Introduction. Circumferential pressure is used to promote the inhibition of the spastic muscle. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of circumferential pressure applied by Johnstone pressure splint on the tonus level, reflex excitability, and electromyographic activity of plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles in post-stroke patients. Methods. An experimental single-blinded study with random allocation of patients to a control group (conventional inhibition techniques) or experimental group (conventional inhibition techniques along with circumferential pressure) was performed. All patients received one 25-minute therapeutic session. The muscle tonus according to the Modified Ashworth Scale, soleus H-reflex, and electromyographic signals during the sit-to-stand movement of plantar flexor-dorsiflexor muscles were evaluated before and after treatment. Results. overall, 30 stroke survivors (20 men, 10 women; age: 60.3 ± 5.7 years; evolution time: 27.8 ± 14.7 months) were studied. The muscle tone decreased in both groups, but the experimental group exhibited a greater reduction. The experimental group presented a significant increase in the H-wave duration and maximal H/maximal M wave ratio of the H-reflex as compared with the control group. No significant difference was observed in muscular electrical activity. Conclusions. one session of combined therapy contributes to a reduction in the tone of plantar flexor muscles and the reflex activity, without altering the muscle activity.
{"title":"Circumferential pressure treatment reduces post-stroke spasticity: a pilot randomized controlled trial","authors":"M. Patiño-Segura, Odair Bacca, Esperanza Herrera","doi":"10.5114/pq.2020.102165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2020.102165","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Circumferential pressure is used to promote the inhibition of the spastic muscle. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of circumferential pressure applied by Johnstone pressure splint on the tonus level, reflex excitability, and electromyographic activity of plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles in post-stroke patients. Methods. An experimental single-blinded study with random allocation of patients to a control group (conventional inhibition techniques) or experimental group (conventional inhibition techniques along with circumferential pressure) was performed. All patients received one 25-minute therapeutic session. The muscle tonus according to the Modified Ashworth Scale, soleus H-reflex, and electromyographic signals during the sit-to-stand movement of plantar flexor-dorsiflexor muscles were evaluated before and after treatment. Results. overall, 30 stroke survivors (20 men, 10 women; age: 60.3 ± 5.7 years; evolution time: 27.8 ± 14.7 months) were studied. The muscle tone decreased in both groups, but the experimental group exhibited a greater reduction. The experimental group presented a significant increase in the H-wave duration and maximal H/maximal M wave ratio of the H-reflex as compared with the control group. No significant difference was observed in muscular electrical activity. Conclusions. one session of combined therapy contributes to a reduction in the tone of plantar flexor muscles and the reflex activity, without altering the muscle activity.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70515237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Gamal, Neveen Abd El Latif, E. Samir, F. Ameen, D. Amin
Introduction. To investigate the efficacy of biofeedback abdominal muscles training on the bladder control and the quality of life in paraplegic patients. Methods. overall, 60 male and female paraplegic patients aged 20–40 years were randomly divided into 2 groups. The patients in the study group were treated with abdominal muscles biofeedback strength training, and the control group received pelvic floor biofeedback strength training 2 times per week. The subjects in both groups were evaluated before and after the treatment by (1) measuring post-void urine residual volume, (2) overactive bladder questionnaire, the Arabic version. Results. There was a significant difference between the 2 groups. in the study group, the urine residual volume decreased to the normal range and the quality of life questionnaire score decreased, which showed good improvement. in the control group, there was no significant difference, with minimal changes: the urine residual volume was still high and the quality of life questionnaire score remained high. Conclusions. Abdominal muscles biofeedback training must be a main point in the bladder rehabilitation program for paraplegic patients as it decreases the urine residual volume and optimizes quality of life.
