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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1287496

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the reliability of infrared (IR) thermal camera connected to smartphones, already used in medicine for diagnostic purposes, as an easy tool for access screening to pediatric dentistry services. Material and Methods: After the preventive telephone triage, thirty orthodontic patients (7-13 years) underwent temperature measurement in the office with two no-contact IR devices: forehead digital thermometer and thermal-camera connected to a smartphone (reference areas: forehead, inner canthi, ears). Measurements were compared and differences were statistically investigated with T student's test (p<0.01). Results: Forehead digital thermometer temperatures were superimposable to those recorded in ear areas and inner canthi with the thermal camera connected to a smartphone. Differences were not statistically significant even in comparison between the sexes. Forehead temperature values detected with a thermal camera are lower than those detected with a digital forehead thermometer. Conclusion: Thermal camera on a smartphone could be reliable in measuring body temperature. Mobile thermographic values of ears and inner canthi areas can be used as an alternative to forehead digital thermometer measurements. Further applications in pediatric dentistry of thermography on smartphones should be examined.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Body Temperature , Thermography/instrumentation , Pediatric Dentistry , Differential Thermal Analysis/instrumentation , COVID-19 , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Smartphone , Italy/epidemiology
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Acta sci., Health sci ; 42: e48114, 2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1370991

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The purposeof this study was to analyze skin temperature(Tsk)responses after a short-term maximum effort test in middle-distance runners.Aquasi-experimental study was conducted with ten men (age 23.5±5.10 years)who trained 5 days per week, 2 to 3 hours per day,and were submitted to thermographic evaluationbefore and after Cooper's 12-minute run test (CRT). The mean temperature of the anterior-superior,posterior-superior,anterior-inferior,and posterior-inferiorregionswas compared between the sides(i.e., left and right)before and after CRT.The paired t-testshowed asignificantdecrease in Tskafter CRT in thefollowingregions:right pectoralis major (-3.4%), left pectoralis major (-3.4%),and abdomen (-5%) in the anterior-superior view (p<0.01); and in the upper right trunk (-1.9%),upper lefttrunk(-1.9%) and lower back (-2.9%) in the posterior-superior view (p<0.05). In the lower limbs,asignificantincreaseintemperature of the left knee (1.6%),and right (3.6%) and left ankles (2.9%) in the anteriorview (p<0.05),as well as in theright (4.3%) and left ankles (3.7%) in the posteriorview (p<0.05)wereobserved. There was no difference in temperature between the right and left sides. In conclusion, the Tskchange of middle-distance runners wassymmetricalbetween sides,decreasing in upper limbs and trunk and increasing in lower limbs after a short-term maximum effort test.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Running/physiology , Skin Temperature/physiology , Athletes , Thermography/instrumentation , Lower Extremity/physiology , Upper Extremity/physiology , Physical Exertion/physiology
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Acta fisiátrica ; 25(3)set. 2018.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-999684

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Objetivo: Avaliar qualitativamente características do mapa termográfico do coto membro inferior íntegro e adaptação à prótese de pacientes amputados de membros inferiores. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo descritiva e exploratória. Amostra foi composta por cinco indivíduos amputados de membros inferiores, de ambos os sexos, com os níveis transtibial e transfemural, idade entre 18 e 65 anos, alfabetizados e protetizados pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Foi realizada anamnese e avaliação termográfica analisando qualitativamente o membro íntegro e coto aplicado o questionário Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ). Resultados: As imagens termográficas dos indivíduos transfemurais apresentaram no membro residual aumento da temperatura em região inguinal, podendo ser devido à fricção do encaixe superior da prótese. Em toda amostra percebeu-se diminuição da temperatura na extremidade inferior do coto, apontando uma possível redução de vascularização desta região. No PEQ o domínio fortemente mais citado como desfavorável para os participantes foi o de mobilidade, principalmente nas questões de subida e descida de escadas, subida e descida de morros íngremes e andar sobre lugares escorregadios. A transpiração dentro do encaixe e o inchaço do membro residual também foram queixas bem citadas pelos participantes. Conclusão: As questões de maior impacto à adaptação da prótese foram a mobilidade, transferência caraterísticas relacionadas ao edema, sensação de peso e desconforto térmico do membro residual na região do encaixe protético. A termografia evidenciou maiores valores de temperatura do membro íntegro, assim como aumento de temperatura na região do encaixe da prótese e redução de temperatura na extremidade do coto.


