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Dermatological Diseases in Seamen’s Lower Extremity: A Prevalence Study
(Vía Médica, 2021-03)
[Abstract] Background:
Little is known about the impact of occupational seafaring on lower limb conditions. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of dermatological diseases affecting the feet and lower ...
Intra and Intersession Repeatability and Reliability of Dynamic Parameters in Pressure Platform Assessments on Subjects With Simulated Leg Length Discrepancy. A Cross-Sectional Research
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2021-08)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) may play a key role in exercise biomechanics. Although the Podoprint platform has been used in dynamic pressure studies, there are no data regarding the reliability and ...
The Impact of Depression Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Novel Case-Control Investigation
(MDPI, 2021-03)
[Abstract] Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease and it is known to cause motor disturbances associated with musculoskeletal problems of the locomotor apparatus, and non-motor symptoms, that are believed ...
Age-Based Inter-Subject Variability in Platelet and Whiteblood Cell Concentrations of Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparedusing a New Application to Blood Separation System
(Wiley, 2021-06)
[Abstract] The benefit of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment is still underdiscussion. Variations in PRP products, consequence of the lack of astandardised protocol for the multitude of commercially available ...
Commercial Blood Cell Separation Systems Versus Tube Centrifugation Methods for the Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study
(AMB, 2021-04)
[Abstract] OBJECTIVE: Clinical studies claim that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) accelerates tissue healing due to its high concentration of growth
factors and that the combination with leukocytes improves the antimicrobial ...
Impact of Asthma on Plantar Pressures in a Sample of Adult Patients: A Case-Control Study
(MDPI, 2021-11)
[Abstract] Based on the high prevalence of asthma in the population, and its relationship with various musculoskeletal and postural disorders, the aim of this study was to evaluate the plantar pressures in asthmatic patients ...
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 ...
Asthma, Much More Than a Respiratory Disease: Influence of Depression and Anxiety
(AMB, 2021-04)
[Abstract] OBJECTIVE:
The goals of this study are to compare self-reported depression and anxiety in subjects diagnosed of asthma and healthy controls.
METHODS:
We designed a case-control study. Subjects were recruited ...
Effectiveness of the Lapidus Plate System in Foot Surgery: A PRISMA Compliant Systematic Review
(Wiley, 2021-06)
[Abstract] Lapidus arthrodesis is an established standard procedure to correct various footsurgery problems and hallux limitus, hypermobility of the first ray, halluxabductus valgus, and symptomatic lesser metatarsal. After ...
Facial Hair Decreases Fit Factor of Masks and Respirators in Healthcare Providers
(MDPI, 2021-10)
[Abstract] In response to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers are using common surgical masks and filtering respirators in conjunction with the presence of facial hair, which could lead to a ...