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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
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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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Pereira Motta M, Oliveira ASB, André Nogueira JA, Vieira de Souza Moscardi AA, Munhoz Teixeira C, Manchim Favaro V, Simcsik AO, Conde S, Patrizi MC, Rinaldi C, Fontani V, Rinaldi S. Improving Strength and Fatigue Resistance in Post-Polio Syndrome Individuals with REAC Neurobiological Treatments. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1536. [PMID: 38003851 PMCID: PMC10672477 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111536] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) is a chronic condition characterized by the emergence of new symptoms and functional decline in individuals who previously had polio. Despite advances in medical understanding, management of PPS remains challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the use of neurobiological modulation treatments using Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology on fatigue and muscle strength. An open-label study was conducted with 17 patients submitted to four neuromodulation protocols: Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO), Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization (NPPO), Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization-Cervico Brachial (NPPO-CB), and Neuromuscular Optimization (NMO). The Time Up and Go (TUG) test, Handgrip Strength Test, and Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (RPFS) were used to assess participants' fatigue and muscle strength, being applied at the beginning and end of each protocol. The results obtained from the improvement in strength, physical endurance, and particularly the RPFS behavioral dimension, affective dimension, and psychological sensory dimension, through the utilization of REAC neurobiological modulation treatments, highlight this correlation. These results suggest that these treatments could be considered as a potential therapeutic approach for PPS.
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- Monalisa Pereira Motta
- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01000-000, Brazil; (M.P.M.); (J.A.A.N.); (C.M.T.); (V.M.F.); (A.O.S.); (S.C.); (M.C.P.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Area, and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy;
- 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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Silva A, Barcessat AR, Gonçalves R, Landre C, Brandão L, Nunes L, Feitosa H, Costa L, Silva R, de Lima E, Monteiro ES, Rinaldi A, Fontani V, Rinaldi S. REAC Neurobiological Modulation as a Precision Medicine Treatment for Fibromyalgia. J Pers Med 2023; 13:902. [PMID: 37373891 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13060902] [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: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and psychopathological symptoms, often associated with central pain modulation failure and dysfunctional adaptive responses to environmental stress. The Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology is a neuromodulation technology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of some REAC treatments on psychomotor responses and quality of life in 37 patients with FS. Tests were conducted before and after a single session of Neuro Postural Optimization and after a cycle of 18 sessions of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization (NPPO), using evaluation of the functional dysmetria (FD) phenomenon, Sitting and Standing (SS), Time Up and Go (TUG) tests for motor evaluation, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) for quality of life. The data were statistically analyzed, and the results showed a statistically significant improvement in motor response and quality of life parameters, including pain, as well as reduced FD measures in all participants. The study concludes that the neurobiological balance established by the REAC therapeutic protocols NPO and NPPO improved the dysfunctional adaptive state caused by environmental and exposomal stress in FS patients, leading to an improvement in psychomotor responses and quality of life. The findings suggest that REAC treatments could be an effective approach for FS patients, reducing the excessive use of analgesic drugs and improving daily activities.
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- Analízia Silva
- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá-UNIFAP, Macapá 68903-419, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- 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
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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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Rinaldi A, Marins Martins MC, De Almeida Martins Oliveira AC, Rinaldi S, Fontani V. Improving Functional Abilities in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Non-Invasive REAC Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization Treatments: A PEDI-CAT Study. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13050792. [PMID: 37240963 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13050792] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, such as radioelectric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) technology, have gained attention for their potential to improve the endogenous bioelectric activity (EBA) and neurobiological processes underlying ASD. Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO) and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization (NPPO) treatments are non-invasive and painless neuromodulation treatments that utilize REAC technology and have shown promising results in improving the symptoms of ASD. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of NPO and NPPO treatments on functional abilities in children and adolescents with ASD using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory-Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT). The study consisted of 27 children and adolescents with ASD who underwent a single session of NPO followed by 18 sessions of NPPO treatment over a period of one week. The results showed significant improvements in the children's and adolescents' functional abilities across all domains of the PEDI-CAT. These findings suggest that NPO and NPPO may be effective treatments for improving functional abilities in children and adolescents with ASD.
