Clinical study of magnetic pole acupuncture combined with Bobath method in treating hemiplegia after traumatic brain injury / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective:Effects of pole-specific acupuncture combined with Bobath on upper limb function, daily life ability and nerve function after traumatic brain injury were observed.Methods:A total of 142 patients with cerebral hemiplegia after traumatic brain injury from January 2019 to December 2020, were divided into the Bobath group (47 cases), the pole-specific acupuncture group (47 cases) and combination group (48 cases) by the random number method. Bobath group received Bobath rehabilitation, the pole-specific acupuncture group received pole-specific acupuncture rehabilitation, and combination group was given pole-specific acupuncture rehabilitation and Bobath treatment. The overall rehabilitation efficiency, limb function Fugl-Meyer scale score, Barthel index of daily life ability, nerve function, and other indicators were observed and compared.Results:After treatment, the overall recovery efficiency (86.96%) in combination group was significantly higher than that of the Bobath group (65.96%) and acupuncture group (64.44%)( χ2=5.84, P=0.016). After treatment, the limb function Fugl-Meyer scale (including upper limb and lower limb function scores)( F=19.38, 24.83, all Ps<0.01), daily life ability Barthel index (including cognitive ability situation score, language ability score, self-care ability score, social adaptability score and total score) of combination group were significantly higher than those in the Bobath group and acupuncture group ( F=14.91, 15.87, 18.71, 18.88, 32.62, all Ps<0.001), while the NIHSS score of combination group was significantly lower than that of the Bobath group and acupuncture group ( F=31.71, P<0.01). After treatment, the NE[(58.29±9.82)μg/L vs. (86.29±12.35)μg/L, (88.34±12.87)μg/L, F=33.39], DA[(204.29±20.26)μg/L vs. (278.72±27.56)μg/L, (281.14±27.82)μg/L, F=55.50], 5-HT[(231.27±20.12)μg/L vs. (294.74±29.34)μg/L, (298.19±28.73)μg/L, F=13.86], E[(21.85±3.19)μg/L vs. (28.37±4.07)μg/L, (28.26±4.14)μg/L, F=9.34] of combination group were significantly lower than those in the Bobath group and acupuncture group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Magnetic pole-specific acupuncture combined with Bobath can improve the function of limbs, daily quality of life and nerve function of the patients with traumatic craniocerebral injury with cerebral palsy.

Brazilian research on noninvasive brain stimulation applied to health conditions / Pesquisa brasileira em neuromodulação não invasiva aplicada às condições de saúde

ABSTRACT Background: Brazil has a top position regarding scientific production on noninvasive neuromodulation worldwide. Knowledge of scientometric phenomena involving Brazilian researchers who produce science on this theme may aid confidence in Brazilian clinical and research professionals. Objective: To investigate the scenario of research on the theme of noninvasive neuromodulation in Brazil. Methods: This was a scientometric study for mapping scientific production on this subject involving network phenomena, the professions of researchers, institutional affiliation, main research unit, total number of scientific articles on noninvasive neuromodulation published in journals, research sub-area and year of obtaining the PhD title. Public data from Lattes Platform curricula vitae and from VOSViewer© were used. Results: A total of 54 Brazilian researchers were identified, of whom 16 are research productivity fellows. Most of them are linked to institutions in southeastern Brazil, involving the professions of biology, biochemistry, physical education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, gerontology, medicine and psychology, with 1175 articles published in journals. These studies involve experimental animal and human models to account for mechanisms, observational studies, case reports, randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, product and process development, computer modeling and guidelines. Conclusions: Brazil occupies a prominent place in the world scenario of research on noninvasive neuromodulation, which is used by different professions for treatment of brain dysfunctions, with a trend towards expansion to other fields.

