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Mertens MG, Meeus M, Verborgt O, Girbes EL, Horno SMD, Aguilar-Rodriguez M, Dueñas L, Navarro-Ledesma S, Fernandez-Sanchez M, Luque-Suarez A, Struyf F. Exploration of the clinical course of frozen shoulder: A longitudinal multicenter prospective study of functional impairments. Braz J Phys Ther 2023; 27:100539. [PMID: 37639942 PMCID: PMC10474583 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2023.100539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Contradictory evidence exists regarding the clinical course of frozen shoulder (FS). OBJECTIVES To explore the clinical course of FS regarding disabilities, pain, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, scapular upward rotation, and proprioception and to establish longitudinal correlations between these variables. METHODS Patients with FS were prospectively followed for 9 months at 3-month intervals. Assessment included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire; visual analogue scale for pain; an inclinometer for shoulder external rotation (ER), internal rotation (IR), flexion, and abduction ROM, and scapular upward rotation and proprioception, as well as handheld dynamometry for muscle strength in shoulder abduction, ER, and IR. RESULTS Initially, 149 patients (98 females; mean (SD) age 53 (9) years) were included, with 88 completing all follow-up assessments. Most variables showed early improvement in the clinical course of FS, particularly ER and IR at 90° abduction, which continued to improve from 6 to 9 months of follow-up. Associations were observed between disabilities and pain (r = 0.61), disabilities/pain and ROM (r=-0.62 to -0.59 and r=-0.47 to -0.39, respectively), disabilities/pain and muscle strength (r=-0.24 to -0.35 and r=-0.36 to -0.17, respectively), and between disabilities/pain and scapular upward rotation below shoulder level (r = 0.23 to 0.38 and r = 0.24 to 0.30, respectively). ROM correlated with muscle strength (r = 0.14 to 0.44), while both ROM and ER muscle strength correlated with scapular upward rotation below shoulder level (r=-0.37 to -0.23 and r=-0.17 to -0.12, respectively). Muscle strength correlated with scapular upward rotation above shoulder level (r = 0.28 to 0.38) and lift-off muscle strength correlated with joint repositioning (r=-0.17 to -0.15). CONCLUSION Almost all factors improved in the early phase (3-6 months) after baseline assessment, while ER and IR ROM at shoulder level continued to improve long term.
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- Michel Gcam Mertens
- Research Group MOVANT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium; Pain in Motion International Research Group, Belgium
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- Research Group MOVANT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium; Pain in Motion International Research Group, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Group MOVANT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, AZ Monica, Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital (UZA), Edegem, Belgium
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- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Belgium; Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-Specialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Department of Physical Therapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy (KIMA), Faculty of Physical Education & Physical Therapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-Specialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-Specialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus of Melilla, University of Granada, Melilla, Spain
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- Research Group MOVANT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy (REVAKI), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.
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Mena-Del Horno S, Balasch-Bernat M, Louw A, Luque-Suarez A, Rodríguez-Brazzarola P, Navarro-Ledesma S, Murillo C, Dueñas L, Lluch E. Is there any benefit of adding a central nervous system-focused intervention to a manual therapy and home stretching program for people with frozen shoulder? A randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:1401-1411. [PMID: 37001795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.02.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Frozen shoulder (FS) is a highly disabling pathology of poorly understood etiology, which is characterized by the presence of intense pain and progressive loss of range of motion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding a central nervous system (CNS)-focused approach to a manual therapy and home stretching program in people with FS. METHODS A total of 34 patients with a diagnosis of primary FS were randomly allocated to receive a 12-week manual therapy and home stretching program or manual therapy and home stretching program plus a CNS-focused approach including graded motor imagery and sensory discrimination training. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index score, self-perceived shoulder pain (visual analog scale score), shoulder range of motion, and the Patient-Specific Functional Scale score were measured at baseline, after a 2-week washout period just before starting treatment, after treatment, and at 3 months' follow-up. RESULTS No significant between-group differences in any outcome were found either after treatment or at 3 months' follow-up. CONCLUSION A CNS-focused approach provided no additional benefit to a manual therapy and home stretching program in terms of shoulder pain and function in people with FS.
