Avaliação do tratamento fisioterapêutico na doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes

INTRODUCTION: Physiotherapy using muscle strengthening and stretching exercises is claimed to have beneficial effects in the treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease; however, no scientific evidence is available concerning effectiveness of treatment. PURPOSE: The purpose of the present study was to clinically evaluate possible effects of the proposed physiotherapeutic effects compared to observational follow-up in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. METHOD: A prospective follow-up study was conducted in 17 patients with unilateral Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, divided into 2 groups: Group A (observational follow-up) and Group B (physiotherapeutic follow-up). In order to evaluate the outcome of the adopted treatments, the following parameters were assessed: articular range of motion, level of muscular strength, level of articular dysfunction, and radiographic status, both before and after the treatment. RESULTS: Group B exhibited significant improvement in articular range of motion concerning hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, and lateral rotation, while in Group A an equally significant worsening occurred concerning abduction, adduction, and medial rotation. Muscular strength also improved in Group B, mainly in the set of hip flexor muscles, while Group A showed no changes. Articular dysfunction after therapy compared to pretherapy was significantly reduced in Group B and increased in Group A. Patients undergoing physiotherapy exercises showed no changes in their radiographic features. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapy produced significant improvement in articular range of motion, muscular strength, and articular dysfunction in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, but these improvements were not evident on radiographs.INTRODUÇÃO: A fisioterapia por meio de exercícios de fortalecimento e alongamento muscular é citada no tratamento de pacientes com doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes; entretanto não há evidência científica sobre a efetividade do tratamento. OBJETIVO: O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar clinicamente os possíveis efeitos dos exercícios fisioterapêuticos propostos em comparação com o acompanhamento observacional dos pacientes com doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes. MÉTODO: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo com 20 pacientes com doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes unilateral, divididos em dois grupos: grupo A, acompanhamento observacional e grupo B, acompanhamento fisioterapêutico. Para avaliação dos resultados dos tratamentos adotados, foram avaliados os parâmetros: amplitude de movimento articular, grau de força muscular, grau de disfunção articular e quadro radiográfico, pré e pós-tratamento. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO: Houve no grupo B uma melhora estatisticamente significativa da amplitude de movimento articular para a flexão, extensão, abdução, adução, rotação medial e rotação lateral do quadril, enquanto no grupo A ocorreu uma piora, também significativa, da abdução, adução e rotação medial. A força muscular também melhorou no grupo B, principalmente no grupo dos flexores quadril, enquanto no grupo A não houve alteração. O grau de disfunção articular apresentou, em média, uma melhora estatisticamente significativa no grupo B e uma piora no grupo A em relação aos períodos pré e pós-tratamento. Os pacientes submetidos aos exercícios fisioterapêuticos não apresentaram modificação do quadro radiográfico

One-year treatment follow-up of plantar fasciitis: radial shockwaves vs. conventional physiotherapy

OBJECTIVE: To compare radial shockwave treatment with conventional physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis after 12 months of follow-up. METHOD: This was a randomized, prospective, comparative clinical study. Forty patients with a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis were divided randomly into two treatment groups: group 1, with 20 patients who underwent ten physiotherapy sessions comprising ultrasound, kinesiotherapy and guidance for home-based stretching; and group 2, with 20 patients who underwent three applications of radial shockwaves, once a week, and guidance for home-based stretching. All patients were assessed regarding pain and functional abilities before treatment, immediately after and 12 months after treatment. The mean age was 49.6 ±11.8 years (range: 25-68 years), 85% were female, 88% were overweight, 63% were affected bilaterally, and 83% used analgesics regularly. RESULTS: At the 12-month follow-up, both treatments were effective for improving pain and functional ability among the patients with plantar fasciitis. The improvement with shockwaves was faster. CONCLUSION: Shockwave treatment was not more effective than conventional physiotherapy treatment 12 months after the end of the treatment

Classificação e tratamento fisioterapêutico da doença de Legg-Calvé-Pertkes: uma revisão