RESUMO Antecedentes: O Brasil ocupa posição de destaque na produção científica de neuromodulação não invasiva no mundo. O conhecimento dos fenômenos cientométricos envolvendo pesquisadores brasileiros que produzem ciência neste tema pode auxiliar na confiança dos profissionais clínicos e pesquisadores brasileiros. Objetivo: Investigar o cenário das pesquisas sobre a temática da neuromodulação não invasiva no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo cienciométrico para mapeamento da produção científica sobre o tema envolvendo fenômenos de rede, profissão dos pesquisadores, afiliação à instituição, unidade principal de pesquisa, número total de artigos científicos publicados em periódicos sobre neuromodulação não invasiva, subárea de pesquisa e ano de obtenção do título de doutor. Utilizou-se dados públicos dos currículos da Plataforma Lattes e do sistema VOSViewer©. Resultados: Foram identificados 54 pesquisadores brasileiros, dos quais 16 são bolsistas de produtividade em pesquisa, a maioria deles vinculados a instituições do Sudeste do Brasil, envolvendo as profissões de Biologia, Bioquímica, Educação Física, Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia, Gerontologia, Medicina e Psicologia, com 1175 artigos publicados em periódicos. As pesquisas envolvem modelos experimentais animais e humanos para estudar dos mecanismos, estudos observacionais, relatos de casos, ensaios clínicos randomizados, revisões sistemáticas, meta-análises, desenvolvimento de produtos e processos, modelagem computacional e diretrizes. Conclusões: O Brasil ocupa lugar de destaque no cenário mundial das pesquisas em neuromodulação não invasiva, sendo utilizado por diferentes profissões para o tratamento de disfunções cerebrais, que tendem a se expandir para outros campos.

Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in patients with supraspinatus tendon tear

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound (US), and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) combination with TENS and US therapy alone in patients with supraspinatus tear. METHODS: Forty patients were included in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups as follows: PEMF (n=20) and Sham (n=20) groups. PEMF was applied to the first group at a frequency of 50 Hz, 25 G intensity, and 20 min/session. The device was turned off while PEMF was applied to the second group. Diathermy (US) and electrotherapy (TENS) were applied to both groups for 10 sessions. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Scale, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) were used as outcome measures. RESULTS: In both groups, there was a significant improvement in the NRS, UCLA Shoulder Scale, and SPADI scores after treatment compared with pretreatment (p<0.05). In the comparison of the difference between the pretreatment and posttreatment measurement values between the groups, no significant difference was found between PEMF and Sham groups according to the NRS (p=0.165), UCLA Shoulder Scale (p=0.141), and SPADI (p=0.839) scores. CONCLUSIONS: In our study, a combination of PEMF therapy with conventional physical therapy modalities was not found to be superior to the conventional therapy alone, and adding it to the routine treatment of symptomatic supraspinatus tear would not provide any additional benefit.

Inhibitory effect of extremely low frequency-electromagnetic field combined with static magnetic field on tumor cell proliferation and the possible mechanism / 肿瘤

Objective: To investigate the inhibitory effect of a combination of static magnetic field (SMF) and extremely low frequency-electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) on the proliferation of tumor cells, and its causal relationship with the induction of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) after exposure. Methods: The intensities of SMF and 50 Hz ELF-EMF both changed periodically and generated a magnetic field (MF) with a time-averaged intensity of 5.1 mT in the center of exposure area. The bronchial epithelium of human lung Beas-2B cells, human renal epithelial 293T cells, human nephroblastoma G401 cells, human gastric adenocarcinoma AGS cells, human pancreatic cancer BxPC cells and human neuroblastoma CHLA255 cells were exposured in MF for 2 h/d (continuous 3 days). The effects of the combined MF on the growth, proliferation, apoptosis and intracellular ROS concentration were detected by trype blue method, BrdU method, FCM method and DCFH-DA fluorescence probe method, respectively. Results: This combined MF showed no inhibitory effect on non-tumor cells including Beas-2B and 293T (both P > 0.05), while it showed inhibitory effect on tumor cells including G401, AGS, BxPC, and CHLA255 cells (all P < 0.01). G401 and CHLA255 cells were more sensitive to the MF, the inhibitory rate of G401 and CHLA255 cells at the third day of exposure was (29.41±0.81)% and (31.71±4.59)%, respectively. The apoptosis rate of G401 cells exposed to MF for 2 h/d was increased in 3 days (P < 0.05, P < 0.01 and P < 0.01). As compared with daily exposure for 2 h, the inhibition rate of daily exposure for 8 h induced another 10% increase (all P < 0.01). Furthermore, the combined MF exhibited more pronounced antitumor effect than that of SMF or ELF-EMF alone, including SMF with the same intensity of the combined field (all P < 0.01). The peak of intracellular ROS levels was reached shortly after initial exposure (1-2 h), for long before the peak of cell inhibition was reached (day 2-3 with accumulated exposure of 4-6 h). Continuous or intermittent increase of MF exposure did not result in further accumulation of intracellular ROS. However, the peak of ROS levels persisted to the next day after termination of exposure. Both SMF and ELF-EMF could induce the elevation of ROS, but without superimposition effect. Conclusion: Extending the exposure time of MF can improve its inhibitory effect on tumor cells. The antitumor effect of the combined MF is related to free radical damage, but this may be not the only mechanism.

