The Effects of Complete Decongestive Physical Therapy Treatment On Edema Reduction, Quality of Life, and Functional Ability of Persons with Upper Extremity Lymphedema

Introduction: The presence of trigger points (PG's) characterize the Painful Myofascial Syndrome, which is associated with the Tension type headaches (TTH) when the PG's are located in the muscles of the head and neck , whose pattern of referred pain is propagated to certain regions of the head. In this context, the myofascial release (MR) has fundamental techniques for disabling PG's and its symptoms. Objective: To verify the effects of miofascial release (MR) in the treatment of TTH induced to PG's. Method: This research was submitted to the research ethics committee of a private college in Teresina -PI (No. 193 142). It is a series of case studies, of analytical nature with quantitative and qualitative approach. The sample was the non-random type, constituted by nine subjects with 42.67 ± 6.84 years, selected through a selecting form. They were evaluated before and after the treatment by means of an evaluation form (weight, height, goniometry cervical spine and visual analog pain scale - VAS) and the SF-36 Questionnaires. Was applied a protocol of physical therapy treatment with MR techniques, two times a week, 16 sessions. Analyzed variables: intensity of pain, range of movement (ROM) of the cervical spine and quality of life. Data were analyzed using parametric test "t" of Student, with significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: Data were reported in tables and graphs showing significant results. There was an increase of cervical spine ROM, reduced intensity of pain (VAS) and improves the quality of life of participants (SF -36 Questionary). Conclusion: The conclusion is that the protocol of physical therapy treatment with MR techniques showed significant results in the treatment of TTH.

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Physical therapy treatment in incontinent women provided by a Public Health Service

Fisioterapia em Movimento ◽

10.1590/s0103-51502011000200014 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 327-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daniela D'Attilio Toledo ◽

Anny Caroline Dedicação ◽

Maria Elisabete Salina Saldanha ◽

Miriam Haddad ◽

Patricia Driusso

Keyword(s):

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Medical Treatment ◽

Chi Square ◽

Treatment Protocols ◽

Significance Level ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Physical Therapy Treatment ◽

Therapy Treatment

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence affects more than 50 million people worldwide, it has a great impact on quality of life by affecting social, domestic, occupational and sex life, regardless of age. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment in women attending the Urogynecology service of Hospital and Maternity Leonor Mendes de Barros. METHOD: We retrospectively assessed 65 records of patients with diagnosis of urinary incontinence treated between November 2005 and November 2006. In order to have their data analyzed, patients were divided into two groups; group MF, which underwent medical treatment and physiotherapy, and group M, which had only medical treatment. In order to compare both groups' quantitative data, the analysis was performed in Statistica® software using Mann Whitney's non-parametric test. The analysis of association between the quantitative variables was performed through the Chi-Square test at 5% (p > 0.05) significance level. RESULTS: We observed that 60.6% of patients who underwent physical therapy treatment and medical treatment had the urinary incontinence symptoms decreased or completely cured, while 80% of women belonging to the medical treatmen only-group underwent surgery. CONCLUSION: Thus, we conclude that physical therapy is essential in treatment protocols of urinary incontinence outpatient clinics and to prevent surgery.

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Prednisolone in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

January 2018 - Pain Physician ◽

10.36076/ppj.2014/17/179 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2;17 (2;3) ◽

pp. 179-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nilgun Simsir Atalay

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Functional Ability ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Sf 36