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- Silvia Mena-Del Horno
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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- Evidence in Motion, San Antonio, TX, USA; Physical Therapy Department, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, USA
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Malaga, Malaga, Spain; Instituto de la Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA), Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus of Melilla, University of Granada, Melilla, Spain
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Departments of Human Physiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, "Pain in Motion" International Research Group, Brussels, Belgium
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Torres-Balanzá S, Fuentes-Aparicio L, Mena-Del Horno S, Martínez-Aspas A, Sempere-Rubio N. Sexual Perception in Spanish Female Breast Cancer Survivors. Cross-Sectional Survey. Clin Breast Cancer 2023; 23:15-22. [PMID: 36357269 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2022.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to assess sexual perception in female breast cancer survivors and establish if women presenting with sexual dysfunctions symptoms receive pelvic floor physiotherapy or request information on treatment. METHODS Cross-sectional survey carried out between January and March 2021. An online survey designed by the authors was structured in 3 dimensions: demographic and anthropometric data, medical data and sexual perception data. An open format survey with 23 questions available to any website visitor. The survey followed the CHERRIES guidelines. The study included 130 women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. RESULTS The presence of pain during sexual activity was reported in 56.92% of cases. Specifically, 40.8% reported superficial dyspareunia, which is most commonly expressed by women as a "stinging pain." Surprisingly, only 4.6% of the women had received any type of pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment or had sought information. CONCLUSIONS Women breast cancer survivors have a negative perception of their sexuality. In addition, there is a lack of knowledge about the role of physiotherapy in sexual dysfunction, and only a small percentage of women received pelvic floor treatment or information to address their sexual dysfunction.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; PTinMOTION. Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; POG department (pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology), Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Clinical Biomechanics Research Unit (UBIC), Department of Physiotherapy, Universitat de València, València, Spain
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Navarro-Ledesma S, Pruimboom L, Lluch E, Dueñas L, Mena-Del Horno S, Gonzalez-Muñoz A. The Relationship between Daily Physical Activity, Psychological Factors, and Vegetative Symptoms in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph191811610. [PMID: 36141882 PMCID: PMC9517117 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nowadays, there is evidence that relates the amount of physical activity, as well as the impact of psychological factors, to the intensity of symptoms present in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). However, there are no studies which correlate the level of association of physical activity, psychological factors and vegetative symptoms in the FM population. The study has a cross-sectional observational design with 41 participants being recruited from a private clinic and rehabilitation service. The Autonomic Symptom Profile (Compass-31) to assess vegetative symptoms, the GODIN questionnaire to evaluate the level of leisure activity, and the pain catastrophizing scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Self-Efficacy Scale to assess psychological factors, were used. A low and significant level of association was found between pain catastrophizing (PCS) and Kinesiophobia (r = 0.398; p < 0.01), as well as with catastrophizing and vegetative symptoms (r = 0.428; p < 0.05). Furthermore, a low and significant level of association was also found between self-efficacy and vegetative symptoms (r = 0.397; p < 0.05). No association was found between the level of daily physical activity (measured by the Godin Leisure questionnaire) and vegetative symptoms, nor with any psychological factor studied. There is an association between vegetative symptoms and psychological factors. Nevertheless, more research which takes other factors into account, such as lifestyle and nutritional, is needed.