Developing new methods of spinal cord injury treatment using magnetic nanoparticles in combination with electromagnetic field / Desenvolvimento de novos métodos de tratamento de lesões medulares que usam nanopartículas magnéticas em combinação com campos eletromagnéticos / Desarrollo de nuevos métodos de tratamiento de lesiones medulares que usan nanopartículas magnéticas en combinación con campos electromagnéticos

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the amount of loss of function after spinal cord transection of varying extents, and whether magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, in combination with an external magnetic field, improve the rate of subsequent functional recovery in rats. Methods: The animals were divided into groups with 50%, 80% and complete spinal cord transection. The animals of all three study groups were administered magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle suspension to the area of injury. The three control groups were not administered magnetic nanoparticles, but had corresponding transection levels. All animals were exposed to a magnetic field for 4 weeks. Loss of postoperative function and subsequent recovery were assessed using the BBB motor function scale and somatosensory evoked potential monitoring on the first day after surgery, and then weekly. Terminal histological analysis was also conducted in all the groups. Results: The animals in the control or complete transection groups did not demonstrate statistically significant improvement in either the BBB scores or evoked potential amplitude over the four-week period. In the group with 50% transection, however, a statistically significant increase in evoked potential amplitude and BBB scores was observed four weeks after surgery, with the highest increase during the second week of the study. In the group with 80% transection, only improvement in evoked potential amplitude was statistically significant, although less pronounced than in the 50% transection group. Conclusion: The use of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in combination with a magnetic field leads to higher rates of functional recovery after spinal cord injury in laboratory animals. The mechanism of this functional improvement needs further investigation.