{"title":"Effect of electromyography biofeedback training of the abdominal muscles on bladder function in paraplegic spinal cord injury patients","authors":"M. Gamal, Neveen Abd El Latif, E. Samir, F. Ameen, D. Amin","doi":"10.5114/pq.2020.102167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2020.102167","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. To investigate the efficacy of biofeedback abdominal muscles training on the bladder control and the quality of life in paraplegic patients. Methods. overall, 60 male and female paraplegic patients aged 20–40 years were randomly divided into 2 groups. The patients in the study group were treated with abdominal muscles biofeedback strength training, and the control group received pelvic floor biofeedback strength training 2 times per week. The subjects in both groups were evaluated before and after the treatment by (1) measuring post-void urine residual volume, (2) overactive bladder questionnaire, the Arabic version. Results. There was a significant difference between the 2 groups. in the study group, the urine residual volume decreased to the normal range and the quality of life questionnaire score decreased, which showed good improvement. in the control group, there was no significant difference, with minimal changes: the urine residual volume was still high and the quality of life questionnaire score remained high. Conclusions. Abdominal muscles biofeedback training must be a main point in the bladder rehabilitation program for paraplegic patients as it decreases the urine residual volume and optimizes quality of life.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70515444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Saleh, D. Elimy, Amal H. M. Ibrahim, Ashraf N. Moharam
{"title":"Effect of backward walking training on foot posture and balance in flat foot adults","authors":"M. Saleh, D. Elimy, Amal H. M. Ibrahim, Ashraf N. Moharam","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108668","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70520078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction. Thalamic stroke causes impairment in sensory motor functions; these changes in perception lead to pain and deteriorate postural stability. The goal of this study was to investigate the influence of sensory integration training on pain and posture stability in patients with thalamic syndrome. Methods. overall, 30 patients of both sexes, aged 45–65 years, diagnosed with a thalamic stroke were randomly allocated into 2 groups. The control group received selected sensory training of the conventional physical therapy program and the study group received sensory integration training with the Biodex Balance System beside the conventional physical therapy program. Results. The intra-group comparisons with MANoVA revealed statistically insignificant differences in pain, as well as overall, anteroposterior (forward and backward), and mediolateral (right and left) limits of stability after the treatment in the control group (p-value of 0.180, 0.301, 0.792, 0.247, 0.381, and 0.847, respectively). in the study group, there was a statistically significant decrease in pain and improvement in overall, anteroposterior (forward and backward), and mediolateral (right and left) limits of stability after the treatment (p-value of 0.01 for pain and 0.000 for each of the 5 limit of stability variables, respectively). The inter-group comparisons showed statistically significant differences in favour of the study group (p = 0.000). Conclusions. Adding the sensory integration training program was effective to decrease pain and improve posture stability in patients with thalamic syndrome.
{"title":"Influence of sensory integration training on sensory motor functions in patients with thalamic syndrome","authors":"A. Wadee, Hanan Hosny M. Battesha","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108675","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Thalamic stroke causes impairment in sensory motor functions; these changes in perception lead to pain and deteriorate postural stability. The goal of this study was to investigate the influence of sensory integration training on pain and posture stability in patients with thalamic syndrome. Methods. overall, 30 patients of both sexes, aged 45–65 years, diagnosed with a thalamic stroke were randomly allocated into 2 groups. The control group received selected sensory training of the conventional physical therapy program and the study group received sensory integration training with the Biodex Balance System beside the conventional physical therapy program. Results. The intra-group comparisons with MANoVA revealed statistically insignificant differences in pain, as well as overall, anteroposterior (forward and backward), and mediolateral (right and left) limits of stability after the treatment in the control group (p-value of 0.180, 0.301, 0.792, 0.247, 0.381, and 0.847, respectively). in the study group, there was a statistically significant decrease in pain and improvement in overall, anteroposterior (forward and backward), and mediolateral (right and left) limits of stability after the treatment (p-value of 0.01 for pain and 0.000 for each of the 5 limit of stability variables, respectively). The inter-group comparisons showed statistically significant differences in favour of the study group (p = 0.000). Conclusions. Adding the sensory integration training program was effective to decrease pain and improve posture stability in patients with thalamic syndrome.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70520133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction. Practising high-impact sports, especially on a competitive level, has been identified nowadays as one of the risk factors of stress urinary incontinence (SUi). The purpose of our study was to verify the effect of selected factors, like age, parity, the intensity of trainings, achieved sports level, type of discipline, or the duration of sports experience, on SUi symptoms in a group of elite female athletes. Methods. The study involved 112 elite women athletes: 55 practising running and 57 practising cross-country skiing. A combined questionnaire, which included Urogenital distress inventory, incontinence impact Questionnaire, King’s Health Questionnaire, and own career development questionnaire, was used as a research tool. Results. The prevalence of SUi in the studied female elite athletes was high (62.5%). No statistically significant differences regarding SUi symptoms were found between the group of skiers and the group of runners. A relationship between SUi occurrence and childbirth, but not age, was observed. A statistically significant relationship was revealed between the duration of sports practice and SUi occurrence (higher occurrence in the less experienced group). However, SUi occurrence did not correlate with the achieved sports level. A higher subjective assessment of the trainings intensity was correlated with a higher occurrence of SUi symptoms. Conclusions. The occurrence of SUi in female runners and skiers depends on a history of giving birth, length of practising sports, and training intensity; it does not depend on age or the sports class.
