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{"title":"Effectiveness of telerehabilitation versus face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation on physical function and quality of life in people with post COVID-19 condition: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.","authors":"Oliver Martínez-Pozas, Camilo Corbellini, Juan N Cuenca-Zaldívar, Érika Meléndez-Oliva, Pierluigi Sinatti, Eleuterio A Sánchez Romero","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08540-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08540-X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Post COVID-19 condition (PCC) is characterized by the persistence of symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection for more than 12 weeks, with worsening quality of life and physical function deconditioning being among the most commonly reported persistent symptoms. Pulmonary rehabilitation has emerged as a safe and viable option for these patients. Administered either face-to-face (FTF) or telemedicine (TL), it has been shown to improve symptoms associated with PCC. However, little is known about which approach is best for this population. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis on the efficacy of FTF versus TL compared to usual care in improving physical function and quality of life (physical and mental) in patients with PCC.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science was performed from 2020 to January 5^th, 2024. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment; this selection included only randomized controlled trials. A network meta-analysis was performed to compare the effects of FTF and TL with usual care. Multivariate and univariate analysis were performed to evaluate the best intervention.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>Data were extracted from 10 studies, five of which were treated with FTF and five of which were TL, involving 765 adults with PCC, ranging in age from 22 to 66 years. Interventions consisted of isolated or combined exercises (aerobic, resistance, breathing) and lasted between three and ten weeks in most of the included studies. Multivariate analysis found that FTF produced significant differences compared to TL or usual care with moderate quality of evidence. Univariate analysis found that significant differences were only found for physical function and mental domain of quality of life for TL vs. usual care, with moderate quality of evidence.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study supports the use of FTF as a therapy to improve physical function and quality of life in patients with PCC. However, in the absence of differences between FTF and TL in the univariate model for any of the outcomes studied, the choice of the form of pulmonary rehabilitation administration should be individualized. Future studies should compare FTF with TL directly to clarify which is the best approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"868-877"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11561472/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142132229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk of secondary sarcopenia in Europeans with fibromyalgia according to the EWGSOP2 guidelines: systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Laura Rodríguez-Lumbreras, Juan D Ruiz-Cárdenas, María A Murcia-González","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08348-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08348-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain accompanied by reduced levels of physical activity and associated comorbidities such as overweight and obesity which have been associated to sarcopenia development. The aim of this systematic review is to ascertain whether Europeans with fibromyalgia show a reduction in sarcopenia determinants compared to apparently-healthy controls and to determine the risk of sarcopenia and its possible risk factors (PROSPERO: CRD42023439839).</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>Systematic searches were conducted on six databases (Academic-Search-Ultimate, CENTRAL, PubMed, SciELO, WOS-Core Collection, and ClinicalTrials.gov last-search February-2024) looking for original studies developed in European countries which assessed any of the sarcopenia determinants proposed by the EWGSOP2-guidelines (handgrip strength, five sit-to-stand, appendicular skeletal mass [ASM], skeletal muscle index [SMI]) and included fibromyalgia and healthy-control individuals. Studies mixing fibromyalgia with other diagnoses were excluded. Random-effects meta-analyses and meta-regressions were used to analyze possible differences and associated risk factors. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane-Rob tool and the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Studies, and the certainty of the evidence using GRADE-approach.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A total of 25 studies (6393 individuals; 97% women; 20-65 years) were included. Fibromyalgia individuals showed reduced muscle strength ([handgrip] SMD: -1.16 [-1.29, -1.03]; high-certainty; [five sit-to-stand] not-assessed) and muscle quantity ([ASM] mean-difference: -0.83 kg [-1.41, -0.37]; [SMI] mean-difference: -0.26 kg/m² [-0.41, -0.10]; both low-certainty) compared to healthy-controls. Fibromyalgia individuals had nine-times greater risk for probable sarcopenia (OR: 9.23 [6.85, 12.45]; high-certainty), but not for confirmed sarcopenia ([ASM] OR: 0.91 [0.49, 1.67]; [SMI] OR: 0.67 [0.19, 2.33]; both low-certainty) according to the EWGSOP2 cut-off points. Reduced muscle strength was strongly associated to fibromyalgia-severity (β=-0.953 [-0.069, -0.038]). Studies were rated as high-risk of bias overall because did not account for some potential confounders (physical activity, sedentary time, Body Mass Index) which could influence the estimated effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Europeans with fibromyalgia have a large reduction in muscle strength and may have a reduction in muscle quantity. The risk of probable sarcopenia according to the EWGSOP2 cut-off points was nine-times higher, but may have no difference in risk of reduced muscle quantity relative to healthy-controls. Muscle strength was strongly associated to disease severity.