Profil épidémiologique des genoux douloureux au service de rééducation fonctionnelle du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Owendo / Epidemiological profile of painful knees in the functional rehabilitation department of the Owendo University Teaching Hospital

Introduction. Les gonalgies, souvent invalidantes, conduisent à un handicap fonctionnel altérant la qualité de vie des patients. L'objectif du travail était de décrire le profil épidémiologique des patients gonalgiques suivis dans le service de médecine Physique du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Owendo (CHUO). Patients et méthodes. Nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive, avec recueil rétrospectif de janvier à décembre 2021 dans le service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaption du CHUO. Résultats. Au total, 122 patients ont été retenus. L'âge moyen était de 44,54 ans. Le sexe féminin prédominait à 65,5%, les patients résidaient majoritairement en zone urbaine (90.9%). La population était célibataire à 51,3%, fonctionnaire pour 25,9%, avec une couverture sociale à 95,9%. Seul 50% pratiquait une activité physique régulière. L'HTA constituait l'antécédent médical le plus fréquent (27%). L'indice de masse corporelle moyen était de 27,59. Le délai moyen de prise en charge était de 63 jours (IQR 42,25), la moyenne de séances prescrites était de 15,66 et celles des séances effectuées était de 13,93. L'atteinte était dégénérative à 50% et traumatique à 41% des cas. Le traitement antalgique était initié concomitamment à la kinésithérapie dans 86% des fois, le palier OMS 1 était le plus fréquent (61,7%). Les mesures hygiéno-diététiques et d'économie articulaire ont été appliquées respectivement dans 70,6 et 90,2 % des cas. L'évolution a été favorable dans 80,3% des cas. Conclusion. La gonalgie touche majoritairement les femmes. Son évolution est favorable après un traitement de rééducation bien conduit.

Introduction. Gonalgia is often disabling and may lead to a functional disability altering the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of gonalgic patients in the Physical Medicine department of the Owendo University Teaching Hospital (CHUO). Patients and methods. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study, with retrospective data collection from January to December 2021 in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of the CHUO. Results. A total of 122 patients were included. Their average age was 44.54 years. Women represented 65.5% of cases and the patients resided mainly in urban areas (90.9%). The patients were single (51.3%), while 25.9% were civil servants and 95.9% had social security coverage. Only 50% practised regular physical activity. High blood pressure was the most frequent medical history (27%). The average body mass index was 27.59. The median time to treatment was 63 days (IQR 42.25). The average number of sessions prescribed was 15.66 and the average number of sessions performed was 13.93. The etiology was degenerative in 50% of cases and traumatic in 41% of cases. An analgesic treatment was initiated concomitantly with physiotherapy in 86% of cases, with WHO level 1 being the most frequent (61.7%). Hygienic were applied in 70.6% and and dietary measures in 90.2% of cases. The outcome was favorable in 80.3% of cases. Conclusion. Gonalgia mainly affects women. Its evolution is favorable after a well conducted rehabilitation treatment

Fibromyalgie en réeducation fonctionnelle à Cotonou: caractéristiques et vécu socio-professionnel des patients / NA

La fibromyalgie est une affection de douleur chronique, peu connue sous les tropiques. Elle pourrait altérer le vécu quotidien des patients. Objectif : Présenter les caractéristiques des cas de fibromyalgie suivis en Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation au CNHU-HKM de Cotonou, de même que le retentissement socio-professionnel noté chez ces patients. Méthode : Etude transversale de type descriptif ayant porté sur 60 patients diagnostiqués fibromyalgiques selon les critères de l'ACR 1990 et suivis en rééducation fonctionnelle du CNHU-HKM du 31 décembre 2009 au 30 Avril 2015. Ces patients ont été réévalués du 31 octobre 2014 au 30 Avril 2015 avec l'auto-questionnaire de Dallas pour apprécier le retentissement socio-professionnel de leur affection. Résultats : L'âge moyen des patients a été de 48,55 ans. Il s'agissait de 91,7% de femmes. La douleur était de type variable. Sa durée d'évolution était en moyenne de 89,38±74,77 mois. Elle était d'installation progressive (73,4%), intermittente (50%) et d'intensité au moins forte (88,4%). Des points douloureux spécifiques ont été identifiés dans notre série. La principale étiologie évoquée par les patients était la dépression et l'anxiété (95%). Un important retentissement des activités quotidiennes, professionnelles et des interactions sociales a été noté chez la majorité des patients. Conclusion : Les répercussions de la fibromyalgie sur les patients sont assez marquées. Il paraît judicieux d'associer à la rééducation un accompagnement psycho-social chez ces patients.

Efectividad de la reeducación del suelo pélvico en adultas mayores con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo / Effectiveness of pelvic floor re-education in elder women with stress urinary incontinence

Introducción: Durante el proceso de envejecimiento pueden originarse diferentes síndromes en el adulto mayor. Entre los más comunes está la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo, con alteraciones en vejiga y estructuras del área pélvica, así como en el funcionamiento de las vías urinaria bajas. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de la reeducación del suelo pélvico en mujeres adultas mayores con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo y longitudinal en mujeres adultas mayores con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo del Centro Gerontológico de Guano, Ecuador. Universo de 20 pacientes, 100 por ciento de la población diagnosticada, edades ≥ 65 años, sin otros antecedentes de trastornos médicos. Resultados: Se destaca como antecedentes de los sujetos estudiados: índice de masa corporal: 60 por ciente de obesidad, seguido del 25 por ciento de sobrepeso, ginecobstétricos: 95 gestaciones, 77 por ciento partos normales y 12 por ciento de cesarias. En la evaluación inicial, mediante la escala de valoración modificada de Oxford, en el 60 por ciento de las adultas se obtuvo grado 2, caracterizada por contracciones musculares débiles del suelo pélvico, evaluación insatisfactoria. En la segunda medición se obtuvieron resultados significativamente superiores a los de la primera medición, 70 por ciento se evaluó satisfactoriamente. Durante el proceso de reeducación del suelo pélvico, se establecieron relaciones de integración entre los elementos participación activa y consiente del paciente, equipo de salud y familia, en función de una mayor calidad de vida, de importancia para el tratamiento. Conclusiones: Se alcanzó el 70 por ciento de efectividad en la reeducación de suelo pélvico aplicada a las mujeres adultas mayores con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo(AU)

Introduction: In the aging process, different syndromes can appear in the elderly. Stress urinary incontinence is among the most common, with alterations in the bladder and the pelvic area structures, as well as in the functioning of the lower urinary tract. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor re-education in elder women with stress urinary incontinence. Methods: Descriptive and longitudinal study in elder women with stress urinary incontinence in the Gerontological Center of Guano, Ecuador. Group sample of 20 patients, 100% of the population diagnosed, ages? 65 years, without other pathological background. Results: It is highlighted as a background of subjects studied: body mass index: 60 percent of obesity, followed by 25 percent of overweight; gineco-obstetrics: 95 gestations, 77 percent normal births and 12 percent of C-sections. In the initial assessment, through the modified Oxford valuation scale, in 60 percent of adults, Grade 2 was obtained. That was characterized by weak pelvic floor muscle´s contractions, unsatisfactory evaluation. In the second measurement, the obtained results were significantly higher than those of the first measurement, and 70 percent is evaluated as satisfactorily. During the process of pelvic floor's re-education, integration relationships were established between the elements, also active and conscious participation of the patient, the health team and the family, in order to obtain a greater life quality which is important for the treatment. Conclusions: 70 percent of effectiveness is achieved in pelvic floor re-education performed in elder women presenting stress urinary incontinence(AU)