Although the Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (LCDP) has been studied since 1909, its obscure etiology is still under discussion. It is known that an interruption of blood supply causes ischemia of the femoral head. Typicallyit affects children aged 2 to 12 years old, with a male-to-female ratio of 4:1, occurring bilaterally in 10% to 20% of the cases. The clinical report is well defined: pain at the knee or thigh, limp, and loss of articular hip motion. There is no agreement as to the best treatment for LCPD. The diverse formsof treatment, whether surgical or conservative, aim at preventing deformitiesin the femoral head. Although most reviewed studies state the importance of physical therapy for the recovery of children with LCPD, almost none detail or compare physical therapy procedures employed, which suggests the need to further research with this focus.Embora a Doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes (DLCP) seja estudada desde o início do século XX, ainda hoje se discute sua etiologia. Basicamente, consiste em uma interrupção do suprimento sangüíneo que leva a isquemia na cabeça do fêmur. Em geral afeta crianças entre 2 e 12 anos, numa proporção de 4 meninos para uma menina, ocorrendo bilateralmente em 10% a 20% dos casos. O quadro clínico é bem definido, com dor referida no joelho ou na coxa, claudicação e perda do movimento articular do quadril. Não há consenso sobre a melhor forma de tratamento. As diversas formas usadas, tanto cirúrgicas quanto conservadoras, visam a prevenção de deformidades da cabeça do fêmur. Apesar de a maior parte da literatura consultada afirmar a importância da fisioterapia na reabilitação de crianças com DLCP, raros estudos detalham ou comparam os recursos fisioterapêuticos empregados, o que sugere a necessidade de mais estudos com este foco

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with functional capacity but not with postural balance in osteoporotic postmenopausal women

OBJECTIVES: In post-menopausal women with osteoporosis, insufficient vitamin D levels decrease calcium fixation in the bones and calcium transport in the sarcoplasmic reticulum, which impairs muscle strength, possibly leading to detrimental consequences for the preservation of functional capacity and postural balance, fall prevention, and fracture risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between vitamin D levels and knee muscle strength, postural balance and functional mobility among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 63 osteoporotic older women (aged 60.6±3.1 years). The subjects completed the Timed Up and Go Test to measure functional mobility, and postural balance was assessed on the AccuSway Plus portable force platform. Maximal strength was tested using an isokinetic dynamometer for knee flexion and extension. The subjects were assessed as a group and were divided into quartiles according to their vitamin D levels. Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02771834. RESULTS: Vitamin D status was independently associated with the normalized peak torque of the knee extensors (β=0.59; p=0.04) and Timed Up and Go Test (β=-0.07;

Técnicas de avaliação proprioceptiva do ligamento cruzado anterior do joelho

Com o aumento do interesse por atividades esportivas, bem como a vulnerabilidade e complexidade anatômica do joelho justificam um aumento crescente do número de pacientes com lesões ligamentares, principalmente do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA). Entretanto qual é a melhor forma de avaliar a propriocepção do joelho? Objetivo: Desta forma este estudo teve como objetivo identificar as técnicas de avaliação proprioceptivas do LCA do joelho, e se existe a melhor técnica. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura, tendo como critérios de inclusão os estudos publicados em revistas científicas indexadas, que se referiam a instrumentos de avaliação e/ ou mensuração da propriocepção do joelho. Discussão: De acordo com a literatura revisada, existem diferentes técnicas de avaliação da propriocepção do LCA, dentre elas: estudos morfológicos anatômicos; avaliação neurofisiológica; e avaliação clínica que é dividida em três subtipos: a) sentido da posição estática; b) cinestesia; e c) equilíbrio postural. Ainda que a propriocepção seja importante no resultado final de um tratamento que envolva uma lesão ligamentar, sua avaliação ainda é uma dificuldade. Conclusão: O método ideal deve ter alta sensibilidade e especificidade, além de boa reprodutibilidade e precisão. Porém não houve consenso na literatura referente à melhor técnica e os resultados são contraditórios, apesar da avaliação do equilíbrio ser uma técnica moderna e utilizada nos grandes centros de pesquisa, não é possível isolar o sistema proprioceptivo dos outros sistemas: visual e vestibular.The increasing interest in sports activities, combined with the knee’s anatomical vulnerability and complexity, justifies the increasing number of patients with ligament injuries, especially the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). What then would be the best way to evaluate the knee proprioception? The objective of this study was to identify the techniques of proprioceptive evaluation of the anterior cruciate knee ligament (ACL), and to determine whether a better technique is available. The method was to review the literature, including only those studies published in indexed scientific journals that referred to evaluation tools and/or knee proprioception measurement. The discussion of the different methods of evaluating ACL proprioception, according to the literature, included: morphological anatomical studies; neurophysiologic evaluation, and clinical evaluation which was divided into three types: a) sense of static position; b) kinesthetic posture; and c) postural balance. Although proprioception is important to the final results of a treatment involving ligament injury, its evaluation is still a problem. The conclusion was that the ideal method should have high sensitivity and specificity, in addition to good reproducibility and accuracy. There is lack of consensus in literature regarding the best evaluation technique and the results are also contradictory, despite the balance evaluation being a modern technique used in major research centers, it was not possible to isolate the proprioceptive system from other systems: visual and vestibular

