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Functional Connectivity Density in Patients with Left Basal Ganglia Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Study 左基底节区缺血性脑卒中患者功能连接密度的比较研究。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.031
Chunxia Zhang MD , Tao Pang MD , Yuan Chen MD , Penghui Lai MD , Rongrong Nie MD , Yulong Wang MD , Shaohua Zhang MD

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine brain function activity changes in patients with left basal ganglia ischemic stroke (LBGIS) in order to identify the specific brain regions associated with motor function.

Methods

The study compared 35 patients with LBGIS and 34 healthy control participants (HCs). Functional connectivity density (FCD) was calculated to explore brain functional activity difference between the 2 groups of participants, and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve was used to test the specificity of these different regions. Pearson’s correlation was employed to evaluate relationships between FCD values and clinical scores.

Results

In the LBGIS group, FCD values were increased in the left cerebellum 9 lobe (L_C9), right inferior temporal gyrus (R_ITG), left middle temporal gyrus (L_MTG), and right supplementary motor area (R_SMA) but decreased in the left calcarine sulcus (L_CS), right lingual gyrus (R_LG), right cuneus (R_C), right supramarginal gyrus (R_SG), right inferior frontal gyrus (R_IFG), and left inferior parietal gyrus (L_IPG). ROC curves demonstrated that these designated brain areas alone distinguished between the LBGIS and HC groups with high sensitivity and specificity. In patients with LBGIS, L_C9 and R_SMA displayed significant correlations with the Fugl–Meyer assessment and Barthel index scores.

Conclusions

Patients with LBGIS exhibit changes in the functional activity of multiple brain regions, and L_C9 and R_SMA may be key areas to promote motor function in people with LBGIS.
目的:研究左基底节区缺血性脑卒中(LBGIS)患者的脑功能活动变化,以确定与运动功能相关的特定脑区。方法:将35例LBGIS患者与34例健康对照(hc)进行比较。计算功能连接密度(Functional connectivity density, FCD),探讨两组受试者脑功能活动差异,采用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic, ROC)曲线检验不同区域的特异性。采用Pearson相关法评价FCD值与临床评分之间的关系。结果:LBGIS组左侧小脑9叶(L_C9)、右侧颞下回(R_ITG)、左侧颞中回(L_MTG)、右侧辅助运动区(R_SMA) FCD值升高,左侧胼胝体沟(L_CS)、右侧舌回(R_LG)、右侧楔叶(R_C)、右侧边缘上回(R_SG)、右侧额下回(R_IFG)、左侧顶叶下回(L_IPG) FCD值降低。ROC曲线显示,这些指定的脑区单独区分LBGIS组和HC组具有高灵敏度和特异性。在LBGIS患者中,L_C9和R_SMA与Fugl-Meyer评估和Barthel指数得分呈显著相关。结论:LBGIS患者多脑区功能活动发生改变,L_C9和R_SMA可能是促进LBGIS患者运动功能的关键区域。
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Dynamics of the Tibial Nerve During Straight Leg Raise Test: A Study of Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation 直腿抬高试验中胫骨神经的动力学:腰椎间盘突出症患者的研究。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.11.001
Atsushi Toribe MS , Kyoji Okada PhD , Akira Saito PhD , Minoru Kimoto PhD , Yoshino Terui PhD

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate tibial nerve dynamics during the straight leg raise (SLR) test in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and the relationship between neurological symptoms and dynamics at the radiating pain-occurring (RPO) angle.

Methods

Participants with LDH were 20 adults (10 males, 10 females, average age of 58.4 years, average body mass index [BMI] of 21.9 kg/m2) who visited the orthopedic clinic between November 2019 and December 2020. The SLR test was performed at 20°, 40°, and the RPO angle for patients with LDH. In healthy participants, the test was performed at 20°, 40°, and the maximum elevation angle. The excursion and strain of the proximal and distal ends of the tibial nerve were compared using ultrasound imaging at each angle. Furthermore, the nerve dynamics at the RPO angle were compared between the LDH groups with and without neurological symptoms.