Eficácia da reeducação postural global na dor de indivíduos com disfunção temporomandibular: uma revisão sistemática / Efficacy of global postural reeducation in pain of individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction: a systematic review

INTRODUÇÃO: Disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) é caracterizada por um conjunto de alterações funcionais, que envolvem fatores predisponentes, iniciantes e perpetuantes. Considerando que os desvios posturais desorganizam a harmonia corporal entre a postura da mandíbula e todo o sistema esquelético, várias modalidades fisioterapêuticas foram propostas no tratamento da DTM, incluindo a Reeducação Postura Global (RPG). OBJETIVO: Avaliar sistematicamente as evidências sobre a eficácia da RPG no tratamento da dor em indivíduos com DTM. MÉTODOS: Revisão sistemática realizada pesquisa nas bases de dados, maio a setembro 2017, Pubmed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (Lilacs, Scielo e Medline), PEDro e Cochrane Library. Os critérios de inclusão: Ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECR) e Ensaios clínicos controlados (ECC); artigos publicados em língua inglesa, portuguesa e espanhola; que abordavam sobre o tratamento com RPG; com indivíduos adultos > 18 e ≤60 anos; diagnosticados com DTM; que continham avaliação da dor. Excluídos: estudos duplicados; que utilizaram exercícios para pacientes pós-cirúrgico e que apresentassem doenças sistêmicas ou qualquer afecção que afetasse o sistema osteomioarticular; que avaliaram pacientes com histórico de trauma facial ou cervical e em uso de medicamentos. RESULTADOS: Um total de 349 artigos foram encontrados, que após a eliminação de duplicatas, filtragem de títulos, resumos e leitura de texto completo foram incluídos na pesquisa três estudos, o que evidenciou a eficácia da RPG na redução da dor. CONCLUSÃO: Considerando os resultados obtidos neste estudo, foi possível concluir que a RPG demonstra ser eficaz na redução da dor presente na DTM. Porém, faz-se necessários mais ensaios clínicos randomizados com maior rigor metodológico, protocolos mais bem definidos, que possam auxiliar na tomada de decisão clínica e que contemplem também a comparação do tratamento entre homens e mulheres. [AU]

INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is characterized by a set of functional alterations, which involves predisposing, initiative and perpetuating factors. Considering that postural deviations disorganize the body arrangement between the jaw posture and the entire skeletal system, several physical therapy modalities have been proposed in the treatment of TMD, including Global Postural Reeducation (GPR). OBJECTIVES: To evaluate systematically the evidence of the efficacy of GPR in the treatment of pain in individuals with TMD. METHODS: Systematic review conducted in the databases, May to September 2017, Pubmed, Virtual Health Library (Lilacs, Scielo and Medline), PEDro and Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (RCTs); articles published in English, Portuguese and Spanish; which dealt with RPG treatment; with adult individuals> 18 and ≤60 years; diagnosed with TMD; which contained pain assessment. Excluded: duplicate studies; who used exercises for post-surgical patients and who presented with systemic diseases or any affection that affected the osteomioarticular system; who evaluated patients with a history of facial or cervical trauma and using medications. RESULTS: 349 articles were found. After the elimination of duplicates, title filtering, abstracts and full text reading we included three studies, which evidenced the efficacy of GPR in reducing pain. CONCLUSION: Considering the results obtained in this study, it was possible to conclude that the GPR demonstrates to be efficacy in the pain reduction present in TMD. However, more randomized clinical trials with more methodological rigor, better defined protocols, that can aid in clinical decision-making and that also contemplate the comparison of treatment between men and women. [AU]

Metamodelo sistêmico de interação de indivíduos em grupos / Systemic metamodel of individuals interaction in groups

Mudanças cognitivas na vida de um sujeito podem ser avaliadas através de manifestações indiretas, como o comportamento e a linguagem.Apresentamos um Metamodelo teórico para analisar as mudanças de valores,crenças e de conduta de indivíduos quando estão em grupos. A mudança, que produz uma reeducação cultural, pode ser compreendida a partir das teorias de Dinâmica de Grupo, da Psicologia Cognitiva e da Teoria de Redes, auxiliadas pela ótica da Teoria dos Sistemas.

Cognitive changes in the life of a person can be evaluated through indirectmanifestations, such as the behavior and language and thus infer the type ofcognitive change. We present a theoretical Metamodel to analyze the changesin values, beliefs and behavior of individuals when they are in groups. Thechange, which produces a cultural re-education, can be understood from thegroup dynamics theories, Cognitive Psychology and Network Theory, aided bythe viewpoint of Systems Theory

¿Corresponsabilidad familiar en instituciones de reeducación para adolescentes infractores? / Family co-responsibility in rehabilitation institutions for adolescent offenders? / Corresponsabilidade familiar em instituições de reeducaçâo para adolescentes infratores?

En el presente artículo expongo los aprendizajes de un plan estratégico para el incremento de la corresponsabilidad familiar en instituciones de reeducación en Colombia. Mediante la metodología de marco lógico propongo estrategias y acciones participativas para que las familias garanticen la atención, el cuidado y la protección de los individuos adolescentes al momento de llevar a cabo un proceso reeducativo integral. El análisis situacional evidenció que el déficit en la corresponsabilidad familiar tiene origen multicausal, con factores extrainstitucionales e intrainstitucionales que influyen y repercuten de manera bidireccional. Concluyo que el trabajo coordinado, articulado y competente entre los diversos profesionales adscritos al Sistema colombiano de Responsabilidad Penal Para Adolescentes, basado en el análisis de relaciones e interacciones, puede proveer elementos necesarios para que la familia reconozca y asuma la corresponsabilidad.

The present article details the results of the implementation of a strategic plan for increasing family co-responsibility in rehabilitation institutions in Colombia. Using the logical framework methodology, participatory strategies and actions are proposed to ensure that families guarantee assistance, care and protection for adolescents during the period that they are involved in a rehabilitation process. The situational analysis used in the study showed that the deficit in family co-responsibility has a multi-causal origin, with intra-institutional and other factors having a bidirectional influence and impact. The authors conclude that coordinated, articulated and competent work between the different professionals working in the Colombian criminal responsibility system for adolescents, based on the analysis of relationships and interactions, can provide the necessary elements for families to acknowledge and assume their co-responsibility.

