JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES最新文献_第3页

Relevance of yoga practices concerning the psychological well-being in Finnish adults: A cross-sectional study

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.044

Sari A. Lähteinen , Mangesh Pandey , Rithika Keshav , Natesh Babu

{"title":"Relevance of yoga practices concerning the psychological well-being in Finnish adults: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Sari A. Lähteinen , Mangesh Pandey , Rithika Keshav , Natesh Babu","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mental health disorders are rising in Finland, with associated costs among the highest in OECD countries. These challenges correlate with lower education, income levels, and increased social exclusion. Yoga, known for promoting physical and mental well-being, is increasingly recognized for reducing psychological distress. This study compares mental health outcomes—depression, anxiety, and stress—among Ashtanga Yoga practitioners (AYP), practitioners of other yoga styles (OYS), and non-practitioners (NPY).</div><div>A cross-sectional survey conducted in 2021 involved 667 Finnish adults: AYP (n = 205), OYS (n = 166), and NPY (n = 296). Snowball sampling was used to recruit participants online. Data on demographics, lifestyle, and health history were collected via questionnaires, and mental health was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42). One-way ANOVA and post hoc analyses revealed significant differences between groups.</div><div>Non-practitioners showed higher depression, anxiety, and stress levels, alongside higher smoking and alcohol use and greater prevalence of health conditions like hypertension (15.9%) and asthma (11.8%). Yoga practitioners displayed healthier lifestyle patterns and better sleep hygiene, with OYS participants reporting the highest ideal sleep duration (85.5%). Significant differences were found in stress (p = .005) between NPY and AYP, and anxiety (p = .049) between NPY and OYS. Both anxiety (p = .002) and depression (p = .003) were significantly lower among AYP compared to NPY.</div><div>Regular yoga practice is associated with improved mental health, suggesting that yoga could be a valuable component of public health strategies to enhance psychological resilience<strong>.</strong></div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 674-683"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143274190","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}

引用次数: 0

Effects of a physical therapy program on surface electromyographic activity of erector spinal muscles in a sports patient with non-specific low back pain: A case report

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.048

Antonio Marsocci , Francesca Curti , Ambrogio Peretti , Fabrizio Magnifica

{"title":"Effects of a physical therapy program on surface electromyographic activity of erector spinal muscles in a sports patient with non-specific low back pain: A case report","authors":"Antonio Marsocci , Francesca Curti , Ambrogio Peretti , Fabrizio Magnifica","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common condition that can impair neuromuscular function and sports performance. Heavy lifting during training is a frequent trigger for NSLBP. This case report aimed to evaluate the impact of a physiotherapy intervention on pain levels, neuromuscular control assessed through surface electromyography (sEMG), and sports performance in a patient with NSLBP.</div></div><div><h3>Case presentation</h3><div>A 30-year-old male athlete reported NSLBP following heavy lifting during sports training. The physiotherapy intervention included education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and motor control training, progressing to the reintroduction of the previously painful movement.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) demonstrated significant improvements, including a reduction in the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) score from 71 to 55, an increase in the SF-36 Physical Functioning (PF) score from 81 to 90, and an improvement in the Aberdeen Stairs score from 34.78% to 10.86%. Pain levels, as measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), decreased from 7/10 to 1/10. sEMG analysis revealed improved flexion relaxation ratio (FRR), indicating enhanced neuromuscular control, particularly in the eccentric activity of spinal erectors.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This case highlights the importance of tailored physiotherapy interventions for athletes with NSLBP, emphasizing the relevance of addressing neuromuscular deficits to restore sports performance and prevent recurrence. The integration of objective sEMG measures and PROMs provides valuable insights for sports physiotherapy practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 606-613"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171218","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}

引用次数: 0

Immediate effects of thoracic postural correction taping on sensorimotor and respiratory functions in healthy office workers with forward head posture- A randomized controlled trial.