Background: Although there are several studies of systemic corticosteroid therapies in various doses and various durations in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), the outcome measurement parameters are limited to the range of motion measurements, edema, and symptoms of CRPS. Objective: To investigate the effects of prednisolone on clinical symptoms, pain, hand grip strength, range of motion, as well as on functional ability and quality of life in patients who developed CRPS after traumatic upper extremity injury. Study Design: Retrospective evaluation. Methods: Forty-five patients who used prednisolone for CRPS of the upper extremity were retrospectively studied. Prednisolone was started with a dose of 30 mg and tapered by 5 mg every 3 days until discontinuation after 3 weeks. Clinical symptoms (morning stiffness, cold intolerance, shoulder pain, numbness of fingers, hyperesthesia, abnormal sweating, and cyanosis that is exacerbated by exposure to cold temperature), pain (Visual Analogue Scale-Rest [VAS-R] and VASActivity [VAS-A]) were reviewed. The muscle strength with grip strength (GS) (kg), lateral pinch (LP) (pound), tip-to-tip pinch (TP) (pound), and chuck pinch (CP) (pound) measurements; the joint range of motion with using third finger tip-distal crease distance (FT-DC) (cm); functional ability with Quick-Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Q-DASH) score; and quality of life with Short Form-36 (SF-36) score were evaluated. Results: Mean age was 43.53 ± 11.43 years. After 3 weeks of therapy, patients showed significant improvements in clinical symptoms compared to the basal assessments (P < 0.05). The comparison of pre- and post-treatment results revealed that VAS-R, VAS-A, GS, LP, TP, CP, FT-DC, Q-DASH scores, and all SF-36 subscores were significantly improved (P < 0.05). Limitations: The retrospective design and data collection procedure was limited to the medical records of patients. Conclusion: A short-term oral prednisolone therapy significantly reduced the symptoms and signs of CRPS, and improved the functional abilities and quality of life. Key words: Complex regional pain syndrome, prednisolone, function, quality of life

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The Role of Physical Therapy in the Afflictions of the Respiratory Apparatus

GYMNASIUM ◽

10.29081/gsjesh.2018.19.1.12 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol XIX (1) ◽

pp. 132

Author(s):

Elena Moldovan ◽

Răzvan-Sandu Enoiu

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Major Benefit ◽

Physical Therapy Treatment ◽

Respiratory Apparatus ◽

Therapy Treatment

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate in an applied and practical manner the efficiency of the respiratory physical therapy methods and methodologies on the patient diagnosed with asthma and its advantages in the adequate physical therapy treatment. Furthermore, the theoretical update of this topic through a more recent specialization literature brings forward a major benefit of treating asthma. The objectives of the paper: increasing the respiratory volumes with the help of specific physical therapy, reeducating correct breathing, invigorating the respiratory muscularity, educating the patient in terms of ideal positions before the crisis, resisting to effort. Summing up all these objectives and relating them to the patient’s life, the main objective of this study was to highlight the improvement brought in the quality of the patient’s life. By implementing physical therapy.

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Ergonomic Intervention in the Treatment of a Patient With Upper Extremity and Neck Pain

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20080209 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 89 (4) ◽

pp. 351-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Philip Fabrizio

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Computer Users ◽

Pain Level ◽

Work Related ◽

Physical Therapy Treatment ◽

Ergonomic Interventions ◽

Therapy Treatment ◽

Ergonomic Intervention

Background and Purpose Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are widespread among computer users and costly to the health care system. Workstation setup and worker postures contribute to upper-extremity and neck symptoms among computer users. Ergonomic interventions such as work risk analysis and workstation modifications can improve workers' symptoms. However, ergonomic interventions do not appear to be a common component of traditional physical therapy treatment. Case Description The patient was a 26-year-old woman with right upper-extremity and neck pain referred for physical therapy. A course of traditional physical therapy treatment was performed followed by an ergonomic intervention. Outcomes Following 4 weeks of traditional physical therapy, the patient showed a 1.0-cm improvement in her resting pain level but no change in her pain level during exacerbations on the visual analog scale. An ergonomic intervention was performed following traditional physical therapy. At the conclusion of the full course of treatment (traditional physical therapy plus ergonomic intervention), resting pain level decreased by 4.6 cm and exacerbation pain level decreased by 3.2 cm. Improvements in Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Workstyle scores also were realized. Discussion This case report demonstrates the importance of examining the work habits and work-related postures of a patient who complains of upper-extremity and neck pain that is exacerbated by work. Providing an ergonomic intervention in concert with traditional physical therapy may be the most beneficial course of treatment.

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"The Effect of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain on Balance, Upper Extremity Function and Quality of Life"

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04292613 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Shoulder Pain ◽

Extremity Function ◽

Upper Extremity Function

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