Este artigo apresenta a aprendizagem de um plano estratégico para o aumento da corresponsabilidade famíliar em instituições de reeducaçâo na Colômbia. Por meio da metodologia do marco lógico sâo propostas estratégias e ações participativas para que as famílias garantam atençâo, cuidado e proteçâo aos adolescentes no momento da realizaçâo de um processo de reeducaçâo integral. A análise da situaçâo mostrou que o déficit de co-responsabilidade famíliar tem origem multicausal, com fatores extra e intrainstitucional que influenciam e repercurtem de maneira bidirecional. Conclui-se que o trabalho coordenado, articulado e competente entre os vários profissionais ligados ao sistema colombiano de responsabilidade penal para adolescentes, com base na análise das relações e interações, pode fornecer os elementos necessários para a família a reconhecer e assumir a corresponsabilidade.

Global Postural Reeducation for patients with musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

ABSTRACT Objectives To systematically review randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) on patient-reported outcomes in conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Method An electronic search of MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and SciELO was performed from their inception to June 2015. Randomized controlled trials that analyzed pain and patient-reported outcomes were included in this review. The Cochrane Collaboration’s Risk of Bias Tool was used to evaluate risk of bias, and the quality of evidence was rated following the GRADE approach. There were no language restrictions. Results Eleven trials were included totaling 383 patients. Overall, the trials had high risk of bias. GPR was superior to no treatment but not to other forms of treatment for pain and disability. No placebo-controlled trials were found. Conclusion GPR is not superior to other treatments; however, it is superior to no treatment. Due to the lack of studies, it is unknown if GPR is better than placebo. The quality of the available evidence ranges from low to very low, therefore future studies may change the effect estimates of GPR in musculoskeletal conditions.

Effect of Mirror Therapy and Sensory Reeducation on Sensation Recovery after Thumb Reconstruction with Second Toe Transplantation / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To observe the effect of mirror therapy and sensory reeducation on sensory function recovery after thumb recon-struction with second toe transplantation. Methods Forty patients after thumb reconstruction with second toe transplantation from January, 2011 to January, 2014 were divided into control group (n=20) and training group (n=20). Both groups accepted routine nursing and rehabili-tation, while the training group accepted mirror therapy and sensory reeducation training in addition. They were followed up for six to eigh-teen months after operation (average 9.3 months) with the two-point discrimination (2-PD) of transplanted toe pulp. Results 2-PD was (7.15±1.15) mm in the training group, very shorter than (10.23±2.23) mm of the control group (t=5.4898, P<0.001). Conclusion The mirror therapy combined with sensory reeducation training can improve the sensory function of the finger pulp that transplanted from the second toe.

Tracción vertebral manual: vigencia de una ancestral técnica de fisioterapia / Vertebral traction manual: force of an ancestral technical of physiotherapy / Traction vertébrale manuelle: validité d'une technique de physiothérapie ancestrale

Las algias vertebrales constituyen un problema que se caracteriza por su alta prevalencia en la población. Esta patología generalmente es benigna y su interés se centra en su elevada frecuencia, repercusión social, laboral y económica. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo explicar los fundamentos biofísicos, objetivos de su aplicación, efectos biológicos, metodología y técnica de aplicación, así como sus indicaciones y contraindicaciones. La fisioterapia ha sido durante mucho años, una herramienta muy utilizada en la resolución de los síntomas producidos por este tipo de lesión, dentro de sus modalidades se encuentra la tracción vertebral manual, método terapéutico que se basa, en el estiramiento mecánico del raquis, generalmente dirigido a un segmento de este, para mejorar el dolor y la contractura muscular; controvertida técnica para muchos especialistas por prejuicios que le rodea sin evidencia clínica clara. No obstante, esta técnica mantiene su eficacia, como medio terapéutico en el alivio del dolor.

The spinal pain constitute a problem that characterizes by his high prevalence in the population. This pathology generally is benign and his interest centres in his high frequency, social repercussion, labour and economic. The present article has like aim explain the biophysical foundations, aims of his application, biological effects, methodology and technical of application, as well as his indications and contraindications. The physiotherapy has been during a lot of years, a very used tool in the resolution of the symptoms produced by this type of injury, inside his modalities finds the vertebral traction manual, therapeutic method that bases , in the stretching of the spine, generally headed to a segment of east, to improve the pain and the muscular contracture; controversial technician for a lot of specialists by prejudices that surrounds him without clear clinical evidence. This technique keeps his current efficiency like half therapeutic in the relief of the pain.

Les algies vertébrales constituent un trouble physique caractérisé par un taux de prévalence très haut dans la population. Cette pathologie est généralement bénigne, et son point d’intérêt réside sur sa haute fréquence, son retentissement social, économique, et du travail. Le présent article est visé à expliquer ses fondements biophysiques, les objectifs de sa mise en application, ses effets biologiques, sa méthodologie, sa technique d’application, et ses indications et contre-indications. La physiothérapie a été depuis longtemps un outil très utilisé pour l’amélioration des symptômes provoqués par ce type de lésion ; elle comprend la traction vertébrale manuelle, technique thérapeutique basée sur l’allongement mécanique du rachis et dirigée généralement à un segment de celui-là pour soulager la douleur et la contraction musculaire. Étant donnés les préjudices sans fondement scientifique qui l’entourent, elle est devenue une technique très polémique pour beaucoup de spécialistes. Toutefois, cette technique maintient son efficacité comme moyen thérapeutique pour soulager la douleur.

Una controversia en el tiempo: ejercicios de Williams y Charriere / A dispute over time: Williams and Charriere exercises / Une controverse depuis longtemps: exercices de Williams et Charrière

El dolor lumbar es una enfermedad frecuente, es la principal causa de limitación física en personas menores de 45 años y constituye el séptimo motivo de consulta médica en la atención primaria, y a pesar de su carácter benigno, es una de las primeras causas de invalidez en los países desarrollados. El propósito de este estudio fue revalidar la vigencia del empleo de los ejercicios en el tratamiento rehabilitador del síndrome doloroso lumbar. La realización de ejercicios, han demostrado ser efectivos para mejorar el dolor y la limitación física que ocasiona en los pacientes el dolor de espalda con dolor, tradicionalmente, para el tratamiento rehabilitador de las enfermedades de la columna vertebral, se indican los ejercicios de Williams y la técnica vertebral de Charriere, que a pesar de su uso cotidiano, persisten confusión en diversos aspectos en cuanto a su técnica de aplicación, e incluso en muchos libros y artículos tienden a mezclarlos indistintamente. Se delinean de cada técnica sus objetivos generales, tipos de ejercicios, posiciones básicas, regiones de la columna vertebral donde se pueden aplicar, y fase de la enfermedad donde se recomienda su uso. Se describe la posición de Williams y sus seis ejercicios básicos, según su propósito. Estas técnicas mantienen reconocida eficacia en el tratamiento rehabilitador de las dolencias de la columna vertebral.

