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This study aimed to delineate trends in intervertebral disc degeneration among Mexican patients, specifically focusing on the distribution and correlation between BMI and Pfirrmann classification results within the Mexican population. Conducted using the public health database of Mexico City. The study involved 51 patients sampled via convenience sampling, with exclusive utilization of internal MRI data from L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs. Data encompassed gender, age, height, weight, BMI, and radiographic findings. The dataset was stratified by gender and BMI categories, with analyses including measures of distribution and association, notably employing the Dunn test to compare BMI groups. Visualization tools such as violin plots and box-and-whisker charts were employed to elucidate the relationships between BMI, age, and Pfirrmann classification results. In both female and male groups, increasing BMI exhibited a positive correlation with disc degeneration severity, particularly pronounced in the obesity category. Statistical analyses revealed differences between normal BMI and overweight/ obesity groups. Furthermore, there is also an increase in severity between overweight and obesity groups. The odds ratios (ORs) for disc degeneration severity, comparing different BMI categories, reveal significant associations. Among women, overweight individuals have 3.333 times higher odds of presenting a Pfirrmann classification result ≥ 4 at L4-L5, and 6.545 times higher odds at L5-S1, compared to those with normal BMI. Similarly, women with obesity have 8 times higher odds of disc degeneration at both levels. For men, the ORs were 1.6 and 2.222 at L4-L5 and L5-S1, respectively, comparing normal BMI to overweight individuals, the ORs were 5 at L4-L5 and 4.166 at L5-S1 when comparing normal BMI to obesity. This study offers persuasive evidence that, among Mexican patients, body mass index (BMI) is probably correlated with the severity of lumbosacral degenerative disc degeneration (DDD). Acknowledging limitations in sample size, future investigations should delve into elucidating the underlying mechanisms driving this correlation. Multi-center studies with larger, diverse cohorts are warranted to validate and enhance the generalizability of our findings. We promote the focus on early detection and prevention, marking a paradigm change in the treatment of degenerative spine disorders and opening the door for creative methods of patient care and public health campaigns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El dolor lumbar es un síntoma muy común en la mayoría de los países a nivel mundial y afecta a poblaciones de todas las edades, siendo la principal causa de años vividos con discapacidad. En el 85% de los casos de los dolores lumbares son de caracteres inespecíficos. El uso combinado de técnicas Fisioterapia pasivas y activas aparece como principal opción de tratamiento en la mayoría de estas guías. El objetivo principal de este estudio es determinar si combinar la manipulación espinal con ejercicios lumbares incrementa a corto plazo más la funcionalidad de los pacientes con dolor lumbar inespecífico atendidos en un programa de Fisioterapia que combinarla con ejercicios respiratorios u otra técnica pasiva como el vendaje elástico. Se realizo un ensayo clínico aleatorizado simple ciego, con tres grupos de tratamiento combinando manipulación vertebral más otra técnica fisioterapéutica. La población inicial del estudio fue de 106 personas diagnósticas de lumbalgia inespecífica de más de tres meses de evolución. Entre ellos hubo 53 mujeres y 53 hombres. Se observo que existe cambios significativos al mes de seguimiento en el grupo de manipulación vertebral más ejercicios de tronco con una disminución significativa en la discapacidad medida con la escala Oswestry. Los programas de fisioterapia para el dolor lumbar que combinan la manipulación espinal bien con ejercicio terapéutico lumbar o bien con vendaje elástico consiguen mejoras similares en la funcionalidad, pero los primeros mejoran más su funcionalidad al mes del seguimiento.