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.053

Manasee Gulati, Karvannan Harikesavan, Prem Venkatesan

{"title":"Immediate effects of thoracic postural correction taping on sensorimotor and respiratory functions in healthy office workers with forward head posture- A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Manasee Gulati, Karvannan Harikesavan, Prem Venkatesan","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Forward head posture can create problems with sensory motor functions, breathing pattern, and thoracic kyphosis. Thoracic taping is a procedure that provides mechanical correction to reduce the load on the spine and the muscles. There is a lack of evidence that assesses the immediate effect of the postural correction on sensorimotor functions and respiratory functions in office workers.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A Randomized Controlled Trial among Healthy Males and Females in the age group of 25 - 50 years, with jobs that involve prolonged sitting hours on the desk or in front of a Visual Display Unit (VDA) and Subjects with Forward Head Posture. The subjects were then randomly allocated into two groups. Group A was taped using a rigid tape and Group B with Placebo taping. The outcomes of taping were assessed using joint position error, BESS Score, Thoracic Kyphosis Angle and MARM.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The experimental group showed significant decrease in BESS score, thoracic kyphosis, Joint Position Error and MARM Balance (p < 0.05) when compared with the control group. In both the study groups, there has been some decline in BESS Score and MARM Balance after corresponding treatment (p < 0.05) for except Thoracic Kyphosis and Joint Position Error in the control group (p > 0.05). These parameters were significantly higher in the Thoracic Postural correction taping group.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Thoracic Correction Taping can be an effective method in improving the somatosensory functions, Thoracic Kyphosis angle, and breathing pattern.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171573","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}

引用次数: 0

Isolated and combined effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease on muscle architecture, muscle quality, and functional capacity in older women

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.026

Francisco Thalyson Moraes Silveira , Raschelle Ramalho , Inês Amanda Streit , Fábio Juner Lanferdini , Mateus Rossato

{"title":"Isolated and combined effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease on muscle architecture, muscle quality, and functional capacity in older women","authors":"Francisco Thalyson Moraes Silveira , Raschelle Ramalho , Inês Amanda Streit , Fábio Juner Lanferdini , Mateus Rossato","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The objective of the study was to evaluate the isolated and combined effects of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) on muscle architecture, muscle quality, functional capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participated 24 older females, divided into 3 groups: T2DM + PAD Group (n = 8), T2DM Group (n = 8), and Healthy Participants Group - HPG (n = 8), all matched by age. The participants underwent body composition assessment by plethysmography, muscle architecture assessment of the vastus lateralis (VL) and tibialis anterior (TA), and muscle quality assessment of the rectus femoris (RF) and medial gastrocnemius (MG) by means of ultrasound images, and three functional tests to assess functional capacity. ANOVA was used to compare means between groups, adopting α = 0.05, and linear regression analysis was carried out between performance in the functional tests and independent variables that had significant correlations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results indicated that the fascicle length of the VLR in T2DM + PAD (p = 0.04) and T2DM (p = 0.01) were lower than those observed in HPG. Significant differences (p < 0.01) were also found between HPG and T2DM for the echo intensity of the GM. No significant differences were observed between groups for functional tests.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The isolated presence of T2DM or associated with PAD compromises muscle architecture and quality parameters without affecting the functional capacity of older women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 727-735"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143372066","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}

引用次数: 0

Awareness of scar management post lower segment caesarean section - A survey

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.054

Ruturaj Shete , Dishti Solanki , Surayya Deshmukh , Siddhi Tripathi , AasiniRiya Shetty

{"title":"Awareness of scar management post lower segment caesarean section - A survey","authors":"Ruturaj Shete , Dishti Solanki , Surayya Deshmukh , Siddhi Tripathi , AasiniRiya Shetty","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.054","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Unhealed caesarean section scars accompany risks of complications which can lead to morbidity, mortality, and complications in future pregnancies. Thorough knowledge of scar healing and management strategies in females undergoing caesarean section is of utmost importance. Our study aims to study the level of awareness of scar healing, management, and scar precaution in females undergoing C-sections.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>330 females who underwent C-sections from 2019to to 2021 were included. A self-administered validated questionnaire translated into regional languages was used. The questionnaire assessed level of awareness in 3 domains-scar healing, scar management, and scar precautions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>59% of females were aware of scar management strategies. 52% of females gained knowledge concerning scar healing, management, and precaution through relatives and friends; followed by 35% by gynaecologists/medical camps.</div><div>Multigravida females were more aware of domains of scar healing and management strategies, whereas primigravida were more aware of precautions concerning caesarean scar.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Awareness regarding overall scar management will aid in coping with physical stressors postpartum and its complications. Awareness programs should be initiated by health-care professionals to increase awareness among females undergoing C-sections. Primigravida's should be enlightened regarding scar healing and treatment strategies while multigravida should be explained thoroughly regarding scar precautions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 722-726"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143351007","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}

引用次数: 0

The immediate effects of myofascial release on lumbar range of motion and flexibility in healthy individuals: A double-blind, randomized sham-controlled trial

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.052

Mark Gugliotti , Alex Rothstein , Ellior Badash , Randy Cruz , Cailey Cummings , Brian Karafa , Taylor Santiago

