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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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Appelin K, Erlandsson LK, Lexell J, Lexell EM. Changes in self-perceived performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities following interdisciplinary rehabilitation in people with late effects of polio. NeuroRehabilitation 2024; 54:331-342. [PMID: 38306063 DOI: 10.3233/nre-230219] [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: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND People with late effects of polio (LEoP) may need rehabilitation to manage everyday life but knowledge of the benefits of interdisciplinary rehabilitation is limited. OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of activities among people with LEoP following interdisciplinary rehabilitation. METHODS A pre-post retrospective study based on data on 102 participants with LEoP from a rehabilitation clinic. Changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities before and after interdisciplinary rehabilitation were assessed with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). RESULTS There were statistically significant increases in the mean performance and mean satisfaction with performance COPM scores from admission to discharge. Twenty-three percent and 19% of the participants, respectively, had improved their performance and satisfaction with performance, 25% and 26% of the participants had no changes, and 19% and 22% of the participants, respectively, rated their performance and satisfaction lower at discharge compared to admission. CONCLUSION Interdisciplinary rehabilitation can enhance self-rated performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities among people with LEoP. Future studies of rehabilitation for people with LEoP should use a prospective design and capture the participants' process of change related to their rehabilitation period.
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- Katja Appelin
- Department of Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Memory Disorders, and Geriatrics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund-Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Memory Disorders, and Geriatrics, Skåne University Hospital, Lund-Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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López-Ojeda W, Hurley RA. Enigmatic Neural Pathways: Potentiating Viral Neuroinvasion Into the CNS. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci 2021; 33:260-265. [PMID: 34709060 DOI: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.21060152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Wilfredo López-Ojeda
- Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, and Research and Academic Affairs Service Line, W.G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. (López-Ojeda, Hurley); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. (López-Ojeda); Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. (Hurley); and the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Hurley)
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- Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, and Research and Academic Affairs Service Line, W.G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. (López-Ojeda, Hurley); Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. (López-Ojeda); Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. (Hurley); and the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Hurley)
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- Centre for Respiratory Research, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Lane Fox Respiratory Service, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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