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"703-715"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403634/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141300451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sensory-motor training with virtual reality as a complementary intervention to manual therapy for persistent non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Daniele Emedoli, Federica Alemanno, Sandro Iannaccone, Elise Houdayer, Paola Castellazzi, Federica Zangrillo, Filippo Gasperotti, Matteo Locatelli, Andrea Tettamanti","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08115-2","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08115-2","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Persistent non-specific neck pain (NP) is a widespread condition described as a complex biopsychosocial disorder, characterized by physical and psychological symptoms. Virtual reality (VR) shows promise in NP treatment, potentially reducing pain, kinesiophobia, and improving range of motion (ROM) and motor control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aim: &lt;/strong&gt;The primary aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of VR sensorimotor training, combined with manual therapy, in reducing the level of disability in persistent non-specific NP individuals. The secondary aim was to determine if this VR-enhanced approach also contributes to improvement in overall function, pain perception and kinesiophobia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Design: &lt;/strong&gt;Monocentric, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Setting: &lt;/strong&gt;We conducted this trial at San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Department of Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery, Milan, Italy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Population: &lt;/strong&gt;Forty NP participants were enrolled in the study and randomly allocated into two groups.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;The study involved a 6-week rehabilitation program, comprising 12 sessions of 45 minutes each, twice weekly. Both intervention groups underwent manual therapy as a consistent component of their treatment. The Experimental Group (VRT) was additionally engaged in sensorimotor rehabilitation exercises using Virtual Reality, whereas the Control Group (CT) performed the same exercises without VR. We assessed subjects at baseline (T0) and after six weeks of rehabilitation (T1). The primary outcome was the disability (Neck Disability Index) while the secondary outcomes were: pain perception (Numeric Rating Scale, NP and Disability Scale, Central Sensitization Inventory) function (Cervical Kinematics) and kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Both groups demonstrated significant reduction in level of disability, pain perception, and kinesiophobia. Significant advancements in kinematics were observed: VRT group showed enhanced ROM during craniocervical rotation (P=0.039), lateral bending (P=0.001), flexion-extension (P=0.009), and mean velocity across movements (P&lt;0.001), whereas CT group improved in maximal ROM during lateral bending rotation (P=0.001). Between-group analysis, after Bonferroni's correction for multiple comparisons, revealed that VRT group had significantly better outcomes in ROM during rotation (P=0.040), ratio of the primary over the secondary movement while performing rotation (P=0.021), and mean velocity during lateral bending (P=0.031).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/strong&gt;Sensorimotor training, combined with manual therapy, could enhance kinematic outcomes for NP patients, supporting the potential of VR in rehabilitation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinical rehabilitation impact: &lt;/strong&gt;This study highlighted that both groups demonstrated significant reduction in level of disability, pain perce","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"680-690"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11391397/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Noninvasive analysis of overactive muscle structure and elasticity after botulinum toxin type A injection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Marine Devis, Frédéric Lecouvet, Thierry Lejeune, Gaëtan Stoquart","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08029-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08029-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Injections of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) are the first-line treatment for spastic muscle overactivity (MO). Some authors observed that BoNT-A injections lead to changes in muscle structure and muscle elasticity that are probably not completely reversible. This possible effect is critical, as it could lead to negative impacts on the effectiveness of BoNT-A interventions. Our study aimed to evaluate the current literature regarding changes in muscle elasticity and structure after BoNT-A injection, by diagnostic imaging, in neurological populations with MO. Our second objective was to pool all articles published on this topic in order to provide a quantitative synthesis of the data.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>A systematic search was conducted between October 2021 and April 2023 using different databases in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Two independent reviewers screened articles for inclusion, extracted data, and evaluated methodological quality of the studies. A meta-analysis was performed to compare muscle elasticity and structure before and after BoNT-A injections.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A sample of 34 studies was selected for qualitative review and 19 studies for quantitative review. Meta-analysis of pre-post studies demonstrated significant improvement with a medium effect size (standardized mean difference=0.74; 95% CI 0.46-1.02; P<0.001) of muscle elasticity assessed by ultrasound elastography (USE) 4 weeks after BoNT-A injection. No statistically significant difference was found for muscle thickness, pennation angle, and muscle echo-intensity assessed by magnetic resonance imaging and/or ultrasonography at short-term. On the other hand, normalized muscle volume decreased with a small effect size (standardized mean difference = -0.17; 95% CI -0.25 - -0.09; P<0.001) 6 months after BoNT-A injection.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Muscle elasticity measured by USE improves with a temporary effect at short-term following BoNT-A injections. Synthesis of studies that assesses muscle structure is hindered by methodological differences between studies. However, based on a small amount of data, normalized muscle volume seems to decrease at long-term after BoNT-A injections in children with CP suggesting that the timing of re-injection should be considered with caution in this population. Further work should focus on the long-term effect of repeated injections on muscle structure and elasticity in neurological populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"567-580"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11391396/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141491459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A three-year update on guidelines for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke.","authors":"Alex Martino Cinnera, Angela Palomba, Matteo Paci, Dario Marino, Giuseppe LA Rosa, Francesca Gimigliano, Sofia Straudi, Giovanni Morone","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08451-X","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08451-X","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"556-558"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11391390/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141300450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distinct effects of long-term Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise interventions on motor and neurocognitive performance in early-stage Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Cheng-Liang Chang, Tsu-Kung Lin, Chien-Yu Pan, Tsai-Chiao Wang, Yu-Ting Tseng, Chung-Yao Chien, Chia-Liang Tsai","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08166-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08166-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by movement disorders and probable cognitive impairment. Exercise plays an important role in PD management, and recent studies have reported improvement in motor symptoms and cognitive function following aerobic and Tai Chi Chuan exercise.