Pub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-06-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.006
J. Zambrano-Martín , A. Gómez-Conesa , R. Méndez-Sánchez , M. Mendoza-Puente
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.03.002
M. Barral-Fernández , M.A. Jácome Pumar , S. Souto-Camba , L. González-Doniz , M.A. Ramón Belmonte , M. Amor-Barbosa , A. Arbillaga-Etxarri , G. Mazzucco , P. Bravo Cortés , T. del Corral , R. Martín-Valero , C. Llorca Cerdà , F. Murcia Lillo , J.A. Sánchez-Santos , M. Francín-Gallego , C. Martín Cortijo , E. García Delgado , C. Serrano Veguillas , A.B. Varas de la Fuente , P. San José Herranz , A. Lista-Paz
Background and aim
Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (PImax/PEmax) are the most common test in clinical practice to assess respiratory muscle strength in different populations, even pediatrics. The main aim was to analyse to what extent the existing predictive equations for the maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures in the Spanish pediatric population are reliable.
Material and methods
Cross-sectional study in 9 autonomous communities that includes 164 healthy boys and girls aged 8-17 years. PImax/PEmax were performed using a digital manometer according to the standards of Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR). The results were compared with predictive equations proposed by Domènech-Clar et al. in 2003.
Results
The sample consisted of 86 girls (11.5 ± 2.7 years; PImax: 93.8 ± 25 cmH2O; PEmax: 115.1 ± 29 cmH2O) and 78 boys (12.2 ± 2.8 years; PIM: 109 ± 29.2 cmH2O; PEM: 132.7 ± 33.3 cmH2O). Girls showed a significant difference between the observed and predictive values: 13.7 ± 26.4 cmH2O (P < .001) for PImax and 14.9 ± 30.1 cmH2O (P < .001) for PEmax. A significant difference was also observed for boys between observed and estimated PImax: 9.1 ± 28.5 cmH2O (P = .006), without significant differences for PEmax.
Conclusions
The predicted values from the available predictive equations for PImax and PEmax in the Spanish pediatric population differ significantly from the obtained values. The results of this study highlight the need of new reference equations in order to get representative values for Spanish children.
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-05-29DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.001
C.E. Corso-Amado
Introduction
Breast cancer is the most incident neoplasm in women; the disease and treatment has an impact on the transformations of the body and the everyday life of women. Physical activity is a bodily action that can mediate side effects.
Objective
To analyse the meanings and experiences of physical activity practice of women breast cancer survivors, in relation to the uses of the body and health care.
Methodology
A qualitative approach was followed, with the methodological foundations of grounded theory. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, recorded and transcribed for analysis. Discourse analysis was carried out with line-by-line, open and then selective coding.
Results
Nine women were interviewed between 2022 and 2023. Five different trajectories were interpreted which are mediated by various factors such as previous experience of physical activity, age, educational level, medical recommendations and disease symptomatology. Physical activity is perceived as both a physical and mental action that can be performed for the pursuit of well-being, satisfaction and as a therapeutic resource.
Conclusion
Physical activity has a role to play in the integral recovery of women after diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which is why the creation of specific programmes should be promoted, as well as the training of professionals in the field of physical activity.
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.02.006
E.A. Sánchez-Romero , S. Fernández-Carnero , P. Martínez-Lozano , F. Selva-Sarzo , J.N. Cuenca-Zaldívar
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-12-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2024.12.002
A.M. Martín-Nogueras
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-05-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.04.001
C.F. Giraldo-Jiménez , M. Lotero-Pereira , J. Gamarra-Moncayo , A. Reyes-Reyes , F. Reyes-Reyes , V. Díaz-Narváez
Background
To improve intersubjective connection with a patient, empathy is an essential quality. Empathy contributes to a more humane approach to patient care. The objective of this study is to perform an empathic diagnosis on Colombian physical therapy students.
Materials and methods
Cross-sectional observational study. The study sample comprises 460 Colombian physical therapy students, obtained through convenience sampling. Empathy was measured using the Empathy Scale for Health Sciences Professionals adapted for students (Version S). The data were subjected to psychometric analysis, invariance, and reliability studies. Additionally, cutoff points were estimated using Livingston's K2 coefficient.
Results
The estimated cutoff points made it possible to classify each of the studied dimensions of empathy (compassionate care, perspective taking, and “walking in the patient's shoes”) as “average” values. These values indicate deficiencies in the empathic training of physical therapy students since high scores on the empathy and empathy dimensions, in general, are directly related to better patient care.
Conclusion
The empathic diagnosis of the participants revealed that all the dimensions of empathy were at average levels, which can be deemed insufficient compared to the need of empathic training for improving healthcare professional–patient relationships.
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Pub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-05-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.03.003
O.D. Ponce Rodríguez, E. García Rojas
Introduction
Aging and psychiatric problems affect balance and proprioception. Specific training in these areas, over 11 to 12 weeks, can significantly improve motor skills and reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
Material and methods
An observational, analytical study was carried out to evaluate proprioception, gait and balance in male psychiatric patients using tests such as Tinetti, Romberg, Tandem and Get Up and Go for. An exercise program was designed to improve these abilities and functionality within the mental health hospital in Villahermosa, Tabasco, in 2024.
