Unilateral seated shot-put test, muscle strength, and range of motion on recreational athletes with chronic shoulder pain: Cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: To correlate the functional performance assessed by means of the Unilateral Seated Shot-Put Test (SSPT) with shoulder muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), and handgrip strength in recreational athletes with chronic shoulder pain. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The sample was composed of recreational athletes with nonspecific pain in the dominant shoulder ≥3 months, both sexes, aged between 18 and 45 years. We diagnosed shoulder pain by reporting pain intensity ≥3 points on the Numerical Rating Pain Scale and used the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, Pain-Related Catastrophizing Thoughts Scale, and Baecke Questionnaire. Moreover, shoulder muscle strength, handgrip strength, ROM, and functional performance using the SSPT were evaluated. We used the Spearman correlation coefficient to investigate the correlation between the variables. RESULTS: Nineteen participants were included. Most of the sample consisted of adult women with adequate body mass and pain predominantly in the right shoulder. We observed higher correlation magnitudes of the SSPT with handgrip strength (rho = 0.818 to 0.833, p < 0.05). Correlations of the SPPT with shoulder musculature strength were of low to moderate magnitude (rho = 0.461 to 0.672, p < 0.05). The only significant correlation (p < 0.05) found was between the SSPT and ROM (horizontal adduction), however, with a weak magnitude (rho <0.50). CONCLUSION: SSPT correlates strongly with handgrip strength and moderately with shoulder muscle strength in recreational athletes with chronic shoulder pain.

Effects of a Multi-Professional Intervention on Mental Health of Middle-Aged Overweight Survivors of COVID-19: A Clinical Trial.

The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a multi-professional intervention model on the mental health of middle-aged, overweight survivors of COVID-19. A clinical trial study with parallel groups and repeated measures was conducted. For eight weeks, multi-professional interventions were conducted (psychoeducation, nutritional intervention, and physical exercises). One hundred and thirty-five overweight or obese patients aged 46.46 ± 12.77 years were distributed into four experimental groups: mild, moderate, severe COVID, and control group. The instruments were used: mental health continuum-MHC, revised impact scale-IES-r, generalized anxiety disorder-GAD-7, and Patient health questionnaire PHQ-9, before and after eight weeks. The main results indicated only a time effect, with a significant increase in global MHC scores, emotional well-being, social well-being, and psychological well-being, as well as detected a significant reduction in global IES-R scores, intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal, in addition to a reduction in GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores (p < 0.05). In conclusion, it was possible to identify those psychoeducational interventions that effectively reduced anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients, regardless of symptomatology, in addition to the control group. However, moderate and severe post-COVID-19 patients need to be monitored continuously since the results of these groups did not follow the response pattern of the mild and control groups.

Cambios en la independencia y movilidad funcional en niños con accidente cerebrovascular subagudo. Estudio descriptivo retrospective / Changes in functional independence and mobility in children with subacute stroke. A retrospective descriptive study

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir los cambios en la independencia y movilidad funcional en una muestra de niños con secuelas neurológicas secundarias a accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) subagudo. Materiales y método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo y longitudinal. Se incluyeron sujetos de 4 a 18 años con diagnóstico de ACV subagudo internados en un centro de rehabilitación entre el 1 de febrero de 2005 y el 28 de febrero de 2023. Los datos de funcionalidad fueron evaluados al ingreso y egreso con la Escala de Independencia Funcional en Niños (WeeFIM, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Escala de Movilidad Funcional (FMS, por sus siglas en inglés). Resultados: Se analizaron 37 sujetos, de los cuales 17 (45,9%) presentaron ACV secundario a malformación arteriovenosa. Al comparar el puntaje de la FMS al ingreso y egreso, las diferencias resultaron estadísticamente significativas en las 3 distancias evaluadas (p<0,001). La mediana del puntaje de la escala WeeFIM fue de 46 (RIQ 36-55) al ingreso y de 86 (RIQ 74-95) al egreso [mediana de cambio 32,5 (RIQ 19-46) puntos; p<0,001]. Conclusión: En esta muestra de niños con ACV subagudo, se observaron cambios favorables en el porcentaje de independencia funcional y en la adquisición de la marcha independiente en distancias cortas, medias y largas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe changes in functional independence and mobility in a sample of children with neurological sequelae secondary to subacute stroke. Materials and method: This is an observational, descriptive, retrospective, and longitudinal study. Subjects aged 4 to 18 years diagnosed with subacute stroke admitted to a rehabilitation center between February 1, 2005, and February 28, 2023, were included. Functional data were evaluated at admission and discharge with the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) and the Functional Mobility Scale (FMS). Results: Thirty-seven subjects were analyzed; of them, 17 (45.9%) had stroke secondary to arteriovenous malformation. When comparing the FMS score at admission and discharge, the differences were statistically significant in the 3 distances evaluated (p<0.001). The median WeeFIM score was 46 (RIQ 36-55) at admission and 86 (RIQ 74-95) at discharge [median change 32.5 (RIQ 19-46) points; p<0.001]. Conclusion: In this sample of children with subacute stroke, favorable changes were observed in the percentage of functional independence and acquisition of independent walking in short, medium, and long distances.