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- Arianna Rinaldi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, 50144 Florence, Italy
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, 50144 Florence, Italy
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- International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Brazilian Branch, Sao Paulo 01000-000, Brazil
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- International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Brazilian Branch, Sao 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
- 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
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, 50144 Florence, Italy
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Bechelli F. Effectiveness of REAC neuro postural and neuro psycho physical optimization in improving peripheral vasospasm dysfunction: a case report. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 5:1198612. [PMID: 37187916 PMCID: PMC10175791 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2023.1198612] [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: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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This case report discusses an elderly male patient (86 years old), suffering from limb pain related to ulcers in the lower limbs resulting from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Clinically evaluated with the aid of infrared thermal imaging before, during and after treatment, he was submitted to treatment with neuromodulation protocols with REAC Technology, Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO) and Neuropsychophysical Optimization (NPPO) in association with traditional treatments for PAD. It was followed clinically with the aid of infrared thermal imaging of the lower limbs before, during and after treatment. He had a clinical result with a significant reduction in pain and infrared thermal images with complete revascularization of both feet. Evidencing that the treatment of dysfunctional adaptive responses by managing psychological factors often associated with anxiety, depression and stress performed by the REAC NPO and NPPO protocols can be a useful intervention to improve symptoms of patients with lower limb pain and circulatory disturbances.
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- Fabio Bechelli
- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Brazilian Branch, São Paulo, Brazil
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Machado VG, Brun ABS, Manffra EF. Effects of the radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) on motor disorders: An integrative review. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 5:1122245. [PMID: 36923595 PMCID: PMC10009233 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2023.1122245] [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: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Introduction The radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) is a technology that has the purpose of restoring the cellular polarity triggering the rebalancing of the endogenous bioelectric field, which considering the neurological dysfunctions, affects the neural communication mechanisms. The studies published so far show that the REAC neuromodulation technology has positive effects in treating these dysfunctions, with the principles of endogenous bioelectricity as a basis to achieve these effects. Objectives This study aims to review the literature that explored the effects of REAC protocols on motor control and to identify which mechanisms would be involved. Materials and methods This integrative review considered studies that used REAC as a therapeutic intervention directed at human motor control and experimental research with animals that applied REAC to obtain effects related to motor behavior. Results Ten articles were included, eight clinical and two experimental studies. The clinical studies used the neuro postural optimization (NPO) protocol in 473 patients, of which 53 were healthy subjects, 91 were Alzheimer's disease patients, 128 were patients with atypical swallowing, 12 subjects with neurological diseases, and 189 were without the specification of disease. The experimental studies used the antalgic neuromodulation and neurodegeneration protocols in animal models. Conclusion The information integrated in this review made it possible to consider REAC technology a promising resource for treating motor control dysfunctions. It is possible to infer that the technology promotes functional optimization of neuronal circuits that may be related to more efficient strategies to perform motor tasks.
