FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.005
Izaskun Montori Rodrigo , Ana María Insausti Serrano , Ana Beatriz Bays Moneo , Juancho de Quixano Bardají , Raquel Ramos Graciano , Paula Camelia Trandafir Trandafir
{"title":"Anquiloglosia, fisioterapia y deformidades craneales. Estudio de dos casos","authors":"Izaskun Montori Rodrigo , Ana María Insausti Serrano , Ana Beatriz Bays Moneo , Juancho de Quixano Bardají , Raquel Ramos Graciano , Paula Camelia Trandafir Trandafir","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Ankyloglossia is a congenital malformation of the lingual frenulum that limits tongue movement and can lead to difficulties with breastfeeding, swallowing, and speech. This restriction may cause muscular compensations in the orofacial and craneocervical structures, potentially contributing to cranial asymmetries.</div><div>The objective is to examine the relationship between ankyloglossia, cranial deformities, and the importance of post-frenectomy physiotherapy rehabilitation in their correction.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>A study of two cases was conducted following the CaRe guidelines. Two clinical cases of 4-month-old male infants diagnosed with ankyloglossia and cranial asymmetry were presented prior to frenectomy. Cranial measurements were taken before and three weeks after the procedure. The patients received physiotherapeutic rehabilitation on the scar, cervical, cranial, orofacial musculature, and the temporomandibular joint.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In both cases, a significant reduction in cranial asymmetries was observed after the frenectomy with a reduction of 7<!--> <!-->mm (Case 1) and 4<!--> <!-->mm (Case 2). Physiotherapy rehabilitation focused on scar recovery and restoration of adequate tongue and muscle mobility.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Ankyloglossia can be a contributing factor in cranial asymmetries, so it may be necessary to include its evaluation. Frenectomy combined with physiotherapy rehabilitation seems to have a positive influence on significantly improving cranial symmetry, so it could be a type of rehabilitation to consider in similar cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 6","pages":"Pages 322-326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145420581","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.001
S. Díaz Ruiz , M.J. Yuste Sánchez
{"title":"Efecto del entrenamiento de la musculatura respiratoria en el rendimiento de la natación: revisión sistemática","authors":"S. Díaz Ruiz , M.J. Yuste Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The principal objective is to understand the effect of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A systematic review was carried out by consulting trials published from 10 years ago to the present in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus databases. The inclusion criteria were clinical trials with young swimmers without respiratory pathology in which peak inspiratory pressure was measured and respiratory muscle training was performed as an intervention. Studies that were not clinical trials, with subjects with pathology and that did not perform respiratory muscle training were excluded. A table was manually made to extract the data from each article chosen for the systematic review. A Cochrane manual of systematic reviews was consulted to analyse risk of bias.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>9 clinical trials were selected to assess the effect of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance, and these studies were carried out in 223 swimmers. Each trial compared an intervention group, which generally had significant improvements in inspiratory muscle strength, with a control group, in which swimming training was performed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Respiratory muscle training has turned out to be a method that generates positive effects on lung function and development of strength of the mainly inspiratory muscles. There are no conclusive results about performance improvement. The sample size is not relatively large, so it cannot be extrapolated to young swimmers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 6","pages":"Pages 305-316"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145420520","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-08-11DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.002
S. Nieto Marcos , C. Palomo Rodrigo , A. Grijalvo García , A. Pinto-Carral , M.J. Álvarez-Álvarez
{"title":"Alteraciones en la autoeficacia y la confianza en el movimiento en las personas con dolor lumbar crónico: un estudio de casos y controles","authors":"S. Nieto Marcos , C. Palomo Rodrigo , A. Grijalvo García , A. Pinto-Carral , M.J. Álvarez-Álvarez","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Chronic low back pain is a global health problem. Physiotherapy approaches include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. However, psycho-emotional and social factors also play a relevant role in the perception and progression of pain.</div><div>The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and movement confidence in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain and compare them with asymptomatic controls.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>A case-control observational study was conducted with 30 subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain and 30 asymptomatic subjects. The instruments used were the OPTIMAL-confidence scale (0–100, with higher scores indicating lower confidence) and the Chronic Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (0-100, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy). A descriptive analysis and association tests between variables were performed using SPSS® v26 software (<em>P</em><.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 60 participants were included, with a mean age of 54.72<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->13.96 years. Individuals with pain showed lower self-efficacy (68.51<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->14.46 vs. 79.98<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->9.86) and lower movement confidence (39.24<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->24.29 vs. 11.78<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->11.50) compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences (<em>P</em><.05). Furthermore, a moderate, significant inverse correlation was observed between self-efficacy and movement confidence (r<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->−0.55; <em>P</em><.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings suggest that individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain present lower self-efficacy and movement confidence, highlighting the importance of incorporating these factors into physiotherapy education strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 6","pages":"Pages 288-297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145420521","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-10-14DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.003
S. Villanueva , L.M. Trujillo , A. von Oetinger , V. Valenzuela
