Effect of Kinesio taping on wrist proprioception in healthy subjects: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Although the use of KT has increased considerably in the clinical practice in the last years, there is limited evidence about the effects of its application in proprioception. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of KT on joint position sense and force sense on the wrist of healthy subjects. METHODS: Fifty-four subjects were analyzed in a randomized, crossover, single-blind study design. To determine the force sense, the subjects had to reach 50% of their maximum grip force. Wrist joint position sense was assessed during active repositioning tests at the target angles of 30° flexion and extension of wrist. A digital dynamometer was used to determine the sense of force and a digital goniometer was used to determine the joint position sense. Subjects were evaluated with KT (I- strip on ventral aspect of forearms from origin to insertion) and placebo (an inelastic tape was applied following the same procedure as KT). RESULTS: No significant differences have been found in the force sense, neither in the comparisons between control and interventions (p=0.286), nor between pre and post-intervention (p=0.111). For wrist joint position sense, a statistically significant effect (p< 0.05) was found at 30º of extension between the control and experimental group in favor of the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The application of KT did not produce changes in FS and only caused a significant improvement in JPS in extension (30º). The results appear to indicate that the application of KT to improve proprioception in healthy subjects should be reconsidered.

Update on Physiotherapy in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence. A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence in the postpartum period is related to biomechanical and hormonal changes that occur during the obstetric period and also related to perineal trauma during childbirth. Physiotherapy is currently presented as one of the conservative options for the treatment of urinary incontinence at this stage, so this review aims to go over scientific literature to assess the effect of physiotherapy on postpartum urinary incontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In February 2022, a bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, PeDRO and Sport Discuss databases. Studies published within the last 10 years and randomized clinical trials that used physiotherapy techniques for the treatment of postpartum urinary incontinence were identified, but those articles that differ from the objective of the work and those that were duplicated in the databases were excluded. RESULTS: Out of the 51 articles identified, 8 were finally included that fit the criteria and the subject of the study. Regarding the intervention, we have found that all the articles refer to pelvic floor muscle training. In addition to urinary incontinence, these studies evaluated other variables such as strength, resistance, quality of life and sexual function, obtaining significant results in 6 out of all the studies consulted. CONCLUSIONS: Pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial for the treatment of urinary incontinence in the postpartum period, then supervised and controlled exercise combined with a home training routine is recommended. It is not clear whether the benefits are maintained over time.

Efectos de la terapia con ventosas en pacientes con dolor lumbar / Effects of cupping therapy in patients with low back pain

Introducción: El dolor lumbar es uno de los síntomas referidos con mayor frecuencia en la consulta médica, siendo un factor limitante en las actividades de la vida diaria y la actividad laboral. Las nuevas terapias, como el tratamiento con ventosas, parece aportar resultados prometedores al manejo del dolor lumbar. Objetivo: Evaluar la evidencia científica acerca de los efectos de la aplicación de terapia con ventosas en pacientes con dolor lumbar. Material y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro y Cochrane con los términos “Cupping Therapy” y “Low Back Pain” y la palabra clave “Cupping Therapy”. Resultados: Se incluyeron 10 artículos que usaban la terapia con ventosas para el tratamiento de la lumbalgia, centrándose en las escalas de dolor y discapacidad y obteniendo resultados significativos beneficiosos. Conclusión: La terapia con ventosas parece disminuir el dolor y la discapacidad en pacientes con lumbalgia. (AU)

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the most frequently referred symptoms in medical consultation, being a limiting factor in activities of daily living and work activity. New therapies, such as cupping, seem to bring promising results in the management of low back pain. Objective: To evaluate the scientific evidence on the effects of the application of cupping therapy in patients with low back pain. Material and Methods: A literature search was carried out in PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro and Cochrane with the terms “Cupping Therapy” and “Low Back Pain” and the keyword “Cupping Therapy”. Results: 10 articles using cupping therapy for the treatment of low back pain were included, focusing on pain and disability scales and obtaining significant beneficial results. Conclusion: Cupping therapy appears to reduce pain and disability in patients with low back pain. (AU)

