Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Loredana Maggi, Claudia Celletti, Maurizio Mazzarini, David Blow, Filippo Camerota
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a standardized NeuroMuscular Taping (NMT) lumbar application in reducing back pain and improving function. The results showed that the combination of NMT application and back-school therapy significantly reduced pain and improved function in the long term.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Lourdes Penalver-Barrios, Juan Francisco Lison, Javier Ballester-Salvador, Julia Schmitt, Aida Ezzedinne-Angulo, Maria Dolores Arguisuelas, Julio Domenech
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of targeted kinesio taping on patients with chronic low back pain and found significant reduction in pain and disability at post-treatment and 6-month follow-up, with no differences between groups at any measurement time point.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rob Sillevis, Juan Nicolas Cuenca-Zaldivar, Samuel Fernandez-Carnero, Beatriz Garcia-Haba, Eleuterio A. Sanchez Romero, Francisco Selva-Sarzo
Summary: This study investigates the immediate effect of tape containing magnetic particles on the autonomic nervous system and chronic lower back pain. The results show that the tape has a significant immediate effect on the autonomic nervous system and reduces chronic lower back pain. This modulation may have the potential to alleviate perceived pain, suggesting further research opportunities.
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Orthopedics
Stefan Schmidt, Nicolas Woelfle, Claudia Schultz, Dieter Sielmann, Roman Huber, Harald Walach
Summary: The study found that both Medi-Taping treatment and standard physiotherapy had medium to large effects on patients' pain. While Medi-Taping showed slightly better improvement rates, there were no significant differences between groups in the main outcome criteria at the end of treatment and follow-up. Patients receiving Medi-Taping showed significantly higher health-related quality of life.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Thiru M. Annaswamy, Kegan J. Cunniff, Mitchell Kroll, Lori Yap, Matthew Hasley, Chung-Kuang Lin, Jason Petrasic
Summary: In patients with uncomplicated chronic low back pain, the use of a back brace in addition to education and exercise instruction did not provide any pain relief compared to education and exercise instruction alone. Due to unlikely significant changes in results, the study was halted.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Eric J. Roseen, Adlin Pinheiro, Chelsey M. Lemaster, Dorothy Plumb, Shihwe Wang, A. Rani Elwy, Chris C. Streeter, Susan Lynch, Erik Groessl, Karen J. Sherman, Janice Weinberg, Robert B. Saper
Summary: This study investigated the effects of yoga and education on patients with chronic low back pain and found that yoga was not more effective than education in improving pain and disability outcomes. However, participants in the yoga group reported greater improvements and higher satisfaction with treatment.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Alex O. Rothbaum, Libby R. Tannenbaum, Elana Zimand, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum
Summary: Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is a common health issue, and traditional treatments have limitations. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a validated technique without impairing side effects. This study investigates the usability and efficacy of a VR-based PMR program for CLBP management.
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Rehabilitation
Fabricio Jose Jassi, Tiago Tsunoda Del Antonio, Beatriz Oliveira Azevedo, Renato Moraes, Steven Z. George, Thais Cristina Chaves
Summary: This study found that star-shape Kinesio taping did not have a significant impact on pain intensity and postural control in individuals with chronic low back pain. The reduction in pain intensity between star-shape KT and minimal intervention groups was statistically significant but not clinically relevant. The results suggest that any benefits from KT may be due to contextual factors rather than specific taping parameters.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Rheumatology
Shahul Hameed Pakkir Mohamed, Hamad S. Al Amer, Gopal Nambi
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) and conventional physical therapy (CPT) for chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients. The results showed that the combined application of KT and CPT significantly reduced pain and improved functional disability and lumbar flexion range of motion after 2 and 6 weeks.