Back pain is a common disease. It is the leading cause of physical limitation in people younger than 45 years and it is the seventh reason for consultation in primary care. Despite its benign nature, it is one of the leading causes of disability in developed countries. The purpose of this study was to validate the effectiveness of the use of rehabilitation exercises in the treatment of lumbar pain syndrome. The practice of exercises has proven to be effective for improving pain and physical limitations that brings in back pain patients. Traditionally, Williams exercises and Charriere spinal technique are indicated for the rehabilitation treatment of the spine diseases. Despite daily use, confusion persists in various aspects regarding application technique, and many books and articles tend to mix them interchangeably. Each technique is outlined concerning their overall objectives, types of exercises, basic positions, regions of the spine which can be applied, and stage of disease where their use is recommended. Position of Williams and its six basic exercises by purpose are here described. These techniques remain known efficacy in rehabilitation treatment for ailments of the spine.

La douleur lombaire est une affection fréquente. Elle provoque des limitations physiques chez les personnes de moins de 45 ans, et constitue la septième cause de consultation médicale aux soins primaires de santé. Malgré son caractère bénin, elle est l’une des premières causes d’invalidité dans les pays développés. Le but de ce travail est de revalider l’emploi des exercices dans le traitement de rééducation du syndrome douloureux lombaire. Les exercices ont montré être effectifs contre la douleur et la limitation physique provoquées par les maux de dos chez les patients. Dans le traitement de rééducation des maladies du rachis, on indique les exercices de Williams et la technique de manipulation vertébrale de Charrière qui, malgré leur usage quotidien, entraînent une confusion dans différents aspects tels que leur technique d’application, et même dans plusieurs livres et articles il y a une tendance à les mêler indistinctement. On décrit les objectifs généraux de chaque technique, les types d’exercices, les positions fondamentales, quelles régions de la colonne vertébrale ils peuvent être appliqués, dans quelle étape de la maladie ils sont conseillés d’être utilisés. On décrit la position de Williams et ses six exercices fondamentaux, selon leur fin. Ces techniques maintiennent une renommée efficacité dans le traitement de rééducation des affections du rachis.

Proceso rehabilitador de artrogriposis múltiple congénita / Processus de rééducation après une arthrogrypose multiple congénitale / Rehabilitating process of arthrogryposis multiplex congenital

Se presentó un caso de artrogriposis múltiple congénita, femenina, blanca, con un coeficiente intelectual de 90, con posible compromiso orgánico, de discreta dislalia, sin alteraciones visuales ni auditivas, colaboradora, comunicativa, sin dominio motriz, remitida al equipo rehabilitador por el Hospital Frank País de La Habana en 2004. El objetivo es valorar el resultado de los tratamientos sicoterapéutico y rehabilitador. Se describe todo el proceso de rehabilitación inicial contenido en la estrategia colectiva multidisciplinaria para la atención a la paciente, comenzando con terapias de apoyo sicológico integral, ejercicios respiratorios y entrenamiento familiar; 2 meses después de forma secuencial se utilizó una combinación de agentes físicos, termoterapia, masaje, electroterapia, y kinesiología, se produce un retroceso por dificultades en los flexores de la rodilla que motivó una segunda intervención. A los 4 meses sigue la estrategia rehabilitadora, que continúa en la actualidad con ganancia marcada en nivel de autoestima y autoconfianza en ella misma, para la realización de las actividades del tratamiento y de la vida diaria como lavarse la boca, peinarse, vestirse, deambular por la casa y comunicarse con vecinos, amigos y familiares; fortaleza de grupos musculares debilitados, movilizaciones con la ortesis con total grado de independencia del técnico y familiares, tanto en ida y regreso de los tramos trabajados, que primero fueron de 10 m, después se le aumentó a 15 m y así se realizaron aumentos progresivos en diferentes etapas hasta llegar a 50 m. Se concluyó que mejoró 80 por ciento con el tratamiento planificado, así como su calidad de vida y la reincorporación a la sociedad(AU)

A case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenital was presented. She was a white female patient with intellectual coefficient of 90, possible organic implication, discrete dyslalia, without visual or hearing alterations, cooperative, communicative, without motor control that was referred by Frank País Orthopaedic Hospital in Havana City in 2004. The objective is to assess the results of both rehabilitation and psychotherapy treatments. All initial rehabilitation process included in the multidisciplinary collective strategy for the patient's attention was described, beginning with comprehensive psychological support therapies, respiratory exercises and family training. Two months later, in a sequential form, a combination of physical agents, thermotherapy, massage, electrotherapy and kinesiology was used. There was a relapse due to difficulties in the knee flexors that led to a second surgical procedure. Four months later, a strategy for rehabilitating the patient began which continued to the present time with a marked enhance of self-esteem level and self- confidence to follow both treatment and daily life activities such as to brush her teeth, to comb her hair, to get dressed, to wander around the house and to communicate with neighbours, friends and relatives. Also, there was strength in the debilitated muscle groups and mobilizations with orthosis with total degree of independence from technicians and family members when going back and forth in the sections worked which corresponded to 10 m at the beginning and were increased later to 15 m, accomplishing progressive increases in different stages to finally reach 50 m. It is concluded that the patient's condition improved an 80 percent with the treatment, as well as her quality of life and her return to society(AU)

Le cas d'une patiente de la race blanche, d'un quotient intellectuel de 90, communicative, collaboratrice, atteinte d'arthrogrypose multiple congénitale, avec possible compromis organique, une discrète dyslalie, sans altérations visuelles ni auditives, sans domaine motrice, est présenté en 2004 à l'équipe de rééducation de l'hôpital Frank Pais, à La Havane. L'objectif est d'évaluer le résultat des traitements psychothérapiques et de rééducation. Tout le processus initial de rééducation contenu dans la stratégie pluridisciplinaire pour soigner la patiente a été décrit, en débutant par des thérapies d'appui psychologique intégral, des exercices de respiration et entraînement familial; deux mois après, une combinaison d'agents physiques, thermothérapie, massage, électrothérapie et kinésithérapie a été utilisée de façon séquentielle. Il y a eu une complication des fléchisseurs du genou conduisant à une deuxième opération. La stratégie de rééducation a continué depuis 4 mois jusqu'à présent ayant des effets positifs sur son amour-propre et confiance en elle-même pour réaliser les activités de son traitement et de sa vie quotidienne, telles que se brosser les dents, se peigner, s'habiller, déambuler et se communiquer avec ses voisins, amis et famille. Grâce au traitement planifié, sa récupération a été très bonne (80 pourcent), et sa qualité de vie et réinsertion à la société excellentes(AU)

Estrategia de tratamiento de las fracturas de la cadera, 2010 / Treatment strategy of hip fractures, 2010

