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Zakaryaei SA, Ravanbakhsh M, Javaherizadeh H, Hakimzadeh M, Shaterzadeh-Yazdi MJ. EFFECT OF VISCERAL MANIPULATION ON CHILDREN WITH REFRACTORY CHRONIC FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2024; 61:e23146. [PMID: 39046000 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.24612023-146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Functional constipation (FC) is a common global high prevalence issue in children. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of visceral manipulation (VM) on children with chronic interacble FC unresponsive to the standard treatment. METHODS This study was conducted as a randomized, single-blind controlled trial. Fifty-two children with refractory chronic functional constipation unresponsive to the standard medical treatment were randomly allocated to two groups of 26 control (standard medical care (SMC)) and 26 intervention (SMC with VM) for 4 weeks. Abdominal pain, painful defecation, stool consistency, defecation frequency, and the dose of oral laxative were evaluated before and after the treatment period using the Pain Rating Scale, Bristol stool form scale, and patient/parents report. RESULTS At the end of treatment, except for the dose of oral laxative in the control group, all of the results showed a significant difference in both groups (P<0.05). The dose of oral laxative in the intervention group decreased significantly (P<0.05), however, no significant change was observed in the control group (P>0.05). In the intervention group comparison, statistically significant differences were found in all va-riables except the Bristol stool form scale (P<0.05). The Bristol stool form scale after treatments was not different when the groups were compared (P=0.32), but the number of subjects who had normal stool consistency was significantly increased in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION VM can be considered as a possible treatment without side effects besides SMC for the management of chronic FC. Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effect of VM.
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- Seyed Arman Zakaryaei
- Student Research Committee, School of Rehabiliatation Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Tesearch Center, Clinical Science Research Institute, Rehabilitation Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Tesearch Center, Clinical Science Research Institute, Rehabilitation Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Wójcik M, Aniśko B, Siatkowski I. Quality of life in women with normal pregnancy. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12434. [PMID: 38816467 PMCID: PMC11139910 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63355-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Pregnancy affects a woman's physiological and psychological state. One of the most important aspects that requires attention is the quality of life of pregnant women. The quality of life of women during this period is influenced by a number of factors, such as back and pelvic pain, physiotherapy and physical activity, and also sexual satisfaction. Eighty-five women aged 21-40 years (30.80 ± 5.05) in pregnancy trimesters participated in the study: 17 women were in the first trimester, 32 women were in the second, and 36 women in the third trimester. The World Health Organisation Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women SSS-W-R15 were used to answer the research hypotheses. Respondents also provided information on questions regarding physiotherapy treatments and physical activity. Quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) and disability due to back pain (ODI) showed a statistical association and relationship (p-value = 0.045, rho = - 0.22). Quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) has an association with sexual satisfaction in pregnant women (SSS-W-R15) (p-value = 0.003, rho = 0.32). The trimester of pregnancy has an effect on ODI (p-value = 0.027). A significant effect occurred in a detailed comparison between the first and third trimesters of pregnancy (p-value = 0.026). The trimester also has an impact on quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) (p-value = 0.002). In a detailed analysis, a significant effect occurred between the first and third trimesters of pregnancy (p-value = 0.001). Moreover, the trimester of pregnancy has an impact on sexual satisfaction (SSS-W-R15) (p-value = 0.027). After detailed statistical analysis, a significant effect occurred between trimesters one and three of pregnancy (p-value = 0.046). On the other hand, the number of days of physical activity performed by pregnant women per month and the type of physical activity had no effect on the ODI (p-value = 0.071). The type of physical activity performed by pregnant women also has no effect on ODI (p-value = 0.023). The number of physiotherapy treatments used has no effect on the ODI (p-value = 0.156). Type of physiotherapy treatment has no effect on ODI (p-value = 0.620). Normal pregnancy quality of life (WHOQOL) is related to ODI and sexual satisfaction (SSS-W-R15), while the trimester of pregnancy also has an impact on quality of life, disability due to back pain and sexual satisfaction.