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar a quantidade de perda de função depois de transecção de medula espinal de várias extensões, e se as nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de ferro combinadas a um campo magnético externo melhoram a taxa de recuperação funcional em ratos. Métodos: Os animais foram divididos em grupos com transecção de medula espinal de 50%, 80% e completa. Os animais dos três grupos do estudo receberam suspensão de nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de ferro na região da lesão. Os três grupos controle não receberam as nanopartículas magnéticas, mas tinhas níveis de transecção correspondentes. Todos os animais foram expostos a um campo magnético durante 4 semanas. A perda de função pós-operatória e a recuperação subsequente foram avaliadas pela escala de BBB quanto à função motora e por monitoração do potencial somatossensorial evocado no primeiro dia depois da cirurgia e, a seguir, uma vez por semana. A análise histológica terminal também foi realizada em todos os grupos. Resultados: Os animais do grupo controle ou nos grupos transecção completa não demonstraram melhora estatisticamente significante tanto nos escores BBB quanto na amplitude do potencial evocado durante o período de quatro semanas. No grupo com transecção de 50%, porém, constatou-se um aumento estatisticamente significante da amplitude do potencial evocado e dos escores BBB quatro semanas depois da cirurgia, sendo o maior aumento durante a segunda semana do estudo. No grupo com transecção de 80%, só a melhora da amplitude do potencial evocado teve significância estatística, embora inferior à verificada no grupo com transeção de 50%. Conclusões: O uso de nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de ferro combinadas com um campo magnético, leva a taxas mais altas de recuperação funcional depois de lesão da medula espinal em animais de laboratório. O mecanismo dessa melhora precisa ser mais investigado.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Determinar la cantidad de pérdida de función después de transección de médula espinal de varias extensiones, y si las nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de hierro combinadas a un campo magnético externo mejoran la tasa de recuperación funcional en ratas. Métodos: Los animales fueron divididos en grupos con transección de médula espinal de 50%, 80% y completa. Los animales de los tres grupos del estudio recibieron suspensión de nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de hierro en la región de la lesión. Los tres grupos control no recibieron las nanopartículas magnéticas, pero tenían niveles de transección correspondientes. Todos los animales fueron expuestos a un campo magnético durante 4 semanas. La pérdida de función postoperatoria y la recuperación subsiguiente fueron evaluadas por la escala de BBB cuanto a la función motriz u por monitorización del potencial somatosensorial evocado en el primer día después de la cirugía y, a continuación, una vez por semana. El análisis histológico terminal también fue realizado en todos los grupos. Resultados: Los animales del grupo control o en los grupos transección completa no demostraron mejora estadísticamente significativa tanto en los escores BBB como en la amplitud del potencial evocado durante el período de cuatro semanas. En el grupo con transección de 50%, sin embargo, se constató un aumento estadísticamente significativo de la amplitud del potencial evocado y de los escores BBB cuatro semanas después de la cirugía, siendo el mayor aumento durante la segunda semana del estudio. En el grupo con transección de 80%, sólo la mejora de la amplitud del potencial evocado tuvo significancia estadística, aunque inferior a la verificada en el grupo con transección de 50%. Conclusiones: El uso de nanopartículas magnéticas de óxido de hierro combinadas con un campo magnético, lleva a tasas más altas de recuperación funcional después de lesión de la médula espinal en animales de laboratorio. El mecanismo de esa mejora precisa ser más investigado.

Oxacillin magnetically targeted for the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus infection in rats

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effect of oxacillin bonded to magnetic nanoparticles in local infection model in rat. Methods: Twelve Wistar rats weighing 290±18g were randomly divided into four groups (n=6, each) and all rats had a magnet ring sutured on their right thighs. In the biodistribution group rats 0.1mL of 99mTc-magnetite (0.66 MBq) was injected i.v and after 30 minutes, biodistribution of 99mTc-magnetite was evaluated in right and left thighs. The other groups were inoculated with MRSA in each thigh muscles. Group 1 rats were injected i.v. with magnetite, group 2 with Magnetite + Oxacillin, group 3 with saline twice a day. After 24 hours samples of muscle secretion were harvested for microbiological analysis; muscle, lungs and kidneys for histology. Results: 99mTc-magnetite uptake was three-fold higher in right thigh muscles (with external magnet) than in the left. In magnetite and oxacillin-magnetite groups, bacterial/CFU was significantly lower in thigh muscles than in saline-controls. The inflammatory reaction in muscles and lungs was significantly lower in oxacillin-magnetite group-rats than in other groups (p<0.001) . Conclusion: This study confirms the potential antimicrobial activity of magnetic nanoparticles for Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus strains, which in addition to concentrate the antibiotic at the infection site, positively influenced the treatment.

Efectividad de la magnetoterapia en la terapéutica de las alveolitis / Effectiveness of magnet therapy in the treatment of alveolitis