Results

Movement at the proximal and distal ends of the tibial nerves at 20° and 40° leg elevation was smaller in the LDH group than in the healthy group. No significant difference was observed in the amounts of strain at these two angles. In LDH, nerve strain at the RPO angle was lower in the group with neurological symptoms than in the group without. During the SLR test, excursion of the tibial nerve was less in LDH than in healthy participants, suggesting that the sciatic nerve was more strained in LDH.

Conclusion

Our findings show an association between insufficient tibial nerve strain during SLR and neurological symptoms.
目的:探讨腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)患者在直腿抬高(SLR)试验时的胫神经动力学,以及放射痛发生(RPO)角度神经学症状与动力学的关系。方法:2019年11月至2020年12月在骨科门诊就诊的LDH患者共20例(男10例,女10例,平均年龄58.4岁,平均体重指数(BMI) 21.9 kg/m2)。LDH患者分别在20°、40°和RPO角度进行SLR测试。在健康参与者中,测试在20°、40°和最大仰角下进行。比较各角度超声成像胫骨神经近端和远端偏移和应变情况。此外,比较有和无神经症状LDH组RPO角的神经动力学。结果:LDH组胫骨神经近端和远端在腿抬高20°和40°处的运动小于健康组。在这两个角度的应变量没有观察到显著差异。LDH时,有神经症状组RPO角处的神经劳损低于无症状组。在SLR测试中,LDH患者的胫骨神经偏移比健康参与者少,这表明LDH患者的坐骨神经更紧张。结论:我们的研究结果显示单反时胫骨神经劳损不足与神经系统症状之间存在关联。
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Reliability of Manual Muscle Testing in Applied Kinesiology: A Systematic Review 应用运动机能学中手工肌肉测试的可靠性:系统综述。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.007
Jonatan Raabe Soares BsC (Chiro) , Fábio Franciscatto Stieven PhD , Clarice Sperotto dos Santos Rocha PhD , Iã Ferreira Miranda MsC

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess both intra- and inter-examiner reliability of manual muscle testing (MMT) within Applied Kinesiology (AK) practice.

Methods

Comprehensive searches were conducted in Medline, Scopus, Ebsco, and Embase, alongside manual searches of reference lists, with no date restrictions through October 14, 2023. Only studies applying MMT according to AK principles were included. Methodological quality was assessed using QAREL and Part B of the COSMIN checklist. A qualitative data synthesis was done to analyze reliability data.

Results

From 8,720 initial records, 7 studies met the inclusion criteria. Four were rated as good or very good quality, while 3 were rated as poor or inadequate. Intraexaminer reliability was assessed in 3 studies: 1 demonstrated high reliability (ICC > 0.86), while 2 showed poor reliability (k = −0.14 to 0.29, with 27%-40% agreement). Inter-examiner reliability, evaluated in 6 studies, ranged widely from k = −0.51 to 0.91. A subgroup analysis including only studies that used MMT without additional challenge procedures showed inter-examiner reliability ranging from k = −0.05 to 0.91. The piriformis muscle demonstrated the highest reliability (k = 0.7 to 0.91), while the hamstrings had the lowest (k = −0.07 to 0.24).