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- Małgorzata Wójcik
- Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wlkp., 61-871, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wlkp., 61-871, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Poznan University of Life Science, 60-637, Poznan, Poland
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Irving R, Schmidt E, Stone M, Fleming RK, Xie JY. Meta-epidemiologic review: blinding and sham treatment in clinical trial design for osteopathic manipulative treatment research. INT J OSTEOPATH MED 2024; 51:100705. [PMID: 38312536 PMCID: PMC10836155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2023.100705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Objective To analyze the consistency of study designs in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) research, focusing on blinding protocols and the use of sham treatments. Data Source and Study Selection PubMed and CINAHL were searched in January 2022. A total of 83 research studies between 2009 and 2021 were selected based on the presence of a double- or single-blind study design and/or sham treatment. Data Extraction and Analysis Data regarding the primary outcome measures, blinding design, measures used to determine success of blinding, osteopathic technique used, and sham technique used for each eligible study were extracted and compared among different study designs. Results A total of 5968 subjects participated in the 83 trials. The study population mainly consisted of asymptomatic individuals (25%) and chronic back pain patients (19%). Light touch was employed most commonly (49%) as the sham treatment, followed by unrelated sham (20%) and incomplete maneuvers (20%). Most studies blinded the subjects (80%) or the outcome evaluator/data analyzer (71%), while only 20% studies blinded the osteopathic physicians. Conclusions Strict double-blinding is achievable for OMT clinical research by blinding the subjects and data collectors/analyzers rather than the osteopaths providing the actual treatment. The use of questionnaires to determine the success of blinding should be considered. Additionally, including OMT-naïve subjects is preferred to enhance blinding success. When designing a sham treatment, careful consideration should be given to blinding the data collector, accounting for the placebo effect, and incorporating an additional no-treatment control group to improve the rigor of the study design.
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- Richard Irving
- Department of Basic Sciences, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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- Department of Basic Sciences, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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- Biology Department, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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- Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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- Department of Basic Sciences, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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Nzamba J, Van Damme S, Favre J, Christe G. The relationships between spinal amplitude of movement, pain and disability in low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Pain 2024; 28:37-53. [PMID: 37475698 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The role of spinal movement alterations in low back pain (LBP) remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analyses examined the relationships between spinal amplitude of movement, disability and pain intensity in patients with LBP. DATABASES AND DATA TREATMENT We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Pedro and Web of Science for relevant articles until 14th March 2023. Risk of bias was assessed with the Quality in Prognostic Studies Tool. We analysed the relationships between amplitude of movement, disability and pain intensity with standard correlational meta-analyses and meta-analytic structural equation modelling (MASEM) in cross-sectional and longitudinal data. RESULTS A total of 106 studies (9001 participants) were included. In cross-sectional data, larger amplitude of movement was associated with lower disability (pooled coefficient: -0.25, 95% confidence interval: [-0.29 to -0.21]; 69/5899 studies/participants) and pain intensity (-0.13, [-0.17 to -0.09]; 74/5806). An increase in amplitude of movement was associated with a decrease in disability (-0.23, [-0.31 to -0.15]; 33/2437) and pain intensity (-0.25, [-0.33 to -0.17]; 38/2172) in longitudinal data. MASEM revealed similar results and, in addition, showed that amplitude of movement had a very small influence on the pain intensity-disability relationship. CONCLUSIONS These results showed a significant but small association between amplitude of movement and disability or pain intensity. Moreover, they demonstrated a direct association between an increase in amplitude of movement and a decrease in pain intensity or disability, supporting interventions aiming to reduce protective spinal movements in patients with LBP. SIGNIFICANCE The large meta-analyses performed in this work revealed an association between reductions in spinal amplitude of movement and increased levels of disability and pain intensity in people with LBP. Moreover, it highlighted that LBP recovery is associated with a reduction in protective motor behaviour (increased amplitude of movement), supporting the inclusion of spinal movement in the biopsychosocial understanding and management of LBP.
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- J Nzamba
- Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Swiss BioMotion Lab, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Physiotherapy, HESAV School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Altınbilek T, Murat S, Yıldırım E, Filiz B, Ünlü S, Terzi R. Evaluation of effectiveness of osteopathic visceral manipulation in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain: A multi-center, single-blind, randomized-controlled study. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 69:500-509. [PMID: 38766590 PMCID: PMC11099862 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.12541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Objectives In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of osteopathic visceral manipulation (OVM) combined with physical therapy in pain, depression, and functional impairment in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain (LBP). Patients and methods A total of 118 patients with chronic mechanical LBP were assessed, and 86 who met the inclusion criteria were included in the randomized-controlled study between January 2021 and August 2022. The patients were randomized to either Group 1 (n=43), which underwent physical therapy (5 days/week, for a total of 15 sessions) combined with OVM (2 days/week with three-day intervals), or Group 2 (n=43), which underwent physical therapy (5 days/week, for a total of 15 sessions) combined with sham OVM (2 days/week with three-day intervals). Both groups were assessed before and after treatment and at the fourth week post-treatment. Results Seven patients were lost to follow-up, and the study was completed with 79 patients (25 males, 54 females; mean age: 46.87±14.12 years; range, 19 to 75 years). Pain, depression, and functional impairment scores were all improved in both groups (p=0.001 for all). This improvement was sustained at week four after the end of treatment. However, improvement in the pain, depression, and functional impairment scores was significantly higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 (p=0.001 for all). Conclusion The results suggest that OVM combined with physical therapy is useful to improve pain, depression, and functional impairment in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. We believe that OVM techniques should be combined with other physical therapy modalities in this patient population.