Effects of Foot-Core Training on Foot-Ankle Kinematics and Running Kinetics in Runners: Secondary Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study investigated the effectiveness of an 8-week foot-core exercise training program on foot-ankle kinematics during running and also on running kinetics (impact loads), with particular interest in biomechanical outcomes considered risk factors for running-related injuries in recreational runners. A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted with 87 recreational runners randomly allocated to either the control (CG) or intervention (IG) group and assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks. The IG underwent foot-core training 3 times/week, while the CG followed a placebo lower-limb stretching protocol. The participants ran on a force-instrumented treadmill at a self-selected speed while foot-segment motion was captured simultaneously with kinetic measurements. After the intervention, there were statistically significant changed in foot biomechanics, such as: IG participants strike the ground with a more inverted calcaneus and a less dorsiflexed midfoot than those in the CG; at midstance, ran with a less plantarflexed and more adducted forefoot and a more abducted hallux; and at push-off, ran with a less dorsiflexed midfoot and a less adducted and more dorsiflexed hallux. The IG runners also had significantly decreased medial longitudinal arch excursion (p = 0.024) and increased rearfoot inversion (p = 0.037). The 8-week foot-core exercise program had no effect on impact (p = 0.129) and breaking forces (p = 0.934) or on vertical loading rate (p = 0.537), but it was positively effective in changing foot-ankle kinematic patterns."

Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia in Latin-America: A Scoping Review.

OBJECTIVE: Dementia prevalence in Latin America (LATAM) is rapidly increasing, contributing to significant family burden. As families are responsible for care, supportive interventions are critical. To understand the state-of-the-science, a scoping review was conducted of non-pharmacologic interventions for caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD) in LATAM. DESIGN: Eight databases were searched (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Scielo, Lilacs, Redalyc, Google Scholar) for nonpharmacological intervention studies published up to July, 2021 in LATAM reporting at least 1 caregiver outcome. A qualitative synthesis examined study designs, participants, and outcomes characteristics. RESULTS: Forty-five studies were identified from 25.8% (n = 8/31) of LATAM countries (28 = Brazil, 4 = Chile, 4 = Cuba, 4 = México, 2 = Colombia, 1 = Perú, 1 = Ecuador, 1 = Argentina): 29% (n = 17) were randomized clinical trials (RCT), 7% (n = 3) nonrandomized comparison trials, 42% (n = 19) pre-post trials, 9% (n = 4) postintervention analyses, and 4% (n = 2) single case studies, comprising a total of 1,171 caregivers and 817 PLWD. For 20 RCT and nonrandomized comparison trials, 31 interventions were tested of which 48.4% (n = 15) targeted caregivers and 32.3% (n = 10) dyads. Most studies involved daughters with less than 12 years of education and tested multicomponent interventions involving disease education (90%), and cognitive behavioral coping (45%). Half of interventions (51.6%; n = 16/31) tested were adapted from other countries, and reported benefits for caregiver depression, quality of life, and burden. CONCLUSION: Studies were conducted in a limited number of LATAM countries and few were RCTs. Results of RCTs showed benefits for socially vulnerable caregivers on psychosocial outcomes. There is an urgent need to rigorously evaluate more country/culturally specific interventions addressing unmet familial needs beyond psychosocial support.

Validation of the Post-Covid-19 Functional Status Scale into Mexican-Spanish.

AIM: To translate and validate the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale into Mexican-Spanish. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed for transcultural validation of the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale in people over 18 years of age, using the international guidelines for validation published by Beaton and Guillemin. Diagnostic and clinimetric validity tests were applied to the scale. Statistical analysis was performed with the statistical program R. RESULTS: The scale was applied to 249 patients, obtaining a Cronbach's alpha of 0.84 for the structured interview, and 0.67 for the self-reported questionnaire. When comparing both tests, and considering the structured interview as the reference test, the self-reported questionnaire had a sensitivity of 86.2%, a specificity of 96.3%, and a negative predictive value of 95.8%. CONCLUSION: A practical and valid scale was obtained, in concordance with that published in the original version, which can be used in daily clinical practice and rehabilitation. The scale can be used to rapidly and adequately identify post-COVID-19 patients with alterations in functionality who could benefit from rehabilitation therapy.

