ABSTRACT
Idiopathic toe-walkers (ITWs) pedobarographic analysis has not been described yet nor its possible relationship with orthopedical and developmental characteristics. The objective of this research is to develop a dynamic pedobarographic classification of ITWs to propose a specific therapeutical approach. Through an observational study, 56 ITWs aged 3-6 years were classified by their initial foot contact; differences between idiopatic toe-walking (ITW) types and with respect to 40 control children were calculated by means of ANOVA and Student t-tests. The results show that the three ITW types displayed different step models for pressure and impulse distribution and also for temporal development (p<.05). They also showed different orthopedic and developmental characteristics (p<.05). As a whole, they demonstrated different severity levels, which suggest different therapeutical indications. This study confirms the convenience of a specific orthopedic, developmental, and gait assessment in ITW to clarify therapeutical indication
El análisis baropodométrico de la marcha de los andadores de puntillas (AP) no ha sido aún descrito en la literatura, ni tampoco su posible relación con sus características ortopédicas y neuromadurativas. El objetivo de este trabajo es desarrollar una clasificación baropodométrica dinámica de los AP para proponer un abordaje terapéutico específico. En un estudio observacional, 56 AP de 3 a 6 años han sido clasificados por su contacto inicial del pie, calculándose las diferencias entre los diferentes tipos de AP y con respecto a 40 niños que conformaron el grupo control, mediante los tests ANOVA y t de Student. Los resultados demostraron que los tres tipos de AP tenían diferentes modelos de paso en cuanto a la distribución de presiones e impulsos y también en su desarrollo temporal (p<.05). También se encontraron diferencias significativas en sus características ortopédicas y neuromadurativas (p<.05). En conjunto, los tres grupos de AP demostraron diferentes niveles de severidad que sugieren la indicación de abordajes terapéuticos diversos. Este estudio confirma la necesidad de una valoración específica de la marcha ortopédica y neuromadurativa en los AP para clarificar la indicación terapéutica
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Walkers , Infant Equipment , Gait/physiology , Equinus Deformity/rehabilitation , Equinus Deformity/therapy , Orthopedic Procedures/methods , Orthopedic Procedures/rehabilitation , Analysis of Variance , Orthopedics/methods , Orthopedics/trends , 28599ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to review the literature regarding the effectiveness of neural gliding exercises for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS: A computer-based search was completed through May 2014 in PubMed, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Web of Knowledge, Cochrane Plus, and CINAHL. The following key words were included: nerve tissue, gliding, exercises, carpal tunnel syndrome, neural mobilization, and neurodynamic mobilization. Thirteen clinical trials met the inclusion/exclusion criteria, which were: nerve gliding exercise management of participants aged 18 years or older; clinical or electrophysiological diagnostics of CTS; no prior surgical treatment; and absence of systemic diseases, degenerative joint diseases, musculoskeletal affectations in upper limbs or spine, or pregnancy. All studies were independently appraised using the PEDro scale. RESULTS: The majority of studies reported improvements in pain, pressure pain threshold, and function of CTS patients after nerve gliding, combined or not with additional therapies. When comparing nerve gliding with other therapies, 2 studies reported better results from standard care and 1 from use of a wrist splint, whereas 3 studies reported greater and earlier pain relief and function after nerve gliding in comparison with conservative techniques, such as ultrasound and wrist splint. However, 6 of the 13 studies had a quality of 5 of 11 or less according to the PEDro scale. CONCLUSION: Limited evidence is available on the effectiveness of neural gliding. Standard conservative care seems to be the most appropriate option for pain relief, although neural gliding might be a complementary option to accelerate recovery of function. More high-quality research is still necessary to determine its effectiveness and the subgroups of patients who may respond better to this treatment.
