Efectos del entrenamiento muscular respiratorio en jugadores de fútbol.

El diafragma es el principal músculo de la respiración y, debido a su disposición, no podemos visualizarlo únicamente dentro del sistema cardiorrespiratorio; tiene una relación directa con más sistemas como el sistema fascial, vascular, linfático e incluso el control postural. El buen estado de la musculatura esquelética es un aspecto indispensable para un óptimo rendimiento de los deportistas, ya sean amateur o de élite. Sin embargo, en los últimos años se está prestando cada vez mayor atención a la musculatura respiratoria, ya que su papel puede ser crucial en el rendimiento del atleta. La limitación respiratoria puede aparecer al realizar deporte y estar relacionada con la fatiga de los músculos respiratorios, el aporte de oxígeno a los mismos y su competición con las demandas de los músculos esqueléticos. De este modo, el entrenamiento de los músculos respiratorios podría plantearse como medio para llegar a conseguir objetivos dentro del ámbito deportivo tales como aumentar el rendimiento físico aeróbico, evitar la fatiga muscular (tanto respiratoria como esquelética) y retrasar la aparición del reflejo metabólico respiratorio. Tanto la fuerza como la resistencia pueden ser entrenadas en estos músculos. El efecto de su entrenamiento específico debe realizarse en función de la mejora de los parámetros funcionales. Las adaptaciones, tras un programa de entrenamiento, pueden influir en el metabolismo energético de estos músculos, provocando una menor demanda de oxígeno a la vez que aumentan su eficacia. Investigaciones consultadas que realizan diferentes protocolos de entrenamiento de los músculos respiratorios obtuvieron buenos resultados en el rendimiento deportivo en deportes como el fútbol, natación o atletismo. Los músculos respiratorios deben de ser una parte integral del entrenamiento en fútbol, no solo por su papel en la respiración, sino también porque contribuyen a la estabilización y los movimientos del tronco. Por tanto, su fatiga puede afectar también a la técnica de carrera del futbolista. Existe controversia en las características de los entrenamientos y los diferentes dispositivos empleados. De este modo, se plantea la necesidad de reclutar evidencia sobre los efectos del entrenamiento de la musculatura respiratoria en jugadores de fútbol y la de realizar un ensayo clínico para conocer cómo repercute el entrenamiento muscular inspiratorio en variables de función muscular respiratoria y equilibrio estático en jugadores de fútbol.Actividad Física y DeporteMedicin

Does Inspiratory Muscle Training Affect Static Balance in Soccer Players? A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is effective in improving postural stability and balance in different clinical populations. However, there is no evidence of these effects in soccer players. A single-blind, two-arm (1:1), randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study on 14 soccer players was performed with the main aim of assessing the effect of IMT on static balance, and secondarily, of examining changes in the respiratory muscle function. The experimental group (EG) received an IMT program with progressive intensity, from 20% to 80%, of the maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP). The sham group (SG) performed the same program with a fixed load of 20% of the MIP. Static balance and respiratory muscle function variables were assessed. A two-factor analysis of variance for repeated measures was used to assess differences after training. Statistical significance was set at p p = 0.012) and eyes closed (from 3166.2 ± 641.3 to 4173.3 ± 390.8 mm, p = 0.004). A significant increase in the maximal voluntary ventilation was observed for both groups (EG p = 0.005; SG p = 0.000). No significant differences existed between the groups. IMT did not improve the static balance in a sample of soccer players. Conducting a high-scale study is feasible and could refine the results and conclusions stemming from the current pilot study

Relationship between Respiratory Muscle Function and Postural Stability in Male Soccer Players: A Case-Control Study

The important role of postural stability in exercise performance has been determined by several authors. Despite this, few studies have analyzed the relationship between respiratory muscles’ strength and postural stability in athletes. For this reason, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural stability and respiratory muscles’ function in male soccer players. A case-control study was conducted over twenty-eight healthy men (18 soccer players; 10 non-athletes). Inspiratory muscle strength (MIP) and respiratory resistance (MVV) were obtained through a digital spirometer. Stability variables were obtained in standing position on a stabilometric platform and in open and closed eyes conditions. The area and length of the center of pressures and displacements in the X and Y range were analyzed. Pearson’s coefficient was used to measure the linear correlation between MIP, MVV and stabilometric variables. In the soccer players’ group, MIP and MIP % predictive were inversely correlated with length (r = −0.535 and r = −0.585; p < 0.05) and X range (r = −0.527 and r = −0.560; p < 0.05), whereas MVV was directly correlated with length (r = 0.606; p < 0.01) and Y range (r = 0.558; p < 0.05). Our results show that the greater the inspiratory muscle strength, the less displacement of the pressure center, while at higher respiratory rates there is greater displacement

Relationship between Respiratory Muscle Function and Postural Stability in Male Soccer Players: A Case-Control Study.

