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Zurek G, Kasper-Jędrzejewska M, Dobrowolska I, Mroczek A, Delaunay G, Ptaszkowski K, Halski T. Vibrating Exercise Equipment in Middle-Age and Older Women with Chronic Low Back Pain and Effects on Bioelectrical Activity, Range of Motion and Pain Intensity: A Randomized, Single-Blinded Sham Intervention Study. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:268. [PMID: 35205134 PMCID: PMC8869153 DOI: 10.3390/biology11020268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Physical activity (PA) is often recommended as part of the management of CLBP, but to date, no one particular exercise has been shown to be superior. Vibrating exercise equipment (VEE) is widely available and used despite little scientific evidence to support its effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of using VEE compared with sham-VEE in women with CLBP. Methods: A randomized (1:1 randomization scheme) single-blinded sham-controlled intervention study was conducted. Through simple randomization, 92 women aged 49-80 years were assigned to one of two groups: VEE (the experimental group) and sham-VEE (the control group). The VEE and sham-VEE intervention consisted of aerobic exercises with specific handheld equipment. Both groups performed physical activity twice weekly for 10 weeks. The erector spinae muscles' bioelectrical activity (using an eight-channel electromyograph MyoSystem 1400L), lumbar range of motion (Schober's test) and pain intensity (visual analog scale) were measured in all participants at baseline and after 10 weeks. Results: There was a significant decrease in the bioelectrical activity of the erector spinae muscles during flexion movement (left: Me = 18.2 before; Me = 14.1 after; p = 0.045; right: Me = 15.4 before; Me = 12.6 after; p = 0.010), rest at maximum flexion (left: Me = 18.1 before; Me = 12.5 after; p = 0.038), extension movement (right: Me = 21.8 before; Me = 20.2 after; p = 0.031) and rest in a prone position (right: Me = 3.5 before; Me = 3.2 after; 0.049); an increase in lumbar range of motion (Me = 17.0 before; Me = 18.0 after; p = 0.0017) and a decrease in pain intensity (Me = 4.0 before; Me = 1.0 after; p = 0.001) following a program of PA in the VEE group. Conclusions: No significant changes were found in intergroup comparisons. The beneficial changes regarding decreased subjective pain sensation in the VEE and sham-VEE groups may be due to participation in systematic physical activity. However, PA with vibrating exercise equipment could be a prospective strategy for increasing lumbar range of motion and for decreasing pain and erector spinae muscle activity in people with CLBP.
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- Grzegorz Zurek
- Department of Biostructure, University School of Physical Education, I.J. Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (G.Z.); (G.D.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Katowicka 68, 45-060 Opole, Poland; (I.D.); (A.M.); (T.H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Katowicka 68, 45-060 Opole, Poland; (I.D.); (A.M.); (T.H.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Katowicka 68, 45-060 Opole, Poland; (I.D.); (A.M.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Biostructure, University School of Physical Education, I.J. Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (G.Z.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Biomechanics and Physiotherapy in Motor System Disorders, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Grunwaldzka 2, 50-355 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, Katowicka 68, 45-060 Opole, Poland; (I.D.); (A.M.); (T.H.)
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But-Hadzic J, Dervisevic M, Karpljuk D, Videmsek M, Dervisevic E, Paravlic A, Hadzic V, Tomazin K. Six-Minute Walk Distance in Breast Cancer Survivors-A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18052591. [PMID: 33807611 PMCID: PMC7967367 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The six-minute walk test (6MWT) is a widely used test for the indirect measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness in various cancer populations. Although the 6MWT is a simple test, there are no normative values for breast cancer survivors (BCS) or comparisons of results with healthy counterparts. A systematic review with a meta-analysis was carried out, which included studies from 2007 to 2020. Ninety-one studies were found, 21 of which were included in the quantitative synthesis. Among them were 9 randomized controlled trials (RCT), 8 prospective cohort studies and 4 cross-sectional studies. A total of 1084 BCS were included. Our results revealed that healthy subjects (n = 878) covered a significantly greater distance than BCS during the 6MWT (589.9 m vs. 477.4 m, p < 0.001), and the results of the meta-regression analysis showed that the 6MWD was predicted by the participants’ BMI (p < 0.001), but not by their age (p = 0.070). After adjustment for BMI, the healthy subjects also covered greater distances than the BCS (103 m; p < 0.001). The normative values of 6MWT were presented for BCS. Besides, 6MWT distances distinguish between their healthy counterparts, therefore, the 6MWT distance is a relevant parameter for the assessment and monitoring of cardiorespiratory fitness in medical and exercise interventions for BCS.