{"title":"Factors influencing stress urinary incontinence in elite female athletes","authors":"J. Opara, T. Socha, Anna Poświata","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108678","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Practising high-impact sports, especially on a competitive level, has been identified nowadays as one of the risk factors of stress urinary incontinence (SUi). The purpose of our study was to verify the effect of selected factors, like age, parity, the intensity of trainings, achieved sports level, type of discipline, or the duration of sports experience, on SUi symptoms in a group of elite female athletes. Methods. The study involved 112 elite women athletes: 55 practising running and 57 practising cross-country skiing. A combined questionnaire, which included Urogenital distress inventory, incontinence impact Questionnaire, King’s Health Questionnaire, and own career development questionnaire, was used as a research tool. Results. The prevalence of SUi in the studied female elite athletes was high (62.5%). No statistically significant differences regarding SUi symptoms were found between the group of skiers and the group of runners. A relationship between SUi occurrence and childbirth, but not age, was observed. A statistically significant relationship was revealed between the duration of sports practice and SUi occurrence (higher occurrence in the less experienced group). However, SUi occurrence did not correlate with the achieved sports level. A higher subjective assessment of the trainings intensity was correlated with a higher occurrence of SUi symptoms. Conclusions. The occurrence of SUi in female runners and skiers depends on a history of giving birth, length of practising sports, and training intensity; it does not depend on age or the sports class.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70520457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail, Mahmoud Elsayed Aly, A. A. Abdelhalim Elfahl
Introduction. idiopathic subjective non-pulsating tinnitus (iSNPT) is a frustrating diagnosis to physicians owing to the limited effectiveness of traditional pharmacological approaches. This study aimed to investigate the effect of acupuncture on quality of life in elderly people with iSNPT. Methods. overall, 40 patients of both sexes with iSNPT lasting for > 3 consecutive months and aged 65 years participated in this study. They were assigned into the study and the control groups, 20 patients each. The study group received the prescribed medications in addition to manual acupuncture on the following acupoints: SJ 3, SJ 5, SJ 17, SJ 18, SJ 19, SJ 20, SJ 21, SJ 22, GB 2, GB 8, GB 20, Li 4, Ki 3, and ST 36, for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 4 weeks, while the control group received their prescribed medications only. All participants in both groups were assessed with the visual analogue score of tinnitus loudness (VASTL) and tinnitus severity index (TSi). Results. No statistically significant changes were reported in VASTL or TSi in the control group, while in the study group, VASTL showed a high statistically significant decrease from 8.27 ± 1.45 to 3.20 ± 1.36 (p < 0.001) and TSi revealed a decrease from 44.30 ± 3.40 to 27.95 ± 4.18 (p < 0.001). Conclusions. Acupuncture is a good adjunctive complementary therapy to iSNPT in the elderly.