{"title":"Correlation between heart rate recovery after maximal exercise and insulin resistance in sedentary overweight adult Chilean men: A pilot study","authors":"S. Villanueva , L.M. Trujillo , A. von Oetinger , V. Valenzuela","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Attenuated heart rate recovery (HRR) after exercise has been demonstrated as an independent predictor for mortality in healthy adults. The objective a cross-sectional pilot study was conducted in 10 sedentary overweight men to analyze the correlation between heart rate recovery (HRR) after maximal exercise and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>Ten volunteers with a mean age of 33.9<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->0.9 years and with no conditions relevant to this research were recruited. Peak oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2</sub>peak) was measured using an ergospirometer. Other measurements included body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference, fasting blood glycemia, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and lipid profile.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Heart rate (HR), was recorded as an absolute value at 1, 3, and 30<!--> <!-->min (HRR1, HRR3, and HRR30, respectively) post-exercise. HRR1, HRR3, and HRR30 showed a positive correlation with HOMA-IR (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.88, 0.81, and 0.91, respectively; <em>p</em> <!-->≤<!--> <!-->0.001), insulinemia (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.71; <em>p</em> <!-->≤<!--> <!-->0.001), and glycemia (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.87; <em>p</em> <!-->≤<!--> <!-->0.001). Also, there were significant differences for HRR1 (<em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.001), HRR3 (<em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.001) and HRR30 (<em>p</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->0.005), between insulin-resistant and non-insulin-resistant subjects.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our results demonstrate that HRR was inversely associated with IR in sedentary overweight adult men, indicating the use of non-invasive techniques, such as HRR, can be important to investigate the possible relationship between metabolic disorders and the regulation of cardiac function.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 6","pages":"Pages 298-304"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145420522","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-06-18DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.005
L.A. Borges Méndez, J.M. Gesualdo Zayas, A. Rivera Viera, C.M. Santiago Olivera, L.M. Vélez-Jiménez
{"title":"Experiencias del trabajo interprofesional en intervenciones pediátricas: perspectiva cualitativa desde la fisioterapia","authors":"L.A. Borges Méndez, J.M. Gesualdo Zayas, A. Rivera Viera, C.M. Santiago Olivera, L.M. Vélez-Jiménez","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Families with children with disabilities usually need health services and therapies from different disciplines. The purpose of our research was to explore and describe the experiences of different health professionals working interprofessionally in pediatric intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Our research followed a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design. We selected a purposive sample with 7<!--> <!-->participants: orthopedist, neurologist, pediatrician, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and 2<!--> <!-->pediatric physical therapists. The information was collected through a sociodemographic profile, semi-structured interviews and a reflection exercise. The analysis of the data led to identifying categories and themes for horizontalization with significant statements. A textual and structural description was achieved to obtain the essence of the phenomenon.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants describe interprofessional work as an experience of learning, professional growth, respect between professions, and beneficial to the population they serve. They highlight the importance of key facilitators such as willingness, commitment and communication. However, challenges and barriers have been identified such as lack of time, patient overload and administrative support.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Interprofessional work stands out as an effective dynamic between various health professionals, including physiotherapy. In this style of work in which there is a valuable and different skill set, the pediatric patient is seen as a whole and receives complete and effective treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 241-249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922716","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-07-29DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.001
S. Barreda-Bezerra Da Silva , B.E. Patiño-Palma , A. Gómez-Rodas , M. Ceretta-Maestro , R. Escamilla-Ugarte
{"title":"Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I and risk factors in adult population: A systematic review","authors":"S. Barreda-Bezerra Da Silva , B.E. Patiño-Palma , A. Gómez-Rodas , M. Ceretta-Maestro , R. Escamilla-Ugarte","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I (CRPS-I) is a chronic and debilitating condition characterized by unclear pathophysiology and controversial treatment options. This study aims to identify specific factors associated with CRPS-I development.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. An extensive electronic search was performed across six databases: MEDLINE, Cochrane, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase. Only case–control and cohort studies that identified CRPS-I adult patients’ risk factors were included. Out of 708 initially identified studies, 9 met the eligibility criteria. The risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The review identified 13 distinct variables related to CRPS-I development. Key factors included upper limb fractures with high pain levels (over 5/10 on a numeric rating scale), significantly associated with increased CRPS-I risk (OR: 3.6). Additional significant risk factors included female gender and comorbidities like migraines (OR: 2.7), fibromyalgia (OR: 2.5), and rheumatoid arthritis (OR: 2.1). Fracture characteristics, such as high-impact injuries or open surgical reductions, were also contributing factors (OR: 1.3). Psychological, genetic, and metabolic factors also played roles in CRPS-I development.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite the low risk of bias in the included studies, the results were inconsistent for a meta-analysis, highlighting the need for further research to clarify these associations. The review emphasizes the importance of fracture management, hormonal influences, and genetic predispositions in CRPS-I. Future research should explore genetic, hormonal, and inflammatory interactions to enhance understanding and treatment strategies for CRPS-I.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 258-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922718","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-07-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.001