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Orthopedics
Flavia Franciele dos Santos, Morgana Lopes Braga, Micaelen Mara Ferreira Barroso, Vinicius Cunha Oliveira, Murilo Xavier Oliveira
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of combining photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with an exercise protocol for individuals with persistent nonspecific low back pain. The research will assess whether adding PBMT to a physical therapist-supervised exercise program is more effective than exercise alone in treating chronic low back pain.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Guangchen Sun, Qiliang Lou
Summary: This meta-analysis found that Kinesio taping combined with physical therapy is more effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with chronic low back pain compared to physical therapy alone.
Article
Rehabilitation
Parisa Taheri, Saeed Khosrawi, Mitra Ramezani
Summary: This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with oral medication and exercise program versus sham treatment for chronic low back pain. The findings suggest that extracorporeal shock wave therapy, together with medication and exercise, is safe and effective in the short-term treatment of chronic low back pain. However, there was no significant difference in outcomes between the intervention group and the control group.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sang S. Pak, Dora Janela, Nina Freitas, Fabiola Costa, Robert Moulder, Maria Molinos, Anabela C. Areias, Virgilio Bento, Steven P. Cohen, Vijay Yanamadala, Richard B. Souza, Fernando Dias Correia
Summary: This study compares the clinical outcomes of digital physical therapy and conventional in-person physical therapy for patients with chronic shoulder pain (CSP). The findings show that fully remote digital programs can be a viable care delivery model for CSP, with scalability and effectiveness assessed through comparison with high-dosage in-person rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Angelica E. Lang, Paul A. Hendrick, Lynne Clay, Prosanta Mondal, Catherine M. Trask, Brenna Bath, Erika D. Penz, Samuel A. Stewart, G. David Baxter, Deidre A. Hurley, Suzanne M. McDonough, Stephan Milosavljevic
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of a clinician guided, pedometer-driven walking intervention for individuals with chronic low back pain. The results showed no significant difference in pain and disability levels improvement between the walking group and the standard care group.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Georgios Krekoukias, Vasiliki Sakellari, Elisavet Anastasiadi, Georgios Gioftsos, Zacharias Dimitriadis, Konstantinos Soultanis, Ioannis D. Gelalis
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate kinetic and kinematic characteristics during gait analysis in patients with chronic low back pain before and after physiotherapy, including manual therapy techniques. The results showed that manual therapy treatment group demonstrated a tendency towards symmetry between the right and left side during gait.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Marta Maria Cordoba-Pelaez, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello, Lucia Ortiz-Comino
Summary: Although overall effects supported the intervention with myofascial therapy over other controls/interventions, the subgroup analysis showed inconsistent results for myofascial therapy in breast cancer survivors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Orthopedics
Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Eduardo Antequera-Soler, Guillermo Adolfo Mataran-Penarrocha, Deirdre A. Hurley, Jesus Martinez-de La Cal, Hector Garcia-Lopez, Ana Maria Capel-Alcaraz, Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo
Summary: This study protocol describes a double-blind, randomized controlled feasibility trial of an e-Health intervention for self-management of chronic low back pain. The study aims to evaluate the reliability and clinical outcomes of web application-based rehabilitation systems. The results may provide valuable insights into improving rehabilitation treatments.
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Pablo Roman, Natalia Benayas-Perez, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Carmen Ropero-Padilla, David Ruiz-Gonzalez, Nuria Sanchez-Labraca
Summary: This study explores the experiences and perceptions of midwives in treating sex trafficking victims. The findings reveal that sex trafficking is a disguised reality that negatively impacts victims' health and livelihood. However, there are various barriers to correctly identifying and treating victims. Therefore, healthcare workers should be equipped with practical tools and continuous professional development on this topic.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Diana Cardona, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Carmen Ropero-Padilla, Lola Rueda-Ruzafa, Francisca Carvajal, Nuria Sanchez-Labraca, Adrian Aparicio Mota, Pablo Roman
Summary: This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of a multispecies probiotic formulation as a therapeutic strategy for attenuating the emotional and cognitive decline associated with aging in adults over the age of 55. This blinded randomized control trial will compare the effects of probiotic treatment to a placebo, with the expectation of improvements in emotional and cognitive dimensions.
