde. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o perfil dos pacientes em cuidados paliativos atendidos pela fisioterapia na assistência domiciliar de um hospi...

O envelhecimento populacional e o aumento das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, dentre elas o câncer, têm exigido a incorporação dos Cuidados Paliativos (CP) às redes assistenciais em saúde. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o perfil dos pacientes em cuidados paliativos atendidos pela fisioterapia na assistência domiciliar de um hospi...

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD), such as asthma, interstitial lung disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), have a significant negative influence on a patient's physical and mental health. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common psychological injuries that worsen lung function, and increase mortality, exacerbations, and heal...

Background Bell palsy is a sudden facial nerve paralysis that affects many individuals annually. It significantly impacts patients and their families, leading to a reduced quality of life if left untreated. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework focuses on outcome measures, functional limitations, an...

ABSTRACT Objectives The study aimed to assess the predictors of upper limb motor recovery in stroke survivors. Design Pre–posttest study design. Setting Conducted in two centres (First Level Hospital and University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka). Participants Patients living with stroke accessing physiotherapy services at the two public hospit...

Background To revise and critically summarize the available scientific evidence regarding the effect of exercise on sleep quality in people with diabetes. Methods Three electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, PEDro Database and Scopus) were searched systematically from their inception until February 2024. The methodological quality of the included s...

Se realizo una revisión bibliográfica de la evidencia científica de los últimos 5 años sobre el uso de la realidad virtual en la intervención fisioterapéutica pediátrica en niños con discapacidad por parálisis cerebral. Se encontraron solo 7 estudios que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y de exclusión tratando de buscar información sobre el us...

Background Exacerbation is an independent risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related morbidity and mortality. Despite optimal care, there may be risk factors that lead to difficulties in managing exacerbations that may be associated with prolongation of length of hospital stay (LOS). Methods This is a multicenter prospect...

Objective The objective of the study is to compare and investigate the combined and individual effects of workstation ergonomics, physiotherapy and patient education in improving CgH headaches and work ability in office workers. Methods 96 eligible CgH participants were divided into the ergonomics modifications group (EMG; n = 24), physiotherapy g...

A incontinência urinária (IU) é definida como o relato de qualquer fuga involuntária da urina. A prevalência global de IU é entre 5 a 69% durante a vida de uma mulher, com maior prevalência em faixas etárias mais avançadas. O tratamento de primeira linha é treinar os músculos do assoalho pélvico (TMAP) e as formas mais comuns são a incontinência ur...

Background/Objectives: The etiology and causes of osteoarthritis are still being studied at the cellular and molecular level by many scientists around the world. With advances in knowledge, technology, and the need for complexity, new therapeutic approaches—such as restorative medicine—are being developed to protect the patient from endoprosthesis...

O número de idosos aumentou expressivamente em 57,4% nos últimos 12 anos, o que, embora tenha contribuído para uma vida mais longa, também resultou em um aumento das doenças crônicas e degenerativas, com destaque para a osteoartrose (OA), condição que afeta principalmente as articulações que suportam maior carga, como as do quadril e dos joelhos. A...

A Doença de Parkison (DP) é definida como um distúrbio de caráter progressivo, caracterizado por diversos sintomas motores e não motores (Radder et al., 2014), onde há um processo neurodegenerativo dos neurônios dopaminérgicos da substância negra, localizada no mesencéfalo (Cakit et al., 200; Frazzitta et al., 2009). È considerada a segunda doença...

Background In the face of escalating health emergencies globally, the need for timely rehabilitation services has become increasingly evident. However, deficiencies in the provision of early rehabilitation interventions following disasters underscore the urgent need for improved integration and response strategies. The objective of this study is to...

Background: Somatic tinnitus (ST) is a type of tinnitus that is influenced by changes in somatosensory input from the cervical spine or temporomandibular area. Although traditional physiotherapy has been shown to reduce ST symptoms, in-clinic treatment is not always available, and adherence to home exercise programs is often low. This study aims to...

Background Positive outcomes of simulation programmes to prepare students for placement are widely noted. However, few studies adequately describe considerations for designing allied health placement simulations. There exists a conceptual framework to guide such simulation design, which draws on theory and educational expertise but to date lacks va...