Conclusion

The reliability of MMT in AK ranged from nonexistent to very strong, depending on the type of analysis. MMT involving nonmusculoskeletal challenges showed nonexistent reliability and therefore not recommended for clinical use. However, MMT without challenges may be clinically useful, particularly for the deltoid, gluteus maximus, piriformis, and iliopsoas, which demonstrated moderate to very strong reliability.
目的:本研究的目的是评估应用运动机能学(AK)练习中手工肌肉测试(MMT)的内部和内部可靠性。方法:在Medline、Scopus、Ebsco和Embase中进行综合检索,同时人工检索参考文献列表,无日期限制,截止日期为2023年10月14日。仅包括根据AK原则应用MMT的研究。采用QAREL和COSMIN检查表B部分评估方法学质量。对可靠性数据进行定性综合分析。结果:在8720份初始记录中,有7项研究符合纳入标准。4个被评为良好或非常好,3个被评为差或不充分。在3项研究中评估了内测者的信度:1项研究显示高信度(ICC > 0.86),而2项研究显示低信度(k = -0.14至0.29,一致性为27%-40%)。在6项研究中,评估者间信度的k值范围从-0.51到0.91不等。亚组分析仅包括使用MMT而不使用额外挑战程序的研究,结果显示检查者之间的信度范围为k = -0.05至0.91。梨状肌的可靠性最高(k = 0.7 ~ 0.91),腘绳肌的可靠性最低(k = -0.07 ~ 0.24)。结论:根据分析类型的不同,MMT在AK中的可靠性从不存在到很强。涉及非肌肉骨骼挑战的MMT显示不存在可靠性,因此不推荐临床使用。然而,无挑战的MMT可能在临床上有用,特别是对三角肌、臀大肌、梨状肌和髂腰肌,显示出中等到非常强的可靠性。
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Reproducibility of the Flexicurve for Assessment of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Range of Motion 评价胸腰椎活动范围的屈曲曲线的再现性。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.035
Mônica de Oliveira Melo PhD, Marja Bochehin Do Valle MSC, Cláudia Tarragô Candotti PhD, Juliana Adami Sedrez PhD, Edgar Santiago Wagner Neto PhD, Emanuelle Francine Detogni Schmit PhD, Jefferson Fagundes Loss PhD

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of the Flexicurve for assessing the flexion and extension range of motion of the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Methods

Intrarater reproducibility (n = 35) was assessed by a single rater on 2 different days, and inter-rater reproducibility (n = 37) was assessed on 1 day by 3 different raters. The assessment protocol involved palpation and identification of spinous processes (SP), molding of the Flexicurve along the maximum range of flexion and extension, marking of SP on the Flexicurve, careful removal of the Flexicurve, drawing of the curvature contours obtained by the Flexicurve on paper, identification of SP on the drawing, photographic recording of the drawn contour, and analysis of the photograph using MATLAB 8.5. Data were analyzed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimum detectable change (α < 0.05).

Results

Excellent ICCs were obtained for intrarater reproducibility of thoracic and lumbar spine flexion and extension, with SEM ranging from 0.7° to 1.7°. Except for lumbar spine extension, which achieved satisfactory ICC, inter-rater reproducibility showed excellent ICCs for other measures, with SEM ranging from 2° to 5°. Intrarater reproducibility of the software resulted in excellent ICCs, with SEM ranging from 0.7° to 4.4°.

Conclusion

Due to established reproducibility and precision, the Flexicurve can be used for assessments of thoracic and lumbar spinal range of motion. Rigorous methodological care is recommended for its protocol, especially regarding thoracic extension.
目的:本研究的目的是评估Flexicurve在评估胸椎和腰椎屈曲和伸展运动范围时的内部和内部重复性。方法:用单个评分器在2天内评估种内重复性(n = 35),用3个不同评分器在1天内评估种间重复性(n = 37)。评估方案包括:触摸和识别棘突(SP),沿着弯曲和伸展的最大范围成型flexiccurve,在flexiccurve上标记SP,仔细去除flexiccurve,在纸上绘制flexiccurve获得的曲率轮廓,在图纸上识别SP,绘制轮廓的摄影记录,并使用MATLAB 8.5对照片进行分析。采用类内相关系数(ICC)、测量标准误差(SEM)和最小可检测变化(α < 0.05)对数据进行分析。结果:获得了良好的ICCs,可在椎体内再现胸腰椎屈伸,扫描电镜范围为0.7°至1.7°。除了腰椎伸展获得了令人满意的ICC外,其他测量的间重现性显示出色的ICC, SEM范围为2°至5°。该软件的内部可重复性导致了优异的icc,扫描电镜范围从0.7°到4.4°。结论:由于已建立的重复性和精确性,Flexicurve可用于评估胸椎和腰椎的活动范围。建议严格的方法学护理方案,特别是关于胸廓伸展。
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Inter-Rater Reliability of a 6-Item Movement Control Test Battery in Individuals With and Without Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain 6项运动控制测试在慢性非特异性腰痛患者和非慢性腰痛患者中的可信度
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.041
Thanwalai Thana-udomnan PT , Wunpen Chansirinukor PT, PhD , Sasithorn Kongoun PT , Katayan Klahan PT , Peemongkon Wattananon PT, PhD

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the inter-rater reliability of the 6-item movement control test battery (MCTB) in individuals with and without chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) using different rating methods, including individual tests, summation, and direction-specific tests, for movement control impairment detection through real-time observation.

