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Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle Dry Needling Changes Surface and Plantar Pressures: A Pre-Post Study
(MDPI, 2021-01)
[Abstract] Background: The effects of the dry needling technique and pain reduction have been demonstrated in numerous quality studies. However, the mechanical effects of dry needling are largely unknown. Methods: A total ...
Electromyographic Assessment of the Efficacy of Deep Dry Needling versus the Ischemic Compression Technique in Gastrocnemius of Medium-Distance Triathletes
(MDPI, 2021-04)
[Abstract] Several studies have shown that gastrocnemius is frequently injured in triathletes. The causes of these injuries are similar to those that cause the appearance of the myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). The ischemic ...
Ultrasound Imaging Evaluation of Textural Features in Athletes with Soleus Pathology—A Novel Case-Control Study
(MDPI, 2021-02)
[Abstract] Background: the aim of this study was to compare the echotexture of patients with soleus muscle injury and age matched controls. Methods: a sample of 62 athletes was recruited at the private clinic and was divided ...
Transcultural Adaptation and Validation of Italian Selfcare Diabetic Foot Questionnaire
(Wiley, 2021-01)
[Abstract] The Italian Self care diabetic foot questionnaire, (SDFQ-IT) is considered a dia-betic foot self-care evaluation tool with 16 questions for assessing diabetic foothealth disorders. To date, SDFQ has been validated ...
Muscle Quality Assessment by Ultrasound Imaging of the Intrinsic Foot Muscles in Individuals with and without Plantar Fasciitis: A Case–Control Study
(MDPI, 2022-03)
[Abstract] Objective: The primary aim of the present study was to compare the echo intensity (EI) and echovariation (EV) of the intrinsic foot muscles (IFMs) between individuals with and without plantar fasciitis (PF), ...
Reliability of Frail and Barthel Tests for Detecting Frailty in Palliative Oncological Patients in a Home Hospitalization Unit: A Comparative Study
(MDPI, 2022)
[Abstract] Cancer is a condition that can increase the risk of frailty. In addition, palliative oncological patients in home hospitalization can find their activities of daily living affected. The main objective was to ...
Effect of Foot Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Prospective Case-Control Investigation
(Elsevier, 2022-02)
[Abstract] Background
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder, characterised by the presence of motor disturbances. Therefore, it can be related to musculoskeletal and orthopaedic problems, ...
Effect of Foot Orthoses and Shoes in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A PRISMA Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2021-11)
[Abstract] Reduced plantar foot sensation, postural instability, and gait difficulties are characteristic of Parkinson´s disease patients. A systematic review was carried out to determine the effect of the different types ...
Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Translation, and Validation of the Spanish Foot and Ankle Outcome Score Questionnaire
(Wiley, 2020-05)
[Abstract] The Spanish Foot and Ankle Outcome Score questionnaire (FAOS-S) may be considered a health evaluation tool with 42 questions for assessing foot health disorders. To date, FAOS has been validated in different ...
Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety Among COPD Patients. A Case-Control Study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2022)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. However, the exact mechanisms linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with depression and anxiety have not been ...