Objective: To evaluate qualitatively the characteristics of the thermographic map of the lower limb intact limb and adaptation to the prosthesis of amputated patients of lower limbs. Method: Qualitative research, descriptive and exploratory. The sample consisted of five amputees of lower limbs of both sexes, with transtibial and transfemoral levels, aged between 18 and 65 years, literate and protected by the Unified Health System (SUS). Anamnesis and thermographic evaluation were performed qualitatively analyzing the intact limb and stump applied to the Prothesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) questionnaire. Results: Thermographic images of transfemoral individuals presented in the residual limb an increase in temperature in the inguinal region, and may be due to the friction of the superior fit of the prosthesis. In all samples, temperature was observed in the lower extremity of the stump, indicating a possible reduction of vascularization in this region. In the PEQ, the domain most strongly cited as unfavorable for the participants was mobility, mainly in the questions of going up and down stairs, climbing and descending steep hills and walking on slippery places. The transpiration within the socket and the swelling of the residual limb were also complaints well cited by the participants. Conclusion: The issues of greatest impact to the adaptation of the prosthesis were the mobility, transfer characteristics related to the edema, sensation of weight and thermal discomfort of the residual limb in the region of the prosthetic fitting. Thermography showed higher values of intact limb temperature, as well as temperature increase in the prosthesis fitting region and temperature reduction at the end of the stump.


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Humans , Artificial Limbs , Thermography/instrumentation , Amputation, Surgical , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Epidemiology, Descriptive
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Acta fisiátrica ; 23(4): 180-185, dez. 2016. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-859321

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A idade é o principal fator de risco para o desenvolvimento do câncer de mama e clinicamente, as mulheres idosas apresentam um processo de reabilitação mais difícil. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da intervenção fisioterapêutica na amplitude de movimento (ADM) do ombro e no mapa termográfico de idosas em pós-operatório de tratamento do câncer de mama. Métodos: Participaram 10 idosas, submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico para câncer de mama. A avaliação foi feita antes e após a intervenção através do goniômetro, para medidas de ADM, e da câmera termográfica Eletrophysics PV320T, para identificação da temperatura da região torácica. Utilizou-se o teste Wilcoxon e a correlação de Spearman, com nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: As pacientes apresentaram melhora significativa da amplitude de todos os movimentos do membro comprometido, exceto a rotação interna. Ao comparar os valores de temperatura da avaliação com a reavaliação, houve um aumento da temperatura das regiões torácicas, sendo significativos apenas os valores da mama preservada. Ao comparar a temperatura da região preservada com a comprometida na avaliação, houve diferença significativa, já na reavaliação, ocorreu uma aproximação destes valores. A correlação entre o aumento de temperatura e ADM foi significativa para adução de ambos os membros e rotação interna do membro preservado, na avaliação. Conclusão: A intervenção garantiu resolução ou diminuição das alterações apresentadas no exame físico, melhora da ADM, aumento da temperatura das regiões torácicas, e correlação entre aumento da temperatura e ADM de adução bilateral e rotação interna do membro preservado na avaliação inicial


Age is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer and clinically, older women have a more difficult rehabilitation process. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy intervention in range of motion (ROM) of shoulder and thermographic map of elderly postoperative treatment of breast cancer. Methods: A total of 10 elderly, undergoing surgery for breast cancer. The evaluation was done before and after the intervention by means of the goniometer for ADM measures and thermographic camera Eletrophysics PV320T, to identify the temperature of the thoracic region. We used the Wilcoxon test and Spearman correlation, with a 0.05 significance level. Results: The patients showed significant improvement in range of all movements of the affected limb, except internal rotation. When comparing the assessment of temperature values with the revaluation, there was an increase in temperature of the thoracic regions, and only significant values preserved breast. By comparing the temperature of the region preserved with compromised in the evaluation, there was a significant difference, since the revaluation, there was an approximation of these values. Conclusion: The correlation between increased temperature and ADM was significant for both members adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the evaluation. Intervention assured resolution or reduction of amendments on physical examination, improved ROM, increased temperature of the thoracic regions, and correlation between temperature increase and ROM bilateral adduction and internal rotation member preserved in the initial evaluation