Objetivo: mostrar la influencia de los factores preoperatorio y posoperatorio en el resultado final del tratamiento rehabilitador de las fracturas de cadera en el Hospital General Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima de Cienfuegos. Métodos: se hizo un estudio observacional, descriptivo, longitudinal prospectivo, en el cual se trabajó con 68 casos de ingreso por fractura de cadera en el período enero-junio de 2010, operados o no, y que residieron en el municipio de Cienfuegos. Las principales variables evaluadas desde el momento de la fractura hasta 1 año después fueron: edad, sexo, validismo, comorbilidad, complicaciones preoperatorio y posoperatorio, resultado final. Todos se recopilaron en el período estudiado y se registraron en un formulario de datos creados al efecto; además de las hojas de chequeo anestésico, evaluación geriátrica y expedientes clínicos. Resultados: dentro del conjunto de resultados resalta el grupo de edades de 80 a 89 años que predomina en 50 porciento de los pacientes estudiados, así como el sexo femenino con 72 porciento las fracturas extracapsulares resultaron las más frecuentes en 63 porciento del total. Las complicaciones ortopédicas se presentaron en 23 porciento de los casos, se le realizó rehabilitación preoperatoria a 76 porciento, posoperatoria mediante 1 a 7 d a 96 y 86 porciento a los pacientes valorados en consulta especializada de cadera; 89 porciento de los pacientes lograron deambular libremente con algún tipo de ayuda. Conclusiones: los resultados demuestran la experiencia alcanzada por los especialistas en el empleo de las nuevas tecnologías en la realización del acto quirúrgico. Las valoraciones preoperatorias tanto por geriatría o anestesia y la realización de una rehabilitación precoz, a partir de medidas higiénicas sanitarias, psicológicas con seguimiento ambulatorio estricto, y controlando el cumplimiento del entrenamiento familiar en el cuidado de estos pacientes

Objective: to demonstrate the influence of preoperative and postoperative factors in the final result of rehabilitation treatment of hip fractures in patients admitted in the Gustavo Aldereguía Lima University Hospital of Cienfuegos municipality. Methods: a prospective, longitudinal, descriptive and observational study was conducted in 68 cases admitted due to hip fracture from January to June, 2010, operated on or not residents of this municipality. The main variables assessed from the moment of fracture up to one year after were: age, sex, validity, comorbid disease, preoperative and postoperative complications, final result. All were collected in the study period and were registered in a data form created to that end, in addition to the anesthetic checkup sheets, the geriatric assessment and the clinical records. Results: in the group of results is highlighted the age group of 80 to 89 years with predominance in the 50 percent of study patients, as well as the female sex with the 72 percent the extracapsular fractures were the more frequent in the 63 percent of total. The orthopedic complications were present in the 23 percent of cases, preoperative rehabilitation in the 76 percent , postoperative over 1 to 7 days in the 96 and the 86 percent of patients assessed in hip specialized consultation, the 89 percent of patients achieved to walk freely with some type of help. Conclusions: results demonstrate the experience obtained by specialists in the use of new technologies during the surgical act. The preoperative assessments by Geriatric or Anesthesia and the performing of an early rehabilitation, from the health and psychological measures with an strict outpatient follow-up and controlling the fulfillment of family training in the care of these patients

Reeducação Postural Global: uma revisão da literatura / Global Postural Re-education: a literature review

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: O método de Reeducação Postural Global (RPG) tem sido utilizado na clínica com relatos de benefícios para a prevenção e recuperação de disfunções musculoesqueléticas. Após duas décadas de aplicação, estudos têm verificado sua eficácia no tratamento de diferentes condições clínicas e ele tem sido comparado com outros recursos fisioterapêuticos. Entretanto, são poucos os estudos voltados à comprovação dos princípios defendidos pelo autor do método, o que torna frágeis as argumentações em favor dele. OBJETIVO: Realizar, com base na literatura científica, uma análise crítica dos efeitos da intervenção fisioterapêutica utilizando o método RPG. MÉTODOS: Pesquisaram-se as bases de dados Medline, SciELO, LILACS e PeDRO, de 2000 a 2010, considerando os unitermos: RPG, alongamento global e alongamento ativo. RESULTADOS: Foram encontrados 25 estudos, sendo 13 relacionados ao método RPG e oito aos alongamentos global e ativo, além de três livros e uma tese. Após análise, 20 referências foram utilizadas. CONCLUSÕES: Parte dos estudos aponta que o método RPG é mais efetivo, enquanto outros mostram resultados similares a outros métodos de intervenção fisioterapêutica. Estudos indicam benefícios do método na melhora da força muscular respiratória, expansibilidade torácica, mobilidade toracoabdominal e da pressão respiratória máxima, além de reduzir a dor, a perda de urina em mulheres incontinentes, melhorar a flexibilidade, a atividade eletromiográfica nas disfunções temporomandibulares e a estabilidade postural em alterações ortopédicas de membros inferiores. Limitações metodológicas observadas sugerem a necessidade de maior rigor em futuras pesquisas.

BACKGROUND: The Global Postural Re-education (GPR) method has been widely used in clinical practice, with reported benefits for prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. In parallel with almost two decades of clinical implementation, research studies have tested and verified the effectiveness of GPR in treating different clinical conditions and have also compared this method with other physical therapy resources. However, few studies focused on the verification of the principles of mechanisms of action defended by the author of the method making the arguments in favor of the method weak. OBJECTIVE: To perform a critical systematic review of the effects of physical therapy intervention that use the GPR method. METHODS: We searched Medline, SciELO, LILACS and PeDRO, from 2000 to 2010, considering the key words: Global Postural Re-education, global and active stretching. RESULTS: We found 25 studies, 13 about GPR and 8 about global and active stretching in addition to three books and a thesis. After analysis, 20 references were included. CONCLUSIONS: Some of the studies indicated that the GPR method was more effective than other physical therapy interventions, while others demonstrated similar results of GPR when compared to other physical therapy interventions. Studies showed benefits of the GPR in improving the respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, maximal respiratory pressure and in reducing pain, loss of urine in incontinent women, increasing flexibility, the electromyographic activity in temporomandibular disorders and postural stability in lower limb orthopedic alterations. Methodological limitations observed suggest the need for greater rigor in future research.

A reeducação dinâmica muscular no equilíbrio postural e na redução da lombalgia em trabalhadores industriais / La reeducación dinámica muscular en el equilibrio postural y la reducción de la lumbalgia en trabajadores industriales / Muscular dynamic reeducation in postural balance and in lumbar pain reduction for industry workers

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito da reeducação da dinâmica muscular (RDM registrado) no equilíbrio postural e na redução da lombalgia de trabalhadores industriais. A amostra foi constituída de operadores industriais, portadores de lombalgia, encaminhados ao setor de Fisioterapia. Após o crivo dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram sorteados 82 indivíduos, divididos, aleatoriamente, em: grupo experimental (GE; n igual a 41, idade igual a 41 mais ou menos 4 anos; índice de massa corpórea (IMC) igual a 26,46 mais ou menos 3,25) e grupo controle (GC; n igual a 42, idade igual a 42 mais ou menos 5 anos; (IMC igual a 26,47 mais ou menos 3,34). O GE fez parte do tratamento com RDM. O GC foi constituído de indivíduos que não participaram de nenhum tratamento fisioterapêutico durante a pesquisa. Os procedimentos utilizados para a avaliação foram: lombalgia (escala de Borg) e o equilíbrio postural (Pedana estabilométrica e posturométrica). O procedimento de intervenção pelo RDM teve uma duração de 20 minutos, frequência de duas vezes por semana e se estendeu por 12 semanas, sendo a sistemática de tratamento procedida em 4 momentos. Na comparação intragrupos, o teste t pareado ou de Wilcoxon apresentaram, respectivamente, uma melhora significativa (p menor que 0,05) nas variáveis dor lombar (p igual a 0,0001) e equilíbrio postural (p igual a 0,0001) no GE. O teste de Kruskal Wallis, seguido do intervalo de confiança (IC), revelaram melhoras significativas favoráveis ao GE no pós-teste quando comparadas ao pós-teste do GC (dor lombar: IC: -115,58 / -48,66; equilíbrio postural: IC: -68,81 / -1,89). Dessa forma, pode-se inferir que o tratamento com RDM repercutiu em melhora significativa da dor lombar e do equilíbrio postural de operadores industriais.

