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PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of physiotherapeutic interventions in individuals with thumb primary CMC OA on the outcomes of pain, hand function, grip or pinch strength. METHODS: RCTs that used some type of physiotherapeutic intervention compared to a passive or active control group were included. The quality of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach and, for the calculation of the meta-analysis, the standardized difference of means (SMD) was used. RESULTS: Nineteen studies (n = 1477) were included and eight studies (n = 568) underwent meta-analysis. Orthosis intervention was superior to passive control group for pain improvement (SMD = -1.02, p = 0.03, very low evidence), grip strength (SMD = 0.45, p = 0.02, very low evidence) and pinch strength (SMD = 1.78, p = 0.01, very low evidence), but there was no improvement in hand function (p = 0.54). The use of a neoprene orthosis was similar to the use of a thermoplastic orthosis in improving pain (p = 0.38), hand function (p = 0.50), grip strength (p = 0.42) and pinch strength (p = 0.14). The use of short thermoplastic orthosis was also similar to long thermoplastic orthosis in improving pain (p = 0.88) and hand function (p = 0.58). CONCLUSION: The use of orthoses is superior to no intervention in all outcomes, exception hand function.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe use of orthosis is recommended for the treatment of patients with rhizoarthrosisUse of orthosis is better than no intervention in improving pain, grip and pinch strength.The type of orthosis (neoprene or thermoplastic, short or long thermoplastic) does not affect the clinical improvement of the individual to the outcomes of pain, hand physical function, grip and pinch strength.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reliability and validity of clinical tests for measuring cervical muscle strength or endurance in participants with and without neck pain. DATA SOURCE: Systematic review and meta-analysis on reliability and validity. Literature search was conducted on January 28, 2020, using 5 databases: MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus. STUDY SELECTION: We included studies that investigated the reliability or validity of clinical tests for measuring cervical muscle strength or endurance in participants with nonspecific chronic neck pain, with or without irradiation, or healthy participants. We included only those that were viable for daily practice and of low cost. DATA EXTRACTION: Data were extracted as follows: (1) author and year of publication, (2) demographic values and health condition, (3) reported clinical tests, (4) inclusion and exclusion criteria, (5) description of test, (6) interrater reliability, and (7) intrarater reliability. For validity studies we also extracted the (8) reference method and (9) validity estimates. DATA SYNTHESIS: Methodological quality was assessed with the Quality Appraisal of Diagnostic Reliability and the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies. Data on reliability and validity were extracted from included articles and then analyzed. RESULTS: Thirty-one studies were included. Cervical flexor and extensor endurance test, craniocervical flexion test (CCFT), AND cervical muscle strength using a handheld dynamometer (HHD) showed moderate to good intra- and interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.64-0.90). Concurrent validity was measured by only 2 studies, which do not provide adequate evidence for a recommendation. CONCLUSIONS: The cervical flexor and extensor endurance tests, CCFT, and HHD for measuring cervical strength presented an acceptable interrater and intrarater reliability.
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Exercise Test/standards , Muscle Strength Dynamometer/standards , Neck Muscles/physiopathology , Neck Pain/diagnosis , Symptom Assessment/standards , Adult , Exercise Test/methods , Female , Humans , Male , Muscle Strength/physiology , Neck Pain/physiopathology , Physical Endurance/physiology , Reproducibility of Results , Symptom Assessment/methods , Young AdultABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Assessing the functional capacity of the upper limbs (UL) is essential to direct treatments in clinical practice but there is a lack of research on specific methods for this end. Objective To verify the relationship of physical activity, grip strength (GS) and body mass index (BMI) with performance on 6-minute Pegboard and Ring Test (6PBRT) in healthy subjects. Methods Cross-sectional, exploratory and quantitative study. Apparently healthy adults were evaluated, both sexes, according to sociodemographic and anthropometric aspects, health conditions, physical activity level (IPAQ - short version), GS and functional capacity of the upper limbs (6PBRT). The data were analyzed descriptively using means, standard deviations, absolute figures and percentages. Correlations were found between variables using Spearman's correlation coefficient (p < 0.05). The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows, version 17.0 was used for analysis purposes. Results In total, 50 individuals were evaluated, the majority classified as active (54%). The mean GS was 30.70 ± 9,47kgf and the average number of loops moved during the 6PBRT was 277.6 ± 34.48. There was no correlation between the number of rings moved in 6PBRT and the level of physical activity (r = 0.076; p = 0.602), GS (r = -0.008; p = 0.956) or BMI (r = 0.031; p = 0.829). Conclusion The level of physical activity, GS and BMI did not influence the performance on 6PBRT, demonstrated by the lack of correlation between these variables.
Resumo Introdução A avaliação da capacidade funcional de membros superiores (MMSS) é fundamental para o direcionamento de tratamentos na prática clínica, porém apresenta escassez de pesquisas que abordem métodos específicos para tal objetivo. Objetivo Verificar a relação do nível de atividade física (NAF), da força de preensão palmar (FPP) e do índice de massa corporal (IMC) com o desempenho no 6-minute Pegboard and Ring Test (6PBRT) em indivíduos saudáveis. Métodos Estudo descritivo, transversal, analítico e quantitativo. Foram avaliados indivíduos adultos saudáveis, ambos os gêneros, segundo aspectos sociodemográficos, condições de saúde, antropométricos, NAF (IPAQ - versão curta), FPP e capacidade funcional de MMSS (6PBRT). Os dados foram analisados descritivamente por meio de médias, desvios padrão, números absolutos e porcentagens e foram verificadas as correlações entre as variáveis pelo coeficiente de correlação de Spearman (p < 0,05). Resultados Totalizaram 50 indivíduos avaliados, sendo a maioria classificados como ativos (54%). A média da FPP foi de 30,70 ± 9,47kgf e a média do número de argolas movidas durante o PBRT foi de 277,6 ± 34,48. Não houve correlação entre o número de argolas movidas no PBRT com o NAF (r = 0,076; p = 0,602), com a FPP (r = -0,008; p = 0,956) e nem com o IMC (r = 0,031; p = 0,829). Conclusão O NAF, a FPP e o IMC não influenciaram no desempenho do 6PBRT, demonstrado pela ausência de correlação entre essas variáveis.