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- Jasna But-Hadzic
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institute of Oncology, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
- Science and Research Centre, Institute of Kinesiology Research, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.D.); (D.K.); (M.V.); (E.D.); (A.P.); (V.H.)
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Lopez C, McGarragle K, Pritlove C, Jones JM, Alibhai SMH, Lenton E, Santa Mina D. Variability and limitations in home-based exercise program descriptions in oncology: a scoping review. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:4005-4017. [PMID: 32296982 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05453-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The literature reflects considerable heterogeneity in what constitutes home-based exercise interventions. The variability for where and what "home-based" exercise can represent challenges interpretation of findings and appropriate advocacy, referral, or development of these models of care. Therefore, the objective of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of how home-based exercise is defined and reported in the literature and summarize the range of supportive elements utilized in home-based exercise trials. METHODS We followed methodology for scoping reviews. Relevant research databases were searched from inception to March 2019. Two reviewers independently screened articles to determine eligibility and extracted terminology used to describe home-based exercise and intervention details for intervention delivery. RESULTS Of the 9432 records identified, 229 articles met inclusion criteria. Across the literature, exercise interventions were described as home-based if they were completed at-home, outdoors in the neighbourhood, and in community facilities; or in self-selected environments; or if they were unsupervised. Supportive elements for home-based models ranged with respect to the amount of supervision and resources utilized, including the provision of print materials, exercise equipment, telephone support, home visits, and technology. CONCLUSIONS This review provides a comprehensive summary of strategies previously utilized to deliver home-based exercise interventions in oncology, along with the various definitions of the home-based environment for exercise reported by researchers. Specific recommendations to improve the prescription and reporting of home-based exercise interventions are provided in order to facilitate the delivery, evaluation, and translation of findings into clinical practice.
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- Christian Lopez
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, The University of Toronto, 55 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2W6, Canada
- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, The University of Toronto, 55 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2W6, Canada.
- Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Role of physical medicine for cancer rehabilitation and return to work under the premise of the "Wiedereingliederungsteilzeitgesetz". Wien Klin Wochenschr 2019; 131:455-461. [PMID: 31087151 PMCID: PMC6795628 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-019-1504-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Background With the intention of enabling people a phased return to work after long-term sick leave the so-called “Wiedereingliederungsteilzeitgesetz” (WIETZ) was implemented in Austria on 1 July 2017. Methods To explore the overall awareness about the WIETZ and the value of physical modalities together with further supporting measures in return to work of cancer survivors, a survey by using a self-constructed questionnaire was performed in 30 experts 6 months after the WIETZ came into force. Results The awareness of Austrian specialists regarding the WIETZ seems to be excellent. Regarding expert opinions, return to work in cancer survivors is notable hampered in workplaces with great physical stress even in times of the WIETZ, whereas for professions in offices and banks it is easier to return to work, with and without WIETZ. The highest impact on return to work seems to be due to exercise, as an intervention of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation to improve sensorimotor functions and to increase endurance capacity as well as muscular strength. Conclusion Early information about cancer rehabilitation and the WIETZ seems to be necessary to facilitate return to work of cancer survivors. Furthermore, exercise interventions seem to be the most important measures from the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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Cenik F, Steinhart M, Keilani M, Crevenna R. The first online conference for breast cancer survivors-SURVIVA 2018: an innovative information tool. Support Care Cancer 2019; 27:2757-2759. [PMID: 31001693 PMCID: PMC6597587 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04810-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Purpose The implementation of a new online conference tool, with the goal of providing competent answers, information, and support from experts in their fields, about diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in breast cancer patients. Methods The implementation process and data of the first online conference are described. Results Following the idea and initiative of a breast cancer survivor, and under the umbrella of a leading oncologist in breast cancer treatment, and with the cooperation of further leading experts in the fields, plus their therapeutic teams, the new online conference SURVIVA 2018 was implemented as an innovative platform—free of charge, online, and with easy and anonymous access—to provide breast cancer survivors with in-depth information and help from the leading Austrian experts in their fields. This first online conference for German-speaking breast cancer survivors is an innovative and modern concept, which seems to have been very well accepted. Conclusion This concept could also be of interest to survivors of other cancer entities.
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- Fadime Cenik
- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria.,AINA GmbH, A-2392 Sulz im Wienerwald, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090, Vienna, Austria.
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