Methods

Forty-seven participants with and without CNLBP were recruited. Participants were asked to perform MCTB (flexion-specific tests: waiter’s bow, sitting knee extension, and quadruped rocking backward; extension-specific tests: pelvic tilt, prone knee flexion, and quadruped rocking forward), while 2 raters simultaneously and independently observed the movement control. Inter-rater reliability was analyzed using the chi-square test, percentage agreement (PA), kappa coefficient, and prevalence-adjusted and bias-adjusted kappa (PABAK).

Results

The chi-square showed significant associations (P < .05) between the 2 raters in all tests and grading methods. For PA, all grading methods showed an acceptable level (PA > 70%), except prone knee flexion and extension-specific tests. The acceptable kappa levels (kappa > 0.4) were obtained in the flexion-specific tests and all individual tests except the prone knee flexion. The kappa of the summation did not reach the acceptable agreement level; however, this method yielded acceptable inter-rater reliability after using PABAK (PABAK = 0.62).

Conclusions

The findings support inter-rater reliability of the flexion-specific tests, summation, and most individual tests for clinical use. However, the prone knee flexion and the extension-specific tests should be used with caution.
目的:通过实时观察,探讨6项运动控制测试组(MCTB)在慢性非特异性腰痛(CNLBP)患者和非慢性非特异性腰痛(CNLBP)患者中,采用不同的评分方法(包括个体测试、汇总测试和方向特异性测试)检测运动控制功能障碍的信度。方法:招募了47名患有和不患有CNLBP的参与者。参与者被要求进行MCTB(屈曲特定测试:服务员鞠躬,坐着的膝盖伸展,四足向后摇晃;伸展特定测试:骨盆倾斜,俯卧的膝盖弯曲,四足向前摇晃),同时2名评分者同时独立观察运动控制。采用卡方检验、一致性百分比(PA)、kappa系数、流行校正kappa和偏倚校正kappa (PABAK)分析评估者间信度。结果:两名评分者在所有测试和评分方法上的卡方分析均显示有显著相关性(P < 0.05)。对于PA,除了俯卧膝关节屈曲和特定伸展试验外,所有分级方法均显示可接受的水平(PA bbb70 %)。可接受的kappa水平(kappa > 0.4)在屈曲特定试验和除俯伏膝关节屈曲外的所有个体试验中获得。合计kappa未达到可接受的协议水平;然而,该方法在使用PABAK (PABAK = 0.62)后获得了可接受的评级间信度。结论:研究结果支持屈曲特异性测试、综合测试和大多数临床使用的个体测试的可靠性。然而,俯卧膝关节屈曲和伸展特异性试验应谨慎使用。
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Effects of Nonthrust Joint Mobilization on Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A Meta-Analysis 非推力关节活动对肩关节粘连性囊炎患者临床结果的影响:一项荟萃分析
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.016
Farzin Halabchi MD , Behnaz Mahdaviani MD , Nima Bagheri MD , Shaghayegh Rahimi MD , Sakineh Shab-Bidar PhD , Maryam Selk-Ghaffari MD

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of nonthrust joint mobilization on pain, functional disability, and range of motion in patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder.

Methods

This meta-analysis included all English-language randomized controlled trials and prospective quasi-experimental studies evaluating the effects of joint mobilization on pain, disability, and range of motion in adult patients with any type of AC. PubMed and SCOPUS were searched for studies published before November 2021. Further studies were identified through manual screening of the reference lists. Cochrane Collaboration tool for risk of bias (RoB 2.0) was used for risk of bias assessment. Results were pooled using random effects meta-analysis.

Results

Nineteen articles involving 812 patients were included in the synthesis. Regarding the effect on pain, the overall weighted mean difference was –1.19 with significant heterogeneity. For functional disability, overall weighted mean differences were –8.69 with significant heterogeneity, 10.11 with significant heterogeneity, and –7.18 with heterogeneity for studies using SPADI, Constant Murley, and DASH scores, respectively. Regarding the effect of shoulder mobilization on flexion, abduction, external, and internal rotations, overall weighted mean differences of 17.71, 13.89, 9.68, and 11.75 degrees, all with significant heterogeneity, were reported.

