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Patient Educ Couns ; 122: 108180, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38330704

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a therapeutic intervention based on self-adjustment strategies for improving of symptomatic severity and quality of life. METHODS: The study was a randomised single-blind clinical trial. Quality of life, disability, and functional impairment were collected. The control group received a leaflet with information on the main symptoms of Long-COVID-19 syndrome, in addition to standard medical treatment. The intervention group received treatment following a dual approach; on the one hand, monitoring and recognition of symptomatology and on the other hand, adaptation and functional improvement. RESULTS: A total of 54 participants were included, 27 were included in the intervention group and 27 in the control group. At the beginning of the study, no significant differences were found between groups. After intervention, the quality of life variable showed significant differences between groups in the self-care and anxiety/depression dimensions. Significant between-groups differences were also found for the self-care subscale of the disability variable. The intervention group showed significant differences from baseline on some subscales of the quality of life, disability, and functional impairment variables. CONCLUSION: Strategies based on lifestyle adjustments are adequate for the improvement of quality of life and symptom severity in the long COVID-19 population. PRACTICE IMPLICATION: The findings suggest that applying an intervention focused in self-adjustment for long COVID patients can have positive effects.


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COVID-19 , Quality of Life , Humans , Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome , Single-Blind Method , Life Style , Chronic Disease
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Fisioterapia (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 40(5): 265-272, sept.-oct. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-178853

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Antecedentes y objetivos: A pesar del avance científico existe una gran cantidad de pacientes con discapacidad tras sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular. Desde la fisioterapia y la terapia acuática se han llevado a cabo diferentes investigaciones. El objetivo de este estudio fue revisar de forma sistemática la efectividad de la terapia acuática en el tratamiento del paciente con accidente cerebrovascular. Métodos: Se llevaron a cabo búsquedas en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus y Web Of Science sobre terapia acuática y su efectividad. Se seleccionaron ensayos clínicos aleatorizados sin limitación en el tiempo y publicados en inglés o español. Se evaluó la calidad de los artículos seleccionados con la escala Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Resultados: Trece ensayos clínicos aleatorizados cumplieron los criterios de selección. Se incluyeron un total de 336 participantes, de los cuales un 64% habían sufrido un incidente isquémico. Ciento noventa y siete participantes se encontraban en fase crónica. Las intervenciones se llevaron a cabo en una piscina terapéutica en 11 de los estudios y en una piscina de natación en 2. Se evaluaron los efectos de las intervenciones sobre: equilibrio, marcha, función cardiorrespiratoria, fuerza muscular, función muscular, tono muscular, funcionalidad y calidad de vida. Conclusión: La terapia acuática es efectiva en el tratamiento de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular en todas las variables analizadas


Background and objectives: Despite scientific advances there are a great number of patients with disability after suffering stroke. Previous studies have investigated the effects of physiotherapy and aquatic therapy. The objective of this study was to systematically review the effectiveness of aquatic therapy in the treatment of stroke patients. Methods: The searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the topic was aquatic therapy and its effectiveness on stroke patients. Randomised controlled trials were selected without limitation over time, and published in English or Spanish. The quality of the selected articles was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Results: A total of 13 randomised controlled trials met the selection criteria. A total of 336 participants were included, of whom 64% had suffered an ischaemic event, with 197 participants in the chronic phase. The interventions were carried out in therapeutic pool in 11 of the studies, with 2 using swimming pool. The effects of interventions were assessed on: balance, gait, cardiorespiratory function, muscle strength, muscle function, muscle tone, functionality, and an evaluation of the quality of life. Conclusion: Aquatic therapy is effective in the treatment of stroke patients in all the variables analysed


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Stroke/therapy , Effectiveness , Exercise Therapy , Hydrotherapy , Stroke Rehabilitation , Postural Balance/physiology , Gait/physiology , Muscle Strength/physiology
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Fisioterapia (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 40(3): 130-135, mayo-jun. 2018. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-178266

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos de la aplicación de un vendaje neuromuscular de kinesiotape (KT) de manera inmediata y a las 48h en miembros inferiores en personas mayores inactivas. Método: Estudio cuasiexperimental. Un total de 23 personas mayores inactivas (un 69,6% mujeres; un 34,4% hombres) formaron parte de este estudio con una edad media de 72,74 ± 6,67 años y con un índice de masa corporal de 27,08 ± 3,85 kg/m2. Las variables fueron equilibrio estático, equilibrio dinámico y calidad de la marcha. Las evaluaciones se llevaron a cabo en 3 fases: 1) previa a la colocación del KT, 2) tras la colocación inmediata del KT, 3) después de 48h. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias entre la evaluación previa a la colocación del KT y la evaluación inmediata a la colocación del KT en: 6 Minutos Marcha (p = 0,011), Levántate y anda (p = 0,004), Mini-Best test (p = 0,024); y diferencias entre la evaluación previa a la colocación del KT y la evaluación a las 48 h fueron encontradas en las pruebas: 6 Minutos Marcha (p = 0,046), Levántate y anda (p < 0,001), Mini-Best test (p = 0,001). Conclusión: Se demuestra que la aplicación del KT inmediatamente mejora el equilibrio estático, el equilibrio dinámico y la calidad de la marcha. Además, el KT mejora el equilibrio a las 48 h de haber sido colocado cuando se compara con los valores iniciales. Uno de los hallazgos clínicos más relevantes es que el equilibrio mejora y se mantiene durante 48 h tras su aplicación en personas mayores de la comunidad


