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Hill JE, Whitaker JC, Sharafi N, Hamer O, Chohan A, Harris C, Clegg A. The effectiveness and safety of heat/cold therapy in adults with lymphoedema: systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:2184-2195. [PMID: 37431170 PMCID: PMC11147455 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2231842] [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: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this review is to assess the efficacy and safety of using heat and cold therapy for adults with lymphoedema. METHODS A multi-database search was undertaken. Only studies which included adults with lymphoedema who were treated with heat or cold therapy reporting any outcome were included. Screening, data extraction, and assessment of bias were undertaken by a single reviewer and verified by a second. Due to the substantial heterogeneity, a descriptive synthesis was undertaken. RESULTS Eighteen studies were included. All nine studies which assessed the effects of heat-therapy on changes in limb circumference reported a point estimate indicating some reduction from baseline to end of study. Similarly, the five studies evaluating the use of heat-therapy on limb volume demonstrated a reduction in limb volume from baseline to end-of-study. Only four studies reported adverse events of which all were deemed to be minor. Only two studies explored the effects of cold therapy on lymphoedema. CONCLUSIONS Tentative evidence suggests heat-therapy may have some benefit in treating lymphoedema with minimal side effects. However, further high-quality randomised controlled trials are required, with a particular focus on moderating factors and assessment of adverse events.Implications for rehabilitationThis review highlights the potential benefit that heat therapy may have on reducing limb circumference and volume for adults with lymphoedema.There was no evidence that controlled localised heat therapy was unsafe.The current evidence-base is at a point where no specific clinical recommendations can be made.The use of heat therapy should only be applied as part of a methodologically robust study to treat lymphoedema.
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- J. E. Hill
- Synthesis, Economic Evaluation and Decision Science (SEEDS) Group, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Allied Health Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Allied Health Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Synthesis, Economic Evaluation and Decision Science (SEEDS) Group, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Allied Health Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Synthesis, Economic Evaluation and Decision Science (SEEDS) Group, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Synthesis, Economic Evaluation and Decision Science (SEEDS) Group, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Fink PB, Wheeler AR, Smith WR, Brant-Zawadzki G, Lieberman JR, McIntosh SE, Van Tilburg C, Wedmore IS, Windsor JS, Hofmeyr R, Weber D. Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Austere Environments: 2024 Update. Wilderness Environ Med 2024; 35:198-218. [PMID: 38651342 DOI: 10.1177/10806032241248422] [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] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based guidelines for the management of pain in austere environments. Recommendations are graded based on the quality of supporting evidence as defined by criteria put forth by the American College of Chest Physicians. This is an update of the 2014 version of the "WMS Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Remote Environments" published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2014; 25:41-49.
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- Patrick B Fink
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, St. John's Health, Jackson, WY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, St. John's Health, Jackson, WY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Mountain Rescue Collective, LLC, Park City, UT
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Wolska B, Domagała Ł, Kisilewicz A, Hassanlouei H, Makar P, Kawczyński A, Klich S. Multiple cryosauna sessions for post-exercise recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): a randomized control trial. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1253140. [PMID: 37772056 PMCID: PMC10523143 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1253140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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The main goal was to investigate the effectiveness of cryosauna in preventing the development of delayed onset muscle soreness and to analyze the regenerative changes within muscles after acute fatigue-induced exercises. Thirty-one volunteers were assigned into two groups: 1) an intervention group that participated in cryostimulation after fatigue-induced exercise protocol (CRYO, n = 16) and a control group that performed fatigue-induced exercise protocol, but without any intervention (CONT, n = 15). Main outcome measures include at baseline: blood sample testing (leukocyte content, myoglobin concentration, and creatine kinase activity) and muscle stiffness of lower extremity; immediately after (stiffness), and 24-48-72-96 h post-exercise (blood samples and stiffness). Both groups performed an exercise-induced muscle damage protocol based on repeated countermovement jumps (10 sets, 10 repetitions). The CRYO group underwent a cryosauna (temperature: -110°C, time: 1.5 min per session) intervention during four sessions (i.e., immediately after, 24-48-72 h post-exercise). Leukocyte content was significantly greater 24-48-72 h after exercise in CONT, compared with the CRYO group (p ≤ 0.05 for all), while creatine kinase activity was greater 24-48-96 h in CONT, compared with the CRYO group (p ≤ 0.05 for all). Muscle stiffness increased significantly in rectus femoris, tibialis anterior, and fibula muscle after 48 h post-exercise (p ≤ 0.05 for all), as well as in tibialis anterior and fibula after 72 h post-exercise (p ≤ 0.05 for all) in the CRYO group. Multiple cryosauna was an effective recovery strategy that reduced blood biomarkers and muscle stiffness after exercise-induced muscle damage. Moreover, the development of delayed onset muscle soreness, expressed by a greater muscle stiffness post-exercise, was attenuated to the first 48 h.
