Effects of the crochetage in the late postoperative on the reconstruction of the extensor tendons : a case study

A flexibilidade é algo tão inerente ao ser humano quanto o próprio movimento, sendo essencial nos desempenhos pessoais. Entre os métodos indicados para tratamento de flexibilidade em tecidos moles com perda de mobilidade, encontra-se a Crochetagem (CRO). O objetivo foi avaliar, por meio de um estudo de caso, os efeitos da CRO no pós-operatório tardio de um indivíduo do sexo feminino, que sofreu ruptura dos tendões extensores: ulnar do carpo, comum e próprio do quinto dedo no membro superior esquerdo após lesão com objeto cortante. Foram realizadas 12 sessões, sendo realizada a goniometria do punho pré e pós-intervenção (PRÉ e PÓS). Os valores médios após as sessões de CRO em punho esquerdo foram de 2,3° nas medidas (PRÉ) e 10,3° nas medidas (PÓS), ganho absoluto de (6°), (7%). Nos parâmetros de estado clínico, os resultados obtidos foram benéficos na amplitude de movimento (ADM) em flexão de punho.Flexibility is something so inherent to human beings as the movement itself being essential not only in personal behavior. Among the indicated treatment methods for flexibility, in the soft tissues with loss of mobility, there is Crochetage (CRO). The objective was to evaluate through a case study, the effects of CRO in the late postoperative period of an individual, a female person, who suffered rupture of the extensor tendons: carpi ulnaris, common and characteristic of the fifth finger the left upper limb after injury with sharp object. Were done 12 sessions, being held goniometry handle pre-and post-intervention (PRE and POS). The mean values after sessions of CRO in the left wrist were 2.3° in the measurements (PRE) and 10.3° on the measures (POS), absolute gain of (6), (7%). In the clinical parameters of the results obtained proved beneficial in range of motion (ADM) in flexion of the wrist

Immediate changes in electroencephalography activity in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain after cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment : study protocol of a randomized, controlled crossover trial

Background: Osteopathic medicine is based on a diagnostic and therapeutic system to treat tissue mobility/ motility dysfunctions in general, using different approaches (depending on the target tissue) known as osteopathic manipulative treatment. Among the available techniques those ones addressed to the cranial field are the most questioned because of the lack of scientific evidence; but the compression of the 4th ventricle technique has been largely studied in clinical trials. Studies have shown that the technique may affect both central and autonomous nervous system, modulating some reflexes (Traube-Hering baro signal), and modifying brain cortex electrical activity through central sensitization in subjects with chronic low back pain. Thus, investigators hypothesize that the compression of the 4th ventricle may modulate peak alpha frequency (eletroencephalographic assessment) and promote physical relaxation in subjects in vigil. Methods/Design: A randomized, controlled crossover trial with blinded assessor was designed to test the hypothesis. A total of 81 participants will be assigned to three treatment conditions, with seven days of washout: (I) compression of the 4th ventricle; (II) sham compression of the fourth ventricle; (III) control (no intervention). The (I) power amplitude and the (II) frequencies of the dominant peak in the alpha band will be the primary outcome measures of the study. All participants will be recruited at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Service of the University Hospital of Brasília – University of Brasília. All the electroencephalographic exams will be conducted by a blinded assessor. Discussion: The investigators hypothesize that patients with chronic low back pain submitted to the technique would have the peak alpha frequency modulated and, thus, would experience physical relaxation

Effects of short term elastic resistance training on muscle mass and strength in untrained older adults : a randomized clinical trial

Background: The current recommendations on resistance training involving older adults have reported an improvement of body composition variables. Despite this, there is a lack of knowledge on how elastic resistance training (ERT) affects the muscle mass in older adults population. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a short-term ERT on muscle mass of health and untrained older adults. Methods: Forty older adults were randomized into two groups of 20 individuals each: Control Group (CG = 66.2 ± 6.6 years) and Training Group (TG = 69.1 ± 6.3 years). TG underwent an ERT twice a week during 8 weeks and control group did not receive any specific intervention. The primary outcome was the upper and lower limbs muscle mass, measured by Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. The secondary outcomes were knee isokinetic peak torque (PT) at 60°/s and 120°/s speeds and isometric handgrip strength. A 2×2 mixed model (group [TG and CG] × time [pre and post]) analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied to determine the effect on primary and secondary outcomes. Results: The results of the ANOVA showed no significant effects in group x time interaction for (1) upper limbs fat free mass (F [1.38] = 1.80, p = 0.19, effect size [ES] = 0.1) and for (2) lower limbs fat free mass (F [1.38] = 0.03, p = 0.88, ES = 0.02). Regarding muscle strength, the ANOVA showed no significant effects in group x time interaction for (3) PT at 60°/s (F [1.38] = 0.33, p = 0.56, ES = 3.0), for (4) PT at 120°/s (F [1.38] = 0.80, p = 0.38, ES = 4.1) and for handgrip strength (F [1.38] = 0.65, p = 0.42-value, ES = 0.9). Analysis of PT in TG showed a significant change of 4.5 %, but only at 120°/s (p = 0.01) when comparing pre and post-training (time interaction). Conclusions: Eight weeks of ERT did not show significant changes in muscle mass and strength of untrained older adults