The objective of this study has been to investigate the effect of the Muscular Dynamic Reeducation in Postural Balance and in lumbar pain reduction for industry workers. The sample has been constituted by lumbago-affected industry operators assisted by the sector of Physiotherapy. Using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 82 individuals randomly included in two groups: experimental group (EG; n equal to 41, age equal to 41 more or less 4 years; body mass index (BMI) equal to 26.46 more or less 3.25) and control group (CG; n equal to 42; age equal to 42 more or less 5 years; BMI equal to 26.47 more or less 3.34). EG has participated in a treatment using RDM. GC was constituted by individuals that have not participated in any physiotherapeutic treatment during the research. The procedures used for the evaluation were lumbago (Borg scale) and postural balance (stabilometric and posturometric platform). RDM intervention procedure lasted 20 minutes, twice a week, during 12 weeks, and the treatment was used in 4 different moments. Intragroup comparison, paired t test or Wilcoxon presented, respectively, a significant improvement (p less than 0.05) in the variables lumbar pain (p equal to 0.0001) and postural balance (p equal to 0.0001) in EG. Kruskal Wallis test, followed through the confidence interval (CC), showed significant improvements of EG in the post-test compared to CG in post-test (lumbar pain: IC: -115.58/-48.6; postural balance: IC: -68.81/-1.89). We may then infer that the treatment with RDM has produced a significant improvement of lumbar pain and postural balance of industry operators.

El objetivo de este estudio ha sido investigar el efecto de la reeducación de la Reeducación Dinámica Muscular en el Equilibrio Postural y la reducción de la lumbalgia en trabajadores industriales. La muestra ha sido constituida de operadores industriales, portadores de lumbalgia, asistidos por el sector de Fisioterapia. Utilizando los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, han sido sorteados 82 individuos, divididos, aleatoriamente en grupo experimental (GE; n igual a 41, edad igual a más o menos 4 anos; índice de masa corpórea (IMC) igual a 26,46 más o menos 3,25) y grupo control (GC; n a igual 42; edad igual a 42 más o menos 5 años; IMC igual a 26,47 más o menos 3,34). El GE ha participado del tratamiento con RDM. El GC ha sido constituido de individuos que no han participado de ningún tratamiento fisioterapéutico durante la investigación. Los procedimientos utilizados para la evaluación fueron: lumbalgia (escala de Borg) y equilibrio postural (Pedana estabilométrica y posturométrica).El procedimiento de intervención por parte del RDM tuvo la duración de 20 minutos, frecuencia de dos veces por semana, y se extendió por 12 semanas; se procedió a la sistemática de tratamiento en 4 momentos. En la comparación intragrupos, el test t pareado o de Wilcoxon han presentado,respectivamente, una mejora significativa (p menos que 0,05) en las variables dolor lumbar (p igual a 0,0001) y equilibrio postural (p igual a 0,0001) en lo GE. El test de Kruskal Wallis, seguido del intervalo de confianza (IC), ha revelado significativas mejorías del GE en el post-test comparadas al post-test del GC (dolor lumbar: IC:- 115,58 / -48,66; equilibrio postural: IC: -68,81 / -1,89). Así, se puede inferir que el tratamiento con RDM ha producido una mejora significativa del dolor lumbar e del equilibrio postural de operadores industriales.

Tumor de células gigantes del extremo distal del radio y reconstrucción ósea / Tumeur de cellules géantes de l'extrémité distale du radius et réparation osseuse / Giant cells tumor of radius distal end and bone reconstruction

Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 40 años de edad, de la raza negra, con un tumor del extremo distal del radio derecho, con diagnóstico histológico de tumor de células gigantes de bajo grado de malignidad y con la propuesta de amputación del miembro. Se le realizó una cirugía conservadora con exéresis total de la lesión, respetando el margen oncológico, y practicada en dos tiempos. Se utilizó un injerto libre de peroné, se realizó una artrodesis de la muñeca y la fijación interna del injerto con el sistema AO. Se logró la consolidación del injerto y la incorporación activa de la paciente a la sociedad. Se expone el diagnóstico, tratamiento, seguimiento, rehabilitación y pronóstico del caso(AU)

This is the case of a black women aged 40 presenting with a tumor of distal end of right radium with histological diagnosis of low-grade malignancy giant cells tumor and proposal of limb amputation. A conservative surgery was performed with a two-steps total exeresis of lesion sparing the oncologic margin. A fibular free-graft was used and wrist arthrodesis and internal fixation of graft using AO system. There was a good graft consolitadion and an active incorporation of patient to social activities. The diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, rehabilitation and case prognosis are exposed(AU)

Le cas d'une femme âgée de 40 ans, de race noire, atteinte d'une tumeur de l'extrémité distale du radius droit, avec un diagnostic histologique de tumeur de cellules géantes peu maligne, et avec une proposition d'amputation du membre affecté, est présenté. Elle a subi une chirurgie conservatrice par exérèse totale de la lésion, pratiquée en deux temps et en respetant les limites de la tumeur. Une greffe libre de péroné a été utilisée, tandis qu'une arthrodèse du poignet et la fixation interne de la greffe par système AO ont été réalisées. La consolidation de la greffe et le retour de la patiente à la vie quotidiene sont réussies. Le diagnostic, le traitement, le suivi, la rééducation et le pronostic de ce cas sont exposés(AU)

A importância da avaliação sensitiva no pós-operatório de reconstrução mamária / The importance of the sensitive evaluation in the postoperative period of mammary reconstruction

A reconstrução mamária pós-mastectomia vem crescendo e, com ela a necessidade de uma recuperação não apenas estética, mas também funcional do ponto de vista sensitivo. Sabemos que a sensibilidade de mama após reconstrução retorna parcialmente e em alguns casos não retorna. Este estudo objetivou enfatizar a importância da avaliação da sensibilidade da mama pós-reconstrução com tecido autólogo e promover uma discussão sobre necessidade da reeducação sensorial. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica foram apresentadas diferentes técnicas reconstrutoras, bem como diferente retorno sensitivo do retalho miocutâneo. Avaliações sensitivas encontraram retorno da sensibilidade do retalho entre um mês e três anos de pós-operatório. A reeducação sensorial tem sido proposta para melhorar a capacidade da paciente em interpretar o estímulo sensitivo. Apesar da variedade das formas de avaliação sensitiva encontradas neste levantamento, ficou claro que o retorno desta sensibilidade existe, mesmo em mamas que não foram reinervadas. Por isto, a importância de seu estudo bem como do planejamento futuro de técnicas de reeducação sensorial deve ser enfatizado pelos fisioterapeutas, pois refletem diretamente na aceitação subjetiva da neomama pela paciente, no retorno desta em seu prazer sexual e na prevenção de danos devido à insensibilidade.