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- Turgay Altınbilek
- Specialist of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Private Office, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital, Samsun, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kahramankazan State Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli Health and Technology University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kocaeli, Türkiye
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Hohenschurz-Schmidt D, Draper-Rodi J, Vase L, Scott W, McGregor A, Soliman N, MacMillan A, Olivier A, Cherian CA, Corcoran D, Abbey H, Freigang S, Chan J, Phalip J, Nørgaard Sørensen L, Delafin M, Baptista M, Medforth NR, Ruffini N, Skøtt Andresen S, Ytier S, Ali D, Hobday H, Santosa AANAA, Vollert J, Rice AS. Blinding and sham control methods in trials of physical, psychological, and self-management interventions for pain (article I): a systematic review and description of methods. Pain 2023; 164:469-484. [PMID: 36265391 PMCID: PMC9916059 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Blinding is challenging in randomised controlled trials of physical, psychological, and self-management therapies for pain, mainly because of their complex and participatory nature. To develop standards for the design, implementation, and reporting of control interventions in efficacy and mechanistic trials, a systematic overview of currently used sham interventions and other blinding methods was required. Twelve databases were searched for placebo or sham-controlled randomised clinical trials of physical, psychological, and self-management treatments in a clinical pain population. Screening and data extraction were performed in duplicate, and trial features, description of control methods, and their similarity to the active intervention under investigation were extracted (protocol registration ID: CRD42020206590). The review included 198 unique control interventions, published between 2008 and December 2021. Most trials studied people with chronic pain, and more than half were manual therapy trials. The described control interventions ranged from clearly modelled based on the active treatment to largely dissimilar control interventions. Similarity between control and active interventions was more frequent for certain aspects (eg, duration and frequency of treatments) than others (eg, physical treatment procedures and patient sensory experiences). We also provide an overview of additional, potentially useful methods to enhance blinding, as well as the reporting of processes involved in developing control interventions. A comprehensive picture of prevalent blinding methods is provided, including a detailed assessment of the resemblance between active and control interventions. These findings can inform future developments of control interventions in efficacy and mechanistic trials and best-practice recommendations.
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- David Hohenschurz-Schmidt
- Pain Research, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre, University College of Osteopathy, London, United Kingdom
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- Section for Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Health Psychology Section, Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- INPUT Pain Management Unit, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Human Performance Group, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Pain Research, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre, University College of Osteopathy, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Research Centre, University College of Osteopathy, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Danish Ramazzini Centre, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Penn Clinic, Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Wolfson Centre for Age Related Diseases, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- National Centre Germany, Foundation C.O.M.E. Collaboration, Berlin, Germany
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- Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Pain Research, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
- Division of Neurological Pain Research and Therapy, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
- Neurophysiology, Mannheim Center of Translational Neuroscience (MCTN), Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Pain Research, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
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Melo TM, Cunha FLL, Bezerra LMR, Salemi M, de Albuquerque VA, de Alencar GG, de Siqueira GR. Abdominal and Diaphragmatic Mobility in Adults With Chronic Gastritis: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Chiropr Med 2023; 22:11-19. [PMID: 36844992 PMCID: PMC9947977 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to assess abdominal and diaphragmatic mobility in adults with chronic gastritis compared with healthy individuals and to analyze the impact of chronic gastritis on musculoskeletal signs and symptoms of the cervical and thoracic spine. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted by the physiotherapy department at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in Brazil. Fifty-seven individuals participated, 28 with chronic gastritis (gastritis group [GG]) and 29 healthy individuals (control group [CG]). We assessed the following: restricted abdominal mobility in the transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes; diaphragmatic mobility; restricted cervical vertebral segmental mobility; restricted thoracic vertebral segmental mobility; and pain on palpation, asymmetry, and density and texture of the soft tissues on the cervical and thoracic spine. The measure of diaphragmatic mobility was assessed with ultrasound imaging. The Fisher exact and χ2 tests were applied to compare the groups (GG and CG) in relation to the restricted mobility of the abdominal tissues near the stomach on all planes and diaphragm, and the independent samples t test to compare the mobility measurements of the diaphragm. A significance level of 5% was considered for all tests. Results Restricted abdominal mobility in all directions (P < .05) was greater in GG when compared with CG except for the counterclockwise direction (P = .09). In GG, 93% of the individuals presented restricted diaphragmatic mobility, with a mean mobility of 3.1 ± 1.9 cm, and in the CG, 36.8% with a mean of 6.9 + 1.7 cm (P < .001). The GG presented a higher occurrence of restricted rotation and lateral glide mobility of the cervical vertebrae, pain to palpation, and density and texture dysfunction of the adjacent tissues when compared with CG (P < .05). In the thoracic region, there was no difference between GG and CG regarding musculoskeletal signs and symptoms. Conclusion Individuals with chronic gastritis presented greater abdominal restriction and lower diaphragmatic mobility, in addition to a higher occurrence of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the cervical spine when compared with healthy individuals.