Aim: To investigate the effects of applying a neuromuscular kinesiotape(TM) (KT) immediately, and at 48 hours in the lower limbs of inactive older adults. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted on a total of 23 inactive older adults (69.6% females and 34.4% males), with a mean age of 72.74 ± 6.67 years and body mass index of 27.08 ± 3.85 Kg/m2. The outcomes were standing balance, dynamic balance, and quality of walking. The evaluations were carried out in 3 stages: 1) before applying the KT, 2) immediately after applying the KT, 3), after 48 hours. Results: The differences between before applying the KT and immediately after applying the KT, were found in the Six Minutes Walking Test (P = .011), Time Up and Go Test (P = .004), Mini-Best test (P=.024), with differences also being found between before applying the KT and 48h after applying it, in the Six Minutes Walking Test (P = .046), Time Up and Go Test (P < .001), and Mini-Best test (P < .001). Conclusion: It has been shown demonstrated that the applying of KT immediately, increases static balance, dynamic balance, and quality of walking. Moreover, the KT improved balance after it had been applied for 48 h when compared with the pre-test. One of the most clinically important findings is that balance improvements were retained during 48 h in elderly people living in the community


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Frail Elderly , Postural Balance , Gait , Athletic Tape , Physical Therapy Modalities
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Fisioterapia (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 39(4): 140-147, jul.-ago. 2017. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-164490

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Objetivo: Analizar las capacidades físicas de miembro superior y su relación con el nivel funcional en parálisis cerebral infantil (PCI). Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo. Los participantes fueron niños diagnosticados de PCI escolarizados en colegios de educación especial. Las capacidades física y motora fueron evaluadas mediante la destreza manual, fuerza y rango de movimiento activo. Resultados: La muestra final estuvo compuesta por 31 niños con PCI escolarizados. Se dividieron en 2 grupos según el nivel funcional de los miembros superiores mediante la escala MACS. El grupo de menor afectación (n=18) englobaba los valores I y II de la MACS, mientras que el grupo de mayor afectación recogió los valores III, IV y V (n=13). Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre grupos en las variables GMFCS (p = 0,009), capacidad de movilidad evaluada con el PEDI (p = 0,016), en la destreza manual de la mano dominante evaluada con Nine Hole Peg Test (p=0,004), fuerza de la pinza de la mano no dominante (p=0,042), rango de movimiento activo de la articulación de la muñeca de ambas manos, postura al escribir y total de números escritos. Conclusiones: Los niños con PCI presentan una afectación de las capacidades motoras y funcionales. La afectación de la fuerza de la pinza digital, la destreza y la movilidad activa de la muñeca mostraron gran repercusión en la ejecución de las actividades de la vida diaria. Estrategias terapéuticas centradas en estas habilidades pueden resultar en mejores tasas de independencia funcional


Objective: to analyse upper limb physical and motor skills of and their relation with functional independence in childhood cerebral palsy. Material and methods: Descriptive survey. Participants were children diagnosed with childhood cerebral palsy (CCP) enrolled in special education schools. Physical and motor skills were evaluated through manual dexterity, strength and active range of motion. Results: The final sample consisted of 31 children with CCP. They were divided in two groups according to the functional level of the upper limbs using MACS scale. The less affected group (n=18) encompassed the MACS's values I and II, while the group most affected collected values III, IV and V (n=13). Significant differences were found between groups in the variables GMFCS (P=.009), assessed mobility capacity using PEDI (P =.016) in the manual dexterity of the dominant hand assessed Nine Hole Peg Test (P=.004), clamp force of the non-dominant hand (P=.042), active range of motion of the wrist joint in both hands, typing position and total numbers written. Conclusions: Children with CCP show a motor and functional skills’ affectation. The strength of the digital clamp's affectation, the dexterity and the wrist's active mobility showed great impact on the implementation of the Activities of Daily Living. Therapeutic strategies focusing on these skills can result in best rates of functional independence


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Cerebral Palsy/physiopathology , Motor Skills/physiology , Physical Endurance/physiology , Hand Strength/physiology , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Upper Extremity/physiology , Muscle Strength/physiology , Activities of Daily Living/classification
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