Conclusions

This meta-analysis found statistically significant improvements in the reduction of pain, improvement in function, and restoring of range of motion among patients with adhesive capsulitis, regardless of the mobilization technique used. However, the results should be interpreted with some caution, because of high levels of heterogeneity and lack of high-quality studies in this field.
目的:本研究旨在评估非推力关节活动对肩关节粘连性囊炎(AC)患者疼痛、功能障碍和活动范围的影响。方法:本荟萃分析包括所有英语随机对照试验和前瞻性准实验研究,评估关节活动对任何类型AC成年患者疼痛、残疾和活动范围的影响。PubMed和SCOPUS检索了2021年11月之前发表的研究。通过人工筛选参考文献清单确定了进一步的研究。采用Cochrane偏倚风险协作工具(RoB 2.0)进行偏倚风险评估。采用随机效应荟萃分析对结果进行汇总。结果:共纳入文献19篇,812例患者。在对疼痛的影响方面,总体加权平均差异为-1.19,异质性显著。对于功能性残疾,使用SPADI、Constant Murley和DASH评分的研究,总体加权平均差异分别为-8.69、10.11和-7.18,具有显著异质性。关于肩部活动对屈曲、外展、外旋和内旋的影响,据报道,总体加权平均差异为17.71度、13.89度、9.68度和11.75度,均具有显著的异质性。结论:本荟萃分析发现,无论使用何种活动技术,粘连性囊炎患者在减轻疼痛、改善功能和恢复活动范围方面都有统计学上的显著改善。然而,由于该领域的高异质性和缺乏高质量的研究,结果应谨慎解释。
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Photographic Posture Analysis in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Its Relationship With Motor Performance and Trunk Control 脑瘫儿童照相姿势分析及其与运动表现和躯干控制的关系。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.021
Nilay Comuk Balci PhD , Betul Erbay Pt, MSc , Mert Demirsoz MSc , Bircan Yucekaya Pt, PhD

Objective

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of photographic posture analysis (PPA) with motor performance and trunk, and the reliability of PPA in the sitting position control in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

Sixty-five children with CP between 5 and 12 years of age were investigated by PPA in a sitting position. The angles calculated for the PPA were the craniovertebral angle, sagittal head tilt, sagittal shoulder-C7 angle, thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbal lordosis angle, coronal head tilt, coronal shoulder angle, and coronal pelvic angle. Trunk control was measured by the Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS), and motor functions were evaluated by the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM).

Results

We found that PPA had high intra- and inter-rater reliability in sitting posture in children with CP (ICC: 0.951-0.998). Additionally, “coronal head tilt” and “coronal pelvic angle” had moderate correlations with some TCMS and GMFM scores (P < .05). There was a negative moderate significant correlation between “coronal pelvic angle” and “standing” (r = 0.557, P = .001), “walking/running/jumping” (r = –0.549, P = .001), and “total” (r = –0.535, P = .001) GMFM scores. There was a negative moderate significant correlation between “coronal head tilt” and “static sitting” (r = –0.444, P = .001), “dynamic reach” (r = –0.437, P = .001), and “total” (r = 0.442, P = .001) scores of TCMS. There was a negative moderate significant correlation between “coronal pelvic angle” and “static sitting” (r = –0.479, P = .001) and “total” (r = –0.454, P = .001) scores of TCMS.