Anteroposterior displacement behavior of the center of pressure, without visual reference, in postmenopausal women with and without lumbar osteoporosis

OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to evaluate the anteroposterior displacement behavior of the center of pressure without any visual reference and determine its relationship with knee muscle strength and reports of falls in postmenopausal women. Among those with osteoporosis, the specific objective was to evaluate the correlation of thoracic kyphosis and vitamin D with center of pressure displacement. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional observational study without intervention. The assessments were performed on 126 postmenopausal women (aged 55-65 years) who were grouped according to their lumbar bone density into osteoporosis and control groups. Center of pressure was evaluated on a force platform (100 Hz frequency and 10 Hz filter), with the subjects standing on both feet with eyes closed for 60 seconds. Knee muscle strength was evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer in concentric/concentric mode at a velocity of 60°/s. In the osteoporosis group, vitamin D was assayed, and the thoracic spine was radiographed. RESULTS: In the control group, there was a correlation between the center of pressure and knee strength (r = 0.37;

Fatores associados à qualidade de vida da pessoa idosa em instituições de longa permanência públicas

Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of the institutionalized elderly and its association with sociodemographic variables, symptoms of depression and self-care capacity. Method: cross-sectional study, between 2017 and 2019, with a sample of 99 elderly people. The collection was performed through an interview conducted in a private room. Associations were tested by multivariate linear regression, adopting p<0.05. Results: depressive symptom worsens quality of life; longer time living and freedom to leave the institution improve the perception of past, present and future activities, social participation and being illiterate in both; Dependents are satisfied with the environment and social participation; receiving visit improves the psychological and social relations; limitation of movements harms the physical; and age over 70 harms social relations. Conclusion: environment that stimulates mental and physical health and relationships and social participation are factors that improve the quality of life of the elderly.Objetivo: evaluar la calidad de vida de ancianos institucionalizados y su asociación a variables sociodemográficas, síntomas de depresión y capacidad de autocuidado. Método: estudio transversal, entre 2017 y 2019, con muestra de 99 ancianos. La colecta fue realizada por medio de entrevista dirigida en sala privada. Las asociaciones fueron probadas por regresión lineal multivariada, adoptando p<0,05. Resultados: síntoma depresivo empeora la calidad de vida; mayor tiempo de vivienda y libertad para salir de la institución mejoran la percepción de actividades pasadas, presentes y futuras, participación social y ser analfabeto en ambos; los dependientes están satisfechos con el ambiente y participación social; recibir visita mejora lo psicológico y relaciones sociales; limitación de movimientos perjudica lo físico; y edad superior a 70 años perjudica las relaciones sociales. Conclusión: ambiente que estimule la salud mental y física y las relaciones y participaciones sociales son factores que mejoran la calidad de vida de los ancianos.Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos institucionalizados e sua associação a variáveis sociodemográficas, sintomas de depressão e capacidade de autocuidado. Método: estudo transversal, entre 2017 e 2019, com amostra de 99 idosos. A coleta foi realizada por meio de entrevista dirigida em sala privativa. Associações foram testadas por regressão linear multivariada, adotando p<0,05. Resultados: sintoma depressivo piora a qualidade de vida; maior tempo de moradia e liberdade para sair da instituição melhoram a percepção de atividades passadas, presentes e futuras, participação social e ser analfabeto em ambos; os dependentes estão satisfeitos com o ambiente e participação social; receber visita melhora o psicológico e relações sociais; limitação de movimentos prejudica o físico; e idade superior a 70 anos prejudica as relações sociais. Conclusão: ambiente que estimule a saúde mental e física e as relações e participações sociais são fatores que melhoram a qualidade de vida dos idosos