Integrated continuous care: collaborating with the elderly functionality / Cuidado contínuo integrado: colaborando para a funcionalidade do idoso

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of Integrated Continuous Care on the functional independence of the elderly. This cohort study included participants aged 60 years or older who had experienced a disabling event or disease, and were admitted to rehabilitation in a Brazilian Integrated Continuous Care Unit. The functional gain was evaluated by the Barthel index.Fifty-nine elderly individuals admitted due to a disabling event or disease at the ICCU were assisted from March 2014 to February 2015. Since twenty-two of these were excluded, only 37 participants were evaluated. The mean age of the elderly that were included was 70.41 years (± 1.40) and most of them presented an ischemic stroke diagnosis (64.9%). The total functional gain was 24.05 (± 3.84) points, with an average stay of 32.32 (± 2.18) days. When compared with the degree of dependence on the admission and at discharge, total or severe dependence was identified in 62.2% on admission and mild dependence or total independence was identified in 54.1% at discharge, with a significant decrease in the percentage of the elderly with total dependence between admission and discharge (McNemar test, p = 0.001). At hospital discharge, 70.3% of the elderly had better individual performance in their Activities of Daily Living than at hospital admission and none of them got worse. The multi-professional team-based approach in the Integrated Continuous Care assistance model favors the elderly with gain in functionality and independence. The social network involvement of the elderly lead to their empowerment and co-responsibility along with their family/caregiver in pursuit of the therapeutic goals established together.

Investigar a influência dos Cuidados Continuados Integrados na independência funcional de idosos. Este estudo de coorte incluiu participantes com 60 anos ou mais que sofreram algum evento ou doença incapacitante e que foram internados para reabilitação em Unidade Brasileira de Cuidados Continuados Integrados. O ganho funcional foi avaliado pelo índice de Barthel. Cinquenta e nove idosos admitidos por um evento ou doença incapacitante na UCCI foram atendidos de março de 2014 a fevereiro de 2015. Como vinte e dois deles foram excluídos, apenas 37 participantes foram avaliados. A média de idade dos pacientes incluídos foi de 70,41 anos (± 1,40) e a maioria apresentou AVC isquêmico como diagnóstico (64,9%). O ganho funcional total foi de 24,05 (± 3,84) pontos, com tempo médio de permanência de 32,32 (± 2,18) dias. Quando comparados o grau de dependência na admissão e na alta, a dependência total ou grave foi identificada em 62,2% na admissão e a dependência leve ou independência total foi identificada em 54,1% na alta, com uma diminuição significativa no percentual de pacientes com dependência total entre admissão e alta (teste de McNemar, p = 0,001). Na alta hospitalar, 70,3% dos pacientes apresentaram melhor desempenho individual em suas Atividades de Vida Diária do que no momento da admissão hospitalar e nenhum paciente piorou. A abordagem multiprofissional baseada em equipe no modelo assistencial do Cuidado Integrado Contínuo beneficia o idoso, com ganho de funcionalidade e independência. O envolvimento do paciente na rede social leva ao empoderamento e corresponsabilidade deste e da família/cuidador na busca dos objetivos terapêuticos estabelecidos em conjunto.

Combining Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Virtual Reality for Improving Sensorimotor Function in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

AIM: To assess a program combining virtual reality (VR) games and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and to compare it with the standalone techniques in stroke survivors. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial. A total of 48 participants were recruited in the outpatient clinic of a University Hospital in Salvador, Brazil. They were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 16 each): PNF, VR, and PNF/VR. Participants attended twice-weekly 50-minute sessions over a 2-month period. The PNF/VR group performed both PNF and VR exercises employing Nintendo Wii electronic games. Motor performance was assessed before and immediately after the treatment using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale. RESULTS: An improvement in the mean scores was observed after treatment independent of the allocation group with significant intragroup changes: 14.5, 10.5, and 10.4 for PNF, VR, and PNF/VR, respectively. Score changes were also observed in the analyses of specific sections as follows: (1) a significant improvement in the passive movement and pain score was observed in the PNF and PNF/VR groups; (2) the same was observed for the motor function of the upper limb in all groups, for the motor function of the lower limb in the VR group and for balance in the PNF and PNF/VR groups. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a program combining virtual rehabilitation and PNF presented results that were comparable with those obtained with the isolated techniques.