Conclusion

PPA was a reliable method for children with CP in a sitting posture. The findings suggest that posture and function may affect each other; in particular, coronal angles and gross motor and trunk functions may be related.
目的:探讨摄影姿势分析(PPA)与脑瘫儿童运动表现和躯干的关系,以及PPA在脑瘫儿童坐姿控制中的可靠性。方法:对65例5 ~ 12岁CP患儿进行坐位PPA检查。PPA计算的角度为颅椎角、矢状头倾斜角、矢状肩- c7角、胸后凸角、腰前凸角、冠状头倾斜角、冠状肩角、冠状骨盆角。躯干控制量表(TCMS)测量躯干控制,大运动功能量表(GMFM)评估运动功能。结果:PPA对CP患儿的坐姿具有较高的信度(ICC: 0.951-0.998)。此外,“冠状面头部倾斜”和“冠状面骨盆角”与部分TCMS和GMFM评分有中度相关性(P < 0.05)。“骨盆冠状角”与“站立”(r = 0.557, P = .001)、“走/跑/跳”(r = -0.549, P = .001)、“总”(r = -0.535, P = .001) GMFM得分呈负中显著相关。“冠状头倾斜”得分与“静坐”得分(r = -0.444, P = .001)、“动态到达”得分(r = -0.437, P = .001)、“总”得分(r = 0.442, P = .001)呈负中显著相关。“盆腔冠状角”评分与“静坐”评分(r = -0.479, P = .001)、“总分”评分(r = -0.454, P = .001)呈负中显著相关。结论:PPA是一种可靠的治疗小儿坐位CP的方法。研究结果表明,姿势和身体机能可能会相互影响;特别是,冠状角与大运动和躯干功能可能有关。
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Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Acupuncture Combined With Letrozole on Ovulation Induction and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 针刺联合来曲唑对多囊卵巢综合征患者促排卵及妊娠结局影响的meta分析。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.059
Yunan He , Xueli Chen MSc , Jie Lin PhD , Huaning Wang , Baolian Wang MSc , Jinbang Xu PhD , Ying Lin PhD

Objective

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to systematically review the effects of acupuncture with letrozole’s effect on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ovulation and pregnancy outcomes.

Methods

We searched 7 electronic databases for clinical studies of acupuncture combined with letrozole for PCOS published until August 31, 2024. Meta-analysis was done using RevMan 5.4, while funnel plot symmetry was evaluated using Stata 16.0.

Results

Fifteen randomized controlled trials, encompassing 1311 cases, were included. The meta-analysis revealed that acupuncture combined with letrozole significantly improved the clinical efficacy rate (RR = 1.27, 95% CI [1.17, 1.37], P < .001), pregnancy rate (RR = 1.84, 95% CI [1.59, 2.13], P < .001), ovulation rate [RR = 1.30, 95% CI [1.18, 1.43], P < .001), endometrial thickness (MD = 1.05, 95% CI [0.76, 1.34], P < .00001), serum estradiol levels (MD = 8.34, 95% CI [6.71, 9.96], P < .001) and the rate of A-type endometrium (RR = 2.19, 95% CI [1.35, 3.55], P < .001). Additionally, it significantly reduced the miscarriage rate (RR = 0.20, 95% CI [0.08, 0.51], P < .001), serum luteinizing hormone levels (MD = −2.10, 95% CI [−3.58, −0.62], P < .001), serum testosterone levels (MD for treatment ≤3 menstrual cycles = −0.43, 95% CI [−0.49, −0.37], P < .001; MD for treatment >3 menstrual cycles = −3.06, 95% CI [−5.12, −0.99], P < .001), ovarian volume (MD = −2.21, 95% CI [−2.99, −1.43], P < .001), and TCM syndrome scores (MD = −4.33, 95% CI [−5.43, −3.24], P < .001). Begg’s test for publication bias indicated some degree of bias (P ≤ .05).

Conclusion

Current evidence suggests that acupuncture combined with letrozole may be more effective for PCOS than letrozole alone; however, the quality of this evidence is low, necessitating further high-quality research to confirm these findings.

