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Introduction: With a high mortality rate, diabetes mellitus (DM) is the result of insulin deficiency during its secretion or action, more common in patients over 40 years old, being responsible for 95% of morbidity cases in Brazil. Well-planned physical therapy, with efficient interventions and exercises, aims to improve mobility and balance in individuals with peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PDN). Objective: The objective of this article is to describe the physical therapy interventions in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Methodology: The present work is a literature review, with data collection between August 2021 and May 2022, through a search in PubMed, SciELO and PEDro databases. Results and discussion: Considering the clinical repercussions of patients, professionals use treatment techniques with the objective of preventing the progression of symptoms and degeneration of neural function. Final Considerations: An isolated treatment considered the gold standard to be applied in patients with PDN was not found in the literature, transcutaneous electrical stimulation does not present among scholars a concession of applicability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Covid-19 is an infectious disease that is part of a group of viruses responsible for causing severe acute respiratory syndromes, the Sars-Cov-2. To describe the persistence of symptoms in patients diagnosed with Sars-Cov-2 infection, the term Long-Covid has been used. Respiratory physiotherapy plays an important role in the face of persistent symptoms of Covid-19 in order to restore functionality impaired or lost by the pathology. The objective of the current research is to collect data from medical records and assemble a profile of patients with Long-Covid who sought physical therapy treatment. This is a research analysis of medical records with a diagnosis of Long-Covid who sought the sector to perform treatment between January/2021 and May/2022. A total of 55 medical records were collected and 11 were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria, including 20 males with an average age of 57 years and 24 females with an average age of 56 years. The main symptoms found in the research were tiredness, dyspnea and muscle pain. A population profile was found where the greatest demand for physiotherapeutic treatment was female, hypertensive individuals, who use continuous medication, and do not practice physical activities. Even most of the study population underwent hospitalizations, either in the ward or ICU, whose most persistent symptoms were fatigue, dyspnea and muscle pain, with mean blood pressure below expectations, a 6-minute walk test below ideal and average vital signs within the normal range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Functional movement disorder (FMD), a type of functional neurological disorder, is a common reason for consultation with the neurology department. The efficacy of physiotherapy for motor rehabilitation of these patients has been widely studied. The aim of this review is to analyse the available evidence on the effects of physiotherapy on motor symptoms, activity (gait, mobility, balance), perceived health, quality of life, and the cognitive/emotional state of patients with FMD. Methods: This review follows the PRISMA recommendations. Four electronic databases were searched for relevant articles. Our review included randomised controlled trials investigating the effects of a specialised physiotherapy intervention alone or in combination with other therapies as part of a multidisciplinary approach, with results compared against standard physiotherapy. Results: We reviewed 4 studies, including a total of 188 patients. We gathered data on the study population, outcome measures, protocols, and results. According to the Oxford quality scoring system, 3 studies had moderate methodological quality (3–4/5) and the remaining study presented poor methodological quality (

Background Gait disturbances are prevalent and debilitating symptoms, diminishing mobility and quality of life for Parkinson's disease (PD) individuals. While traditional treatments offer partial relief, there is a growing interest in alternative interventions to address this challenge. Recently, a remarkable surge in assisted technology (AT) development was witnessed to aid individuals with PD.