Estimulação cognitiva em idosos com demência: qual o impacto na saúde de seus cuidadores? / Cognitive stimulation in older adults with dementia: what is the impact on their caregivers' health?

OBJETIVOS: Identificar e avaliar o efeito das intervenções de estimulação cognitiva (EC) em idosos com demências na saúde dos cuidadores. MÉTODO: Revisão sistemática da literatura conduzida de acordo com as diretrizes do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA). A busca foi realizada em maio de 2018, por dois pesquisadores independentes, nas bases de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Escala da Base de Dados de Evidência em Fisioterapia (PEDro), PsycINFO e PubMed. Os descritores utilizados foram "dementia" AND "cognitive stimulation" e seus equivalentes em português e espanhol. Foram incluídos apenas artigos experimentais, publicados entre janeiro de 2007 e abril de 2018, que realizaram EC em idosos com demência, conduzida por profissional ou pelo próprio cuidador e cujo desfecho incidisse no cuidador. A qualidade dos estudos selecionados foi avaliada pela Escala PEDro. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta de 10 estudos, sendo que apenas dois verificaram benefícios da EC sobre a saúde do cuidador do idoso com demência. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo não encontrou evidências consistentes sobre os reais benefícios da realização de EC no idoso com demência para a vida do seu cuidador.

OBJECTIVES: To identify and evaluate the effect of cognitive stimulation (CS) interventions for older adults with dementia on caregivers' health. METHOD: This systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA) guidelines. A search was performed by two independent researchers in May 2018, using Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Health Science Literature Database (LILACS), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), PsycINFO, and PubMed databases. The terms used were "dementia" AND "cognitive stimulation" and their equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. For inclusion, articles should have been experimental, published from January 2007 to April 2018, with CS delivered to older adults with dementia by a professional or by a caregiver, and outcome measured in the caregiver. Quality of selected studies was assessed using the PEDro scale. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 10 studies, and only two reported CS benefits to the health of caregivers of older adults with dementia. CONCLUSION: This study found no consistent evidence of actual benefits of CS in older adults with dementia to their caregivers' health.

Características de patentes de dispositivos para rehabilitación física registradas en los Estados Unidos / Characteristics of patents of physical rehabilitation devices registered in the United States

Introducción: La rehabilitación física puede verse beneficiada con el uso de dispositivos, los cuales en su mayoría suelen ser patentados. La oficina de patentes y marcas de los Estados Unidos (USPTO) es una de las oficinas de patentes y marcas más grandes y reconocidas. Resulta de interés evaluar las características y la evolución de las patentes para la rehabilitación física; sin embargo, existen pocos estudios al respecto. Objetivo: Identificar las características de las patentes de dispositivos de rehabilitación física de extremidades, registradas en la oficina de patentes y marcas de los Estados Unidos. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal. Se realizó una búsqueda en UPSTO usando una lista de palabras clave relacionadas con la rehabilitación. Se eligieron 10 grupos de patentes relacionados con la rehabilitación. Las variables estudiadas fueron: número de la patente, fecha de publicación, país, titular, área de la patente, extremidades para las cuales es útil la patente y portabilidad. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo usando STATA v.14. Resultados: Se analizaron 1971 patentes, de las cuales 16,2 por ciento fueron incluidas en los grupos de rehabilitación y 83,8 por ciento en ejercicio físico. El 36,6 por ciento de todas las patentes fueron patentadas por un titular corporativo, el 29,9 por ciento fueron portables, y el 46,3 por ciento tenían utilidad para ambas extremidades. Conclusiones: De las patentes encontradas las enfocadas para ejercicio físico fueron las predominantes. Existe una mayor cantidad de patentes útiles para ambas extremidades. Además, existe una tendencia ascendente en el tiempo, en el número de patentes del área de rehabilitación y de las invenciones portables(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Physical rehabilitation can be benefitted from the use of devices, which are usually patented. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is one of the largest and most recognized patent and trademark offices. The characteristics and evolution of patents for physical rehabilitation is of great interest; however, there are few studies in this respect. Objective: To identify the characteristics of patents of physical rehabilitation devices for the physical rehabilitation of damaged limbs registered the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Material and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A search was made at UPSTO using a list of keywords related to rehabilitation. Ten groups of patents related to rehabilitation were chosen. The variables studied were: patent number, publication date, country, holder, patent area, limbs for which the patent is useful, and portability. A descriptive analysis was performed by using STATA v.14. Results: A total of 1971 patents were analyzed, of which 16.2 percent were included in the rehabilitation groups and 83.8 percent in the physical exercise groups. The 36.6 percent of them were corporate-owned patents, 29.9 percent were portable, and 46.3 percent had usability which demonstrated to be useful for both extremities. Conclusions: Of the patents found, those focused on physical exercise were predominant. There is a greater number of useful patents for both extremities. In addition, there is an upward trend over time, the number of patents in the area of ​​rehabilitation, and portable inventions(AU)