Results
Seven psychiatric patients were evaluated and improved their balance, coordination and proprioception. Final assessments showed significant improvements in overall functionality and reduced risk of falls, with the Tinneti test (P = .022), Get Up and Go (0.021), Romberg, Tandem and diadokinesia improving at the end of the study.
Conclusion
The use of physiotherapy improves proprioception, balance and mobility in older adults in a mental health hospital.
These tests were applied to a total series of 7 cases.
年龄和精神问题影响平衡和本体感觉。对这些部位进行为期11至12周的专项训练,可以显著提高老年人的运动技能,降低跌倒的风险。材料与方法采用Tinetti、Romberg、Tandem和Get Up and Go for等测试对男性精神病患者的本体感觉、步态和平衡进行观察性分析研究。2024年,为了提高这些能力和功能,在塔巴斯科州维拉埃尔莫萨的精神病院设计了一个锻炼方案。结果对7例精神病患者进行了评估,并改善了他们的平衡、协调和本体感觉。最终评估显示整体功能显著改善,跌倒风险降低,Tinneti测试(P = 0.022), Get Up and Go (0.021), Romberg, Tandem和运动障碍在研究结束时得到改善。结论物理治疗可改善精神病院老年人本体感觉、平衡和活动能力。这些测试应用于总共7个病例。
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Pub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-03-25DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.02.003
I. Cancela Cilleruelo, C. Fernández de las Peñas, J. Rodríguez Jiménez, J.L. Arias Buría
Introduction
High-level sports practice can generate tissue adaptations in the athlete's musculotendinous structures. In asymmetrical sports, such as badminton, these adaptations can vary between the dominant and non-dominant side. The aim of the study was to evaluate the structural and functional characteristics of the common extensor tendon in professional badminton players, as well as to see the difference between women and men.
Methods
Twelve players from the Spanish Badminton National Team (50% female, age: 23 years, SD: 5 years) participated. Ultrasound evaluation and subsequent image analysis were performed to assess the thickness and cross-sectional area of the common extensor tendon, as well as the area of extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. Furthermore, a quantitative analysis of echogenicity, neovascularisation and ultrasound alterations was performed. Bilateral hand grip strength was also assessed.
Results
Analysis revealed greater tendon thickness on the dominant side compared to the non-dominant side (0.4 ± 0.2 mm, P<.05). Analysis of ultrasound characteristics showed differences in neovascularisation and other ultrasound characteristics, but these were not statistically significant, except for tendon echo-intensity which was significantly lower on the dominant side than on the non-dominant side (P<.05). There was also a difference in grip strength between males and females (49.1 ± 8.9 vs 35.9 ± 9.4 kg; P<.05), although no significant differences were found between them in morphological measurements.
Conclusions
It seems that professional badminton practice can generate structural asymmetries in the common extensor tendon of the athlete, which can be considered as tissue adaptations to the load received.
高水平的运动练习可以在运动员的肌肉肌腱结构中产生组织适应性。在不对称的运动中,如羽毛球,这些适应可以在优势和非优势方面有所不同。本研究的目的是评估职业羽毛球运动员的总伸肌腱的结构和功能特征,并观察男女之间的差异。方法西班牙羽毛球国家队12名运动员,其中女性50%,年龄23岁,年龄5岁。通过超声评估和随后的图像分析来评估总伸肌腱的厚度和横截面积,以及桡侧短腕伸肌的面积。此外,还进行了回声性、新生血管和超声改变的定量分析。还评估了双侧手握力。结果分析显示优势侧肌腱厚度大于非优势侧(0.4±0.2 mm, P< 0.05)。超声特征分析显示新生血管和其他超声特征存在差异,但这些差异无统计学意义,除了优势侧的肌腱回声强度明显低于非优势侧(P< 0.05)。男女握力也存在差异(49.1±8.9 vs 35.9±9.4 kg;P<.05),但在形态学测量中没有发现显著差异。结论专业羽毛球训练可使运动员的总伸肌腱产生结构不对称,这可能是组织对所受负荷的适应。
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Pub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.02.005
B. Can, E. Atici
Background and objectives
The study aims to determine risk levels of incorrect movements and behaviors that affect the formation of Cervical Disc Herniation (CDH) using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and identify critical risks with Pareto Analysis.
Methods
22 risks that affect the formation of CDH have been identified, evaluated by the FMEA team, and a Risk Priority Number (RPN) has been calculated to create an FMEA table. Pareto Analysis has been conducted.
Results
According to the 40–60% ratio values in Pareto Analysis, it is observed that traffic accidents, weakness in neck muscles, manual therapy performed by non-experts, and mobile phone usage stand out and are significant risks.
Discussion
It is understood that by focusing on solving the top 4 risks that stand out in the RPN ranking, which we have identified through FMEA and Pareto Analysis systems, a large part of this problem can be solved by addressing a small number of risks.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-02-25DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.01.002
R. Tedeschi
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