This article describes the treatment and evolution of a 76-year-old patient who suffered a fracture of the scapula and the proximal phalanx of the second finger after a bicycle accident. The medical and physiotherapeutic intervention is detailed, especially the second one, focusing on the recovery of the injured shoulder. The physiotherapy treatment shows how a simple intervention based on the combination of several rehabilitative techniques such as magnetic therapy, electrostimulation and manual therapy, are more than enough to provide a full functional recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes generalized and diffuse muscle pain accompanied by fatigue, although other symptoms also appear, such as depression, anxiety, sleep and rest disturbances, allodynia, and cognitive, psychological and social problems. These symptoms notably affect the patients' quality of life. The forms of presentation of the pathology increase the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment for professionals who treat these patients, with a significant prevalence ratio of 21:1 in favor of women over men. On the other hand, this disease entails a high economic cost, as 2/3 of the expenses are not directly invested to treat the pathology; therefore, they are considered losses. The objective of this review is to demonstrate the effectiveness of adding various active treatments, compared to the usual pharmacological treatment, in improving quality of life and reducing pain and depression in women with fibromyalgia. For this purpose, the WOS, Cochrane Library and PubMed databases were used. Seven articles were selected, aimed at analyzing the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic exercise, a highly cost-effective tool, as part of the treatment of women with fibromyalgia. Clinical trials were selected with at least one intervention group that performed some type of physical activity. The articles indicated that physical exercise as an additional therapy provided benefits in quality of life, pain relief and reduction of depression in women with fibromyalgia compared to those groups that simply followed the usual treatment. Therefore, we can conclude that the usual (drug-based) treatment, accompanied by an active treatment, offers greater benefits in the three abovementioned aspects when compared to treatment with drugs alone. Active treatment is considered safe to add to our toolbox for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Depending on the patient's symptoms, tastes and preferences, we could recommend or prescribe different types of physical activity to promote adherence and tailor the treatment for each case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The research aim is to prove the effectiveness of individual programs of physical therapy and occupational therapy for children with progressive muscular dystrophy (PMD), which include game technologies of virtual reality. The following research methods were used in the work: general scientific (analysis, synthesis, synthesis of literature); clinical (clinical examination); pedagogical (observation, experiment); biomedical (development of motor functions), mathematical statistics. It has been proven that after the implementation of a synergistic rehabilitation program on the MFM scale positive changes were observed among children with dystrophic pathologies; according to the Vignos scale, no improvement in results was recorded; according to the Brooke scale - similar situation, among children with PMD Landusy-Dejerin, Emery-Dreyfus and unspecified form, the final results did not differ from the weekend, and among children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, born PMD and Erb-Roth PMD showed deterioration of parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sports injuries are common and impair the lives of athletes, coaching staff, and teammates. Objective: To describe the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries reported by men and women amateur basketball players. Methodology: This cross-sectional analytical study included 121 amateur basketball players. They identified and characterized injuries using the Referred Morbidity Survey. Results: The study included 66 males (n = 54.5%) and 55 females (n = 45.5%); their mean age was 23.0 years. All participants had at least one injury, and 49 (40.5%) presented two or more. The most common injuries were sprains (n = 59; 27.2%), dislocations (n = 34; 15.8%), contusions (n = 25; 11.5%), and ligament injuries (n = 19; 8.8%). The anatomical sites most affected were the ankle (n = 57; 26.3%), the knee (n = 40; 18.4%), the hand (n = 26; 12.0%), and the leg (n = 15; 6.9%). Regarding the mechanisms of injury, the most cited were jumping (n = 43; 19.8%), falling (n = 43; 19.8%), colliding with an opponent (n = 41; 18.9%), and direct trauma (n = 24; 11.1%). Regarding the moment of injury, 84 cases (38.7%) occurred during competitions, followed by 82 (37.8%) during training sessions. Conclusion: Amateur basketball players presented a high prevalence of injuries; the most common were sprains, dislocations, and contusions, mainly affecting the ankle and knee. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objective: due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universities have adapted their teaching strategies to virtual education with online classes, which has limited the development of group and practical activities, which are essential for the Physiotherapy studies. For this reason, the objective of this study was to learn about the experience of Physiotherapy undergraduate students in distance education strategies during the pandemic period. Material and method: 24 fourth-year physiotherapy students (12 men and 12 women) from the Universidad de LasAméricas, Chile were included, who participated in a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) experience with the Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia. The academic, disciplinary and cultural experience was collected through a questionnaire of 8 questions. Results: 87 % of students think that they have acquired new knowledge, 66 % believe that it has been an enriching experience and 91 % of those surveyed recommend the COIL experience. Conclusion: the COIL online education strategy used during the pandemic with physiotherapy students was a positive experience from a methodological, disciplinary and intercultural exchange point of view, which is highly recommended for most students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Physiotherapy in the private sector has a great presence and weight in today's health care. Knowing the satisfaction between private health insurance patients and private patients will help to improve quality standards in Physiotherapy treatment, and thus clinical outcomes. Material and method: survey carried out during 2023 in Google forms distributed among private clinics in Galicia between March and August. More than 300 survey responses were obtained with a correct distribution. Results: patients with private health insurance showed lower satisfaction than private patients. Behavioural and organizational aspects were considered. The factors evaluated show a clear difference between the two groups, being more positively valued by patients treated by private Physiotherapy. Conclusion: treatment time, fewer resources, accessibility, communication and patient management should be valued and taken into account in order to offer a higher quality of care in Physiotherapy. Lower satisfaction is related to lower perceived quality and worse clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as difficulty in getting or maintaining a penis erection necessary for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The objective of this research is to search for articles that address physical therapy as a treatment for erectile dysfunction in which scientific data will be analyzed in order to know the most effective physiotherapy treatments for erectile dysfunction. A scientific search was carried out based on different platforms such as: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Scielo and Google Scholar, applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting 7 analyzed articles. Different physiotherapeutic treatments are used based on the use of shock waves, pelvic floor training, platelet-rich plasma, electrical stimulation and drugs, getting significant results for the treatment of ED. Physiotherapy can be considered an effective and noninvasive treatment for erectile dysfunction. However, the need for further research and interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized to integrate this therapeutic treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vasoactive drugs have direct and indirect effects on the vascular and cardiopulmonary systems. As they present different responses depending on the dose administered, hemodynamic supervision is necessary to carry out early mobilization. Objective: Identify the effects of vasoactive drugs on early mobilization. Methodology: Data collection was carried out using the PubMed, MedLine and Cochrane Library databases. There are a total of 69 articles among the databases mentioned above, totaling a final sample of 5 articles. Results: Among the studies included in this review, one cohort study; a systematic review, an analytical observational study, a retrospective cohort study. Conclusion: Based on the studies, it is possible to observe that early mobilization is indicated for patients using vasoactive drugs admitted to the ICU, requiring patient monitoring. The higher the dose administered the more difficulty the professional will have in performing early mobilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción. Las aplicaciones móviles de rehabilitación ofrecen beneficios como accesibilidad, reducción de costos y mayor participación del paciente; sin embargo, enfrentan desafíos de calidad como interfaces poco amigables y funcionalidades deficientes. Esta revisión sistemática examina la calidad de estas aplicaciones en términos de adecuación funcional y experiencia de usuario. Objetivo. Evaluar la conformidad de las aplicaciones móviles de rehabilitación con el estándar ISO/IEC 25010, centrándose en la experiencia de usuario y la adecuación funcional en áreas como fisioterapia, fonoaudiología y terapia ocupacional. Métodos. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura siguiendo el protocolo de la declaración PRISMA. Se identificaron y evaluaron estudios relevantes con calidad metodológica (2019-2023) mediante CASP y MMAT. Los estudios aprobados fueron analizados para verificar la conformidad de las aplicaciones con la norma ISO 25010 utilizando un enfoque mixto de evaluación cualitativa y cuantitativa de la experiencia de usuario y la adecuación funcional, apoyados por herramientas colaborativas de Rayyan, una hoja de cálculo y el consenso de los investigadores. Resultados. El estudio muestra que las aplicaciones móviles de rehabilitación no reportan buen nivel de calidad de acuerdo con los criterios del estándar ISO/IEC 25010. Un poco más de la mitad declara cumplimiento de adecuación funcional (56.9%) y solo 38.2% reporta cumplimiento en la experiencia de usuario. Conclusiones. Para mejorar la experiencia de usuario se recomienda simplificar las interfaces e incluir contenido educativo y opciones de personalización. En cuanto a la adecuación funcional, es necesario mejorar la comunicación entre pacientes y profesionales, ampliar las necesidades cubiertas y actualizar algoritmos para tratamientos más personalizados.

Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da equoterapia na paralisia cerebral (PC) mediante a percepção do cuidador. Material e Métodos: estudo de caráter descritivo, corte transversal e análise quantitativa. A amostra foi composta por 13 pais de crianças com PC, com idade de 2 a 16 anos, realizada no Brasil. A coleta de dados foi feita através de questionário online com os pais. Foi utilizado o software SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), versão 21, para a análise estatística, e o nível de significância estabelecido para todas as análises foi de 5%. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa da Associação Educativa do Brasil (SOEBRAS), conforme o parecer consubstanciado n°: 5.227.943. Resultados: em relação à interação com outras crianças, 69,2% da amostra passaram a interagir melhor, 84,6% apresentaram melhora em ambiente domiciliar, 77,8% apresentaram melhor desempenho em ambiente escolar, e todas as crianças apresentaram melhora da autoconfiança após iniciarem o tratamento. No que se refere à associação entre o tempo de tratamento e a melhora da capacidade da criança em ficar sentada com apoio, foi observada diferença estatisticamente significativa. Conclusão: a percepção dos pais de crianças com PC em relação ao tratamento de equoterapia foi positiva, ao relatar os benefícios obtidos com a melhora das interações sociais, das funções motoras de vida diária e, principalmente, da capacidade de ficarem sentadas com apoio.

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia y las características de las conductas sexuales inapropiadas (CSI) exhibidas por los pacientes hacia los estudiantes de fisioterapia durante su internado en el Perú. Métodos: El estudio fue de tipo analítico transversal. Un total de 382 internos fueron incluidos en este estudio. Los datos se recogieron mediante un cuestionario adaptado y traducido que evaluó la prevalencia y la gravedad de la CSI. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó estadística descriptiva y se examinaron las asociaciones mediante pruebas de Chi-cuadrado y de suma de rangos de Wilcoxon. Las razones de prevalencia se calcularon mediante modelos de regresión de Poisson. Resultados: La prevalencia de comportamiento sexual inapropiado (CSI) por pacientes hacia estudiantes de fisioterapia fue del 34% (130 casos). El CSI verbal fue el más común (27.2%, 104 casos). La mayoría de los CSI fueron leves (31.9%, 122 casos), con agresores predominantemente hombres (83.1%) y heterosexuales (88.7%). Los factores asociados significativamente con el CSI incluyeron el sexo femenino del estudiante (RPa 1.73: p=0.001), el haber realizado el internado en una institución pública (RPa:1.80; p

Objective: To determine the characteristics and factors associated with waiting time for rehabilitation in patients with amputation from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Rebagliati Hospital. Materials and methods: Retrospective cohort with data from medical records between May 2017 and May 2019. Results: A total of 180 patients with amputation were included. 64.4% were 59 years or older, 78.9% were male, and 78.9% were new patients who had not been previously attended. 70.6% had amputation due to vascular causes. 85.6% had lower limb amputation, mostly above the knee. Prolonged waiting time for rehabilitation (three months or more) was more common in new patients or those aged 69 years or older. Conclusions: The majority experienced lower limb amputation, primarily due to vascular or traumatic causes. The median waiting time for rehabilitation was three months, being longer for new patients or those aged 69 and older. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción: La sobrecarga fisiológica y las altas cargas de entrenamiento que conlleva la práctica de danza profesional hacen que los bailarines sean vulnerables a las lesiones. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la prevalencia de lesiones, síntomas musculoesqueléticos y la presencia de factores de riesgo biomecánicos relacionados con la carga estática en bailarines profesionales. Métodos: Estudio con enfoque cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo con intención analítica y transversal. Se diseñó una encuesta y se realizó registro fotográfico de las posturas de riesgo, previo consentimiento informado a una muestra de 180 bailarines de 5 géneros diferentes de baile. El análisis de datos se realiza en el paquete estadístico JAMOVI versión 2.3.21 Resultados: Del total de la muestra, el 87.2% (n= 157) de los casos desarrollaron síntomas musculoesqueléticos en el último año, siendo el uso excesivo la causa más común. Dada la prevalencia de lesiones musculoesqueléticas, más del 50% (n= 90) de los bailarines presentó al menos una lesión en el último año. En cuanto a los factores de riesgo, el 96.1% (n= 173) de los bailarines profesionales encontraron riesgo alto o muy alto por carga estática. Conclusión: Este estudio muestra que las lesiones musculoesqueléticas son comunes entre los bailarines profesionales, especialmente ligamentos y tendones, desarrollando síntomas musculoesqueléticos por el uso excesivo. Además, la postura forzada y la tensión en las articulaciones pueden aumentar el riesgo de lesiones por cargas estáticas. Aun así, los bailarines continúan practicando por la dependencia financiera de sus carreras.