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Humans , Breast Neoplasms/rehabilitation , Thermography/instrumentation , Range of Motion, Articular , Physical Therapy Modalities/instrumentation
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Acta fisiátrica ; 14(1): 41-48, mar. 2007.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-536578

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Os pontos-gatilho (PG) miofasciais são encontrados em muitas lesões cervicais com hiperextensão/hiperflexão, discopatias e lesões/desordens por esforço repetitivo. Desde o extremo da simulação, ao frustrante dilema na investigação objetiva da dor crônica, uma das indicações básicas e melhores da comprovação por imagem infravermelha (IR) é a de documentar afecções de tecidos moles, particularmente nos casos em que não são demonstradas por exames radiológicos, eletroneuromiográficos ou laboratoriais. Os autores revisaram a literatura sobre imagem IR na documentação da síndrome dolorosa miofascial. O exame por IR é complemento essencial do diagnóstico clínico mostrando objetivamente PG na forma de pontos aquecidos hiperradiantes. Estas áreas hiperradiantes, correspondem a PG dolorosos anotados no exame clínico. Estes são corroborados pela sensibilidade local e confirmação da dor pelos pacientes. As áreas dolorosas referidas se apresentam termicamente assimétricas com o lado oposto. Os PG latentes, não objetivamente queixados pelos pacientes durante o exame IR, também são descritos sob a forma de pontos hiperradiantes. A presença destes PG latentes pode ser confirmada pela algometria de pressão nestas áreas. Após infiltração/agulhamento há alteração do perfil térmico cutâneo demonstrando resposta neurovegetativa simpática imediata. As alterações de imagem IR se constituem, assim, em importante recurso objetivo na demonstração de PG miofasciais, correlatos com as queixas objetivas do paciente. A documentação dos PG por imagem IR é útil no direcionamento para causa da dor, orientação do tratamento adequado, assim como avaliação de sua resposta.


The myofascial trigger points (TP) are involved as much pathologies of hyperextension/hyperflexion cervical injuries, disc injuries, and overuse injuries. From the extreme of malingerer to the frustrating dilemma of intractable chronic myofascial pain, the documentation of this alteration is in the majority of the cases subjective and a dilemma. One of the basic indications and clinical uses of infrared (IR) imaging is documentation of soft tissue pathology, particularly in conditions which cannot be demonstrated on radiologic tests, electroneuromyography or laboratory workup. The authors review the literature regarding IR imaging in the documentation of myofascial pain syndrome. The IR imaging is a diagnostic test which objectively documents TP in the form of hyperradiant hot spots. These hyperradiant spots corresponding to areas of pain usually represent active TP in clinical examination. They can be corroborated by local tenderness in the region, thus confirming the patient?s complaint. The areas of pain are presented as thermal asymmetry between corresponding areas of opposite sides of the body. Latent TP, not subject to patient complaints at the time of IR imaging examination, are detected in the form of hyperradiant spots. The presence of these latent TP can be documented by abnormal pressure threshold measurement in these areas. There was an alteration of the skin thermal profile after TP local anesthesia/dry needling demonstrating an immediate neurovegetative sympathetic response. The IR imaging findings represent an objective mean to document TP, thus corroborating with the subjective patient?s complaints. The documentation of TP by IR imaging is important to introduce the most adequate treatment directed the pain cause as well as to evaluate its response.


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Humans , Thermography/instrumentation , Chronic Pain/etiology , Myofascial Pain Syndromes/diagnostic imaging
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