Atuação do enfermeiro na reabilitação do paciente oncológico: revisão integrativa / The nurse's performance in the rehabilitation of the cancer patient: integrative review

Objetivo: avaliar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre a atuação do enfermeiro na reabilitação do paciente oncológico. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa seguindo as seguintes etapas: identificação do problema, busca na literatura, extração de dados dos estudos primários, avaliação dos estudos primários e apresentação da revisão integrativa. A busca dos estudos primários foi realizada nas bases de dados CINAHL, LILACS e PubMed publicados no período de 30 de junho de 2008 a 30 de junho de 2018. Resultados: a amostra foi composta de 32 estudos primários, agrupados em três categorias: (1) ações interacionais (n=8); (2) ações educacionais (n=10); e (3) ações assistenciais (n=14) do enfermeiro na reabilitação oncológica. Na categoria 1, os principais temas investigados foram comunicação, apoio espiritual e psicológico. Na categoria 2, apurou-se orientações prestadas ao paciente e elaboração de estratégias de ensino. Já na categoria 3, atenção domiciliar, processo de enfermagem, procedimentos técnicos e práticas alternativas foram os principais temas abordados. Constatouse que o enfermeiro inserido na reabilitação oncológica deve utilizar do diálogo e da escuta como recursos para atingir suas ações interacionais, e que suas habilidades permitem um relacionamento paciente-enfermeiro eficaz e terapêutico, resultando em uma melhor assistência biopsicossocial e espiritual. Além disso, suas ações educacionais mostraram-se importantes ao paciente no sentido de motivá-lo a ser responsável por seu cuidado, o que o auxiliará no enfrentamento de problemas e no alcance de sua autonomia. Já suas ações assistenciais se voltaram à promoção da saúde em todos os aspectos e pautaram-se na sistematização da assistência, que lhe proporciona recursos científicos e humanos; demonstraram, ainda, a importância da inserção das práticas alternativas no cuidado do paciente oncológico. Conclusão: todas as evidências forneceram subsídios para que o enfermeiro pudesse compreender sua atuação na reabilitação oncológica. A diversidade e complexidade do seu papel neste cenário demonstra claramente que suas ações são fundamentais, pois abordam todos os comprometimentos biopsicossociais impostos ao cliente pela doença, promovendo uma assistência de enfermagem individualizada, humanizada e holística

Objective: to evaluate the available evidences in the literature about the nurse's performance in the rehabilitation of the cancer patient. Method: it is an integrative review following the following steps: identification of the problem, research in the literature, extraction of data from the primary studies, evaluation of the primary studies and presentation of the integrative review. The search of the primary studies was performed in the databases CINAHL, LILACS and PubMed published in the period from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2018. Results: the sample consisted of 32 primary studies, grouped into three categories: (1) interactional actions (n = 8); (2) educational actions (n = 10); and (3) care actions (n = 14) of the nurse in cancer rehabilitation. In category 1, the main subjects investigated were communication, spiritual and psychological support. In category 2, guidelines were found and given to the patient and elaboration of teaching strategies. In category 3, home care, nursing process, technical procedures and alternative practices were the main topics addressed. It was verified that the nurse involved in cancer rehabilitation should use dialogue and listening as resources to achieve his interactional actions, and that his skills allow an effective and therapeutic patient-nurse relationship, resulting in a better biopsychosocial and spiritual care. In addition, his educational actions have been proved important to the patient in order to motivate him to be responsible for his own care, which will help him in facing problems and reaching his autonomy. His care actions turned to health promotion in all aspects and were based on the systematization of care, which provides him scientific and human resources; they also demonstrated the importance of the insertion of alternative practices in the care of the cancer patient. Conclusion: all the evidences provided support to the nurse to understand his performance in cancer rehabilitation. The diversity and complexity of his role in this context clearly demonstrates that his actions are fundamental, as they address all the biopsychosocial commitments imposed on the client by the disease, promoting an individualized, humanized and holistic nursing care