Update on Physiotherapy in Postpartum Urinary Incontinence. A Systematic Review

Background: Urinary incontinence in the postpartum period is related to biomechanical and hormonal changes that occur during the obstetric period and also related to perineal trauma during childbirth. Physiotherapy is currently presented as one of the conservative options for the treatment of urinary incontinence at this stage, so this review aims to go over scientific literature to assess the effect of physiotherapy on postpartum urinary incontinence. Material and Methods: In February 2022, a bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, PeDRO and Sport Discuss databases. Studies published within the last 10 years and randomized clinical trials that used physiotherapy techniques for the treatment of postpartum urinary incontinence were identified, but those articles that differ from the objective of the work and those that were duplicated in the databases were excluded. Results: Out of the 51 articles identified, 8 were finally included that fit the criteria and the subject of the study. Regarding the intervention, we have found that all the articles refer to pelvic floor muscle training. In addition to urinary incontinence, these studies evaluated other variables such as strength, resistance, quality of life and sexual function, obtaining significant results in 6 out of all the studies consulted. Conclusions: Pelvic floor muscle training is beneficial for the treatment of urinary incontinence in the postpartum period, then supervised and controlled exercise combined with a home training routine is recommended. It is not clear whether the benefits are maintained over time (AU)

[Physiotherapy in the sequelae of cesarean childbirth. A systematic review.] / Fisioterapia en las secuelas del parto por cesárea. Una revisión sistemática.

OBJECTIVE: Caesarean section is a surgical intervention that consists of the extraction of the fetus by abdominal route through the incision in the uterus. Like any surgical intervention, caesarean section is not exempt from complications and these can be classified as short-term (acute pain) and long-term (adhesions in the scar, lumbar and pelvic pain, intestinal obstruction and ectopic pregnancies). Physiotherapy has different tools to address these complications. The aim of this study was to review the scientific bibliography to know the effects of physiotherapy on patients who have given birth by cesarean section. METHODS: A search for articles was carried out during the month of December 2021 in the databases: PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, PEDro and WOS using the search terms Cesarean Section, Physical Therapy Modalities and Physical therapy. As an inclusion criterion, it was established that the type of study was a Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). RESULTS: A total of 280 articles were obtained, of which 9 were selected after applying the eligibility criteria. In them, the most used physiotherapy intervention was electrotherapy, followed by massage therapy and therapeutic exercise. Studies show effects of these forms of physiotherapy, with a determined duration and frequency, with improvements in pain, activities of daily living, comfort level, joint ranges and reduction in the consumption of analgesics. CONCLUSIONS: Physiotherapy has various modalities with which to attend complications after cesarean section, both in an immediate and a late phase, especially highlighting the reduction of pain.

OBJETIVO: La cesárea es una intervención quirúrgica que consiste en la extracción del feto por vía abdominal. Como cualquier intervención quirúrgica, la cesárea no está exenta de complicaciones y éstas se pueden clasificar en a corto plazo (dolor agudo) y a largo plazo (adherencias en la cicatriz, dolores lumbares y pélvicos, obstrucción intestinal y embarazos ectópicos). La fisioterapia cuenta con diferentes herramientas para abordar estas complicaciones. El objetivo de este trabajo fue revisar la bibliografía científica para conocer los efectos de la fisioterapia en las consecuencias del parto por cesárea. METODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda de artículos durante el mes de diciembre de 2021 en las bases de datos PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, PEDro y WOS empleando los términos de búsqueda Cesarean Section, Physical Therapy Modalities y Physical Therapy. Como criterio de inclusión se estableció que el tipo de estudio fuese Estudio Clínico Aleatorizado (ECA). RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron un total de 280 artículos, de los cuales 9 fueron seleccionados tras aplicar los criterios de elegibilidad. En ellos, la intervención más utilizada de fisioterapia fue electroterapia, seguida de masoterapia y ejercicio terapéutico. Los estudios arrojan efectos de estas formas de fisioterapia, con una duración y frecuencia determinada, con mejoras en el dolor, las actividades de la vida diaria, el nivel de comodidad, los rangos articulares y la reducción del consumo de analgésicos. CONCLUSIONES: La fisioterapia cuenta con diversas modalidades con las que atender tanto en una fase inmediata como en una tardía las complicaciones tras una cesárea, destacando especialmente la reducción del dolor.