Introduzione e obiettivo La malattia cardiovascolare rappresenta la principale causa di morte in pazienti diabetici. Considerato l’elevato tasso di incidenza e prevalenza del diabete mellito nell’intera popolazione e delle malattie cardiovascolari nella popolazione italiana, è di fondamentale importanza studiare approcci riabilitativi mirati alla prevenzione delle complicanze. L’obiettivo del presente lavoro è stabilire e valutare la forma più specifica ed efficace di esercizio fisico per il trattamento conservativo del diabete mellito. Materiali e metodi Questa Revisione Sistematica è stata condotta in conformità alla checklist PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic review and Meta-Analyses). La ricerca della letteratura è stata effettuata utilizzando i seguenti database: PubMed, Pedro, Scopus, LILACS e Trip Database ed è stata condotta da Dicembre 2022 a Ottobre 2023. La scala PEDro è stata utilizzata per valutare la qualità metodologica degli articoli inclusi. Risultati Dopo il lavoro di revisione, sono stati selezionati 9 RCT. Il punteggio finale ottenuto nella valutazione degli RCT inclusi varia da 5 a 8, con un punteggio medio di 7,2 secondo la scala PEDro. Sono emerse multiple strategie di trattamento: esercizio fisico regolare, esercizio fisico ad intervalli, allenamento aerobico, allenamento di resistenza e allenamento combinato. Discussione e Conclusione I risultati ottenuti da questa Revisione Sistematica evidenziano che l’esercizio fisico regolare ha le potenzialità per essere efficace nel ridurre, o quanto meno rallentare il rischio di sviluppare danni allo stato di salute fisico e funzionale dell’individuo. L’estrema variabilità delle modalità, dei tempi e forma degli interventi riabilitativi proposti, così come l’ampia variabilità delle misure di esito utilizzate, impedisce di individuare un protocollo da prediligere per questa tipologia di pazienti.

Introducción: El síndrome de Guillain Barré (SGB), una radiculopatía inflamatoria desmielinizante aguda de nervios periféricos ocasiona limitaciones motoras y sensoriales, simétrica y bilateralmente. Objetivo: Describir la intervención fisioterapéutica en paciente de 12 años de edad, sexo femenino, con secuelas de una variante AMAN del SGB. Metodología: Relato de caso presentado durante el servicio social de una pasante de la licenciatura en Terapia Física de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, en la Clínica de Fisioterapia de la Universidad del Valle de Taquari/Lajeado/Brasil. Se realizó la valoración fisioterapéutica, recabando datos personales, diagnóstico médico, progresión de la enfermedad, antecedentes familiares, patológicos y no patológicos, y el análisis de exámenes complementarios. El examen físico analizó marcha, postura, equilibrio, movilidad, fuerza, sensibilidad y reflejos osteotendinosos. El abordaje consistió en 10 sesiones semanales, de una hora, desarrollando un trabajo de equilibrio, movilidad y fortalecimiento, principalmente de tronco y miembros inferiores, así como entrenamiento de conciencia corporal y propiocepción. Resultados: Se obtuvo aumento en la medida de la pantorrilla, fuerza muscular, y en equilibrio, así como normalización de la sensibilidad y postura. Conclusión: La valoración e intervención fisioterapéutica, desde la fase aguda, son fundamentales para el desarrollo de un tratamiento efectivo de las secuelas del SDG. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v18i2.1461

Analyze the role of the physiotherapist and its importance in primary health care as an integral part of the family health strategy through scientific evidence regarding this. To meet the objective, an integrative review of the scientific literature was carried out. This research method enables critical evaluation and synthesis of available evidence on the topic under study, resulting in an updated study of the topic investigated and its interventions implemented effectively in health care. 135 articles were found in the databases, 37 in PubMed, 96 in VHL and 02 in SciELO. Thus, the selection was finalized with 05 articles to be read in full. It was concluded that the insertion of this professional in primary care facilitates the provision of rehabilitation care in the community, preventing the worsening of chronic conditions and meeting the population and their health needs in non-hospital environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To report the experience of the physiotherapist-resident in primary family and community health care in the city of Icapuí through an experience report. This is an experience report, developed based on the work/experience process by the professional, in the municipality of Icapuí in the state of Ceará, in two primary care units (UAPS), from March 2022 to December 2023. It was possible to identify the potential and importance of the residency, as well as the insertion of professional physiotherapists in the ESF, as they work broadly in primary care, knowing the challenges and potential of their work, which will result in an improvement in the quality of the service provided as well as their professional qualifications. It