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- Vinícius Gomes Machado
- Health Technology Graduate Program, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Rinaldi A, Martins MCM, Maioli M, Rinaldi S, Fontani V. REAC Noninvasive Neurobiological Stimulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder for Alleviating Stress Impact. ADVANCES IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS 2022; 7:244-251. [PMID: 36213521 PMCID: PMC9525921 DOI: 10.1007/s41252-022-00293-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Objectives Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms can become more evident because of different factors. Among these, depression, anxiety, and stress play an important role. Additionally, several studies have revealed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants with ASD. In previous studies, two noninvasive neurobiological stimulation treatments with radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) technology, called neuropostural optimization (NPO) and neuropsychophysical optimization (NPPO), were shown to be effective in improving the subjective response to environmental stressors in the general population and in ASD population. Based on the proven efficacy of REAC NPO and NPPOs treatments in alleviating anxiety, stress, and depression, the purpose of this study is to verify how these treatments can reduce the severity of ASD symptoms expression, which is aggravated by depression, anxiety, and stress. The treatments' effects were perceived by caregivers and assessed by the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC). Methods This study involved 46 children with a previous diagnosis of ASD made using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. The participants received one session of NPO treatment and one NPPOs treatment cycle of 18 sessions, administered within approximately 3 weeks. The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was used to evaluate the efficacy of the REAC treatments. ATEC allows to evaluate four clusters (speech or language communication; sociability; sensory or cognitive awareness; and health/physical/behavior) through a numerical scale that measures increasing levels of ASD severity. Results The comparison between the scores of the ATEC administered pre- and post-REAC treatments highlighted an improvement of ASD symptoms in each of the four clusters of ATEC. Conclusions The results confirm the usefulness of REAC treatments to optimize the individual response to environmental stressors and reduce the symptomatic expression and deficits present in ASD.
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- Arianna Rinaldi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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- International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization With REAC Technology, Brazilian Branch, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy
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Rinaldi S, Rinaldi C, Rinaldi A, Fontani V. Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) Neurobiological Stimulation Treatments in Dysfunctional Motor Behavior in Flail Arm Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e28159. [PMID: 35999998 PMCID: PMC9391611 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.28159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Flail arm syndrome (FAS) is a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that manifests itself with the progressive loss of motor control of the upper limbs starting from the proximal part. Both electrophysiological and magnetic resonance studies have shown that functional alterations in the subcortical structures, cerebellum, and cortex are present in this pathology. These alterations appear to play a significant component in determining cognitive, motor, and behavioral effects. To try to modulate these alterations, in this case report, we used three noninvasive and specific neuromodulation treatments of the Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology. The Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO), the Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization (NPPO), and the Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization Cervico-Brachial (NPPO-CB) with the aim of improving motor control, depression, anxiety, and stress. At the end of the treatment cycle that lasted five consecutive days, the patient regained the ability to raise his arms, a capacity he had lost for several months. This case demonstrates that REAC neurobiological modulation treatments aimed at improving dysfunctional neuropsychomotor behavior (DNPMB) can be useful in highlighting and reducing these components, allowing for better evaluation of the real neurodegenerative damage and determination of a better quality of life for these patients.
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Fontani V, Rinaldi A, Castagna A, Rinaldi S. Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: A Neuro-Psychomotor Behavioral Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach With Radioelectric Asymmetric Conveyer Neurobiological Stimulation Treatments. Cureus 2022; 14:e26770. [PMID: 35836712 PMCID: PMC9275448 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder (CTS) is one of the pathological conditions that most often affects the shoulder and consists of a calcium deposit that settles within the tendon tissue of the rotator cuff. The scientific literature has long highlighted the impact of anxiety, stress, and depression on CTS. The goal of this case report is to highlight how the emotional state of patients and their neuro-psychomotor behavior induce a state of constant muscular tension which, through the physical phenomenon of piezoelectricity, causes calcium salts to precipitate and form calcifications. Therefore, stress, anxiety, and depression are likely factors underlying the etiopathogenesis of CTS. Consistent with this interpretation, this report presents five cases of CTS treated with three specific neurobiological stimulation treatments using the radioelectric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) technology, which has demonstrated its effectiveness on alterations in postural attitude intended as neuro-psychomotor behavior, anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as on autonomic and metabolic alterations of the tissues at a local level. The results presented suggest that this approach may be useful in the treatment and prevention of CTS.