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the different effects of Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise on the clinical motor status and neurocognitive performance of patients with early-stage PD.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A randomized controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Parkinson's Disease Center at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and National Cheng Kung University Hospital.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Patients with idiopathic PD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty-six patients with PD were recruited and divided into three groups: aerobic exercise (AE, N.=14), Tai Chi Chuan exercise (TE, N.=16), and control (CG, N.=13). Before and after a 12-week intervention period, we used unified Parkinson's disease rating scale Part III (UPDRS-III) scores and neuropsychological (e.g., accuracy rates [ARs] and reaction times [RTs]) and neurophysiological (e.g., event-related potential [ERP] N2 and P3 latencies and amplitudes) parameters to respectively assess the patients' clinical motor symptoms and neurocognitive performance when performing a working memory (WM) task.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to baseline, UPDRS-III scores were significantly lower in the AE and TE groups after the intervention period, whereas those for the CG group were higher. In terms of the neurocognitive parameters, when performing the WM task after the intervention period, the AE group exhibited significantly faster RTs and larger ERP P3 amplitudes, the TE group exhibited an improvement only in ERP P3 amplitude, and the CG group exhibited a significantly reduced ERP P3 amplitude. However, neither the TE nor the AE group exhibited improved ARs and ERP N2 performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study supported the distinct effectiveness of Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise for improving motor symptoms and providing neurocognitive benefits in PD patients.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>These results have important implications regarding the use of these exercise interventions for managing PD, particularly in the early stages.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"621-633"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403633/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141418420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pulmonary rehabilitation in follow-up and inpatient rehabilitation for Long COVID: twelve months of follow-up.","authors":"Mercedes Rutsch, Heike Buhr-Schinner, Thomas Gross, Per O Schüller, Ruth Deck","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08207-8","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08207-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Individuals with persistent impairments due to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can receive pulmonary rehabilitation in Germany. To date, there is no evidence of the medium- or long-term effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on Long COVID.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study examined changes in health and occupational outcomes over time and described the therapeutic content of pulmonary rehabilitation and aftercare. This analysis also compared two rehabilitation groups after COVID-19 who had different levels of access to rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Longitudinal observational study with multicenter and prospective data collection.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Pulmonary rehabilitation in four different rehabilitation facilities in Germany.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Individuals with a mild course of disease and long-lasting impairments (inpatient rehabilitation, IR) and patients with a severe course after hospitalization (follow-up rehabilitation, FuR). Participants had to be between 18 and 65 years of age.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Written questionnaires were administered at the beginning and end of rehabilitation, as well as six and twelve months after rehabilitation. Health-related quality of life (HrQoL), fatigue, participation restrictions, COVID-19 symptoms, mental and physical health were assessed, as well as occupational outcomes and questions about rehabilitation and aftercare.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IR patients were predominantly female (68.0%) and 52 years of age on average, while 66.1% of Long COVID rehabilitees in FuR were male and three years older. Over the course of rehabilitation, most COVID-19 symptoms decreased with statistical significance. The subjective health scales showed improvements with medium to large effect sizes (ES) over time in IR (P<0.01; ES between 0.55 (cognitive fatigue) and 1.40 (physical fatigue)) and small to large effects in FuR (P<0.01; ES between 0.45 (anxiety) and 1.32 (physical fatigue)). One year after rehabilitation, most effects remained at a moderate level. After twelve months, an increase in neurocognitive symptoms was observed in FuR patients. More than 80% of employed people returned to work one year after rehabilitation, although FuR patients returned to work a median of four weeks later (P<0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The comparative analysis showed that rehabilitees in different forms of rehabilitation attended rehabilitation with different impairments and rehabilitation goals, which are partly considered in treatment and aftercare.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>To provide needs-based rehabilitation to different rehabilitation groups with Long COVID, knowledge of their health histories and preferences is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"716-728"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Successful evaluation of a new image-based parameter for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasound assessment of longitudinal median nerve gliding in patients, healthy volunteers, and cadavers.","authors":"Tobias Rossmann, Paata Pruidze, Michael Veldeman, Wolfgang J Weninger, Wolfgang Grisold, Ke-Vin Chang, Stefan Meng","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08491-0","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08491-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reduced longitudinal median nerve gliding is a new promising diagnostic feature in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the complexity of existing ultrasound analysis protocols undermines the application in routine clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To provide a simple method for assessing longitudinal gliding with ultrasound, without the need for post-hoc image analysis.