Protocol registration

Registered in PROSPERO on August 23 2024 (ID: CRD42024582344) .
目的:本荟萃分析的目的是系统回顾针刺联合来曲唑对多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)排卵和妊娠结局的影响。方法:检索截至2024年8月31日发表的7个电子数据库中针灸联合来曲唑治疗PCOS的临床研究。meta分析采用RevMan 5.4,漏斗图对称性评价采用Stata 16.0。结果:纳入15项随机对照试验,共1311例。荟萃分析显示,针灸结合曲唑显著提高临床疗效率(RR = 1.27, 95%可信区间[1.17,1.37],P <措施),怀孕率(RR = 1.84, 95%可信区间[1.59,2.13],P <措施),排卵率(RR = 1.30, 95%可信区间[1.18,1.43],P <措施),子宫内膜厚度(MD = 1.05, 95% CI [0.76, 1.34], P < .00001)、血清雌二醇水平(MD = 8.34, 95% CI [6.71, 9.96], P <措施),a类型子宫内膜(RR = 2.19, 95%可信区间[1.35,3.55],P <措施)。此外,显著降低流产率(RR = 0.20, 95% CI [0.08, 0.51], P < 0.001)、血清黄体生成素水平(MD = -2.10, 95% CI [-3.58, -0.62], P < 0.001)、血清睾酮水平(治疗≤3个月经周期的MD = -0.43, 95% CI [-0.49, -0.37], P < 0.001);治疗>3个月经周期的MD = -3.06, 95% CI [-5.12, -0.99], P < 0.001)、卵巢体积(MD = -2.21, 95% CI [-2.99, -1.43], P < 0.001)、中医证候评分(MD = -4.33, 95% CI [-5.43, -3.24], P < 0.001)。Begg发表偏倚检验表明存在一定程度的偏倚(P≤0.05)。结论:针刺联合来曲唑治疗PCOS可能比单用来曲唑更有效;然而,这些证据的质量很低,需要进一步的高质量研究来证实这些发现。协议注册:于2024年8月23日在PROSPERO注册(ID: CRD42024582344)。
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Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Combined With Lidocaine Phonophoresis on Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized Clinical Trial 器械辅助软组织动员联合利多卡因音游治疗紧张性头痛的随机临床试验
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.09.010
Nada G. Saad Mohamed BSC , Abeer A. Yamany PhD , Amr A. Azzam MD , Mariam O. Grase PhD

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and lidocaine phonophoresis combined or separated on trigger points in patients with tension-type headache (TTH).

Methods

A double-blind randomized trial. A total of 60 participants with TTH were randomized into 4 equal groups. All groups received conventional treatment at the National Institute of Neuromotor System. Group A received conventional treatment only; group B received IASTM; group C received lidocaine phonophoresis; and group D received IASTM and phonophoresis. Visual analog scale (VAS), Arabic neck disability index (ANDI), headache frequency, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) were among the outcome measurements. All variables were measured before treatment and 4 weeks post-treatment.

Results

Within the group's analysis, multiple pairwise comparison tests revealed improvements at all measurement variables (P < .01) in all groups. Post-treatment, results showed a significant difference in groups D versus group A, groups B, and C with mean difference (MD) and 95% CI in VAS [3.18 (2.379-3.981), 1.133 (0.332-1.935), and 1.907 (1.105-2.708) respectively], ANDI [10.267 (8.382-12.151), 4.2 (2.316-6.084) 7 (5.116-8.884) respectively], headache frequency [1.9 (1.246-2.554), 0.8 (0.146-1.454), and 1.4 (0.764-2.054) respectively], and PPT. Additionally, there was a significant difference in all variables between group A and group B with MD in VAS, ANID, and headache frequency (2.047, 6.067, and 1.1 respectively) in favor of group B. Moreover, there was a statistically significant difference between group A and group C in VAS, ANDI, and PPT of left the suboccipital muscles on the side of group C. In group B versus group C, there was a statistically significant difference in ANDI and PPT of the left upper fibers of the trapezius muscles as P < .05 in favor of group B.