Cardiac surgery procedures are among the main treatments for people with cardiovascular disease, with physiotherapy playing a vital part. Respiratory complications are common and associated with prolonged Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and hospital stay, as well as increased mortality. Inspiratory muscle training has been found to be beneficial in impro...

Este estudo aborda a fisioterapia como recurso essencial para promover o bem-estar emocional, social e físico de pessoas com Síndrome de Down, enfocando suas contribuições para a sua qualidade de vida. O objetivo principal é investigar e analisar a eficácia das intervenções fisioterapêuticas, destacando as principais técnicas utilizadas e seus impa...

Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders encompass a variety of conditions that impact bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Nowadays, muscle strains and spasms are prevalent. Heat therapy mitigates cellular damage, facilitates recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, and alleviates pain associated with various health disorders....

El presente artículo examina la función crucial de los fisioterapeutas en el desarrollo y bienestar infantil en Colombia. El desarrollo infantil es un proceso crucial para garantizar el proceso dinámico, influenciado por factores biológicos, sociales y ambientales. Este artículo examinará el papel fundamental del fisioterapeuta en Colombia y las ru...

O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é uma condição prevalente com impactos significativos na função motora, especialmente no equilíbrio, aumentando o risco de quedas e suas consequências negativas para a saúde e independência de indivíduos acometidos. A fisioterapia, com foco na reabilitação do equilíbrio, emerge como uma estratégia crucial para red...

The triple combination elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor (ETI) has provided unprecedented clinical benefits for people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) and drastically transformed the outcome of this disease. We aimed to describe the evolution of lung bacterial colonization in 198 French adult pwCF taking into account the use of concomitantly respiratory...

Introduction. Scoliosis is one of the most common orthopedic diseases of childhood and adolescence, leading to disability and reducing the child’s quality of life. The prevalence of scoliosis in the structure of pediatric orthopedic pathology reaches 30 %. In 50 % of cases, the disease is characterized by a severe progressive course, especially dur...

Introdução. A tecnologia assistiva é um termo que indica todos os produtos, instrumentos, estratégias, serviços e práticas que auxiliam nas funções do cotidiano dos indivíduos com alguma deficiência ou incapacidade sendo dividida em categorias. Objetivos. Identificar as principais tecnologias assistivas existentes para pacientes neurológicos adulto...

Introdução: A pandemia de COVID-19 acelerou muitas mudanças na Medicina, incluindo a transição de cuidados pessoais para a prestação de cuidados por meio da telemedicina. A modalidade de telemonitoramento consiste no acompanhamento à distância de pacientes atendidos previamente de forma presencial, utilizando aparelhos tecnológicos. Objetivo: Descr...

A fisioterapia tem desempenhado um papel fundamental na recuperação de pacientes com diversas condições de saúde, incluindo a tuberculose pulmonar. Este artigo investiga a eficácia da fisioterapia na recuperação de pacientes com tuberculose pulmonar. O objetivo é fornecer informações sobre o papel da fisioterapia na melhoria dos sintomas, aumento d...

Haglund syndrome is an important cause to be investigated in patients who have localized pain in the heel, which can be unilateral or bilateral. The diagnosis of Haglund syndrome includes analysis of clinical signs and may be aided by radiological exams. Initially, the treatment of this condition usually includes analgesic medication and physiother...

Introdução: A condromalácia patelar é uma condição que causa desconforto e limitações funcionais no joelho. Diversas abordagens terapêuticas têm sido utilizadas para minimizar esses sintomas, sendo a cinesioterapia ativa resistida uma das mais promissoras. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da cinesioterapia ativa resistida no tratamento da condromalácia...

O presente relato de experiência visa apresentar os resultados do projeto de extensão “Envelhecendo com Saúde”, desenvolvido por alunos de medicina de uma faculdade privada. As atividades ocorreram no segundo semestre de 2023, com quatro encontros presenciais em um centro feminino de longa permanência para idosas. O projeto abordou temas como a ava...