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>1) Retrospective cohort study, validation by external blinded reviewers; 2) proof of concept in body donors.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>1) Outpatient clinic; 2) anatomy department.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>The population included 48 patients with idiopathic CTS diagnosed by electrodiagnostic testing and ultrasound, as well as 15 healthy controls. Twelve, non-frozen, non-embalmed body donors were enrolled.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Longitudinal gliding of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel was visualized in all patients with idiopathic CTS and healthy controls. All ultrasound videos were pseudonymized, equipped with a scale, and randomized. Videos were analyzed by four independent radiologists, all blinded to clinical characteristics. The endpoint was gliding rated as millimeters. Validity of the technique was tested by using speckle tracking software, and in body donors, directly measuring nerve excursion in situ, simultaneously to ultrasound.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Gliding differed significantly between controls and patients with CTS, decreasing with incremental CTS severity. A cut-off value of 3.5 mm to identify patients with CTS, yielded 93.8% sensitivity and 93.3% specificity. Intraclass correlation coefficient among senior author and raters was 0.798 (95% CI 0.513 to 0.900, P<0.001), indicating good reliability. Speckle tracking and especially direct validation in body donors correlated well with ultrasound findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>First, longitudinal median nerve gliding can reliably be assessed using this simple technique without the need for complicated procedures. Second, a decrease in gliding was found with progressive severity of CTS. Reproducibility for measured distances is good among raters.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>An easy to apply sonography parameter would bolster the diagnostic ability of specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation in daily routine.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"671-679"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11407101/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Spanish adaptation of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia Heart: psychometric evidence in cardiac rehabilitation patients.","authors":"Mercedes Coello-Cremades, Agustín Martínez-Molina, Raúl Ferrer-Peña, Sergio Lerma-Lara","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08268-6","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08268-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The factor structure of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia Heart version has rarely been adequately analyzed. We aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of this scale through a variety of exploratory and confirmatory factorial approaches.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To perform a translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia Heart in patients attending Cardiac Rehabilitation (TSK-SPA).</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Cross-sectional study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>A Cardiac Rehabilitation unit.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Adults with the principal diagnosis of coronary artery disease (83%) who were referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation (N.=194; mean age, 64.28±9.2; 15% women).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a translation and a cross-cultural adaptation of the TSK-SPA. The psychometric properties of validity comprising the face, content, and construct validity were then tested. Five factorial models were proposed to analyze the data structure. We examined the validity evidence of the TSK-SPA based on the relationships with other analyzed variables using the SF12 quality of life Questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory. The reliability tests included internal consistency and stability over time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results suggested a four-dimensional structure. Models with more than 1 dimension exhibited undesirable factor loadings or inadequate fit indices. Based on these results, a short version of the scale with 13 items is proposed. In terms of reliability, the TSK-SPA Heart was found internally consistent (α=0.79) and stable over time (test-retest = 0.82). An Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) analysis provided an acceptable fit for a hypothesized 4-factor model with the inclusion of a method factor: the root mean squared error of approximation was <0.05 (RMSEA = 0.046), and the comparative fit indices were >0.95 or close (CFI=0.994, TLI=0.934). Significant positive correlations were observed between the TSK-SPA scores and the measures of anxiety and depression, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.35 to 0.48.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A best-fitting model was identified, and the proposed 13-item TSK-SPA Heart showed sufficient evidence of validity and reliability for Spanish patients with cardiovascular disease. The scale's overall reliability is deemed acceptable, although the factor reliability could be further enhanced.</p><p><strong>Clinical rehabilitation impact: </strong>Using this questionnaire on fear or avoidance of movement will improve our understanding of cognitive-behavioral factors in patients with cardiovascular disease, aiding their rehabilitation and optimizing their prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":" ","pages":"691-702"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403632/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141616104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stroke and neuroplasticity: harnessing the brain's adaptive potential for recovery.","authors":"Giorgio Ferriero, Francesco Negrini, Ludovit Salgovic, Gianpaolo Ronconi","doi":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08679-9","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08679-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12044,"journal":{"name":"European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine","volume":"60 4","pages":"549-551"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11391389/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142105825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}