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Objetivo: Realizar una adaptación transcultural y validación del cuestionario de creencias de miedo y evitación (FABQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para sujetos argentinos con dolor lumbar (DL) y reportar las propiedades psicométricas de confiabilidad, validez e interpretabilidad. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, prospectivo y longitudinal. Se incluyeron de forma consecutiva residentes argentinos hispanohablantes mayores de 18 años con DL. El estudio comprendió una fase de adaptación, seguida de una fase de validación. Los sujetos fueron evaluados el día de su admisión al estudio (T1) y 48 a 72 horas después (T2). Se utilizó una escala global de cambio como anclaje externo para evaluar la estabilidad clínica. Resultados: Fueron elegibles 74 sujetos. La media de la puntuación total del FABQ fue de 50,24 (DE: 20,64). La consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) fue de 0,85 (IC 95 %: 0,79 - 0,91). La confiabilidad test-retest fue aceptable, con un coeficiente de correlación intraclase de 0,765 (IC 95 %: 0,61 - 0,86). El error estándar de medición fue de 4,85 puntos, y el cambio mínimo detectable (95 %) fue de 13,45. La mediana de tiempo para que los sujetos completen el cuestionario fue de 3,86 minutos (RIQ 3,44 – 4,85), y la media de tiempo para puntuarlo fue de 24,40 segundos (DE 13,77). No se observó efecto suelo o techo. Conclusión: El FABQ en su versión argentina es un cuestionario válido, confiable y viable para evaluar las creencias de miedo y evitación en sujetos con DL.

El consumo de información en redes sociales se ha convertido en un comportamiento prevalente entre personas con enfermedades ortopédicas, que aprovechan el efecto de apomediación de plataformas para satisfacer sus necesidades informativas, descuidando los riesgos asociados. En este contexto, el objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar la calidad y el valor educativo del contenido relacionado con el dolor lumbar en español, difundido en YouTube. Esta evaluación emplea una metodología de análisis de contenido codificada a través de tres instrumentos ad hoc previamente validados. Se llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo-evaluativo en una muestra final de 70 videos. Los resultados indican que la información examinada presenta un bajo valor educativo, muestra deficiencias en el diseño educativo técnico, carece de precisión científica y claridad en el mensaje, y revela una autoridad epistemológica disminuida entre los creadores de contenido. Estos factores contribuyen a la generación potencial de confusión, interpretación errónea y difusión de información inapropiada relacionada con el manejo del dolor lumbar.

Introducción: El dolor lumbar es una condición frecuente en los estudiantes de medicina identificándose diversos factores de riesgo, el objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la asociación entre la presencia de dolor lumbar crónico (DL) y la conducta sedentaria en estudiantes de medicina de una universidad privada. Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal analítico, prospectivo observacional, participaron 167 encuestados (101 hombres y 66 mujeres). Las mediciones principales fueron la conducta sedentaria y actividad física fueron medidas a través del Cuestionario Mundial sobre Actividad Física (GPAQ); el dolor lumbar crónico se midió con una temporalidad de 12 meses mediante el cuestionario nórdico de Kuorinka de trastornos musculoesqueléticos. Resultados: La frecuencia de dolor lumbar fue 67,7% y una media de conducta sedentaria de 9.5 horas (D.T: 3,04), el 70.6%, mantiene un nivel de actividad física saludable, se encontró mayor conducta sedentaria asociada a mayor presencia de DL, al análisis multivariado se encontró que para cada hora sentado se aumenta significativamente la probabilidad de padecer DL (OR 1,17: p= 0.013). Los estudiantes que permanecen de 10 a más horas sentados/recostados presentan un aumento de riesgo de padecer dolor lumbar (ORa = 4,13: p= 0.001) frente a los que permanecen menos de 10 horas sentados/recostados. Conclusión: Se observa que por cada hora en posición sedente/recostado aumenta en 15% la razón de chance de sufrir dolor lumbar crónico en los estudiantes, así como acumular de 10 a más horas al día en posición sedente recostado aumenta significativamente el padecer de dolor lumbar en los últimos 12 meses.