The important role of postural stability in exercise performance has been determined by several authors. Despite this, few studies have analyzed the relationship between respiratory muscles' strength and postural stability in athletes. For this reason, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postural stability and respiratory muscles' function in male soccer players. A case-control study was conducted over twenty-eight healthy men (18 soccer players; 10 non-athletes). Inspiratory muscle strength (MIP) and respiratory resistance (MVV) were obtained through a digital spirometer. Stability variables were obtained in standing position on a stabilometric platform and in open and closed eyes conditions. The area and length of the center of pressures and displacements in the X and Y range were analyzed. Pearson's coefficient was used to measure the linear correlation between MIP, MVV and stabilometric variables. In the soccer players' group, MIP and MIP % predictive were inversely correlated with length (r = -0.535 and r = -0.585;

Analysis of different gamification-based teaching resources for physiotherapy students: a comparative study

Abstract Background For health professionals, gamification is a new teaching method that has achieved an important role in recent years, with excellent results in learning and knowledge acquisition. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the gaming experience through different gamification resources in the classroom with physiotherapy students. Methods A comparative study on gamification-based teaching resources was carried out during the first semester of the 2021–2022 academic year. A total of 33 physiotherapy students participated in this study. After the theoretical topics were taught, the participants were invited to participate in different gamification resources such as Kahoot!, Physiotherapy Party and Escape Room. The gaming experience with the different gamification resources was measured with the GAMEX scale. Results The Physiotherapy Party showed a higher score in relation to the enjoyment dimension compared to the Kahoot! and Escape Room (p = 0.004). The Escape Room presented higher scores in absorption, creative thinking, activation and dominance compared to Kahoot! and Physiotherapy Party (p < 0.005). Conclusions Gamification resources promote enjoyment and creativity in the students in the classroom. The use of new teaching methods based on gamification, such as Escape Room as Physiotherapy Party should be considered as first choice in the use of gamification resources due to the benefits they bring to students

Effects of Non-Invasive Radiofrequency Diathermy in Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Systematic Review

Background and Objectives: In recent years, the use of radiofrequency diathermy in pelvic floor disorders has grown proportionally to the interest in this specialty. Despite the common use of this therapy among pelvic floor physiotherapists, little is known about its effects and effectiveness in pelvic floor disorders. For this reason, the aim of the present review is to assess the effects of non-invasive 300 kHz&ndash;1 MHz radiofrequency diathermy in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, searching for any type of study that included pelvic floor disorder participants and an experimental group treated with non-invasive nor ablative radiofrequency diathermy. Results: There were a total of 578 studies after removing duplicates. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in a total of 15 studies, which were methodologically assessed with PEDro and the Newcastle and Ottawa scale. Conclusions: Despite the low quality of most of them, the studies showed improvements in urinary incontinence, pelvic pain conditions, pelvic floor muscles strength and sexual function. These findings must be considered with caution until more randomized clinical trials are performed to solve the biases detected

Demanda, psicopatología, calidad de vida, autoestima y personalidad en personas transexuales adolescentes y adultas jóvenes atendidas en una Unidad de Referencia en Identidad de Género en España

Objetivo: Evaluar en personas transexuales adolescentes y adultas jóvenes atendidas en una Unidad especializada de Identidad de Género, la evolución de la demanda, la presencia de psicopatología, autoestima, calidad de vida y personalidad. Metodología: Estudio transversal en una cohorte de personas transexuales adolescentes y adultas jóvenes sin tratamientos previos de afirmación de género, obtenida mediante muestreo consecutivo que solicitaron atención sanitaria desde 2014 hasta 2017. La medición de las variables fue realizada mediante siete test validados: Inventario para la depresión de Beck-BDI, Cuestionario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo-STAI-R/E, Escala de Miedo a la Evaluación Negativa-FNE, Escala de Estrés y Evitación Social-SAD, Índice de calidad de vida-QLI-Sp, versión española, Escala de Autoestima-EAE, versión española y Cuestionario de Personalidad de Eysenck-EPI. Resultados: Se analizan las variables recogidas de 190 personas, 110 hombres transexuales (Mujer-Hombre) y 80 mujeres transexuales (Hombre-Mujer), referentes a la evaluación previa al inicio de los tratamientos médicos de afirmación de género. La demanda en los últimos años ha tenido un incremento notable sobre todo en menores de edad, suponiendo el 43,45% de la misma. La ratio en hombres transexuales ha ido aumentado frente a las mujeres transexuales llegando a ser 1,3 frente a 1. El 18% presentaba depresión moderada y el 3% grave. La ansiedad estado estaba presente en el 48% de la muestra de forma moderada y en el 23% de forma severa, con distribución similar a la ansiedad rasgo (43 y 31% respectivamente). El miedo a la evaluación negativa estaba presente en el 5% de los sujetos y el 7% presentaba conductas de evitación social. La mitad de la muestra tenía baja autoestima. El 10% valoraban su calidad de vida como mala o muy mala y el 28% como regular. Un 20% puntúan alto en rasgo de neuroticismo y 21% puntuó en baja extroversión. No se encontraron diferencias significativas en ninguna de las variables estudiadas en función del género, ni cuando se compararon adolescentes (10 a 19 años) con personas adultas jóvenes (20-35 años). Conclusiones: Existe un porcentaje importante de personas transexuales adolescentes y adultas jóvenes, qué al iniciar la demanda de tratamientos médicos de afirmación de género, manifiestan clínica depresiva y ansiosa y en menor medida ansiedad social. La mitad de ellas tienen baja autoestima, el 40% considera que su calidad de vida es regular o mala y la quinta parte muestra inestabilidad emocional e introversión. Breve descripción del contenido: Hemos analizado la evolución de la demanda asistencial y diferentes variables de salud mental, autoestima, calidad de vida y personalidad, recogidas en los cuestionarios administrados en la evaluación inicial, previa al inicio de tratamientos médicos de afirmación de género, con el fin de detectar las necesidades de apoyo psicoterapéutico que precisa esta población para afrontar con éxito el protocolo de tratamiento médico y la adaptación social en género sentido