Conclusion

Both conventional treatments, IASTM, lidocaine phonophoresis, and the combination of IASTM and phonophoresis had statistically significant effects in relieving pain, increasing neck functional ability, decreasing headache frequency, and improving PPT in participants with TTP. Adding IASTM and lidocaine phonophoresis to conventional treatment was more effective than the other treatments.
目的:探讨器械辅助软组织动员(IASTM)和利多卡因联合或分离对紧张性头痛(TTH)患者触发点的影响。方法:双盲随机试验。将60例TTH患者随机分为4组。所有组在国家神经运动系统研究所接受常规治疗。A组仅给予常规治疗;B组采用IASTM;C组接受利多卡因语音电泳;D组接受IASTM和语音电泳。结果测量包括视觉模拟量表(VAS)、阿拉伯颈残疾指数(ANDI)、头痛频率和压痛阈值(PPT)。在治疗前和治疗后4周测量所有变量。结果:在组的分析中,多个两两比较检验显示所有组的所有测量变量均有改善(P < 0.01)。治疗后,结果显示D组与a、B、C组比较,VAS的平均差异(MD)和95% CI分别为3.18(2.379-3.981)、1.133(0.332-1.935)和1.907 (1.105-2.708),ANDI[10.267(8.382-12.151)、4.2(2.316-6.084)7(5.116-8.884)],头痛频率[1.9(1.246-2.554)、0.8(0.146-1.454)、1.4 (0.764-2.054)],PPT均有显著差异。此外,a组与B组在VAS、ANID、头痛频次上的MD(分别为2.047、6.067、1.1)均有显著差异,B组优势明显。a组与C组在左侧枕下肌VAS、ANDI、PPT上的差异有统计学意义。b组斜方肌左上纤维的ANDI和PPT差异有统计学意义,P < 0.05。结论:常规治疗、IASTM联合利多卡因音游、IASTM联合音游对TTP患者疼痛缓解、颈部功能能力增强、头痛频率降低、PPT改善均有统计学意义。在常规治疗基础上加用IASTM和利多卡因吸音效果较好。
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Forces Recorded in Manual Therapy Techniques Applied to a Mannequin Simulating A 3- to 4-Month-Old Infant 应用于模拟3- 4个月婴儿的人体模型的手动治疗技术记录的力。
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2025.10.001
Braden G. Keil BAppSc (Chiropractic), MChiroSc (Paediatrics), FICC, FACCP, Christian J. Fludder BChiroSc, MChiropractic, DACCP

Objective

The purpose of this study was to record preload force, peak force, and time from preload to peak force used with 4 manipulation techniques in a simulated 3- to 4-month-old infant.

Methods

The project recorded 4 scenarios involving spinal manipulation applied to a mannequin comparable with a 3- to 4-month-old infant by 2 postgraduate trained and experienced practitioners and educators in pediatric spinal manipulation and mobilization. Results for preload force, peak force, time to peak, and rate of force application were determined.

Results

Preload force was less than 10 N in the majority of scenarios. Average peak force in 3 cervical spine scenarios ranged from 35.2 to 79.9 N. Sacral data recorded an average peak force of 34.9 to 41.2 N with a standard distribution of 3.6 to 7.1 N. The time to peak force recorded for the 4 scenarios were under 110 ms. The rate of force production for all but 1 scenario was in excess of 300 N/s. Intrapractitioner data analysis demonstrated peak forces were not significantly different across 3 scenarios, with interpractitioner data not significantly different across 2 scenarios.

Conclusion

Average peak forces recorded were similar to those previously reported. Time to peak recordings were typically under 100 ms and rate of force application above 300 N/s; within the optimal range for muscle spindle receptor and Golgi tendon organ activation. Further research into forces used across the pediatric age ranges is needed.
目的:本研究的目的是记录4种手法在模拟3- 4个月婴儿中使用的预紧力、峰值力以及从预紧力到峰值力的时间。方法:该项目记录了4个场景,包括由2名经过研究生培训和经验丰富的儿科脊柱操作和动员从业人员和教育者应用于与3至4个月婴儿相当的人体模型。确定了预紧力、峰值力、达到峰值时间和施力率的结果。结果:在大多数情况下,预紧力小于10 N。3种颈椎情况的平均峰值力范围为35.2至79.9 N,骶骨数据记录的平均峰值力为34.9至41.2 N,标准分布为3.6至7.1 N, 4种情况记录的峰值力时间均在110 ms以下。除1种情景外,所有情景的产力速率都超过300 N/s。从业人员内部数据分析表明,峰值力在3种情况下没有显著差异,从业人员之间的数据在2种情况下没有显著差异。结论:记录的平均峰值力与先前报道的相似。峰值记录时间通常在100毫秒以下,施力率高于300 N/s;在肌梭体受体和高尔基肌腱器官激活的最佳范围内。需要对儿童年龄段使用的力量进行进一步研究。
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