Fundamento: la elevada incidencia de las alveolitis en los servicios estomatológicos precisa emplear técnicas de tratamiento eficaz e inofensivo que logren, en el menor tiempo posible, la curación del paciente. La magnetoterapia constituye una opción terapéutica. Objetivo: demostrar la efectividad de la magnetoterapia en la terapéutica de las alveolitis. Métodos: se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental en la Clínica Estomatológica Ormani Arenado Llonch, de la provincia Pinar del Río, de septiembre de 2014 a agosto de 2015. El universo coincide con la muestra de estudio, que estuvo constituida por 100 pacientes con diagnóstico de alveolitis que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se establecieron dos grupos de estudio comprendidos por 50 pacientes cada uno. En ellos se evaluaron las variables: grupo etario, sexo biológico, evolución y comparación del tratamiento en ambos grupos. Resultados: predominó el sexo femenino, entre 35 y 54 años de edad en ambos grupos. Prevaleció la variante de tratamiento curado en los grupos I y II con 80 % y 42 %. Se destacó la evolución satisfactoria con 96 % de pacientes curados en el grupo I y 92 % en el grupo II sin diferencias significativas. Conclusiones: se demostró la efectividad de la magnetoterapia en las alveolitis como alternativa de tratamiento seguro, técnico e inofensivo para los pacientes que acuden a consulta estomatológica.

Background: the high impact of alveolitis in the dentistry service requires the use of effective and harmless treatment techniques that achieve in less possible time the recovery of the patient. Magnet therapy constitutes a therapeutic option. Objective: to demonstrate the effectiveness of magnet therapy in the treatment of alveolitis. Methods: a quasi-experimental study was carried out in Ormani Arenado Llonch clinic, Pinar del Río, from September 2014 to August 2015. The universe coincides with the sample of study. The latter was made up of 100 patients with diagnosis of alveolitis. They all met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two groups of study composed of 50 patients were created. In them the following variables were assessed: age group, sex, evolution and comparison of the treatment followed by both groups. Results: female sex prevailed, between 35 and 54 years of age in both groups. Variant of cured treatment in groups I and II was predominant, with 80 % and 42 %. Satisfactory evolution with 96 % of the cured patients in group I was highlighted as well as in group II, without significant differences. Conclusions: effectiveness of magnet therapy in alveolitis as a high save, technical and harmless alternative treatment for patients who attend the dentist’s.

Efeitos da magnetoterapia no tratamento da dor na osteoartrose de joelho / Effects of magnetotherapy no pain treatment in knee osteoarthrosis

Introdução: A osteoartrose de joelho é caracterizada pela presença de dor. A magnetoterapia é um recurso utilizado para alívio de dor. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar os efeitos da magnetoterapia no tratamento da dor em pacientes com osteoartrose de joelho. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa experimental, na qual foram selecionados 2 grupos de 10 voluntários, com diagnóstico clínico de OA. Foram submetidos à 7 semanas de intervenção, G1 associado a um programa de exercícios terapêuticos e G2 com o programa de exercícios associados a magnetoterapia. A avaliação foi realizada através "Western Ontario and McMaster Universities" (WOMAC), do "Timed up and go" (TUG) e da escala analógica (EVA). Resultados: Observou-se que o estudo apresentou diferença estática significativa entre as variáveis *p<0,05 e **p<0,01 para diminuição da dor, rigidez e melhoria da capacidade funcional dos pacientes. Conclusão: A magnetoterapia promove redução da dor e melhora da capacidade funcional de pacientes com osteartrose de joelho.

Introduction: The knee osteoarthritis is characterized by the presence of pain. The magneto therapy is a resource used for pain relief. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of magnetic therapy in the treatment of pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Methods: This is a clinical trial, which were selected two groups of 10 volunteers with a clinical diagnosis of osteoarthristis. They underwent seven weeks of intervention, G1 with a therapeutic exercise program and G2 with the exercise program associated with magnet therapy. The evaluation was conducted by "Western Ontario and McMaster Universities" (WOMAC), the "Timed up and go" (TUG) and analog scale (VAS). Results: It was observed that the study showed significant static difference between the variables * p <0.05 and ** p <0.01 for decrease in pain, stiffness and improving the functional capacity of patients. Conclusion: the magnetic therapy promotes reducing pain and improving functional capacity of patients with osteoarthrosis of knee.