is necessary to include and value the physiotherapist in primary care, for a comprehensive system guaranteeing accessibility for users with physiotherapeutic assistance, as a health promoter together with a qualified and trained team, ensuring greater resolution of health problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To compile and discuss physiotherapeutic treatments after sequelae from COVID-19. This is a literature review for methodological purposes. As a guiding question, the following question was elaborated: "What are the relevant physiotherapeutic treatments in post-covid sequelae and their importance?". Searches for articles in the PEDRO, VHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases were used, using the descriptors Post- Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy. After reading titles, abstracts and, when necessary, reading in full, the manuscripts were selected, seeking a direct relationship with the objective and guiding question of the study. We found 864 articles that, after screening, identified 19 studies within the scope of this review. It was found that those patients with sequelae acquired by COVID-19 can benefit from early mobilization in a hospital environment, post-discharge exercises, and tele-rehabilitation services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Article 1 of Law 30 of 1992 states that higher education institutions must focus on the development and articulation of meticulously designed processes, whose primary objective is to ensure and raise the quality of their academic programs. This regulation underlines the importance of continuous improvement of training activities, among other essential aspects. Within this framework, the need to evaluate the university service or also known as formative practices in health, defined by the Ministry of Health in Colombia as fundamental pedagogical strategies that promote the development of competencies and knowledge, both in students and teachers, stands out. These practices, which actively involve students, educators and the community, are considered a cornerstone for the assurance of educational quality and the generation of a positive social impact. They face significant challenges, such as the need to adapt to real contexts and constant changes in the educational environment, which in turn requires the implementation of new pedagogical strategies and effective change management. This, in order to enhance teaching, research and social projection, through educational management. The purpose of the study was to explore the educational management in the university service of a physiotherapy program in the city of Cali, Colombia, seeking to promote an inclusive, participatory and resilient educational model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: physiotherapists are specialists in movement, who have the competences to prescribe exercises, educate the patient/client and promote health. That is why, when observing a decrease in the level of physical activity of Physiotherapy students, we decided to investigate. The purpose of this research was to explore and describe the experiences of physical therapy students, of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, when participating in a project that promotes physical activity in their daily lives. We also wanted to know possible barriers and facilitators to having an active life. Material and method: following a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design, we recruited six students, designed Students in Movement and Activity (EMA Project) for them to carry out exercises for six weeks and collected data through sociodemographic profiles, reflective diaries and semi-structured interviews. To analyze the data, we carried out the steps indicated by Creswell based on Moustakas for our design and we were able to identify eight themes to describe the essence of the phenomenon under study. Results: the participants showed adherence to the project, managing to carry out the activities with motivation and obtaining benefits in their habits, health and stress levels. They identified the academic load and lack of time as barriers and simple and structured routines and reinforcement provided as facilitators. Conclusion: As stated by the Social Cognitive Theory, the participants managed to regulate their behavior, showing a favorable change with self-efficacy and expectations. This project allowed us to exercise our role as health promoters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: the aim of this study was to determine the association between the perception of the virtual learning environment and the social presence in Physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and method: the design was observational, cross-sectional and analytical. The perception of the virtual learning environment and social presence were measured through the Spanish version of the Distance Learning Education Environments Survey and Networked Minds Social Presence Measure questionnaires, respectively. The survey was sent to 223 students, but only 65 entered the research. Results: it was found that 76.9 % had regular internet quality, 84.6 % used a laptop as the main technological device for the study and 72.3 % indicated that the use of the device was exclusive. Regarding the virtual learning environment, the constructs «Active learning»(4.1 ± 0.6) and «Autonomy» (4.1 ± 0.6) obtained high scores; while, for social presence, the constructs «Co-presence» (5.4 ± 1.0) and «Perceived understanding of the message» (5.0 ± 0.9). In addition, it was found that «Teacher support» (r = 0.41, p < 0.001) and «Personal relevance» (r = 0.37, p = 0.002) were associated with social presence. Conclusion: an association was found between the perception of teacher support and personal relevance in the virtual learning environment and social presence in Physiotherapy students during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biases are constructs based on misperceptions that influence our decision-making processes. This article focuses on the optimism bias, which describes the tendency of people to overestimate the probability of experiencing positive events and underestimate the probability of experiencing negative events. Optimism bias is also present in health and physical therapy when, for example, therapists are overly optimistic about patients’ prospects for progress and recovery. After illustrating some examples, the article proposes some thoughts aimed at managing the optimism bias in clinical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and physical exercise are associated with better outcomes in cystic fibrosis, but adherence to these recommendations remains a challenge. Objective: to assess adherence to chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and physical exercise by children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and analyze the factors related to adherence. Methods: retrospective study of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis from a pediatric referral center in Brazil. Data were collected from electronic records of the multidisciplinary team responsible for caring for these patients at the referral center. Results: the sample included all 83 patients registered at the referral center, with a mean age of 7.88 ± 4.88 years. Among them, 28.9% did not have weekly chest physiotherapy, 66.3% did not practice physical exercise regularly, and only 38.6% practiced airway clearance techniques from 6 to 7 times a week. Higher adherence to airway clearance techniques was associated with higher mean age (p<0.01) and correlated with FEV1 (r=-0.39; p=0.03), FEF25-75% (r =-0.36; p=0.02), FEV1/FVC (r =-0.43; p=0.01) and lower mean Shwachman-Kulczycki Score (r=-0.34; p<0.01). Higher physical exercise adherence was associated with a higher mean age (p<0.01). Individuals using public financing of physiotherapy services had a lower Shwachman-Kulczycki Score (p=0.02) than those using non-public services. The metropolitan region had a higher percentage of individuals using nonpublic services than other regions (p<0.01). Conclusion: adherence to chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques and physical exercise was lower than recommendations. Airway clearance techniques and physical exercise adherence increased with age, and airway clearance techniques adherence was associated with the high severity of disease. These results suggest that patients only increase adherence when they get older and the disease worsens, highlighting the need for strategies to increase adherence early. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: mastectomy after breast cancer produces several postural and biomechanical alterations in the frontal and sagittal plane. Such changes lead to disturbed kinematics of the spine, muscle imbalance and altered foot weight bearing. This study aims to describe body balance alterations after mastectomy based on the baropodometric analysis of their mean pressure and static load. Methodology: a descriptive correlational research was carried out. Foot weight-bearing properties were identified in 17 patients who have undergone a mastectomy. An Ecosanit Foot pressure plate was used to measure foot load at anatomical position and keeping the feet together. Results: 17 female patients who had undergo mastectomy with a mean age of 54.16 years took part on the research. Patients who have had a dominant-side mastectomy demonstrated significant greater mean pressure at anatomical position when compared to those patients who have had a non-dominant side mastectomy (227.2 ± 22.16 versus 175.6 ± 14.95, p =0.05). There was no significant difference for static load between the patients who have had a dominant side mastectomy and patients who have had a non-dominant side mastectomy at anatomical position (52.43 ± 4.069 versus 49.69 ± 4.094, respectively). Conclusion: the current results of our research showed the unbalanced weight distribution in patients after mastectomy. Consequently, it describes the postural and muscular alterations, and the static and dynamic imbalance in breast cancer patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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