RESEARCH IN NURSING & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Eduardo Antequera-Soler, Guillermo A. Mataran-Penarrocha, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Hector Garcia-Lopez, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Maria Encarnacion Aguilar-Ferrandiz
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises and electroanalgesia via an e-Health program versus a home rehabilitation program on patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. The results showed that unsupervised home intervention supported by an individualized video exercise program had greater post-treatment improvement for patients.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Esther Gil-Martinez, Juan Diego Ramirez-Garcia, Ana Maria Capel-Alcaraz, Hector Garcia-Lopez, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Eduardo Antequera-Soler
Summary: e-Health interventions based on self-maintenance and education are as effective as face-to-face or home-based interventions in improving the symptoms of chronic low-back pain.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Esther Gil-Martinez, Eduardo Antequera-Soler, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Hector Garcia-Lopez
Summary: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy in treating patients with chronic low back pain, including the impact on active and latent myofascial trigger points. The research will evaluate the treatment outcomes by measuring pain, disability, quality of life, and other indicators in 92 patients after 6 weeks of treatment.
Article
Management
Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Adrian Martinez-Ortigosa, Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Carmen Ropero-Padilla, Pablo Roman, Nuria Sanchez-Labraca
Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the experiences and perceptions of final-year nursing students on the acceptability and feasibility of using a chatbot for clinical decision-making and patient safety.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Lola Rueda-Ruzafa, Carmen Ropero-Padilla, Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Pablo Roman, Nuria Sanchez-Labraca
Summary: This study explored the experiences and perceptions of fourth-year nursing students in assessing and managing acute pesticide poisoning using a socio-environmental care approach. The findings suggest that this approach can provide students with realistic public health clinical experience and facilitate transformative learning and the development of global citizenship awareness.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ana Maria Capel-Alcaraz, Hector Garcia-Lopez, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo
Summary: This systematic review aimed to determine the effects of strength exercises on menopausal symptoms and provide updated scientific evidence on the best type and regimen of exercise for symptom reduction. The results showed that strength exercises improved leg and pelvic floor strength, physical activity, bone density, metabolic and hormonal levels, heart rate and blood pressure, and reduced hot flashes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello, Alfonso Javier Ibanez-Vera, Cristo Jesus Barrios-Quinta, Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Maria de los angeles Cardero-Duran, Luis Espejo-Antunez
Summary: While therapeutic exercise is commonly used in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome, the addition of radiofrequency diathermy as a complementary therapy may provide better relief of pain. A randomized controlled trial compared the effects of adding radiofrequency diathermy to therapeutic exercises in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, and found that the combination was more effective in reducing pain intensity than exercises alone.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Ana M. Capel-Alcaraz, Adelaida M. Castro-Sanchez, Guillermo A. Mataran-Penarrocha, Eduardo Antequera-Soler, Inmaculada C. Lara-Palomo
Summary: This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy of motor control exercises described by Richardson and Hodges in improving pain and disability in patients with non-specific low back pain. The results showed that motor control exercises had a significant effect on reducing disability compared to other exercises, and also had a significant effect on reducing pain compared to inactive control, placebo, or minimal intervention, as well as general exercises.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Eduardo Antequera-Soler, Manuel Fernandez-Sanchez, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Hector Garcia-Lopez
Summary: Compared to a non-invasive multi-component intervention, electrical dry needling has more positive effects on disability, pain intensity, kinesiophobia, and reducing patients' sensitivity to myofascial trigger points pressure in patients with chronic low back pain, both at post-treatment and at 2 months.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Hector Garcia-Lopez, Maria de los Angeles Castillo-Pintor, Adelaida Maria Castro-Sanchez, Inmaculada Carmen Lara-Palomo, Esteban Obrero-Gaitan, Irene Cortes-Perez
Summary: This meta-analysis found that dual-task training (DTT) is effective in improving gait, balance, and motor impairments in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), without adverse effects.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)