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- Thania Maion Melo
- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Ceballos-Laita L, Mingo-Gómez MT, Medrano-de-la-Fuente R, Hernando-Garijo I, Jiménez-Del-Barrio S. The effectiveness of visceral osteopathy in pain, disability, and physical function in patients with low-back pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:195-202. [PMID: 36357261 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2022.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy in improving pain intensity, disability and physical function in patients with low-back pain (LBP). MATERIALS AND METHODS MEDLINE (Pubmed), PEDro, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to February 2022. PICO search strategy was used to identify randomized controlled trials applying visceral techniques in patients with LBP. Eligible studies and data extraction were conducted independently by two reviewers. Quality of the studies was assessed with the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale, and the risk of bias with Cochrane Collaboration tool. Meta-analyses were conducted using random effects models according to heterogeneity assessed with I2 coefficient. Data on outcomes of interest were extracted by a researcher using RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS Five studies were included in the systematic review involving 268 patients with LBP. The methodological quality of the included ranged from high to low and the risk of bias was high. Visceral osteopathy techniques have shown no improvements in pain intensity (Standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.53; 95% CI; -1.09, 0.03; I2: 78%), disability (SMD = -0.08; 95% CI; -0.44, 0.27; I2: 0%) and physical function (SMD = -0.26; 95% CI; -0.62, 0.10; I2: 0%) in patients with LBP. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis showed a lack of high-quality studies showing the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy in pain, disability, and physical function in patients with LBP.
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- Luis Ceballos-Laita
- Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Calle Universidad S/N, Soria 42002, Spain.
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- Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Calle Universidad S/N, Soria 42002, Spain.
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- Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Calle Universidad S/N, Soria 42002, Spain.
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- Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Calle Universidad S/N, Soria 42002, Spain.
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- Clinical Research in Health Sciences Group, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Calle Universidad S/N, Soria 42002, Spain.
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Wetzler G, Rasmussen TR, Wisneski LA, Shear DL. On "Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States." Dice JL, Dendy D, Sizer PS, Cook CE, Feuling S, Brismée JM. Phys Ther. 2021;101:pzab027. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab027. Phys Ther 2022; 102:pzac114. [PMID: 35951675 PMCID: PMC9621590 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzac114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Gail Wetzler
- Department of Research, Upledger Institute International and Barral Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
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- Department of Research, Upledger Institute International, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
- Center for Manuel Medicine, Vaerlose, Denmark
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- International Alliance of Healthcare Educators, Research and Development, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
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Wójcik M, Jarząbek-Bielecka G, Merks P, Luwański D, Plagens-Rotman K, Pisarska-Krawczyk M, Mizgier M, Kędzia W. Visceral Therapy and Physical Activity for Selected Dysfunctions, with Particular Emphasis on Locomotive Organ Pain in Pregnant Women-Importance of Reducing Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:1118. [PMID: 35740015 PMCID: PMC9219914 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Movement is a physiological phenomenon and a fundamental aspect of the living human body in a global context (e.g., musculoskeletal system function) and local one (e.g., visceral system function). The local activity of the body is expressed in the rhythm of pulsations, peristalsis and vibrations. Visceral therapy supports movement, articulation and tissue rhythm. The use of visceral treatment for pain is complementary and is relevant for pregnant women. Maintaining the mobility and motility of internal organs by means of visceral techniques can regulate anatomical relations and physiological processes within the urogenital diaphragm. The role of physical activity is also important. A scoping review was conducted to analyze the relevant literature on pain in pregnant women, the role of visceral therapy in pregnant women and oxidative stress. Eligible articles presented aspects of the occurrence of pain in locomotive organs in pregnant women, the use of visceral therapy in pain management, and the reduction of oxidative stress. The use of visceral therapy and physical activity in the treatment of pain is complementary and also important for pregnant women, and so may have an effect on reducing oxidative stress in pregnant women.