Introduction: The Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) serves as a crucial connection between the sacrum and ilium, playing a vital role in transferring forces during physical activity. Its biomechanical function is essential for stability, supported by ligaments and pelvic floor muscles. However, SIJ dysfunction can contribute to lower back pain, a condition affecting 70-85 % of Western society. Causes: SIJ dysfunction can stem from various factors, including abnormal motion or malalignment, triggered by arthritis, trauma, or atypical gait patterns. Diagnosis: Diagnosis SIJ dysfunction involves physical examinations such as FABER, compression, distraction, thigh thrust, and Gaenslen tests. Typically, three positive provocative test results are required for diagnosis, supplemented by imaging techniques like X-rays, MRIs, and joint injections. Misdiagnosis: Despite the availability of diagnostic methods, SIJ dysfunction is frequently misdiagnosed due to symptoms overlap with other conditions and overlooked etiology. Treatment: Upon diagnosis, SIJ dysfunction can be managed with conservative measures like physical therapy and NSAIDs, or more invasive interventions such as surgery. Conclusion: SIJ dysfunction is a prevalent yet often misdiagnosed condition, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness among both the public and clinicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: the relationship between the elasticity of the hamstring musculature and the joint range of the hip has been demonstrated; therefore, in the present study we have set ourselves the main objective of comparing the effectiveness of 3 stretching methods in gaining elasticity of this muscle: Static Stretching, Muscle Energy Technique and Global Postural Re-education. As a secondary objective, we considered the possible relationship between the shortening of this muscle and low back pain. Material and method: a prospective longitudinal single-blind randomized clinical study was conducted following the recommendations and criteria of the Consolidated Standards of the Reporting Trials criteria (CONSORT).The sampling was for convenience. 148 subjects aged 22.50 (21-24) were recruited for the study, all of them students of the Osteopathic Physiotherapy course of the Degree in Physiotherapy at the European University of Madrid. For the analysis of the results of each intervention, 4 variables were used: finger-floor test, seat and reach test, knee angle and straight leg raise. Results: the 3 stretching methods were equally effective in gaining elasticity of the hamstrings compared to the control group, finding no significant differences between them; Regarding the second objective, the results showed that the subjects with some episode of low back pain in the last year presented a greater shortening of the hamstrings in the straight leg raise test compared to the subjects without previous episodes of low back pain. Conclusion: the 3 stretching methods are effective in increasing the elasticity of the hamstring muscles and gaining hip ROM; the relationship between hamstring shortening and previous episodes of low back pain should be further investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción. El dolor lumbar es una de las causas más frecuentes de consulta y discapacidad en pacientes, y según su evolución temporal se puede clasificar como agudo, subagudo y crónico. Objetivo. Estimar en pacientes con Dolor Lumbar Subagudo (DLS), la eficacia de un programa de ejercicio comparado con antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (AINES).Métodos. Se realizó un ensayo clínico controlado aleatorio, con enmascaramiento simple en 90 pacientes y DLS con o sin radiculopatía, 46 pacientes fueron asignados a un programa de ejercicio físico y 44 a tratamiento con AINES. El desenlace primario fue la mejoría del dolor y los secundarios mejoría en la función, calidad de vida, ausentismo laboral y depresión con seguimiento a 1, 3 y 6 meses. Resultados. Al mes, no se registró diferencias en el dolor entre los grupos de 8,16 (IC 95 % -2,19 a 18,51), sin embargo, en el grupo de ejercicios hubo una mejoría de 47,3 (SD: 19,8) a 28,8 (SD: 20,5), p