Introduction. Surgical treatment of vulvar cancer (VC) entails mental and somatic disturbances due to pain, body image changes, and sexual dysfunction, which are closely associated with impaired social functioning and reduced overall quality of life. However, the results evaluating the impact of rehabilitation programmes on various components of qu...

l estudio se enfoca en examinar los elementos que afectan la adopción de tecnologías innovadoras en fisioterapia en la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador, empleando un enfoque mixto que integra métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Según lo indicado por Hernández, Fernández y Baptista (2014), esta metodología permite captar tanto la realidad objetiva a tra...

Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de dor crônica em pacientes oncológicos, que se encontravam em seguimento de tratamento, no momento da pesquisa. Métodos: Esse estudo epidemiológico observacional com delineamento transversal, foi realizado na unidade de tratamento oncológico, do hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição em Tubarão, Santa Catarina. Foram...

Purpose This umbrella review aimed to identify, critically appraise, and summarize current systematic reviews with meta-analyses on the role of pelvic floor rehabilitation in cancer survivorship. Methods Four bibliographic databases were searched from inception to August 1, 2024. Two independent reviewers screened the titles and abstracts of 379 r...

Introdução: O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é uma condição do neurodesenvolvimento que afeta o processamento sensorial e motor, manifestando-se por comportamentos repetitivos, déficit na comunicação e dificuldades na interação social. A fisioterapia desempenha um papel crucial no desenvolvimento motor e sensorial dessas crianças, além de pre...

A therapeutic glove, which enables medical non-professionals to perform physiotherapeutic gripping and holding movements on patients, would significantly improve the healthcare situation in physiotherapy. The glove aims to detect the orthogonal pressure load and provide feedback to the user. The use of textile materials for the glove assures comfor...

Introduction: Prolonged uncontrolled diabetes can impair both sensory and motor neurons, leading to diabetic neuropathy, sensory loss, and muscular impairment in the lower extremities, including the foot. Reduced blood circulation further delays healing. Raising awareness of these risks is crucial for preventing foot injuries and deformities. With...

Este estudo aborda a fisioterapia como intervenção visando estimular o desenvolvimento motor em crianças com atraso, visando promover autonomia e qualidade de vida. O objetivo principal é investigar a eficácia das intervenções fisioterapêuticas no estímulo do desenvolvimento motor nas crianças que apresentam atraso, identificando as melhores prátic...

Background and purpose Tight hamstring muscles are a common musculoskeletal condition that can negatively impact function and increase injury risk. Physiotherapists use various techniques like the 'muscle energy technique (MET) and Mulligan straight leg raise (SLR)' to improve flexibility. Evidence comparing these methods is limited. The objective...

Background. Barriers to early mobilisation in healthcare settings encompass various factors, including practical challenges, accountability and the crucial role of leadership. Objective. To gain consensus from multidisciplinary team members in South African (SA) and Zimbabwean public sector hospitals to formulate implementation strategies addressin...

Nemaline myopathy (NM) is a rare, congenital myopathy with varied clinical presentation. This case report talks about varied manifestation of this condition among siblings from same couple with a rare specific mutation at molecular level among the known mutations reported for NM. The subsequently mentioned patient had severe respiratory distress an...

Introdução: A atrofia muscular espinhal (AME) é uma doença neuromuscular degenerativa e progressiva. A AME tipo 3 causa uma distribuição desigual do peso corporal, comprometendo o equilíbrio e a mobilidade, o que resulta em fraqueza muscular, contraturas articulares, escoliose e fadiga. Diversas abordagens terapêuticas buscam minimizar as disfunçõe...

Nowadays, some of the most severe problems faced by health institutions are related to people's mental health. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one billion people lived with a condition that affected their mental health in 2020, where depression, anxiety, and stress represent the most common examples. Furthermore, according...

Introducción: La infancia es clave para formar hábitos que impactarán toda la vida. Promover estilos de vida saludables mejora el desarrollo físico, emocional y social de los niños, requiriendo el compromiso de familias, educadores y comunidades para garantizar su bienestar y potencial. Métodos: Este estudio se realizó a cabo mediante una revisión...