{"title":"Effect of acupuncture on tinnitus severity index in the elderly with non-pulsating tinnitus","authors":"Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail, Mahmoud Elsayed Aly, A. A. Abdelhalim Elfahl","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108662","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. idiopathic subjective non-pulsating tinnitus (iSNPT) is a frustrating diagnosis to physicians owing to the limited effectiveness of traditional pharmacological approaches. This study aimed to investigate the effect of acupuncture on quality of life in elderly people with iSNPT. Methods. overall, 40 patients of both sexes with iSNPT lasting for > 3 consecutive months and aged 65 years participated in this study. They were assigned into the study and the control groups, 20 patients each. The study group received the prescribed medications in addition to manual acupuncture on the following acupoints: SJ 3, SJ 5, SJ 17, SJ 18, SJ 19, SJ 20, SJ 21, SJ 22, GB 2, GB 8, GB 20, Li 4, Ki 3, and ST 36, for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 4 weeks, while the control group received their prescribed medications only. All participants in both groups were assessed with the visual analogue score of tinnitus loudness (VASTL) and tinnitus severity index (TSi). Results. No statistically significant changes were reported in VASTL or TSi in the control group, while in the study group, VASTL showed a high statistically significant decrease from 8.27 ± 1.45 to 3.20 ± 1.36 (p < 0.001) and TSi revealed a decrease from 44.30 ± 3.40 to 27.95 ± 4.18 (p < 0.001). Conclusions. Acupuncture is a good adjunctive complementary therapy to iSNPT in the elderly.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70519172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reliability, validity, and reference norms of one-minute walk test in assessing cardiopulmonary functional capacity in healthy young adults: a pilot study","authors":"Yosore Eleyowo, V. Aranha","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108677","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70520414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction. one set of clinical prediction rules (CPR) can be used clinically to identify patients with low back pain who are likely to benefit from motor control exercise. individuals with a history of recurrent low back pain during remission (rLBP) still have persisting impaired trunk neuromuscular control. Accordingly, CPR should detect these individuals with rLBP. This study aimed to determine the predictive validity of CPR to identify individuals with rLBP. Methods. overall, 30 subjects aged less than 40 years (22 subjects with rLBP and 8 subjects without a history of low back pain) were recruited. We used the following criteria as CPR: (1) presence of aberrant movement during active forward bend and (2) passive straight leg raising result greater than 91°. Kappa statistics and the chi-square test were used to determine predictive validity. diagnostic accuracy was also calculated. Results. Kappa demonstrated substantial agreement (kappa = 0.73), while the chi-square test showed significant association ( 2 = 16.28; p < 0.001) between positive CPR and rLBP. diagnostic accuracy demonstrated positive likelihood ratio of 3.82, while accuracy equalled 90%. Conclusions. our findings indicated the predictive validity of CPR to identify individuals with rLBP. The result from this study would help identify those predisposed to recurrent episodes of low back pain who would likely have a positive response to motor control exercise. passive straight leg raising
{"title":"Clinical prediction rule validity to identify individuals with recurrent low back pain","authors":"Peemongkon Wattananon, Sasithorn Kong-oun, Pimchanok Chuenpimonchankit, Piyawat Pattanu, Gunjanaporn Suksawanwit, Pattamaporn Sonjit, Wallika Prasertkul","doi":"10.5114/pq.2020.102163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2020.102163","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. one set of clinical prediction rules (CPR) can be used clinically to identify patients with low back pain who are likely to benefit from motor control exercise. individuals with a history of recurrent low back pain during remission (rLBP) still have persisting impaired trunk neuromuscular control. Accordingly, CPR should detect these individuals with rLBP. This study aimed to determine the predictive validity of CPR to identify individuals with rLBP. Methods. overall, 30 subjects aged less than 40 years (22 subjects with rLBP and 8 subjects without a history of low back pain) were recruited. We used the following criteria as CPR: (1) presence of aberrant movement during active forward bend and (2) passive straight leg raising result greater than 91°. Kappa statistics and the chi-square test were used to determine predictive validity. diagnostic accuracy was also calculated. Results. Kappa demonstrated substantial agreement (kappa = 0.73), while the chi-square test showed significant association ( 2 = 16.28; p < 0.001) between positive CPR and rLBP. diagnostic accuracy demonstrated positive likelihood ratio of 3.82, while accuracy equalled 90%. Conclusions. our findings indicated the predictive validity of CPR to identify individuals with rLBP. The result from this study would help identify those predisposed to recurrent episodes of low back pain who would likely have a positive response to motor control exercise. passive straight leg raising","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70515182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ebrahimian Maryam, Samani Mahbobeh, M. Farzaneh, K. Fatemeh, Naseri Zohreh
Introduction. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders which mostly affect young females. A widespread treatment for this condition is muscle taping. This study aimed to compare the effect of knee muscle taping versus core muscle taping on balance, pain, and functional activity in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods. overall, 26 females with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomly divided into 2 groups: knee muscle taping group ( n = 13) and core muscle taping group ( n = 13). Pain, functional activity, and balance were measured before and 48 hours after the intervention by using the visual analogue scale, Functional index Questionnaire, and Y Balance Test and Functional Reach Test, respectively. Results. The within-group comparison showed a significant pain decrease and functional improvement in both groups. How- ever, balance improved significantly only in the core muscle taping group 48 hours after the intervention compared with baseline. The between-group comparison showed no significant difference in variables between the 2 groups at the assessed time points. Conclusions. Both the knee and core muscle taping treatment caused improvement in pain and functional level of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Also, no superiority of either treatment was demonstrated.