The study intended to evaluate the incidence and evolution of sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). To reach 50 patients with SIJD diagnosis, 192 patients with low back pain and failure in conservative approach were consecutively examined (26% incidence). Initially patients underwent intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid sacroiliac joint (SIJ) block followed, if necessary, by cooled SIJ radiofrequency or referred to surgical intervention, in order of complexity. From the 50 patients submitted to IA SI block, 41 (82%) referred pain and quality of life improvement and lesser rescue analgesics consumption for 25 weeks. The block induced a prompt onset of pain relief and there was a drop in mean pain score from 8 to 2 cm (p < 0.001) maintained up to 25 weeks. Rescue analgesic consumption also significantly dropped (p < 0.05). However, nine patients (18%) did not refer long lasting improvement in the third week evaluation and underwent cooled radiofrequency. From this population of nine, seven were successful (78%) while two were recommended surgery. In view of the 50 patients, 82% were comfortable after IA block, 18% were submitted to radiofrequency, with a success rate of 78%. The final incidence of surgery suggestion was 4%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El dolor lumbar es un problema de salud global y su nivel de discapacidad depende, entre otras variables, de las creencias negativas de los pacientes respecto del dolor. Evidencia sostiene que dichas creencias están asociadas con las que poseen sus profesionales tratantes, por lo que es importante identificar cómo evolucionan durante la formación de pregrado de los profesionales sanitarios. El objetivo de este estudio transversal fue determinar la presencia de creencias negativas sobre dolor lumbar en estudiantes de fisioterapia y compararlas entre distintos cursos del ciclo formativo. Participaron estudiantes de segundo a quinto año de fisioterapia de una universidad chilena, quienes completaron una encuesta basada en los siete mitos sobre dolor lumbar de Deyo y respondieron según su grado de acuerdo con los enunciados. Los resultados fueron comparados entre los diferentes niveles. 127 estudiantes completaron la encuesta (57 hombres y 70 mujeres). Los mitos 1, 2, 4, 6 y 7 se presentaron con mayor frecuencia en segundo año y tendieron a disminuir progresivamente en los cursos superiores. Los mitos 3 y 5 presentaron un patrón distributivo menos claro. Los estudiantes de segundo nivel presentaron un mayor grado de acuerdo con los mitos, los de tercer nivel presentaron mayor inseguridad en las respuestas, mientras que los alumnos de cuarto y quinto nivel presentaron mayor desacuerdo con los mitos. En conclusión, las creencias negativas sobre dolor lumbar pueden encontrarse presentes en estudiantes de fisioterapia, pero éstas tienden a modificarse positivamente a lo largo de su proceso formativo. Palabras claves: Dolor; Dolor Lumbar; Creencias negativas sobre dolor lumbar; Mitos de Deyo; Estudiantes de fisioterapia. Abstract. Low back pain is a global health problem, and its level of disability depends, among other variables, on patients' negative beliefs regarding pain. Evidence supports that these beliefs are associated with those held by their treating professionals, so it is important to identify how they evolve during the undergraduate training of health professionals. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the presence of negative beliefs about low back pain in physical therapy students and compare them between different courses of the training cycle. Second, to fifth-year physiotherapy students from a Chilean university participated; they completed a survey based on Deyo's seven myths about low back pain and responded according to their degree of agreement with the statements. The results were compared between the different levels. 127 students completed the survey (57 males and 70 females). Myths 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 were presented more frequently in the second year and tended to decrease progressively in higher grades. Myths 3 and 5 presented a less clear distributional pattern. Second-level students presented a higher degree of agreement with the myths, and third-level students presented greater insecurity in the answers. In contrast, fourth and fifth-level students presented greater disagreement with the myths. In conclusion, negative beliefs about low back pain may be present in physical therapy students, but these tend to modify positively throughout their formative process. Keywords: Pain; Low back pain; Negative beliefs about low back pain; Deyo’s myths; Physical therapy students.

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Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain and associated risk factors among coffee pickers. Methods. The participants completed a survey and underwent tests to determine flexibility and .... Results. Among 98 coffee pickers with an average age of 44.7 (±13.7), 58.2% had experienced low back pain. The average duration and intensity of low back pain in the patients were 6.0 ± 6.5 years and 47.1 ± 21.0 mm/100 mm respectively. The average values of body fat and ... were 13.2 ± 2.8% y 32.5 ± 8.6 ml.kg-1.min-1 respectively. Regression analysis showed that for a higher ... value decreased the probability of experiencing low back pain, while a higher body fat content increased the probability of suffering from low back pain. Conclusions. There is a high prevalence of low back pain among coffee pickers from Chinchiná and Palestina. Higher body fat content increases the likelihood of experiencing lumbar pain, while elevated levels of ... decrease it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