Anthropometric and musculoskeletal assessment of patients with Marfan syndrome

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: A Síndrome de Marfan (SM) é uma doença autossômica dominante do tecido conjuntivo que envolve os sistemas ocular, cardiovascular e musculoesquelético, causada por mutações no gene da fibrilina1, gerando flacidez nos ligamentos articulares, favorecendo a hipermobilidade articular e redução na contenção do crescimento ósseo. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar as medidas antropométricas, alterações musculoesqueléticas e a frequência do tratamento fisioterapêutico nos pacientes com SM. MÉTODOS: Participaram deste estudo 26 pacientes, sendo 17 do gênero feminino, com idade de 13,23±2,77 anos, massa corpórea de 51,5±24-68 Kg, altura de 1,70±1,40-1,81 m e envergadura de 1,73±0,12 cm, e nove do gênero masculino, com idade de 14,44±2,18, massa corpórea de 61,0±42-72 Kg, altura de 1,83±1,66-1,97 m e envergadura de 1,93±0,13. Foram obtidas medidas antropométricas, alterações ME de forma padronizada, sendo o pectus e a escoliose, por avaliação radiológica, e a angulação (â) da curva escoliótica, pelo método de Cobb; a aracnodactilia, pelo sinal do polegar e teste de Walker-Murdoch, e a dolicostenomelia, pela envergadura em relação à altura. Os pacientes responderam a um questionário quanto à participação em tratamento de fisioterapia. RESULTADOS: Quando comparados com a estimativa brasileira, a massa corpórea e a altura apresentaram valores maiores no gênero feminino (p=0,001 e p<0,0005) e masculino (p=0,019 e p=0,0001). Das alterações musculoesqueléticas, encontrou-se pectus em 3 (11%), pectus e escoliose em 19 (73%), dolicostenomelia em 11 (42%) e aracnodactilia em 21(80%). Onze (42%) pacientes com SM já haviam realizado tratamento de fisioterapia. CONCLUSÕES: As alterações antropométricas e musculoesqueléticas estão presentes na SM, e o tratamento fisioterapêutico é pouco frequente. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Marfan syndrome (MS) is an autosomic dominant condition of the connective tissue that involves the ocular, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. MS is caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene, leading to joint ligaments flaccidity, joint hypermobility and an overgrowth of the long bones. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to assess anthropometry, musculoskeletal alterations and the prevalence of physical therapy treatments among patients with MS. METHODS: Twenty-six patients were included in this study [17 females (age: 13.23±2.77 years; body mass 51.5±24-68 Kg; height 1.70±1.40-1.81 m; arm span: 1.73±0.12 m) and 9 males (age: 14.44±2.18; body mass: 61.0±42-72 Kg; height: 1.83±1.66-1.97 m; arm span: 1.93±0.13 m)]. Anthropometric measurements and musculoskeletal abnormalities were determined in a standardized fashion: pectus and scoliosis were assessed through radiography and angulation (â) of the scoliosis curve using the Cobb method; arachnodactyly was assessed through the thumb sign and Walker-Murdoch test and dolichostenomelia was assessed by arm span in relation to height. Patients also responded to a questionnaire addressing participation in physical therapy. RESULTS: In comparison to values estimated for the Brazilian population, mass and height were greater among the patients with MS (females: p=0.001 e p<0.0005 e males p=0.019 e p=0.0001, respectively). The following musculoskeletal abnormalities were found: pectus in 3 patients (11%), pectus and scoliosis in 19 (73%), dolichostenomelia in 11 (42%) and arachnodactyly in 21 (80%). Eleven patients (42%) with MS had previously undergone physical therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with MS exhibit altered musculoskeleto and anthropometry and have infrequent physical therapy treatment

Isokinetic analysis of ankle and ground reaction forces in runners and triathletes

OBJECTIVE: To analyze and compare the vertical component of ground reaction forces and isokinetic muscle parameters for plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle between long-distance runners, triathletes, and nonathletes. METHODS: Seventy-five males with a mean age of 30.26 (±6.5) years were divided into three groups: a triathlete group (n=26), a long-distance runner group (n = 23), and a non-athlete control group. The kinetic parameters were measured during running using a force platform, and the isokinetic parameters were measured using an isokinetic dynamometer. RESULTS: The non-athlete control group and the triathlete group exhibited smaller vertical forces, a greater ground contact time, and a greater application of force during maximum vertical acceleration than the long-distance runner group. The total work (180º/s) was greater in eccentric dorsiflexion and concentric plantar flexion for the non-athlete control group and the triathlete group than the long-distance runner group. The peak torque (60º/s) was greater in eccentric plantar flexion and concentric dorsiflexion for the control group than the athlete groups. CONCLUSIONS: The athlete groups exhibited less muscle strength and resistance than the control group, and the triathletes exhibited less impact and better endurance performance than the runners