Fisioterapia en las secuelas del parto por cesárea. Una revisión sistemática / Physiotherapy in the sequelae of cesarean childbirth. A systematic review

FUNDAMENTOS: La cesárea es una intervención quirúrgica que consiste en la extracción del feto por vía abdominal. Como cualquier intervención quirúrgica, la cesárea no está exenta de complicaciones y éstas se pueden clasificar en a corto plazo (dolor agudo)y a largo plazo (adherencias en la cicatriz, dolores lumbares y pélvicos, obstrucción intestinal y embarazos ectópicos). La fisioterapiacuenta con diferentes herramientas para abordar estas complicaciones. El objetivo de este trabajo fue revisar la bibliografía científicapara conocer los efectos de la fisioterapia en las consecuencias del parto por cesárea.MÉTODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda de artículos durante el mes de diciembre de 2021 en las bases de datos PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, PEDro y WOS empleando los términos de búsqueda Cesarean Section, Physical Therapy Modalities y Physical Therapy. Como criterio de inclusión se estableció que el tipo de estudio fuese Estudio Clínico Aleatorizado (ECA). RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron un total de 280 artículos, de los cuales 9 fueron seleccionados tras aplicar los criterios de elegibilidad. En ellos, la intervención más utilizada de fisioterapia fue electroterapia, seguida de masoterapia y ejercicio terapéutico. Los estudios arrojan efectos de estas formas de fisioterapia, con una duración y frecuencia determinada, con mejoras en el dolor, las actividades de la vida diaria, el nivel de comodidad, los rangos articulares y la reducción del consumo de analgésicos. CONCLUSIONES: La fisioterapia cuenta con diversas modalidades con las que atender tanto en una fase inmediata como en una tardía las complicaciones tras una cesárea, destacando especialmente la reducción del dolor.(AU)

ACKGROUND: Caesarean section is a surgical intervention that consists of the extraction of the fetus by abdominal route through the incision in the uterus. Like any surgical intervention, caesarean section is not exempt from complications and these can be classified as short-term (acute pain) and long-term (adhesions in the scar, lumbar and pelvic pain, intestinal obstruction and ectopic pregnancies). Physiotherapy has different tools to address these complications. The aim of this study was to review the scientific bibliography to know the effects of physiotherapy on patients who have given birth by cesarean section. METHODS: A search for articles was carried out during the month of December 2021 in the databases: PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, PEDro and WOS using the search termsCesarean Section, Physical Therapy Modalities and Physical therapy. As an inclusion criterion, it was established that the type of study was a Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). RESULTS: A total of 280 articles were obtained, of which 9 were selected after applying the eligibility criteria. In them, the most used physiotherapy intervention was electrotherapy, followed by massage therapy and therapeutic exercise. Studies show effects of these forms of physiotherapy, with a determined duration and frequency, with improvements in pain, activities of daily living, comfort level, joint ranges and reduction in the consumption of analgesics. CONCLUSIONS: Physiotherapy has various modalities with which to attend complications after cesarean section, both in an immediate and a late phase, especially highlighting the reduction of pain.(AU)

Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PPS) is defined as a condition in the patellofemoral joint that can present with pain, functional deficit, crepitus, and instability. Its etiology appears to lie in excessive loading of the patellofemoral joint due to mispositioning of the patella. The application of taping has recently increased, to manage PPS. However, the level of scientific evidence in this sense is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of different types of taping in subjects with PPS. METHODS: A bibliographic search was carried out in January and February 2021 in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, SPORTDiscus, PEDro and CINAHL. RESULTS: A total of 13 studies were included for qualitative analysis. The mean score on the PEDro scale was 5.30 points. Most of the articles reflect a decrease in pain after the taping intervention, while variables such as functionality, muscle activity and biomechanical modification do not show positive effects. CONCLUSION: Taping appears to have positive effects on pain in subjects with PPS. However, the evidence is contradictory with the rest of the variables studied.