43-year-old female patient with stage III breast carcinoma. She consulted for low back pain with neuropathic component and difficulty on walking. There was no motor deficit, sensory involvement, or sphincter alteration. A vertebral fracture of L4 was evidenced without signs of spinal cord compression. Discharged with acetaminophen and tramadol. Reconsulted due to poor pain control, leading to hospitalization. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed metastatic bone disease and pathological fracture of L4 with anterior and anterolateral epidural space involvement and deformity of the dural sac. Opioid titration was initiated in combination with corticosteroid treatment. The case was presented to the spine committee, and percutaneous arthrodesis of L3-L5 was decided, in order to control pain and reduce the risk of canal compression. The results were an improvement in functionality and better pain management. Later, anti-pain radiotherapy was performed, managing to reduce the dose of opioids and withdraw corticosteroids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción: El dolor lumbar es una de las entidades categorizadas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud como enfermedades prioritarias y una de las principales causas de ausentismo laboral. El bloqueo caudal epidural es una técnica anestésica utilizada para tratar el dolor lumbar de diversos orígenes. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo retrospectivo en pacientes sometidos a bloqueo caudal guiado por radioscopia, entre el 1 de enero de 2017 y el 31 de enero de 2019. Se excluyó a los pacientes con bloqueo caudal previo, con antecedente de cirugía de columna lumbar y a quienes abandonaron el seguimiento. Se registraron variables relacionadas con el paciente y los resultados del procedimiento (dolor según la escala analógica visual, intervención quirúrgica posterior, actividad laboral posterior y licencia médica solicitada). Resultados: Se incluyó a 38 pacientes (media de la edad 43 años [rango 27-62]). La mediana de dolor a los tres meses fue de 3,5 (rango 2-6), con una diferencia de 4,5 (RIC de -2,7 a -7) respecto del puntaje basal. Estas diferencias fueron estadísticamente significativas (p

Antecedentes: el dolor lumbar (DL) y el esguince de tobillo son lesiones muy prevalentes en los bailarines de ballet. Diferentes estudios relacionan ambas lesiones, por lo que se sugiere realizar una investigación al respecto. Objetivo: determinar si existe asociación entre el esguince de tobillo y la presencia de DL en bailarines de ballet mayores de 18 años. Diseño del estudio: transversal, analítico, prospectivo y observacional. Métodos: se contactaron a 114 bailarines de diferentes escuelas y compañías de ballet de Lima, quienes respondieron una encuesta online relacionada con la presencia de DL en los últimos seis meses, los esguinces de tobillo en los últimos 12 meses, y otras variables sociodemográficas; así como covariables de inestabilidad de tobillo, lesión en el miembro inferior, hiperlaxitud ligamentaria, entre otras. Resultados: 47 participantes se incluyeron en el análisis del estudio, donde el 61.7 % era de sexo femenino y presentaba una mediana de 22 años de edad. Asimismo, el 57.5 % presentaba DL; y el 25.5 %, esguince de tobillo en los últimos 12 meses. Al asociar las variables al DL se encontró una relación significativa (p

Low back pain is one of the most common problems in the general population, and it is estimated that almost everyone will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. The management of acute low back pain is a health problem that causes significant costs not only in terms of medical resources but also in terms of absenteeism from work. Different alternatives to the management of low back pain have been proposed to reduce the risk of chronification, and its social, occupational and economic impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Resumen Introducción: El dolor lumbar es patología prevalente influida por factores ambientales y personales: edad, sexo, nivel educativo, estrés, apoyo social y riesgos laborales, entre otros. Es objetivo de este trabajo es valorar la repercusión de variables sociodemográficas en trabajadores con lumbalgia así como su impacto en discapacidad. Material y Método: Estudio descriptivo en 351 pacientes diagnosticados de dolor lumbar. Se valora la influencia de: edad, sexo, hábitos de vida y limitaciones con el test Oswestry. Resultados: Las personas que participan son mayoritariamente hombres (44.9), de edad media 41± 1, y un nivel de estudios elemental (47.4). Los hábitos de vida más saludables se dan entre la población joven (81.4%) y en las mujeres (82.6%), el consumo de tabaco aumenta con la edad (en >50 años el 55% es fumador) y las mujeres toman menos alcohol (40.1% no consume), pero practican menos ejercicio físico (diario el 6.6%). En jóvenes es más efectiva la fisioterapia (57.7%), mientras que los mayores combinan fármacos y fisioterapia (45%). La repercusión de lumbalgia en incapacidad aumenta con la edad, especialmente en mujeres y mantiene una relación positiva con el grado de discapacidad del Oswestry (p