{"title":"The immediate effects of myofascial release on lumbar range of motion and flexibility in healthy individuals: A double-blind, randomized sham-controlled trial","authors":"Mark Gugliotti , Alex Rothstein , Ellior Badash , Randy Cruz , Cailey Cummings , Brian Karafa , Taylor Santiago","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique defined as a low load; long-duration stretch to the myofascial complex. Its application is intended to restore optimal length in fascial tissue, alleviate associated discomfort due to adverse tissue tension, increase range of motion, and improve flexibility. This randomized control trial (RCT) aimed to examine the immediate effects of myofascial release MFR on improving lumbar range of motion (ROM) and flexibility in healthy, young adults.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants were randomized to an experimental group (EG) or a sham treatment group (CG). Baseline outcome measurements including lumbar flexion (LF), lumbar side-bending (LSB), hamstring flexibility using the active knee extension test (AKE) and the modified sit-reach-test (MSR) were taken before and immediately following interventions. The EG received myofascial release to the lumbar paraspinal muscles while the CG received non-therapeutic hand contact to the same area.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Between-groups differences revealed no statistically significant improvements. Within-group differences revealed statistically significant improvements for both groups. The EG showed improvements in LSB (R) (p = 0.02), AKE (L) (p < 0.001), AKE (R) (p = 0.004), and MSR (p = 0.001). The CG showed improvements in LF (p = 0.03), LSB (L) (p = 0.09), LSB (R) (p = 0.03), AKE (L) (p = 0.004), AKE (R) (p < 0.001), and MSR (p < 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings of this RCT suggest MFR provided no greater benefit to improving lumbar ROM and flexibility in healthy, young adults when compared to non-therapeutic light touch. Future RCTs may consider examining a similar impact on individuals with persistent back pain who experience mobility and flexibility loss.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 645-650"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171211","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}

引用次数: 0

Capoeira training promotes an important effect on the functional capacity of older women

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.049

Thamires Santos do Vale , André Luiz Demantova Gurjão , Ricardo Moreno Lima , Lorrana Kayola dos Santos Barros , Sergio Rodrigues Moreira

{"title":"Capoeira training promotes an important effect on the functional capacity of older women","authors":"Thamires Santos do Vale , André Luiz Demantova Gurjão , Ricardo Moreno Lima , Lorrana Kayola dos Santos Barros , Sergio Rodrigues Moreira","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.049","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.049","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of capoeira training on the functional capacity (FC) of older women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The sample consisted of 23 older women divided in two groups, namely Capoeira (<em>n</em> = 13; 69.3 ± 6.4 years) and Control (<em>n</em> = 10; 67.3 ± 6.6 years). The Capoeira group participated in a 12-week, moderate-intensity training program consisting of two weekly sessions of 60 min each. The FC of both groups was evaluated at pre-intervention and after 4, 8, and 12 weeks of intervention through a test battery developed specifically for older people by the <em>Latin American Group for Maturity</em>. The data were subjected to repeated-measures two-way analysis of variance followed by Bonferroni's post hoc test (<em>p</em> < 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A Time × Group interaction effect was observed on FC (general functionality index, GFI) (<em>F</em><sub>1.490,31.297</sub> = 59.731, <em>η</em><sub>p</sub><sup>2</sup> = 0.740, <em>P</em> < 0.001). The capoeira training program significantly improved the GFI score of older women at 4 weeks (Capoeira = 26.5 ± 4.5 <em>vs.</em> Control = 34.6 ± 5.0; <em>P</em> < 0.001), 8 weeks (Capoeira = 23.2 ± 3.9 <em>vs.</em> Control = 34.2 ± 5.0; <em>P</em> < 0.001), and 12 weeks (Capoeira = 22.7 ± 3.9 <em>vs.</em> Control = 34.9 ± 4.7; <em>P</em> < 0.001). The effect size (ES) was very large at 4 weeks (ES = 3.61) and 8 weeks (ES = 3.83) and almost perfect at 12 weeks (ES = 5.08).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The FC of older women increased over 12 weeks of capoeira training.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 657-664"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171574","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}

引用次数: 0

Effects of eccentric exercises with and without dry needling approaches at the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032

Shiva Pourshafie, Zinat Ashnagar, Shohreh Jalaie, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali

{"title":"Effects of eccentric exercises with and without dry needling approaches at the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy","authors":"Shiva Pourshafie, Zinat Ashnagar, Shohreh Jalaie, Siamak Bashardoust Tajali","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objectives</h3><div>Evidences showed that eccentric exercises (EE) could be effective on reducing inflammation. Dry needling (DN) can be applied to increase blood flow. This study aimed to evaluate a combined treatment protocol (eccentric exercises and dry needling) to care chronic tendinopathy in rotator cuff tendons.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-eight patients with shoulder pain were recruited for this study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups of treatment including; EE and EE + DN. All patients had eight sessions of EE and one group of patients were under DN as well. They were evaluated four times (before, after third session, after completion and after 72 h of treatment). The patients were evaluated based on their level of pain and function.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There was a significant improvement after treatment for all variables in both groups (<em>P</em> < 0.001). This improvement level would be constant up to 72 h in the patients under combined treatment (P > 0.05), while the improvement level was not similar for all outcome measures in the patients under treatment of EE only. These patients showed improvement just in TFAST scale up to 72 h (P > 0.08).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results showed that EE + DN could be more effective compare than EE alone on treatment of the patients with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 976-981"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143528775","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}

引用次数: 0

Implementation of the International IFOMPT Cervical Framework: A survey among IFOMPT organisations

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.060

Firas Mourad , Rik Kranenburg , Wilfred Wilbrink , Alan Taylor , Roger Kerry , Nathan Hutting

{"title":"Implementation of the International IFOMPT Cervical Framework: A survey among IFOMPT organisations","authors":"Firas Mourad , Rik Kranenburg , Wilfred Wilbrink , Alan Taylor , Roger Kerry , Nathan Hutting","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists) Cervical Framework was first published in 2012 and reviewed in 2020. The document was a result of the IFOMPT Member Organisations’ (MO) request for consistency and guidance regarding teaching and practice of safe assessment and management of individuals with neck and head pain and dysfunction.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To evaluate the knowledge, dissemination, and implementation of the 2020 IFOMPT Cervical Framework by MOs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An international survey with closed- and open-ended questions was conducted among all IFOMPT MOs. Formal informed consent was requested, and data were collected anonymously.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-five of 42 invited organisations completed the survey. Respondents reported that the Framework was extensively disseminated to both members (100%) and educational programs (92%). 52% provided recommendations regarding implementation in the own country while only 12.5% towards educational programs. Five representatives (20%) reported having designed an information sheet for patients about cervical musculoskeletal interventions safety, mainly for thrust manipulation (84.3%) but none for exercise (0%). End-range thrust manipulation remains rarely recommended, especially for the upper cervical spine (8.7%).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The dissemination of the new IFOMPT Cervical Framework among members and educational programs was successful. However, only marginal recommendations were provided by the MOs/AMOs/RIGs regarding implementation of the Framework. Moreover, improvement is possible regarding providing information to patients and the Frameworks’ recommendation to avoid end range treatment techniques.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 693-697"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143274191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Osteopaths’ perspective and experiences of elite track and field athletes osteopathic treatments: A descriptive phenomenological study

IF 1.2

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.017

Giacomo Consorti, Roksana Fard, Luca Odorisio, Mattia Cella

{"title":"Osteopaths’ perspective and experiences of elite track and field athletes osteopathic treatments: A descriptive phenomenological study","authors":"Giacomo Consorti, Roksana Fard, Luca Odorisio, Mattia Cella","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To investigate osteopaths' perspectives regarding their lived experience of osteopathic treatments of elite Track and Field athletes to contribute to developing integrated models of care.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants were selected through purposive sampling due to the hard-to-reach feature of the population. The data gathering was carried out through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were analysed in an inductive way using a descriptive phenomenological approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Data saturation was reached with 10 participants (female = 2; male = 8). Participants' ages ranged from 26 to 64 years old. The analysis showed one overarching theme: “Passion might not just be enough … Don't do it alone”, six themes, and twenty-four categories. Themes were: (1) “Track and field osteopaths are passionate professionals who inform manual expertise with clinical experience to perform under pressure,” (2) “The osteopath participates in the athlete's career through an ongoing relationship based on trust,” (3) “The osteopath responds responsibly to the athlete's health needs by working in preventive terms and on increasing performance,” (4) “The osteopath considers psychosocial factors in the athlete's education aimed at managing adaptations through body awareness,” (5) “The team must face ethical and economic sustainability challenges,” and (6) “The knowledge of the technical gesture enhanced by technology allows solid planning.”</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>results from the present study can serve as a framework to understand the relationship between osteopaths and elite track and field athletes. It might help to organize the future research agenda regarding osteopathy and track and field since there is a gap in the literature to date.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"42 ","pages":"Pages 596-605"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143171666","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}

引用次数: 0