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- Małgorzata Wójcik
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
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- Division of Developmental Gynaecology and Sexology, Department of Perinatology and Gynaecology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 61-758 Poznan, Poland; (G.J.-B.); (D.L.); (W.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Cardi-nal Stefan Wyszyński University, 01-938 Warszawa, Poland;
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- Division of Developmental Gynaecology and Sexology, Department of Perinatology and Gynaecology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 61-758 Poznan, Poland; (G.J.-B.); (D.L.); (W.K.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Hipolit Cegielski State University of Applied Sciences, 62-200 Gniezno, Poland;
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- Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland;
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- Division of Developmental Gynaecology and Sexology, Department of Perinatology and Gynaecology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 61-758 Poznan, Poland; (G.J.-B.); (D.L.); (W.K.)
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Bordoni B, Escher AR, Tobbi F, Pranzitelli A, Pianese L. Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 1. Cureus 2021; 13:e13339. [PMID: 33643754 PMCID: PMC7885767 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The fascial continuum is a topic for which all clinicians and other healthcare professionals come into contact on a daily basis, both consciously and without having the idea that the tissues they deal with can fall within the concept of fascia. The Foundation of Osteopathic Research and Clinical Endorsement (FORCE) organization includes many clinicians and health professionals, as well as researchers in different scientific disciplines. The goal is to dissect some concepts related to daily practice, such as fascial tissue, from a scientific point of view and impartially. Proof of the impartiality of FORCE is the fact that it does not sell any fascial products, no tools, and, above all, all the fascial terminology used has no copyright: research and knowledge are the right of anyone who wishes improvement for the good of the patient. The article aims to review the themes that could add new elements for a broader view of the meaning and nomenclature of the fascial system.
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- Bruno Bordoni
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Foundation Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, USA
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- Osteopathy, Poliambulatorio Medico e Odontoiatrico, Varese, ITA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3C+A Health and Rehabilitation, Roma, ITA
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Dal Farra F, Risio RG, Vismara L, Bergna A. Effectiveness of osteopathic interventions in chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med 2020; 56:102616. [PMID: 33197571 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent cause of disability and it represents a medical, social and economic burden globally. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of osteopathic interventions in the management of NS-CLBP for pain and functional status. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. Findings were reported following the PRISMA statement. Six databases were searched for RCTs. Studies were independently assessed using a standardized form. Each article was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) tool. Effect size (ES) were calculated at post-treatment and at 12 weeks' follow up. We used GRADE to assess quality of evidence. RESULTS 10 articles were included. Studies investigated osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT, n = 6), myofascial release (MFR, n = 2), craniosacral treatment (CST, n = 1) and osteopathic visceral manipulation (OVM, n = 1). None of the study was completely judged at low RoB. Osteopathy revealed to be more effective than control interventions in pain reduction (ES: -0.59; 95% CI: -0.81, -0.36; P < 0.00,001) and in improving functional status (ES: -0.42; 95% 95% CI: -0.68, -0.15; P = 0.002). Moderate-quality evidence suggested that MFR is more effective than control treatments in pain reduction (ES: -0.69; 95% CI: -1.05, -0.33; P = 0.0002), even at follow-up (ES: -0.73; 95% CI: -1.09, -0.37; P < 0.0001). Low-quality evidence suggested superiority of OMT in pain reduction (ES: -0.57; 95% CI: -0.90, -0.25; P = 0.001) and in changing functional status (ES: -0.34; 95% CI: -0.65, -0.03; P = 0.001). Very low-quality evidence suggested that MFR is more effective than control interventions in functional improvements (ES: -0.73; 95% CI: -1.25, -0.21; P = 0.006). CONCLUSION Results strengthen evidence that osteopathy is effective in pain levels and functional status improvements in NS-CLBP patients. MFR reported better level of evidence for pain reduction if compared to other interventions. Further high-quality RCTs, comparing different osteopathic modalities, are recommended to produce better-quality evidence.
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- Fulvio Dal Farra
- SOMA - Istituto Osteopatia Milano, Viale Sarca 336 F, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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- SOMA - Istituto Osteopatia Milano, Viale Sarca 336 F, 20126 Milan, Italy; Division of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation, IRCCS Institute Auxologico Italiano 28824, Piancavallo-Verbania, Italy; Department of Neurosciences "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Torino, 10126 Torino, Italy.
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- SOMA - Istituto Osteopatia Milano, Viale Sarca 336 F, 20126 Milan, Italy.
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