Epidural corticosteroid administration for chronic pain management has been a widespread practice for several decades. Nevertheless, the existing evidence for its use varies according to the pain's etiology and the approach. Most literature agrees on its short-term effectiveness and the need of more studies to determine in which situations and what techniques are the most appropriate. In addition, complications may occur and they ought to be well-known in order to perform them considering the risk-benefit balance. In this article, the case of a patient with degenerative mechanical low back pain that has become chronic is presented. Symptomatic treatment with caudal epidural steroid injection. She later had meningoventriculitis due to P. aeruginosa, which required admission to the ICU. Although this is an uncommon complication, we should consider the diagnosis of meningitis with the onset of headache, fever, and general malaise after performing epidural steroid injections. To minimize the risk, it is important to be careful with aseptic measures. For all these reasons, it is important to select well the patients who can really benefit from these techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presentado en sesión de 26 de octubre de 1955

Objetivo: Establecer los factores asociados a síntomas musculoesqueléticos en colaboradores de una Universidad Colombiana en tiempos de COVID-19. Métodos: estudio transversal, en 385 colaboradores, se indagó a través de una encuesta electrónica la auto percepción sobre la sintomatología musculoesquelética. Resultados: en docentes el 65.4% informaron molestia lumbar y en administrativos 65.6% molestia en muñeca o mano. Se encontraron asociaciones estadísticamente significativa p

Objetivo: Identificar las creencias de los deportistas acerca del dolor lumbar. Como objetivo secundario, proponemos averiguar si las creencias reportadas difieren según la experiencia del dolor lumbar. Materiales y método: Estudio transversal tipo encuesta. Se invitó a atletas (recreacionales, amateurs y profesionales), mayores de 18 años con o sin dolor lumbar, a participar de una encuesta online a través de las redes sociales. Se utilizó el cuestionario Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ) para evaluar las creencias sobre la espalda. Las opciones de las preguntas del Back-PAQ fueron clasificadas como “positivas”, “neutras” o “negativas”. Resultados: Un total de 1591 respuestas fueron incluidas en el análisis. La media del puntaje total del Back-PAQ fue 113,1 (Intervalo de Confianza 95%, 112,5 - 113,7) con un puntaje mínimo de 63 y máximo de 148. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos observados (p= 0,51). Los atletas con dolor actual tuvieron creencias menos útiles que aquellos con historia de dolor lumbar: mediana de 115 (rango intercuartílico 108 - 121) versus 113 (rango intercuartílico 105 - 120); p= 0,002. Conclusión: Los atletas presentaron creencias predominantemente negativas sobre el dolor de espalda, independientemente del nivel de competencia. Prevalecieron los conceptos erróneos sobre la vulnerabilidad de la espalda y la necesidad de protegerla. Se expresaron creencias positivas sobre el pronóstico de un episodio de dolor lumbar.