Desenvolvimento e validação de um dispositivo de mascaramento para controle de estudos em acupuntura envolvendo o uso da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca

Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Medicina, 2008.A acupuntura é um método de tratamento para diversas patologias. Seus efeitos clínicos e mecanismos de ação fisiológicos vêm sendo cada vez mais estudados nas últimas décadas. Contudo, uma das maiores dificuldades enfrentadas por esses estudos é a falta de um método de controle adequado. Diante disso, nosso objetivo foi desenvolver um dispositivo de mascaramento não invasivo que possuísse uma melhor relação custo/beneficio, de fácil confecção e que possibilitasse a realização de experimentos duplo-cegos. Nosso dispositivo de mascaramento consistiu num sistema de apoio comum, o qual recebeu um tubo guia diferenciado para a agulha real (ACUP) e a mascarada (MASC), a qual possuía a ponta romba. Para validá-lo, utilizamos um parâmetro objetivo extraído do sinal de variabilidade da freqüência cardíaca (VFC) coletado durante todo o experimento, a relação LF/HF, e aplicamos questionários a 5 terapeutas e à nossa amostra de 30 indivíduos jovens hígidos, do sexo masculino, os quais foram aleatoriamente alocados em três grupos (n=10 em cada): ACUP, MASC e controle (CTRL). Os protocolos ACUP e MASC constituíram-se de 30 min de repouso, seguido de 30 min de teste (aplicação de acupuntura real/mascarada) e de 60 min de repouso, sempre deitados. Já no CTRL, os voluntários, sem receber qualquer estímulo, permaneceram em decúbito dorsal por 120 min. Nossos resultados mostraram que a VFC, dos grupos controle e mascarado, se comportaram da mesma maneira; que a análise dos questionários sugere que o dispositivo foi eficaz no mascaramento tanto dos sujeitos que receberam as aplicações quanto dos terapeutas que executaram aplicações, características essas que lhe autorizam o emprego em estudos duplo-cego. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACTAcupuncture is an ancient therapy for several pathologies which clinical and physiological effects have been more studied in the past decades. However, it doesn't exist a consensus about the ideal sham. So, the aim of our study was to develop a low tech non-invasive sham device with good cost/benefit rate and that could be used in double-blind studies. Our device consisted in a common support system, which can receive a different guide tube to each one of two needles, real acupuncture and edgeless sham. To validate it, we used an objective parameter (the LF/HF rate computed from the Heart Rate Variability, HRV) and two questionnaires, one submitted to five acupuncturists, the other to 30 healthy young male subjects which were randomly located (n=10 per group) in three groups, Acupuncture, Sham and Control. The Acupuncture and Sham groups experimental protocol consisted of 30 min of rest, followed by 30 min of acupuncture or sham and another 60 min of rest, always laid down. The Control group stayed laid down for 120 min, without any stimulation. We remarked that Control and Sham groups' HRV showed the same behavior. The questionnaire results suggest that our sham device efficiently blinded the acupuncturists and the subjects, features that allow it to be used in double-blind studies

Efficacy of musculoskeletal manual approach in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Background: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) requires a complex diagnostic and therapeutic approach, which usually involves a multidisciplinary management. Among these treatments, musculoskeletal manual techniques are used to improve health and healing. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of musculoskeletal manual approach in temporomandibular joint disorder patients. Design: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods: During August 2014 a systematic review of relevant databases (PubMed, The Cochrane Library, PEDro and ISI web of knowledge) was performed to identify controlled clinical trials without date restriction and restricted to the English language. Clinical outcomes were pain and range of motion focalized in temporomandibular joint. The mean difference (MD) or standard mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and overall effect size were calculated at every post treatment. The PEDro scale was used to demonstrate the quality of the included studies. Results/findings: From the 308 articles identified by the search strategy, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis showed a significant difference (p < 0.0001) and large effect on active mouth opening (SMD, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.42 to 1.25) and on pain during active mouth opening (MD, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.09 to 2.30) in favor of musculoskeletal manual techniques when compared to other conservative treatments for TMD. Conclusions: Musculoskeletal manual approaches are effective for treating TMD. In the short term, there is a larger effect regarding the latter when compared to other conservative treatments for TMD.SCOPUS: re.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Effects of Elastic Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Functional Performance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Elastic Resistance Exercise (ERE) has already demonstrated its effectiveness in older adults and, when combined with the resistance generated by fixed loads, in adults. This review summarizes the effectiveness of ERE performed as isolated method on muscle strength and functional performance in healthy adults. Methods: A database search was performed (MEDLine, Cochrane Library, PEDro and Web of Knowledge) to identify controlled clinical trials in English language. The mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and overall effect size were calculated for all comparisons. The PEDro scale was used assess the methodological quality. Results: From the 93 articles identified by the search strategy, 5 met the inclusion criteria, in which 3 presented high quality (PEDro > 6). Meta-analyses demonstrated that the effects of ERE were superior when compared with passive control on functional performance and muscle strength. When compared with active controls, the effect of ERE was inferior on function performance and with similar effect on muscle strength. Conclusion: ERE are effective to improve functional performance and muscle strength when compared with no intervention, in healthy adults. ERE are not superior to other methods of resistance training to improve functional performance and muscle strength in health adults