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Fontani V, Rinaldi A, Rinaldi C, Araldi L, Azzarà A, Carta AM, Casale N, Castagna A, Del Medico M, Di Stasio M, Facchini M, Greco M, LaMarca S, Loro G, Marrone A, Palattella A, Pellegata G, Ruini D, Schmitt C, Vianini F, Maioli M, Ventura C, Caltabiano F, Bueno AJ, Fugino Matuoka A, Massahiro Nabechima E, Bechelli FA, da Silveira Bossi F, Nitschke Fontana GC, Finkielsztejn J, Coelho Pereira JA, Nunes Callegaro J, Vasconcelos Pinheiro K, Ferreira Alves LR, Kodja Daguer M, Marins Martins MC, Bezerra Uliana M, Knop Zisman N, Cezar Schütz P, Fochesato PR, Celso Felipe de Castro P, Tanaka Nabechima RM, Randon RB, Rinaldi S. Long-Lasting Efficacy of Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer Neuromodulation Treatment on Functional Dysmetria, an Adaptive Motor Behavior. Cureus 2022; 14:e25768. [PMID: 35706441 PMCID: PMC9187162 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) is widely defined as the deviation from perfect bilateral symmetry and is considered an epigenetic measure of environmental stress. Rinaldi and Fontani hypothesized that the FA morpho-functional changes originate from an adaptive motor behavior determined by functional alterations in the cerebellum and neural circuits, not caused by a lesion, but induced by environmental stress. They called this phenomenon functional dysmetria (FD). On this premise, they developed the radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) technology, a neuromodulation technology aimed at optimizing the best neuro-psycho-motor strategies in relation to environmental interaction. Aims Previous studies showed that specific REAC neuro postural optimization (NPO) treatment can induce stable FD recovery. This study aimed to verify the duration of the NPO effect in inducing the stable FD recovery over time. Materials and methods Data were retrospectively collected from a population of 29,794 subjects who underwent a specific semiological FD assessment and received the NPO treatment, regardless of the pathology referred. Results The analysis of the data collected by the various participants in the study led us to ascertain the disappearance of FD in 100% of the cases treated, with a stability of the result detected up to 18 years after the single administration of the REAC NPO treatment. Conclusions The REAC NPO neurobiological modulation treatment consisting of a single administration surprisingly maintains a very long efficacy in the correction of FD. This effect can be explained as the long-lasting capacity of the NPO treatment to induce greater functional efficiency of the brain dynamics as proven in previous studies.
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- Vania Fontani
- Research, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, ITA
- Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, ITA
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- Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Area and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), University of Florence, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Medical Physics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Neurology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Geriatrics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Oral Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Psychiatry, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Anesthesiology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Family Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Cardiology and Microbiology, National Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems, Bologna, ITA
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- Surgery and Urology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Florence, ITA
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- Orthopaedics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Surgery, Endoscopy and Gastroenterology, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Psychiatry, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Integrative/Complementary Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Orthopaedics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Pediatrics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Orthopaedics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Orthopaedics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Internal Medicine, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Pediatrics, International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, BRA
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- Research, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, ITA
- Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, ITA
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Pinheiro Barcessat AR, Nolli Bittencourt M, Góes Gonçalves R, Goncalves de Oliveira Cruz AV, Coelho Pereira JA, Bechelli FA, Rinaldi A. REAC Neuromodulation Treatments in Depression, Anxiety and Stress. A Comparative Retrospective Study. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2020; 13:1247-1256. [PMID: 33376420 PMCID: PMC7762445 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s287143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the effects of two different modalities of administration of the neuro psycho physical optimization (NPPO) neuromodulation treatment, applied with radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) biotechnology devices. Both the modalities are aimed at improving the strategies to deal with and optimize the allostatic response to environmental stressors and exposome. This allows to reduce the dysfunctional adaptive behavior patterns, which underlie many neuropsychological symptoms and pathologies, and to improve the symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Materials and Methods From a population of subjects experiencing at least two of the three symptoms depression, anxiety and stress, the selection of pre and post-treatment Depression, Anxiety, Stress 21 items scale (DASS 21) data was made proceeding with a reverse chronological recruitment mechanism, until reaching 150 subjects for each of the 2 groups. The first group was treated with the neuro psycho physical optimization treatment (NPPO), which is the punctiform modality of administration on the auricle pavilion, and the second group was treated with the neuro psycho physical optimization treatment, which is the area modality of administration applied by the planar probe on the cervicobrachial area (NPPO-CB). Results The Wilcoxon signs test confirmed the differences in scores in pre and post-treatment DASS-21. The comparison between the two groups data and the comparison across groups data showed that NPPO and NPPO-CB have the same efficacy in reducing the symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, after a single treatment cycle. Statistical significance was set at p <0.05. Discussion This is the first efficacy descriptive comparison between the two different modalities of administration of the NPPO treatment, as different options for the same clinical indication.