PTSD is a severe mental health disorder that is found in millions of people across the world and develops from psychological signs that include flashbacks, hyperarousal, and emotional avoidance. However, there is still evidence that PTSD is not limited to the mental health area only and might have a vast effect on physical health, too. In the past,...

Physiotherapy has evolved significantly with the integration of medical devices, transforming traditional rehabilitation practices and improving patient outcomes. This review explores advancements in medical devices, such as robotic-assisted therapy, wearable technologies, and virtual reality, highlighting their applications in enhancing mobility,...

This is an Open Access Journal / article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. All rights reserved. SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) is a terrible and debilitating condition that aff...

Background/objective: Althouth Qigong is commonly used to manage stress, anxiety, and depression, there have been no systematic reviews on Qigong therapy for stress management. This study aimed to analyze the clinical evidence of Qigong therapy for perceived stress. Methods: We conducted a systematic search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) o...

Purpose: to describe the distribution and extent of the physiotherapy students' digital competence, using the european Digital competence Framework (Digcomp). Materials and methods: two focus group interviews with second-year students enrolled in a Physiotherapy Bachelor study program were conducted. Meaningful units from the interviews were linked...

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of exercise plus Kinesio taping on knee osteoarthritis patients' pain, stiffness, and physical function. Design: 30 patients were selected to chitchat to a home-based exercise followed by Kinesio taping and home-based exercise alone. The assessment was performed at baseline, after 10 days of starting the...

Background Low back pain is a major global health problem. Physiotherapy involving exercises is considered first-line treatment. In recent years digital tools including telerehabilitation have increased, but the interventions are diverse. The aim of this study was to map how telerehabilitation approaches are used in studies evaluating exercise-base...

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection to the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa (SSB) and coracohumeral ligament (CHL) in treating adhesive capsulitis, with a particular focus on evaluating the potential benefits of regular electrotherapy and conventional rehabilitation exercis...

Estimados colegas, investigadores y profesionales: Es un placer para mí dar la bienvenida al primer número de la Revista de Fisioterapia en Salud Mental. Como presidente de la Organización Internacional de Fisioterapeutas en Salud Mental, tengo el honor de presentar esta innovadora revista de acceso abierto dedicada específicamente a la interacción...

El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) es una afección del desarrollo neurológico que surge en los primeros años de vida, que afecta los patrones motores del desarrollo que ocasiona diferentes alteraciones en las actividades diarias y comunicativas donde la actividad física en niños autistas es un pilar que le ofrece múltiples beneficios, entre lo...

Background Patient education is an important aspect of physiotherapy. Effective education is based on quality communication and understanding of patients’ needs. For a successful practice, it is necessary to recognize the factors that affect the ability to teach the patient and prepare new physiotherapists for this task. The research aims to determ...

[Available at English and Spanish] Introduction: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression is a mental disorder that occurs mainly in the winter months with symptoms that differ from the well-known depression. Several forms of treatment have been explored, with exercise being promising. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to rev...

The role of physiotherapy as an element of mental health care continues to expand and evolve. Mental health care is recognized by World Physiotherapy as a specialty area, but the requisite training and accreditation standards vary drastically across and even within countries. While the biopsychosocial (BPS) model of health and wellness has been aro...

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão sistemática sobre a aplicação da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) na categorização de indivíduos que passaram por amputações. A pesquisa abrange um período de cinco anos (2019-2024) e inclui estudos publicados em Português, Inglês e Espanhol, encontrados em Bases de Dados co...

Background Many patients present to the emergency department (ED) with a musculoskeletal disorder. In consequence, some hospitals have integrated autonomous management of musculoskeletal disorders by physiotherapists after triage. Although potential benefits were demonstrated, few studies have examined the agreement between physiotherapists' and em...

Dear Esteemed Readers and Contributors, I am delighted to welcome you to the inaugural issue of the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health, a groundbreaking endeavor that marks a significant milestone in the intersection of physical therapy and mental health. In establishing this journal, our vision was clear — to create a platform that bridges...

Introduction Currently, Brazil has approximately 464 million electronic devices, referred to as “text neck.” Consequently, the alteration resulting from this term, known as “text neck syndrome,” is an emerging condition related to changes in the head and neck due to mobile devices and computers. This condition is associated with repetitive efforts...

Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, as instituições de ensino precisaram migrar as atividades presenciais para o modelo remoto, incluindo a monitoria acadêmica (MA). Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar se a MA remota influencia na percepção de aprendizagem dos discentes na disciplina de Anatomia Humana (AH). Participaram do estudo 83...

Background/Objectives: The current study aimed to characterize the adverse reactions associated with dry needling (DN) treatments reported by Polish physiotherapists, with a secondary objective of investigating whether the level of DN experience influences the occurrence of these adverse effects. Methods: A total of 102 Polish physiotherapists, all...

Background: The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the effects of Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) on physical and cognitive function in older people, including its effects on biomarkers, body composition and mental health, focusing only on research that assessed the efficacy of SSE-based interventions. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopu...

Endometriosis is a chronic, complex, systemic inflammatory condition that impacts approximately 190 million girls and women worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. The effective management of endometriosis requires a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach, one that includes surgical and medical management, such as a laparoscopy...

O recém-nascido apresenta percepção da dor, com consequências neurodesenvolvimentais, fisiológicas, psicológicas e clínicas. Para que o manejo da dor seja realizado de forma segura é necessário que os profissionais de saúde estejam capacitados. O estudo tem como objetivo identificar sob a ótica dos futuros profissionais de saúde se a teoria e/ou a...

The primary aim of the study was to review the available evidence on the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in comparison with conventional rehabilitation in the postoperative recovery of the anterior cruciate ligament (LCA). Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a sy...

The recently assumed board of Colegio de Kinesiólogos de Chile has declared that one of its strategic axes and priority objectives during its mandate is updating the professional code of ethics. To accomplish this task, they will consider as a basis the ethical principles and responsibilities of physiotherapists and member organizations of World Ph...

(1) Background: Soccer accounts for 30% of all sports injuries. Muscle injuries in soccer, not caused by trauma or contact, are the most common. The objective was to assess the risk of injury based on the footwear used by soccer players and the playing field and to identify the best predictive model of muscle injuries; (2) Methods: An ambispective...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the most dynamic and consistent component of the brain. The formation, flow and regulation of this cerebrospinal fluid tends to have an impact over the various functionings of the brain. There are various biomarkers available in researches that culminate that the existence of this fluid can be very beneficial in terms o...

Background: The condition of emotional, bodily, and mental fatigue brought on by severe and protracted stress is known as burnout. It happens when one is feeling emotionally spent, overburdened, and unable to keep up with demands. Earlier burnout was thought to be induced due to specific brain and mental conditions which lowered the ability of an i...

Dear Madam, I am writing to address the usage of active cycle breathing techniques and postural drainage in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a specific emphasis on the current practices and developments in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation. COPD is a complex disease in individuals above the age of 40 with a na...

Background High injury rates are evident in the community sport of ladies Gaelic football, and the costs associated with these injuries have major implications for players and the governing body. Injury prevention programmes have been designed but are not being widely adopted. This study aimed to elicit the expert opinion of academics and practitio...

Background: Amidst many characteristics of cervical spondylosis, studies suggest that there is strong correlation between the development of cervical spondylosis, duration of the disease and impairment of balance in such patients. But there exists a strong literature gap focusing over the effect of spondylosis at the cervical region on the balance...

Introdução. A doença de Parkinson (DP) consiste em uma condição clínica neurodegenerativa com etiologia desconhecida. Essa doença apresenta diferentes sintomas visomotores que ainda são pouco investigados e tratados na rotina neurológica clínica e na fisioterapia neurofuncional. A insuficiência de convergência (IC) ocular faz parte dos sintomas vis...

Objective: The study’s goal was to find out how children with cerebral palsy’s (CP) balance was affected by exercises for pelvic control. Material and Methods: Forty-two children that participated in this single-blind trial were divided into two groups at random. Group A (n=21) received conventional intervention and pelvic control exercises, while...

Objective This scoping review aimed to map existing research on adverse events encountered during telerehabilitation delivery, across rehabilitation populations. This includes identifying characteristics of adverse events (frequency/physical/non-physical, relatedness, severity) and examining adverse events by different modes of telerehabilitation d...