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- Beata Wolska
- Department of Combat Sports, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Athletics, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences and Technology in Sport, Shahid Beheshti University, Teheran, Iran
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- Department of Swimming, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Paralympic Sport, Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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Ammendolia A, de Sire A, Lippi L, Ammendolia V, Spanò R, Reggiani A, Invernizzi M, Marotta N. Cryo plus Ultrasound Therapy, a Novel Rehabilitative Approach for Football Players with Acute Lateral Ankle Injury Sprain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:180. [PMID: 37755857 PMCID: PMC10537008 DOI: 10.3390/sports11090180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute lateral ankle sprains are common injuries among athletes, but the optimal treatment strategies in elite athletes are still debated. This proof-of-concept study aimed to assess the impact of cryo-ultrasound therapy on the short-term recovery of football players with acute lateral ankle sprains. METHODS Semi-professional football players with grade I or II lateral ankle sprains were randomly assigned to the experimental group (receiving cryo-ultrasound therapy combined with conventional physical therapy) or control group (sham cryo-ultrasound therapy combined with conventional physical therapy). Pain intensity and physical functioning were assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) at baseline (T0) at the end of treatment (T1), after one month (T2), and two months after treatment (T3). RESULTS After the study intervention, significant between groups differences were reported in terms of pain relief (NRS: 4.08 ± 1.29 vs. 5.87 ± 1.19; p = 0.003) and physical function (FADI: 50.9 ± 10.3 vs. 38.3 ± 11.5; p = 0.021). However, no significant between group differences were reported at T2 and T3. No adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS Cryo-ultrasound therapy combined with conventional physical therapy can accelerate recovery and early return to sport in elite football players with acute lateral ankle sprains. While this study contributes valuable insights into the potential benefits of cryo-ultrasound therapy, further investigations with a longer follow-up are needed to validate and optimize the application of physical agent modalities in the management of ankle injuries.
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- Antonio Ammendolia
- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.A.); (V.A.); (R.S.)
- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.A.); (V.A.); (R.S.)
- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (M.I.)
- Integrated Activities Research and Innovation Department (DAIRI), Translational Medicine, Hospital SS. Antonio Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.A.); (V.A.); (R.S.)
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.A.); (V.A.); (R.S.)
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Casa di Cura La Madonnina, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro”, 28100 Novara, Italy; (L.L.); (M.I.)
- Integrated Activities Research and Innovation Department (DAIRI), Translational Medicine, Hospital SS. Antonio Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Kolokotsios S, Drousia G, Koukoulithras I, Plexousakis M. Ankle Injuries in Soccer Players: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e17228. [PMID: 34540455 PMCID: PMC8445148 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17228] [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] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Soccer is one of the most popular sport, with many describing it as the "king of sports." In recent years, increased global participation in soccer has led to an inevitable increase in injury rates, especially in the lower extremities. Consequently, there is an increase in the epidemiology of soccer injuries, both in professionals and amateur athletes. The cause of an injury is multifactorial and depends on psychosocial, predisposing, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors. Also, contact with another player and non-contact injuries seem to be the most widespread mechanisms of injuries. The most common injuries recorded in soccer are ankle sprains and hamstrings injuries. More specifically, many studies have shown a correlation between the previous injury in lower extremities, weakness of abductors muscle, and psychosocial factors with the ankle sprain. Additionally, according to study results, injuries in adult men, adolescent men, and women during a match are higher than injuries during training. This narrative review aims to record the epidemiology of ankle injuries, risk factors, and the relationship between circadian rhythm, sleep, and injuries.
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- Spyridon Kolokotsios
- Department of Physical Therapy, University Hospital, University of West Attica, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University Hospital, University of West Attica, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Loannina, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University Hospital, University of West Attica, Athens, GRC
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