Case Report: Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Can Alter the Perception of Verticality. A Preliminary Study.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral curvature of the spine of at least 10° Cobb's angle of unknown etiology. Some studies have found that patients with AIS have a Visual Verticality (VV) perception similar to healthy controls. This study aimed to analyze VV perception and postural balance differences in patients with AIS depending on the management, either based on observation or conservative treatment. Eighteen patients with AIS were included in this study. Nine patients were managed based on observation. The other nine underwent conservative treatment, such as bracing or exercise. Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) and posturographic parameters were measured and analyzed. In the SVV test, patients who underwent treatment showed poor constant error in absolute values and mean absolute error, with statistically significant differences (

The Type of Conservative Management Could Be Related to the Strength of the Inspiratory Muscles of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis—A Case Series

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral curvature of the spine with a Cobb angle of at least 10° with an unknown etiology. It is recognized that AIS may affect respiratory function. This study aims to describe and compare respiratory function in a case series of patients with scoliosis who underwent different types of therapeutic management: no intervention, orthotic brace, and global postural reeducation (GPR). Fifteen AIS patients were included in this study (seven no intervention, four orthotic brace and four GPR). Lung function and inspiratory muscle strength were measured and analyzed, as well as sociodemographic, clinical, and anthropometric variables. Significant correlations were observed between height (cm) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) reference (cmH2O) and forced vital capacity (FVC) (liters) (r = 0.650 and r = 0.673, respectively; p &lt; 0.01); weight (Kg) and MIP reference (cmH2O) (r = 0.727; p &lt; 0.01); and Main curve degrees (Cobb angle) and FVC% (r = −0.648; p &lt; 0.01). The AIS cases that underwent GPR treatment presented a greater MIP (% predictive) compared to the no intervention and brace cases (201.1% versus 126.1% and 78.4%, respectively; p &lt; 0.05). The results of this case series show a possible relation whereby patients undergoing treatment with the GPR method have greater inspiratory muscle strength compared to the no intervention and brace cases. Studies with larger samples and prospective designs must be performed to corroborate these results

Evaluating the Impact of Flossing Band Integration in Conventional Physiotherapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Background/Objectives: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is prevalent among physically active individuals, highlighting the need for innovative treatment strategies beyond conventional physiotherapy. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating flossing band therapy with standard physiotherapy, anticipating improved outcomes in pain reduction, functional ability, and patient satisfaction. Methods: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial involved 50 PFPS-diagnosed participants. They were divided into two groups: Standard Physiotherapy Group (SPG) and Flossing Band and Physiotherapy Group (FBPG), each undergoing an 8-week intervention focusing on resistance training supplemented by respective therapies. Assessment metrics included pain (VAS), strength (Dynamometry), lower limb function (LEFS), and PFPS function (AKPS) measured before and after the intervention. Results: Significant enhancements in all outcome measures were noted for both groups, yet the FBPG exhibited notably superior improvements in pain, knee functionality, muscle strength, and lower extremity function. The FBPG demonstrated statistically significant greater efficacy in pain alleviation and strength enhancement. Conclusions: The addition of flossing band therapy to conventional physiotherapy presents a more effective treatment modality for PFPS, suggesting its potential to redefine therapeutic standards. Future studies should delve into the long-term impacts and mechanistic underpinnings of floss band therapy in PFPS management