Este trabajo analizó la relación entre la posición de flexión mantenida durante la práctica de ciclismo y la posible relación con dolor lumbar. Se llevó a cabo una revisión sistematizada a través del proceso PRISMA® entre 2015-2020, en las bases de datos PubMed, PEDro, Scopus y Web of Science, empleando los términos; “cycling”, “cyclist”, “position”, “positioning”, “overuse injury”, “spinal biomechanic”, “lower back”, “lower back pain”. Se seleccionaron 5 artículos que cumplieron con todos los criterios de inclusión. Los artículos seleccionados mostraron cambios en la inclinación pélvica, ángulos de flexión de tronco en tomadas medias y bajas del manillar de bicicleta de ruta y bicicleta de montaña, variaciones del asiento más arriba o atrás de la posición adecuada según longitud entrepiernas, la posición de rodilla 40º y tronco 35º de manera simultánea cuando el pedal está en 180º, mientras que en posición anatómica se describieron; ángulo máximo de inclinación de pelvis en anteversión, ángulo máximo de inclinación de pelvis en retroversión y ángulo máximo de flexión lumbar se asocian con molestias o dolor lumbar. Sin embargo, es posible establecer que la asociación entre la práctica de ciclismo y el dolor lumbar no ha sido suficientemente estudiada, lo que nos hace inferir que surge la necesidad de actualizar la información con el objetivo de prevenir este tipo de lesiones asociadas a la posición en ciclismo. Abstract. This article analyzed the relationship between the flexion position maintained during cycling and the possible relationship with low back pain. A systematic review was carried out through the PRISMA process between 2015-2020, in the PubMed, PEDro, Scopus and Web of Science databases, using the terms; "cycling", "cyclist", "position", "positioning", "injury from overuse", "biomechanics of the spine", "lumbar region", "low back pain". Five articles were selected that met all the inclusion criteria. Selected articles showed changes in pelvic tilt, torso flexion angles in medium and low strokes of the handlebars of the road bike and mountain bike, variations of the highest seat or the appropriate backrest according to the groin length, knee position 40 and trunk 35º simultaneously when the pedal is at 180º, while in anatomical position they have been described; The maximum angle of pelvic tilt in anteversion, the maximum angle of pelvic tilt in retroversion and the maximum angle of lumbar flexion are associated with pain or discomfort in the lumbar region. However, it is possible to establish that the association between cycling and low back pain has not been sufficiently studied, which leads us to infer that there is a need to update the information in order to prevent this type of injury associated with the position in cycling.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work was to find out what pathologists in Mexico get sick of and to know if there are diseases closely linked to their profession. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A survey was conducted in a small population of Mexican pathologists who attended the congresses of the Mexican Association of Pathologists and the Mexican Federation of Pathologists during the year 2019. RESULTS: The survey was answered by 88 Mexican pathologists, 48 men and 40 women, with an age range between 28 and 73 years and an average of 19.7 years of professional experience. Infectious diseases were found in 15.9%, trauma in 15.9%, postural diseases in 46%, damage due to chemical exposure in 49.4% and stress in 71%. CONCLUSIONS: Pathologists in their workplace are regularly confronted with several harmful occupational factors including chemicals, infection risks, physical hazards, and psychological and ergonomic factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) affects more than 80% of the Western population, being the main cause of work absenteeism as well as having great economic and social impact. The objective of the present study was to determine the efficacy of intramuscular electrostimulation (IMES) in conjunction with motor control exercises (MCE) with regard to pain, quality of life, kinesiophobia and disability in the short and medium term, as well as to evaluate which type of frequency of IMES is more effective. Material and method: a single-blind randomized pilot study was conducted. 21 participants between 18 and 65 years of age with CNLBP lasting more than 3 months without irradiation to the lower limbs were randomly assigned into three groups: Control Group (CG) (n = 6), Low Frequency Experimental Group (LFEG) (n = 7) and High Frequency Experimental Group (HFEG) (n = 8) to receive 3 sessions of IMES and 10 face-to-face sessions of CME. Results: statistically significant differences were obtained in pain (p = 0.001) and quality of life both physically (p = 0.008) and emotionally (p = 0.042) for HFEG group as well as in quality of life (physical dimension) (p = 0.001) and kinesiophobia (p = 0.018) for CG. Intergroup differences in quality of life were found in HFEG in comparison to CG (p = 0.024 and d = 1.81). Conclusion: HFEG (100 Hz) led to improvements in pain at medium term and in quality of life at short and medium term in subjects with CNLBP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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