Effects of a buried magnetic field on cranial bone reconstruction in rats

ABSTRACT The understanding of bone repair phenomena is a fundamental part of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of buried magnetic field stimulation on bone repair in rat calvaria after reconstruction with autogenous bone grafts, synthetic powdered hydroxyapatite, or allogeneic cartilage grafts, with or without exposure to magnetic stimulation. Material and Methods Ninety male Wistar rats were divided into 18 groups of five animals each. Critical bone defects were created in the rats’ calvaria and immediately reconstructed with autogenous bone, powdered synthetic hydroxyapatite or allogeneic cartilage. Magnetic implants were also placed in half the animals. Rats were euthanized for analysis at 15, 30, and 60 postoperative days. Histomorphometric analyses of the quantity of bone repair were performed at all times. Results These analyses showed significant group by postoperative time interactions (p=0.008). Among the rats subjected to autogenous bone reconstruction, those exposed to magnetic stimulation had higher bone fill percentages than those without magnetic implants. Results also showed that the quality of bone repair remained higher in the former group as compared to the latter at 60 postoperative days. Conclusions After 60 postoperative days, bone repair was greater in the group treated with autogenous bone grafts and exposed to a magnetic field, and bone repair was most pronounced in animals treated with autogenous bone grafts, followed by those treated with powdered synthetic hydroxyapatite and allogeneic cartilage grafts.

Eficacia de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con queratitis viral / Effectiveness of magnetotherapy in patients with viral keratitis

Fundamento: la aplicación de métodos terapéuticos efectivos en pacientes con afecciones corneales como la queratitis viral, por su alta incidencia y complicaciones, lo ineficiente de la terapia específica que se dispone y su alto costo, constituye un reto para los oftalmólogos en su actuar diario. Objetivo: evaluar la eficacia de la aplicación de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con queratitis viral. Métodos: se realizó un estudio explicativo experimental de intervención antes y después con grupo control, que determinó la eficacia de la magnetoterapia en 50 pacientes con queratitis viral divididos en dos grupos, estudio y control, ambos conformados por 25 pacientes. La investigación se desarrolló en los Servicios Médicos del Ministerio del Interior de Camagüey, desde septiembre 2011 a abril de 2012. Al grupo estudio se le aplicó como tratamiento un total de 15 sesiones de magnetoterapia, al grupo control tratamiento convencional. Resultados: los resultados en el grupo estudio fueron superiores; fue más eficaz el tratamiento realizado a este grupo sobre todo en pacientes entre 33 a 47 años de edad y sin asociación significativa con la variable sexo. El dolor fue el síntoma de mayor y más rápida mejoría en este grupo y predominó la desaparición de las lesiones corneales epiteliales después de la aplicación de la terapia de campo magnético en la serie. El tratamiento con electromagnetoterapia fue considerado favorable y satisfactorio. Conclusiones: con la aplicación de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con queratitis viral se observó una alta eficacia del tratamiento.

Background: the application of inefective therapeutic methods in patient with corneal affections as the viral keratitis, for their high incidence and complications, the inefficient of the specific therapy that prepares, and their high cost constitutes a challenge for the oculists in their dairy acting. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of the magnetotherapy in patient with Viral Keratitis. Methods: it was carried out a development project. It was an experimental explanatory study of intervention before and later with group control that determined the effectiveness of the magnetotherapy in 50 patients with viral keratitis divided in two groups, study and control, both conformed by 25 patients. The investigation was developed in the Medical Services of the Ministry of the Interior of Camagüey, in the period: September 2011 to April of the 2012. To the group study it was applied as treatment a total of 15 magnetotherapy sessions, to the group control conventional treatment. Results: the results in the group study were superior; it was more effective the treatment carried out mainly to this group in patients among 33 to 47 years of age and without significant association with the variable sex. The pain was the symptom of more and quicker improvement in the group study and the disappearance of the lesions corneal epitelials after the application of the magnetic field therapy it prevailed in the series. The treatment with magnetotherapy was considered favorable and satisfactory. Conclusions: in the application of the magnetotherapy in patient with viral keratitis a high effectiveness of the treatment was observed.