C. Villarón-Casales , J. Gámez-Paya , B. Prieto-Moure , J. Alarcón-Jimenez , A. Villarón-Romero
{"title":"Eficacia del vendaje neuromuscular en parálisis facial: estudio cuasiexperimental","authors":"C. Villarón-Casales , J. Gámez-Paya , B. Prieto-Moure , J. Alarcón-Jimenez , A. Villarón-Romero","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Facial palsy compromises the functionality of the facial musculature, and conventional physiotherapy treatments show limitations, especially in early stages. This study evaluates the effectiveness of neuromuscular taping (NMT) as a therapeutic alternative, analyzing its impact on facial function and synkinesis reduction using the House-Brackmann (HBS) and Sunnybrook (SUN) scales.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>A three-month quasi-experimental study was conducted with 34 adults diagnosed with facial palsy, assigned to a control group (conventional treatment) or an experimental group (NMT) based on order of arrival and availability. Both groups received two weekly sessions. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations were performed using the HBS and SUN scales by an independent evaluator. Assessment order was randomized. Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for statistical analysis (<em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>At baseline, no statistically significant differences were found between groups (<em>P</em> <!-->><!--> <!-->.05). After the intervention, the experimental group showed greater improvements in facial function (SUN: median 95.5 vs. 34.5; <em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->.05) and reduction in paralysis severity (HBS: median 1 vs. 3.5; <em>P</em> <!--><<!--> <!-->.05). Effect sizes were high for both scales (r<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.81 and r<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.84).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>NMT was effective in improving facial function and reducing synkinesis in patients with facial palsy who had not shown favorable evolution in early stages. It may represent a non-invasive therapeutic option. Further research with larger sample sizes and subgroup analysis is recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 250-257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922717","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.002
I. Silva-Satlov, J. Stammer Acevedo, F. Aranguiz Salas, M. Venegas de la Paz
{"title":"Uso de ondas de choque radiales como cointervención en el manejo del síndrome de espalda fallida: un reporte de caso","authors":"I. Silva-Satlov, J. Stammer Acevedo, F. Aranguiz Salas, M. Venegas de la Paz","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a complex condition characterized by persistent pain after spinal surgery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of radial shockwaves as a co-intervention in combination with conventional physiotherapy to improve pain and functionality in a case of FBSS.</div></div><div><h3>Patient and method</h3><div>A prospective, single-case study was conducted on a 62-year-old patient with pain and severe functional limitation, secondary to FBSS. During 14 sessions, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise were applied, incorporating radial shockwaves from the 5<!--> <!-->th session onwards. These were administered in 2 phases: preparation (500 pulses at 1.5<!--> <!-->bar and 14<!--> <!-->Hz) and treatment (2000 pulses at 5<!--> <!-->bar and 5<!--> <!-->Hz), distributed bilaterally in the paravertebral musculature (T10-L5), quadratus lumborum, and painful points in the gluteal region. Pain was assessed using the visual analog scale, functionality with the Roland-Morris Questionnaire, and motor control with the modified Timed Up and Go test with accelerometer (inertial measurement unit).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total reduction in pain was observed (visual analog scale: 4.3 to 0) and an 81.25% improvement in functionality (Roland-Morris Questionnaire). The Timed Up and Go test reflected 24.67% less total time, an increase in step cadence, and a significant reduction in the sit-to-stand phase. The greatest changes coincided with the application of radial shockwaves.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Radial shockwaves, combined with physiotherapy, may be an effective co-intervention in the rehabilitation of patients with FBSS, optimizing the multimodal management of pain and functionality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 270-274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922666","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-06-06DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.003
P. Moreno-López , L. Lorenzo-Gallego , M. Torres-Lacomba
{"title":"Prevalencia de dolor musculoesquelético y disfunciones de suelo pélvico en artistas escénicos: estudio preliminar","authors":"P. Moreno-López , L. Lorenzo-Gallego , M. Torres-Lacomba","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in professional performing artists, including dancers, singers, and musicians.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A descriptive cross-sectional study in which male and female participants were assessed through a five-section questionnaire: 1) Informed consent, 2) Sociodemographic data, 3) Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ), 4) Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20), and 5) Open-ended questions regarding knowledge of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 45 participants completed the questionnaire, of which 2 were excluded, leaving 9 men and 34 women. The median age was 24 years, and the median experience in their field was 13 years.</div><div>All participants (100%) reported musculoskeletal pain in the past 12 months, primarily in the neck (88%) and lower back (86%). Additionally, 47% were unable to perform their usual work due to pain. The prevalence of PFD symptoms was 86%. Urinary symptoms were the most prevalent in both sexes, representing 91.2% of the total. Moreover, 66.7% of participants did not recognize the structures and functions of the PFM, although 71.4% knew how to contract them.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the neck and lumbar region, is high, as is the prevalence of PFD symptoms among performing artists. Understanding these aspects can help in proposing effective strategies and interventions to improve the health conditions of performing artists.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 224-232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922714","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}
FisioterapiaPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.002
S. Montero Mendoza , I. Calvo Muñoz
{"title":"El trastorno del desarrollo de la coordinación: el papel clave del fisioterapeuta","authors":"S. Montero Mendoza , I. Calvo Muñoz","doi":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ft.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34994,"journal":{"name":"Fisioterapia","volume":"47 5","pages":"Pages 275-276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922667","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}