Respuestas perceptuales a la aplicación de restricción de flujo sanguíneo en diferentes programas de ejercicio. Una revisión sistemática / Respostas perceptivas à aplicação da restrição do fluxo sanguíneo em diferentes programas de exercícios.Uma revisão sistemática / Perceptual responses to the application of blood flow restriction in different exercise programmes. A systematic review

Introducción: La restricción del flujo sanguíneo (RFS) es un complemento al entrenamiento tradicional con efectos sobre fuerza e hipertrofia. Sus efectostodavía no están claros, por lo que el objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión acerca de los efectos perceptuales del RFS durante diferentesprogramas de ejercicio. Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda en PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Cochrane, Web of Science, Dialnet y PEDro. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos en los quese usaba RFS en un programa de ejercicio y se estudiaban variables perceptuales (dolor, fatiga, disconfort, esfuerzo percibido). La calidad metodológicade los estudios se evaluó a través de la escala PEDro. Resultados: Se seleccionaron 24 ensayos que usaron RFS en miembro inferior durante programas de ejercicios resistidos, aeróbico-anaeróbicos, demiembro superior, concéntricos o excéntricos. Conclusiones: La RFS puede tener efectos perceptuales sobre diferentes programas de ejercicio, aunque éstos están altamente determinados por el estrésfisiológico del programa.(AU)

Introduction: Restriction of blood flow (RFS) is an adjunct to traditional training with effects on strength and hypertrophy. Its effects are still unclear, sothe aim of this paper is to review the perceptual effects of RFS during different exercise programmes. Methods: We searched PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Cochrane, Web of Science, Dialnet and PEDro. Clinical trials were included in which RFS was used in anexercise programme and perceptual variables (pain, fatigue, discomfort, perceived exertion) were studied. The methodological quality of the studies wasassessed using the PEDro scale. Results: 24 trials using RFS on lower limb during resisted, aerobic-anaerobic, upper limb, concentric or eccentric exercise programmes were selected.Conclusions: RFS may have perceptual effects on different exercise programmes, although these are highly determined by the physiological stress of theprogramme.(AU)

Introdução: A restrição do fluxo sanguíneo (RFS) é um complemento ao treino tradicional com efeitos sobre a força e a hipertrofia. Os seus efeitos aindanão são claros, pelo que o objectivo deste documento é rever os efeitos perceptuais das RFS durante diferentes programas de exercício. Método: Pesquisámos PubMed, Medline, Cinahl, Cochrane, Web of Science, Dialnet e PEDro. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos em que a RFS foi utilizadanum programa de exercícios e foram estudadas variáveis perceptuais (dor, fadiga, desconforto, percepção de esforço). A qualidade metodológica dosestudos foi avaliada utilizando a escala PEDro. Resultados: 24 ensaios utilizando RFS em membros inferiores durante programas de exercícios resistidos, aeróbico-anaeróbicos, de membros superiores,concêntricos ou excêntricos foram seleccionados. Conclusões: As RFS podem ter efeitos perceptuais em diferentes programas de exercício, embora estes sejam altamente determinados pelo stressfisiológico do programa.(AU)

Efectos de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos en las tendinopatías / Effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Tendinopathies

Introducción: Los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos son comúnmente usados para el tratamiento de las tendinopatías, pero la evidencia sobre este tratamiento es escasa. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática acerca de los efectos de los en las tendinopatías. Métodos: Se desarrolló una búsqueda bibliográfica en PubMed, WOS, PEDro, Medline, Cinahl y SPORTDiscus. Se incluyeron un total de 13 ensayos clínicos con una calidad metodológica media de 7,15/10 en la escala PEDro. Conclusiones: En la mayoría de los artículos se observó una mejoría corto plazo en el dolor y la funcionalidad con el uso de AINEs. Los ensayos clínicos incluidos no analizaron la presencia de inflamación en esta patología. Se necesitan más estudios que determinen la función de la inflamación en la tendinopatía que justifique el uso de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos(AU)

Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tendinopathies, but the evidence on this treatment is scarce. Objective: To carry out a systematic review about the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in tendinopathies. Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, WOS, PEDro, Medline, Cinahl and SPORTDiscus. A total of 13 clinical trials with a mean methodological quality of 7.15/10 on the PEDro scale were included. Conclusions: In most of the articles, a short-term improvement in pain and functionality was observed with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The clinical trials included did not analyze the presence of inflammation in this pathology. More studies are needed to determine the role of inflammation in tendinopathy that justifies the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(AU)

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