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- Health and Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, Brazilian Branch, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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Pinheiro Barcessat AR, Nolli Bittencourt M, Duarte Ferreira L, de Souza Neri E, Coelho Pereira JA, Bechelli F, Rinaldi A. REAC Cervicobrachial Neuromodulation Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2020; 13:929-937. [PMID: 33204186 PMCID: PMC7665519 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s275730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Introduction In addition to the effects of coronavirus infection, the Covid-19 pandemic has induced widespread psychosocial distress, which has triggered the onset of anxious and depressive states, reactive to the socio-relational and economic situation induced by the pandemic. Some of our participants showed depressive and anxious attitudes even in the absence of real pictures of depression and anxiety. This phenomenon, combined with mechanisms of emulation and conditioning, can trigger a vicious cycle within interpersonal relationships and promote the administration of unnecessary treatments. Various approaches have been proposed to help populations suffering from psychosocial problems induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, but there is an objective difficulty in treating a large population. Methods To contain and reduce this widespread psychosocial unease, in this study we used two radio electric asymmetric conveyer (REAC) technology neuromodulation treatments, neuro postural optimization (NPO) and neuropsychophysical optimization-cervicobrachial (NPPO-CB), aimed at optimizing an individual's response to the effects of environmental stressors. These treatments are quick and easy to administer; therefore, they can be administered to a large cohort of participants in a short time. To evaluate the effects of the REAC NPO and NPPO-CB treatments, the DASS-21 psychometric test was used because it has already been used to test depression, anxiety, and stress during the Covid-19 pandemic. Results The results of the study confirm the usefulness of REAC NPO and NPPO-CB treatments in helping participants to have better coping strategies for the environmental pressures and reduce the neuropsychological and behavioral effects induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. Discussion The results obtained in this study are consistent with previous clinical studies confirming the usefulness of the treatments to face neuropsychological and behavioral effects induced by exposome pressure.
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- Health and Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- International Scientific Society of Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization with REAC Technology, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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Barcessat ARP, Bittencourt MN, Pereira JAC, Castagna A, Fontani V, Rinaldi S. REAC neurobiological treatments in acute post-traumatic knee medial collateral ligament lesion. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04539. [PMID: 32743108 PMCID: PMC7385461 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04539] [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: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective Physical traumas can lead to unconscious neuropsychical alterations, which can compromise rehabilitation result and functional recovery. Aim of this interventional study is to verify if neurobiological Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) treatments Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO) and Tissue Optimization (TO) are able respectively to improve neuro psychomotor strategies and facilitate recovery process in medial collateral ligaments (MCL) lesions of the knee. Patients and methods 45 healthy subjects, 32 males and 13 females, with knee MCL lesion, diagnosed with MRI or ultrasound. Within 4 days after the trauma, subjects were clinically evaluated (T0), both through medical and subjective assessments. Clinical evaluation was repeated after the REAC NPO treatment (T1) and at the end of 18 REAC TO treatments (T2) and at the 30 days follow-up (T3). Results In comparison with the results commonly found in clinical practice, all REAC treated patients recovered much faster. They reported functional recovery, pain relief and joint stability, regardless of the severity of the lesion. Conclusion The combined use of REAC NPO and TO can envisage a new rehabilitative approach, which aims not only at recovering the outcomes of the physical trauma, but also at improving the neuropsychical state that can condition the rehabilitation result.
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- Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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- Research Department, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, Italy.,Department of Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy
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