The post-mastectomy mammals reconstruction has been increasing and with them comes the necessity not only aesthetic but also functional from the recovery sensitive point of view. It is known that the sensitivity of the post-reconstruction mama returns partially and in some cases it doens't return. This study aims to emphasize the importance of the evaluation of breast post-reconstruction sensibility with autologous tissue and to promote discussion about the necessity of sensorial reeducation. Through a bibliographic review, it was seen different reconstructions techniques, and also different sensory recovery in the myocutaneous flap. Sensibility evaluations found return of the sensibility in the flap between one month and three years post-operative. The sensorial reeducation has been proposal to improve the patient ability to interpret the sensory stimulus. Despite the variety of manners of sensory evaluation found in this poll, it became evident that the return of this sensibility exists even in breasts without nerve repair. Because of this, the importance of its study and also the future planning of sensory reeducation techniques, for reflecting straight on subjective acceptation of the new breast by the patient, by the return of it in his sexual pleasure an on injury prevention due to the insensibility.

Prevalencia de alteraciones posturales en niños de Arica -Chile: efectos de un programa de mejoramiento de la postura / Prevalence of postural alterations and effects of a program to improve the posture in children from Arica-Chile

Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron calcular el índice de prevalencia de alteraciones posturales en una muestra de 120 alumnos (10,4 por ciento del universo total), de 4 años de edad de la ciudad de Arica y determinar el efecto de un programa de mejoramiento postural. Las alteraciones posturales más frecuentes corresponden a: inclinación de hombros (86 por ciento), escápula alada y escápula descendida (82 por ciento), proyección anterior de hombros (79 por ciento), pie plano (58 por ciento), columna lumbar hiperlordótica (51 por ciento) e inclinación de cabeza (50 por ciento). Posteriormente, se aplicó al grupo experimental un programa de ejercicio muscular y de reeducación postural, por un período de 8 meses. Al final del tratamiento se realizó un análisis post test a todos los sujetos del estudio. Los resultados en el grupo experimental muestran una disminución significativa de los índices iniciales de prevalencia, en todas las alteraciones en estudio. Los diferenciales de recuperación muestran diferencias significativas entre los grupos de estudio, con un 31 por ciento para inclinación de hombros, seguida de hiperlordosis lumbar con un 29 por ciento e inclinación de cabeza con 20 por ciento. La recuperabilidad más baja se observó en pie plano con un 7 por ciento (p≤0,05). El alto porcentaje de alteraciones posturales presentes en niños de 4 años, de la ciudad de Arica, podría ser producto de actitudes viciosas que, a futuro producen una estructuración inadecuada del cuerpo, entonces la aplicación de un programa de ejercitación muscular y de reeducación postural, dirigido por un equipo de Salud multiprofesional disminuirían significativamente estas alteraciones.

At present the educational institutions do not have an adequate system of Health to detect early changes in postural alteration in children. The aim of this study was to determine the most common postural changes in a sample of 120 students (10,4 percent of total universe), of 4 years old from Arica-Chile and to determine the effect of a program to improve the posture. The prevalence of the most frequent postural alterations relate to: inclination of shoulders (86 percent), winged scapula and descend scapula (82 percent), projection front shoulders (79 percent), flat feet (58 percent), lumbar hyperlordosis (51 percent) and inclination of head (50 percent). Subsequently in the experimental group was applied a program of exercise muscle and postural reeducation for a period of 8 months. At the end of treatment was applied a post-test to all children. The results in the experimental group showed a significant decrease in initial prevalence rates in all alterations. The differential recovery shows significant differences among the study groups, with 31 percent for inclination of shoulders, followed by lumbar hyperlordosis (29 percent) and inclination of head (20 percent). The recoverability lowest level was observed in flat feet with 7 percent (p≤0,05).The high percentage of postural disturbances in children aged 4 years in the city of Arica, could be the result of vicious attitudes that in the future produce an improper structuring of the body. Then the implementation of a program of exercise muscles and postural reeducation, led by a multiprofesional health team, decline rates of postural abnormalities present in children.

O tratamento de pacientes com fibrose epidural pela reeducação postural global - RPG / Treatment of patients with epidural fibrosis withglobal postural reeducation - GPR

Muitos pacientes têm convivido com a fibrose epidural no pós-operatório de hérnia de disco lombar, doença que pode contribuir para o afastamento destes pacientes de suas atividades da vida profissional, além de interferir em outros aspectos de suas vidas, impossibilitando-as de desenvolver suas atividades habituais, em decorrência do desconforto produzido pela dor. Este trabalho teve como objetivo esclarecer a importância da fisioterapia no tratamento desta doença e mostrar a eficácia da Reeducação Postural Global (RPG), para amenizar a dor, propiciando uma melhor qualidade de vida para estes pacientes. Este trabalho foi realizado no Instituto de Neurologia Deolindo Couto da UFRJ, no ambulatório de fisioterapia. Fizeram parte deste estudo 18 pacientes de ambos os sexos, com fibrose epidural comprovada por ressonância magnética (RM). Todos os pacientes responderam ao Questionário de Dor e Incapacidade Lombar de Roland-Morris, e foram avaliados por uma Escala Visual Analógica (EVA). Essas medidas de avaliação de dor foram utilizadas sempre no momento inicial do tratamento, durante as sessões de RPG. Foram realizadas 15 sessões de RPG. Todos os pacientes envolvidos no trabalho concordaram em participar do programa proposto mediante préinformação e livre consentimento. Após o término do tratamento os pacientes foram reavaliados em um período de três e seis meses.

Many patients have been living with epidural fibrosis during the postoperative of lumbar disc hernia, a kind of disorder that take the patients away from their professional activities, and also away from other aspects of their lives. It impairs their daily activities due to the discomfort produced by the pain. This work has an objective of clarifying the importance of the Physiotherapy for the treatment of this disorder, and to show the efficacy of the Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) to diminish the pain, giving to these patients a better quality of life. This work was performed in Deolindo Couto Neurology Institute û UFRJ, at the Physiotherapy Clinic. Eighteen patients, of both sexes, were included in this study, with epidural fibrosis seen by Magnetic Resonance. All patients answered to the Questionnaire of Pain and Lumbar Incapacity of Roland-Morris, and were also evaluated by a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). These methods of pain evaluation were always used on the time of initial treatment, during GPR sessions. All patients involved in the work agreed in participating of the program, by preinformation and free assent. After the treatment, the patients were reevaluated after a three and six month's period.