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- Santiago Navarro-Ledesma
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus of Melilla, University of Granada, Querol Street 5, 52004 Melilla, Spain
- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (University of Granada and PNI Europe), Querol Street 5, 52004 Melilla, Spain
- PNI Europe, 2518 JP The Hague, The Netherlands
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- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (University of Granada and PNI Europe), Querol Street 5, 52004 Melilla, Spain
- PNI Europe, 2518 JP The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Street de Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-Specialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Pain in Motion International Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Street de Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi-Specialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Street de Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Clinica Ana Gonzalez, Avenida Hernan Nuñez de Toledo 6, 29018 Malaga, Spain
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Lluch-Girbés E, Dueñas L, Mena-Del Horno S, Luque-Suarez A, Navarro-Ledesma S, Louw A. A central nervous system-focused treatment approach for people with frozen shoulder: protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Trials 2019; 20:498. [PMID: 31409380 PMCID: PMC6693238 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3585-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Frozen shoulder (FS) is a musculoskeletal condition of poorly understood etiology that results in shoulder pain and large mobility deficits. Despite some physical therapy interventions, such as joint mobilization and exercise, having shown therapeutic benefit, a definitive treatment does not currently exist. The aim of this study will be to compare the effectiveness of a central nervous system (CNS)-directed treatment program versus a standard medical and physical therapy care program on outcomes in participants with FS. Methods/design The study is a two-group, randomized clinical trial with blinding of participants and assessors. Participants will be recruited via referrals from orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists, community-based advertisements, private care practices and hospitals. Participants will be randomized to receive either a CNS-focused treatment program or standard medical and physical therapy care. The Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI) will be the primary outcome, while the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), shoulder range of movement (ROM), The Patient Specific Functional Scale, two-point discrimination threshold and laterality judgement accuracy will be the secondary outcomes. Assessment will occur at baseline, at the end of the treatment program (week 10), and at 3 and 6 months’ follow-up. Discussion Preliminary data suggest that treatments that target CNS function are a promising approach to the treatment of people with shoulder pain including patients with FS. In the context of modest effects from most available physical therapy treatments for FS, this CNS-focused approach may lead to improved clinical outcomes. The trial should determine if the CNS-directed program is more effective than traditional interventions at reducing pain intensity and improving function in a FS cohort and will follow up participants for 6 months, providing important information on the persistence of any treatment effects. Trial registration NCT03320200. Registered on October 25, 2017. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-019-3585-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Enrique Lluch-Girbés
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,Pain in Motion International Research Group.,Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.,Physiotherapy in Motion, Multi speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad de Malaga, Andalucia TECH, Malaga, Spain. .,Instituto de la Investigacion Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA), Malaga, Spain.
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- International Spine and Pain Institute, Story City, Iowa, USA
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Sánchez-Sánchez ML, Belda-Lois JM, Mena-Del Horno S, Viosca-Herrero E, Igual-Camacho C, Gisbert-Morant B. A new methodology based on functional principal component analysis to study postural stability post-stroke. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2018; 56:18-26. [PMID: 29775954 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND A major goal in stroke rehabilitation is the establishment of more effective physical therapy techniques to recover postural stability. Functional Principal Component Analysis provides greater insight into recovery trends. However, when missing values exist, obtaining functional data presents some difficulties. The purpose of this study was to reveal an alternative technique for obtaining the Functional Principal Components without requiring the conversion to functional data beforehand and to investigate this methodology to determine the effect of specific physical therapy techniques in balance recovery trends in elderly subjects with hemiplegia post-stroke. METHODS A randomized controlled pilot trial was developed. Thirty inpatients post-stroke were included. Control and target groups were treated with the same conventional physical therapy protocol based on functional criteria, but specific techniques were added to the target group depending on the subjects' functional level. Postural stability during standing was quantified by posturography. The assessments were performed once a month from the moment the participants were able to stand up to six months post-stroke. FINDINGS The target group showed a significant improvement in postural control recovery trend six months after stroke that was not present in the control group. Some of the assessed parameters revealed significant differences between treatment groups (P < 0.05). INTERPRETATION The proposed methodology allows Functional Principal Component Analysis to be performed when data is scarce. Moreover, it allowed the dynamics of recovery of two different treatment groups to be determined, showing that the techniques added in the target group increased postural stability compared to the base protocol.
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- M Luz Sánchez-Sánchez
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag street, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Biomechanics Institute of Valencia, Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia, Camí de Vera s/n, edificio 9C, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag street, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Avinguda de Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag street, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, University of Valencia, Gascó Oliag street, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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