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André Nogueira JA, Souza Bulle Oliveira A, Pereira Motta M, Vieira de Souza Moscardi AA, Manchim Favaro V, Munhoz Teixeira C, Orasmo Simcsik A, Patrizi MC, Conde MS, Rinaldi A, Fontani V, Rinaldi S. Neurobiological modulation with REAC technology: enhancing pain, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life in post-polio syndrome subjects. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17222. [PMID: 39060621 PMCID: PMC11282290 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68200-5] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) brings new challenges for polio survivors, including muscle decline, pain, depression, and diminished quality of life. This study explored the potential of REAC neuromodulatory treatments to ease pain, improve mood, and enhance quality of life in PPS patients. 17 individuals with PPS (average age 54.8) received three REAC treatments: Neuro Postural Optimization, Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization-Cervico Brachial. Pain, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life were assessed before and after using established scales. REAC treatments significantly reduced pain across various dimensions, along with depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Additionally, patients reported improved physical and psychological quality of life. This study suggests REAC neuromodulatory treatments as a promising non-invasive option to improve pain, emotional well-being, and quality of life in individuals with PPS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeyce Adrielly André Nogueira
- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil.
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 01000-000, Brazil
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- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, 50144, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, 50144, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy.
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144, Florence, Italy.
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, 50144, Florence, Italy.
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Shiri S, Marmor A, Jalagil M, Levine H, Schwartz I, Meiner Z. Psychological Health in Late Effects of Poliomyelitis: Ten-Year Follow-Up. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3144. [PMID: 38132034 PMCID: PMC10743143 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11243144] [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] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals with late effects of poliomyelitis (LEoP) cope with various physical and psychological symptoms throughout their entire life which become more severe as they are ageing. OBJECTIVES To perform a 10-year follow-up of the functional status and levels of psychological health of individuals with LEoP and to examine the associations of hope levels, work status, health perceptions, and life satisfaction with functional and psychological changes. DESIGN A within-subject 10-year follow-up study. PARTICIPANTS Eighty-two individuals with LEoP who participated in a previous study 10 years ago. METHODS Outcome measures included the functional status of individuals with LEoP assessed by the activities of daily living (ADL) questionnaire, emotional distress based on the Global Health Questionnaire (GHQ), hope based on the Hope Scale, life satisfaction as measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and subjective health perception. The McNemar test, paired t-test, Spearman's correlation coefficient, and linear regression were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The mean age was 66.9 ± 8.5 years with a male-female ratio of 0.52. A significant functional deterioration was noticed during the follow-up years. Yet, the functional deterioration was not associated with changes in psychological health. Psychological health was associated with elevated levels of hope and life satisfaction. Individuals with LEoP who continued to work demonstrated higher psychological health, higher levels of hope, and greater life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with LEoP demonstrated significant psychological health, manifested in their ability to block emotional distress and maintain life satisfaction despite the deterioration in their functional status. Hope and psychological health were associated with increased life satisfaction. Work appeared to be a significant source of psychological health in this population.
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- Shimon Shiri
- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; (A.M.); (M.J.); (I.S.); (Z.M.)
- The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; (A.M.); (M.J.); (I.S.); (Z.M.)
- The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; (A.M.); (M.J.); (I.S.); (Z.M.)
- The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel;
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; (A.M.); (M.J.); (I.S.); (Z.M.)
- The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91120, Israel; (A.M.); (M.J.); (I.S.); (Z.M.)
- The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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