Pilot study for use of a virtual model for analyse paretic upper limb functional outcome evolution in acute stroke patients

Abstracts from the 9th World Congress of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. June 19-23, 2015, Berlin, GermanyPostprint (published version

How common is immobilization hypercalcaemia on a brain injury rehabilitation unit? a review of 337 patients

Abstracts from the 9th World Congress of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. June 19-23, 2015, Berlin, GermanyPostprint (published version

Intra-rater reliability and diagnostic accuracy of a new vaginal dynamometer to measure pelvic floor muscle strength in women with urinary incontinence

The first choice treatment in urinary incontinence (UI) is rehabilitation of the pelvic floor in order to improve muscle strength. However, no entirely reliable instruments for quantifying pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength are currently available. Our aim was to test the intra-rater reliability and diagnostic accuracy of a new vaginal dynamometer for measuring PFM strength. Methods: Test-retest reliability study. One hundred and four women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were recruited. Patients were excluded if they had a history consistent with urge urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy, previous urogynecological surgery, severe vaginal atrophy, or neurological conditions. The examination comprised digital palpation quantified by the modified Oxford scale and by two consecutive dynamometry measurements obtained using a new prototype dynamometer. This instrument comprises a speculum in which an inductive displacement sensor LVDTSM210.10.2.KTmodel, Schreiber) is attached to a spring of known stiffness constant (k). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to assess intra-rater reliability. Diagnostic accuracy was assessed using Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curves analysis. Results: Of the 104 subjects included, 59.6% presented scores between 0–2 on the Oxford scale. Intra-rater reliability was 0.98 (95%CI: 0.97– 0.99). In the Bland & Altman plot, the distribution of disagreements was similar in the lowest and the highest strength values. The diagnostic accuracy of the dynamometer with regard to digital palpation showed an area under the curve of 0.85 (95%CI: 0.77–0.93). Conclusions: Our results suggest that this new vaginal dynamometer is a reliable and valid instrument for quantifying PFM strength.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Exoesqueleto para mano discapacitada con movimiento y sensibilidad, pero sin fuerza

Personas con ciertas patologías tienen limitaciones en sus actividades de la vida diaria, tales como coger un vaso de agua o mover un objeto. Las ortesis ayudan a mejorar y/o restaurar la funcionalidad del sistema muscoesquelético en pacientes que tienen las limitaciones descritas. Este artículo presenta una de estas ortesis, un exoesqueleto para la mano discapacitada, con el fin de ayudar a mejorar sus actividades de la vida diaria. La novedad de este exoesqueleto patentado es que no necesita ningún tipo de energía externa para su activación. Un movimiento de la muñeca hace que se active, creando una cadena cinemática de movimientos que ayuda a agarrar el objeto.Postprint (published version

Sexualidad y juventud : historias para un guía

Se trata de una guía de información sexual y educación sanitaria dirigida a jóvenes y educadores. Se van compaginando la teoría junto con juegos de simulación práctica en grupo a través de los cuales el alumno se conoce a sí mismo y sus relaciones con los demás, al mismo tiempo que le permite satisfacer curiosidades sobre la sensualidad y sexualidad, para finalmente hacer una puesta en común de la experiencia.MadridBiblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín, 5; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; [email protected]

Identidad e inmigración : orientaciones psicopedagógicas

Resumen tomado de la publicaciónEste libro nos acerca al origen común de los seres humanos y ahonda en los mecanismos de la formación de la identidad individual y colectiva, fruto de encuentros históricos sucesivos. Incluye ocho dinámicas de grupo sobre inmigración e identidad.MadridBiblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín 5 -3 Planta; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; [email protected]

Comer y crecer

Guía ilustrada, dirigida al público infantil, en la que se aborda la alimentación saludable. Se explican los conceptos de alimentación, crecimiento y hambre desde una perspectiva integradora y se dan consejos sobre hábitos saludables asociados a la alimentación.Ministerio Educación CIDEBiblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín 5 -3 Planta; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; [email protected]

Grasping simulation with a new device for a hand

People with disabilities have limitations in activities of daily life such as grasping a glass of water or moving an object. Orthotic products that improve or restore the functionality of the musculoskeletal system of a patient contribute to some extent to overcome the limitations described. So does the hand brace, used to treat musculoskeletal disorders caused by various diseases (rheumatic disorders, neurological, orthopedic and others). The paper simulates a novel exoskeleton to grasp any object. The novelty of this mechanism is that works without external energy, it works with a wrist movement that generates a kinetic movement and helps to grasp objects with an extra force. Objectives: The aim of this work is to simulate a novel exoskeleton to grasp any object. The orthosis (external devices attached on the hand of a user disabled) facilitate the functionality, being comfortable and easy to be used by the patient. It is adaptable to hand size and finger length of the patient and needs no power source for operation.Postprint (published version