{"title":"A comparison of the effect of knee muscle taping versus core muscle taping on balance, pain and functional performance in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome","authors":"Ebrahimian Maryam, Samani Mahbobeh, M. Farzaneh, K. Fatemeh, Naseri Zohreh","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108670","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108670","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders which mostly affect young females. A widespread treatment for this condition is muscle taping. This study aimed to compare the effect of knee muscle taping versus core muscle taping on balance, pain, and functional activity in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods. overall, 26 females with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomly divided into 2 groups: knee muscle taping group ( n = 13) and core muscle taping group ( n = 13). Pain, functional activity, and balance were measured before and 48 hours after the intervention by using the visual analogue scale, Functional index Questionnaire, and Y Balance Test and Functional Reach Test, respectively. Results. The within-group comparison showed a significant pain decrease and functional improvement in both groups. How- ever, balance improved significantly only in the core muscle taping group 48 hours after the intervention compared with baseline. The between-group comparison showed no significant difference in variables between the 2 groups at the assessed time points. Conclusions. Both the knee and core muscle taping treatment caused improvement in pain and functional level of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Also, no superiority of either treatment was demonstrated.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70519914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction. Priming is a behavioural change generated by preceding stimuli. Priming physical activities with aerobic exercise could improve performance and function. The study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise before a rehabilita- tion program on quadriceps peak torque in children with cerebral palsy of spastic diplegia. Methods. overall, 32 patients participated in this study; they were randomly assigned to 2 groups. Patients in the control group (A) engaged in a selected physical therapy program, while those in the experimental group (B) performed aerobic exercise by using a bicycle ergometer followed by application of the same selected physical therapy program as received by group A. The treatment programs were conducted 3 times per week for 12 successive weeks. Measurements obtained included concentric peak torque of quadriceps muscle at 30° as well as 90°. These measures were recorded 2 times: before and after the application of the treatment program. Results. There were statistically significant differences when comparing pre- and post-treatment mean values in each group. Also, there was a significant difference in favour of group B with regard to post-treatment mean values. Conclusions. in accordance with the applied procedures, aerobic exercise is effective in improving quadriceps peak torque in children with cerebral palsy of spastic diplegia when applied before a physical therapy rehabilitation program.
{"title":"Motor-based priming: isokinetic outcomes of aerobic exercise in children with spastic diplegia","authors":"T. El-Saeed","doi":"10.5114/pq.2021.108672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2021.108672","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Priming is a behavioural change generated by preceding stimuli. Priming physical activities with aerobic exercise could improve performance and function. The study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise before a rehabilita- tion program on quadriceps peak torque in children with cerebral palsy of spastic diplegia. Methods. overall, 32 patients participated in this study; they were randomly assigned to 2 groups. Patients in the control group (A) engaged in a selected physical therapy program, while those in the experimental group (B) performed aerobic exercise by using a bicycle ergometer followed by application of the same selected physical therapy program as received by group A. The treatment programs were conducted 3 times per week for 12 successive weeks. Measurements obtained included concentric peak torque of quadriceps muscle at 30° as well as 90°. These measures were recorded 2 times: before and after the application of the treatment program. Results. There were statistically significant differences when comparing pre- and post-treatment mean values in each group. Also, there was a significant difference in favour of group B with regard to post-treatment mean values. Conclusions. in accordance with the applied procedures, aerobic exercise is effective in improving quadriceps peak torque in children with cerebral palsy of spastic diplegia when applied before a physical therapy rehabilitation program.","PeriodicalId":37315,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70520472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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