Respostas cardiovasculares durante a postura sentada da Reeducação Postural Global (RPG) / Cardiovascular responses in the seated posture of the Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) method

OBJETIVO: Avaliar as respostas da freqüência cardíaca (FC), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD), média (PAM) e duplo produto (DPr), durante a postura sentada do método de Reeducação Postural Global (RPG). MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Nove voluntárias saudáveis (23±2,1 anos, 56,4±7,8kg, 1,61±0,05m, 21,6±2,4kg.m2-1), inexperientes na prática do método RPG, foram submetidas a uma sessão de RPG na postura sentada, realizada em três fases: repouso pré-postura, execução da postura e recuperação pós-postura. No repouso e na recuperação, as voluntárias permaneceram sentadas por 20 minutos, sendo PA e FC verificadas a cada cinco minutos. A fase de execução da postura foi realizada em três séries e mantida por três minutos cada, com intervalo de um minuto entre elas. A verificação da PA e da FC foi realizada a cada um minuto e 30 segundos de execução da postura. RESULTADOS: Os valores de PAS, PAD, PAM e DPr foram significativamente maiores (p<0,05) do terceiro ao nono minuto da execução da postura (154±14, 107±11, 122±9mmHg e 16.478±2.802mmHg.min-1) quando comparados aos valores de repouso pré-postura (109±10, 74±7, 85±8mmHg e 9.374±1.687mmHg.min-1) e aos valores de recuperação pós-postura. Porém, estes valores retornaram aos valores de repouso nos primeiros cinco minutos de recuperação pós-postura. Durante a execução da postura, a FC não foi estatisticamente diferente da FC de repouso pré-postura. CONCLUSÕES: Elevações significativas da PAS, PAD, PAM e DPr foram observadas durante a execução da postura sentada da RPG empregada nesse estudo, mas retornaram aos valores de repouso nos primeiros cinco minutos de recuperação pós-postura.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate heart rate (HR), systolic arterial pressure (SAP), diastolic arterial pressure (DAP), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and double product (DP) responses in the seated posture of the Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) method. METHODS: Nine healthy female volunteers (23±2.1 years; 56.4±7.8kg; 1.61±0.05m, 21.6±2.4kg/m²), without experience of the GPR, method underwent a treatment session in the seated posture. It was a three-step experiment: pre-posture resting, posture maintenance and post-posture recovery. In both the resting and the recovery step, the volunteers remained seated for 20 minutes and arterial pressure and HR were measured every five minutes. The posture maintenance step lasted for three minutes and was implemented three times with one-minute intervals between implementations. Arterial pressure and HR were measured every 1.5 minutes, while the posture was being maintained. RESULTS: The SAP, DAP, MAP and DP values were significantly greater (p<0.05) from the third to the ninth minute of maintaining the posture (154±14, 107±11, 122±9mmHg and 16,478±2,802mmHg/min) in comparison with the pre-posture resting values (109±10, 74±7, 85±8mmHg and 9,374±1,687mmHg/min) and the post-posture recovery values. However, these values returned to the resting values within the first five minutes of post-posture recovery. The HR while maintaining the posture was not statistically different from the pre-posture resting HR. CONCLUSIONS: Significant increases in SAP, DAP, MAP and DP were observed while maintaining the seated posture of the GPR method that was used in this study, but these values returned to the resting values within the first five minutes of post-posture recovery.

Impacto da reeducação postural global no tratamento da incontinência urinária de esforço feminina / Impact of global postural reeducation for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos da reeducação postural global (RPG) nos sintomas de incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE) e a qualidade de vida em um grupo de mulheres incontinentes. MÉTODOS: Ensaio clínico aberto, tipo antes e depois, prospectivo, não randomizado. Foram selecionadas 26 mulheres com queixa clínica e estudo urodinâmico compatível com IUE, do Ambulatório de Uroginecologia do Hospital das Clínicas da UNICAMP. A idade média foi de 50,76 anos (23 a 72 anos). Todas as mulheres foram avaliadas por anamnese, exames clínicos e uroginecológico, avaliação postural. Todas foram submetidas a tratamento com RPG, em sessões individuais de 50 minutos semanais por três meses e quinzenais por mais três meses. As pacientes foram submetidas a posturas de alongamento propostas pela técnica, em que se coloca em tensão as cadeias musculares responsáveis pela postura estática e estrutura do corpo. O trabalho ativo da paciente nas correções, aliado à atuação do fisioterapeuta, levam ao reequilíbrio das tensões musculares e reestruturação do corpo, o que pode favorecer as funções, especificamente as relacionadas ao assoalho pélvico. Ao término do tratamento, e após seis meses, as pacientes foram reavaliadas através do questionário de impressão geral de melhora, dos domínios relacionados à IUE do King's Health Questinnaire: impacto da incontinência, em que se avaliam os prejuízos na qualidade de vida; percepção geral da saúde, qual a classificação que a paciente dá para sua saúde no momento e a presença do sintoma de perda por esforço; avaliação funcional do assoalho pélvico (AFA) e número de trocas de protetores diários. RESULTADOS: No término do tratamento, quatro pacientes (16 por cento) estavam curadas, dezoito (72 por cento) melhoraram significativamente e três (12 por cento) falharam. Após seis meses, seis pacientes (24 por cento) estavam curadas, 16 (64 por cento) melhoraram e três (12 por cento) falharam (p <0,001). Ao avaliarmos a qualidade de vida das pacientes, observamos melhora significativa (p <0,05) em todos os domínios questionados, destacando-se percepção geral da saúde, impacto da incontinência e número de episódios de perda. A avaliação do funcional do assoalho pélvico (AFA) e do teste do absorvente (número de troca/dia) também mostrou melhora significativa (p<0,001) nos diferentes tempos de coleta. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostram que a RPG pode ser uma alternativa para o tratamento da IUE.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of global postural reeducation (GPR) on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and quality of life in SUI female patients METHODS: The study design was a prospective non-randomized clinical trial. Twenty-six patients with symptoms of SUI were selected from the Urogynecology Outpatient Clinics of the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), state of São Paulo, Brazil. Age ranged from 23 to 72 years old (mean 50.8). All women were submitted to anamnesis, physical exam, postural evaluation and urodynamic testing. Patients were treated by the GPR in individual 50 minute sessions weekly for three months and twice a month for the next three months. All patients were re-evaluated at the end of treatment and six months later by means of General Impression of Improvement, Incontinence Impact, General Perception of Health, Functional Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor, Number of Leaking Episodes and Pad Use. RESULTS: At the end of treatment 4 (16 percent) of the patients were cured, 18 (72 percent) had improved significantly and 3 (12 percent) failed. At 6 months, 6 (24 percent) were cured, 16 (64 percent) improved and 3 (12 percent) failed (p<0.001). Quality of Life questionnaires presented significant improvement (p<0.05) in all domains, with emphasis on General Perception of Health, Incontinence Impact and number of leaking episodes. The Functional Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor and Pad Use also presented significant (p<0.001) improvement. CONCLUSION: These results may demonstrate that GPR is an efficient alternative for treatment of stress urinary incontinence.