Terapia combinada con magneto, láser y ejercicios en la tendinitis de hombro: Servicio de Rehabilitación Integral José Jacinto Milanés. Junio 2007-junio 2008 / Combined therapy with magneto, laser and exercises in shoulder tendinitis: Integral Rehabilitation Service José Jacinto Milanes. June 2007-June 2008

La magnetoterapia, aunque ha sido utilizada para diversas afecciones ortopédicas, no se ha empleado en la tendinitis asociada al láser y a los ejercicios terapéuticos, por lo que se realizó un estudio explicativo, experimental, tipo ensayo clínico terapéutico, para comprobar la eficacia de esta terapia en pacientes con tendinitis en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Integral José Jacinto Milanés. Se conformaron dos grupos con 42 pacientes, uno experimental con aplicación local de campos magnéticos pulsados, láser puntual en la zona dolorosa y en puntos de acupuntura Ig4, Ig11 e Ig15, además de un programa de ejercicios y mecanoterapia durante tres semanas, y otro control donde se empleó el tratamiento convencional y ejercicios. Se caracterizaron los grupos estudiados desde el punto de vista sociodemográfico y clínico. Se utilizó la e scala de valoración funcional del hombro, explorando cuatro aspectos: dolor, movilidad articular, fuerza muscular y función global antes, durante y después del tratamiento, en ambos grupos, y se realizó una evaluación final para determinar la eficacia del tratamiento. En la investigación predominó el sexo masculino, mayores de 40 años y, sobre todo, de 50 a 60 años. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron las tendinitis del supraespinoso, seguido de la tendinitis bicipital. Se realizó contrastación porcentual al inicio y al final en ambos grupos. Todos los parámetros evaluados en escala de valoración funcional del hombro mostraron mejoría con el tratamiento indicado, y los resultados alcanzados demostraron la eficacia del tratamiento aplicado.

Magnetotherapy, although it has been used for different orthopaedic diseases, has not been used in tendinitis associated to the laser and therapeutic exercises; therefore we made an explicative, experimental study, type therapeutic clinical trial, to state the efficacy of this therapy in patients with tendinitis at the Integral Rehabilitation Service Jose Jacinto Milanes. Two groups of 42 patients were formed, an experimental one with local application of pulsated magnetic fields, punctual laser in the pain zone and in the Ig4, Ig11 and Ig15 acupunctural points, besides an exercises program and mechanic therapy during three weeks, and another one with conventional treatment and exercises. The studied groups were characterized from the socio-demographic and clinical point of view. We used the functional assessment scale of the shoulder, exploring four aspects: pain, join mobility, muscular strength and global function before, during and after treatment in both groups, and at the end we made a final evaluation to determine the treatment efficacy. There was a predominance of the male genre patients, aged more than 40 years, mainly 50-60 years. The most frequent diagnosis was supraspinous tendinitis, followed by bicipital tendinitis. We made a percentual comparison at the beginning and at the end in both groups. All the parameters evaluated in the functional assessment scale of the shoulder showed improvement with the indicated treatment, and the achieved results showed the efficacy of the applied treatment.

The effect of ultrashortwave diathermy and rotating magnetic therapy on cerebral ischemia and reperfusion / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of ultrashortwave(USW)diathermy and rotating magnetic(RM)field therapy on the brain following transient focal cerebral ischemia and reperfusion in rats. Methods Fifty-two Wistar rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group, an ischemia and a reperfusion control group, a USW treatment group and a RM treatment group. Focal cerebral ischemia and reperfusion were induced by intraluminal filament occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. Each brain was removed at 24 h after the reperfusion and water content, cerebral infarct volume and histological expression of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins were observed. Results When USW treatment was started at 18 h after reperfusion, decreased infarct volume and water content were observed, but RM treatment did not show this relationship. Both USW and RM were associated with increased expression of Bcl-2 protein and decreased the expression of Bax protein. Conclusions USW treatment is beneficial in focal cerebral ischemia. RM′s effect is uncertain. Any effect is through reducing apoptosis.