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  1. Article ; Online: The Efficacy of Electromagnetic Diathermy for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Joel Pollet / Giorgia Ranica / Paolo Pedersini / Stefano G. Lazzarini / Simone Pancera / Riccardo Buraschi

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 3956, p

    A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

    2023  Volume 3956

    Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to establish the effect of electromagnetic diathermy therapies (e.g., shortwave, microwave, capacitive resistive electric transfer) on pain, function, and quality of life in treating musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: We ... ...

    Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aims to establish the effect of electromagnetic diathermy therapies (e.g., shortwave, microwave, capacitive resistive electric transfer) on pain, function, and quality of life in treating musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review according to the PRISMA statement and Cochrane Handbook 6.3. The protocol has been registered in PROSPERO: CRD42021239466. The search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, CENTRAL, EMBASE, and CINAHL. RESULTS: We retrieved 13,323 records; 68 studies were included. Many pathologies were treated with diathermy against placebo, as a standalone intervention or alongside other therapies. Most of the pooled studies did not show significant improvements in the primary outcomes. While the analysis of single studies shows several significant results in favour of diathermy, all comparisons considered had a GRADE quality of evidence between low and very low. CONCLUSIONS: The included studies show controversial results. Most of the pooled studies present very low quality of evidence and no significant results, while single studies have significant results with a slightly higher quality of evidence (low), highlighting a critical lack of evidence in the field. The results did not support the adoption of diathermy in a clinical context, preferring therapies supported by evidence.
    Keywords musculoskeletal diseases ; physical therapy modalities ; diathermy ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Movement Analysis Could Help in the Assessment of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

    Stefano Negrini / Joel Pollet / Giorgia Ranica / Sabrina Donzelli / Massimiliano Vanossi / Barbara Piovanelli / Cinzia Amici / Riccardo Buraschi

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 9033, p

    Results from a Preliminary Explorative Study

    2022  Volume 9033

    Abstract: Introduction : This study aimed to assess the reliability of a qualitative scoring system based on the movement analysis of the spine in different populations and after usual care rehabilitative intervention. If proven true, the results could further ... ...

    Abstract Introduction : This study aimed to assess the reliability of a qualitative scoring system based on the movement analysis of the spine in different populations and after usual care rehabilitative intervention. If proven true, the results could further future research development in quantitative indexes, leading to a possible subclassification of chronic low back pain (cLBP). Methods : This was a preliminary exploratory observational study. Data of an optoelectronic spine movement analysis from a pathological population (cLBP population, 5 male, 5 female, age 58 ± 16 years) were compared to young healthy participants (5M, 5F, age 22 ± 1) and were analysed via a new qualitative score of the pattern of movement. Internal consistency was calculated. Two independent assessors (experienced and inexperienced) assessed the blinded data, and we calculated inter- and intrarater reliability. We performed an analysis for cLBP pre and post a ten session group rehabilitation program between and within groups. Results : Internal consistency was good for all movements (α = 0.84–0.88). Intra-rater reliability (Intraclass correlation coefficient–ICC) was excellent for overall scores of all movements (ICC (1,k) = 0.95–0.99), while inter-rater reliability was poor to moderate (ICC (1,k) = 0.39–0.78). We found a significant difference in the total movement scores between cLBP and healthy participants ( p = 0.001). Within-group comparison (cLBP) showed no significant difference in the total movement score in pre and post-treatment. Conclusion : The perception of differences between normal and pathological movements has been confirmed through the proposed scoring system, which proved to be able to distinguish different populations. This study has many limitations, but these results show that movement analysis could be a useful tool and open the door to quantifying the identified parameters through future studies.
    Keywords chronic low back pain ; spine ; movement analysis ; patient outcome assessment ; movement ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  3. Article ; Online: The Effect of Personalized Shoe Insoles on Parkinson’s Disease Subjects

    Joel Pollet / Riccardo Buraschi / Giorgia Ranica / Simone Pancera / Denise Anastasi / Rossella Fazio / Serena Monteleone / Eleonora Lena / Valeria Floridi / Franco Zucchini / Maurizio Vincenzo Falso

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 23, p

    A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    2023  Volume 7204

    Abstract: Subjects with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) display different motor and non-motor symptoms. Different therapies have been shown to be effective, such as plantar foot stimulation, which has proved to be effective for motor symptoms. Different stimulation ... ...

    Abstract Subjects with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) display different motor and non-motor symptoms. Different therapies have been shown to be effective, such as plantar foot stimulation, which has proved to be effective for motor symptoms. Different stimulation methods were proposed and tested through specific devices, or insoles. Our aim was to assess the effect of a newly designed custom-made insole called PRO-STEP compared with a flat sham insole on subjects with PD. Subjects were randomized 1:1 into two arms and were asked to wear PRO-STEP or sham insoles for at least 6 h per day for 10 weeks. Participants were evaluated at four timepoints. Forty-two subjects were randomly assigned to the PRO-STEP (EG) or sham group (SG). The comparison of the EG and SG without and with insoles (T0–T1) did not show significant differences in the TUG time and in the 10MWT gait parameters. At T1, T2, and T3 TUG time, BBS, SF12-MC, and SF12-PC did not show significant differences. The satisfaction level with the PRO-STEP or sham insoles was high in both groups. PD patients were satisfied with PRO-STEP insoles; however, plantar foot stimulation is not effective from a functional perspective. Future studies should consider possible modifications to the proposed stimulation to improve its effectiveness in patients with PD.
    Keywords Parkinson’s Disease ; rehabilitation ; neurological rehabilitation ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  4. Article ; Online: Trunk and craniofacial asymmetry are not associated in the general population

    Chiara Arienti / Jorge Hugo Villafañe / Sabrina Donzelli / Fabio Zaina / Riccardo Buraschi / Stefano Negrini

    European Journal of Medical Research, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a cross-sectional study of 1029 adolescents

    2017  Volume 6

    Abstract: Abstract Background The literature did not show clearly if a correlation between trunk and facial asymmetry exists. The aim of this study was to verify the association between trunk and facial asymmetries, and trunk and facial sagittal configuration in ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background The literature did not show clearly if a correlation between trunk and facial asymmetry exists. The aim of this study was to verify the association between trunk and facial asymmetries, and trunk and facial sagittal configuration in adolescents. Methods This is a cross-sectional screening study. It was carried out in a small town in Northern Italy, from February to April 2014. Healthy children met the inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria were subjects with physical and cognitive disability, genetic disease, and polymorphism. All subjects underwent a three phases for postural screening program. Results 1029 healthy children were 491 females and 538 males with mean age: 12 (range 11–16) years. The association of facial and trunk asymmetry had a point prevalence rate around 1% for the various regions of the spine, the association on the sagittal plane of almost 1.3% for hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis. Overall, results showed a very low sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of facial anomalies for trunk asymmetry and sagittal spinal posture. Conclusion While correlations between jaw position and body posture for cervical spine can exist, our study denied association with trunk and back in a general population: postural compensatory mechanism may have minimized the effects of one area on the other, if any existed.
    Keywords Spinal posture ; Trunk asymmetry ; Craniofacial morphology ; Sagittal posture ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
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