scholarly journals The myofascial release and the treatment of tension headache induced by trigger points.

Author(s):  
Rayssilane Cardoso De Sousa ◽  
Ludmilla Karen Brandão Lima De Matos

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.

2014 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Tirolli Rett ◽  
Paulo César Giraldo ◽  
Ana Katherine da Silveira Gonçalves ◽  
José Eleutério Junior ◽  
Sirlei Siani Morais ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela D'Attilio Toledo ◽  
Anny Caroline Dedicação ◽  
Maria Elisabete Salina Saldanha ◽  
Miriam Haddad ◽  
Patricia Driusso

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.


2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 507-514
Author(s):  
Maíra de Oliveira Viana ◽  
Natália Bitar da Cunha Olegario ◽  
Mariana de Oliveira Viana ◽  
Guilherme Pinheiro Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Jair Licio Ferreira Santos ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) comprise a group of diseases that affect not only the temporomandibular joint, but also different areas extrinsic to the joints. Quality of life has been the subject of numerous studies in the Health area, especially aimed at people with chronic diseases, such as TMD. Objective: To evaluate effects of a physical therapy protocol on the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorder. Methods: Blinded, prospective, clinical trial, with 60 patients of both genders, aged between 18 and 70 years with TMD diagnosis attended in the clinic of Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry. The patients were divided into two groups, with one group, in addition to dental treatment, receiving a physical therapy protocol and the other group dental treatment only, for 5 weeks. The measurement of quality of life was obtained through the generic SF-36 questionnaire, at the beginning and end of the proposed protocol. Results: The patients to whom the physical therapy protocol was applied associated with dental care presented increased scores in all the domains of the questionnaire. In the group that received only dental treatment, improvements were only found in the domain related to pain. Conclusion: The application of a physical therapy protocol was able to improve the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorder.


2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Szczygieł-Pilut ◽  
Elżbieta Mirek ◽  
Magdalena Filip ◽  
Daniel Pilut ◽  
Szymon Pasiut ◽  
...  

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. According to the World Health Organization, it accounts for 1% of the global burden of disease worldwide. Pharmacotherapy remains the primary therapeutic tool in this disease. However, more and more emphasis is placed on approaching this group of patients in an interdisciplinary manner, taking their various needs into account: social, professional, economic or psychological. Attention is also paid to the positive impact of physical activity on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. The patients with diagnosed epilepsy often complain of a feeling of instability not reflected in standard neurological examination. Early detection of postural control disorders is possible using an objective research tool which is the modified CTSIB test (Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance). Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of targeted physical therapy on the quality of life among patients with diagnosed epilepsy of unknown etiology using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Materials and methods: The study included 11 professionally active adults with diagnosed generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology, treated at the Department or Outpatient Clinic of Neurology at John Paul II Specialist Hospital in Kraków. Finally, out of the 11 recruited patients (5 women and 6 men), 1 patient was excluded from the study due to a history of craniocerebral trauma. Patients were examined 3 times every month using EEG and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Additionally, between the 2nd and the 3rd month of the pilot study, the study group underwent physical therapy focused on balance disorders using the Biodex SD stabilometric platform. Results: Overall, the quality of life index measured using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire in the study group improved after the completion of targeted physical therapy. Conclusions: 1. Generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology results in a significant deterioration in the quality of life of patients, which may also be accompanied by disorders of postural control. 2 A targeted program of physiotherapy in the treatment of patients with generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology may has a positive effect on their quality of life. null


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-115
Author(s):  
Nensi Vaibhav Gandhi ◽  
Rachana Rabari ◽  
Kinjal Rathve ◽  
Shreya Patel

It is a chronic progressive degenerative disorder of extra pyramidal system caused by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and disturbance of gait and posture.The neuropsychiatric symptoms of PD may include depression, psychosis, apathy, impulse control disorders that are linked with the poor quality of life due to the progression of disease. Despite, cognitive impairment in PD is of great significance in terms of therapeutic approaches in order to deal with motor deficits of disorder. Multiple studies have revealed that exercise has been proven to be effective for the maintenance of health and well-being in Parkinson’s. More importantly it is shown to play a significant role in addressing secondary prevention based on strength, flexibility, functional independence as well as gait and balance respectively.To evaluate the effect of physical therapy on posture and quality of life in subject with Parkinson’s diseaseSource of Data: Radha multispecielist Hospital, Shreeji Hospital, Parul Shevashram,Venus.Sampaling Method: Convenience,samplingSample Size: 30 subject were included (15 in) each groupsSelection f Sample: convenientStudy Design: experimentalStudy Duration: 30 min/day/7 week(1)Patient with 50 to 75 years of age (2)Participants patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseases (3) Both gender are included (4) The participants were at stage 3 of Parkinson’s disease, according the Hoehn and Yahr scale. (1) The examined patients did not have other coexisting neurodegenerative. (2)Mentally challenged (3) Orthopedic deformity. (1) Short form health survey. (20) Body posture questionnaire.This study included 30 patient 18 male and 12 female giving a sex ratio. Mean age of participant was 62 year. There were 15 patients in control group and 15 patients in experimental group. All patients completed treatment and evaluated at baseline and at the end of study. Mean value of sf-36 was 50.59 and 52.59 for experimental and control group respectively. These means later increase to 74.90 and 59.00 respectively with p value 0.001. Mean value of body posture questionnaire was 47.27 and50.07 for experimental and control group respectively. These mean later increase to72.47 and 59 respectively with p value 0.001 Statistically significant change was present for posture and quality of life with p<0.001 for both group.Post intervention assessment will be done by body posture questionnaire and SF-36, for posture and quality of life assessment in 30 subjects meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria dividing in to two group by convenience.Group AGroup BThe obtained results revealed that the influence of applied program had a positive influence on posture and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease.When functional movement is applied on a regular basis, improvement of quality of life and everyday life activities can be noticed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinem Karakuş ◽  
Nihal Gelecek ◽  
Sevgi Sevi Yeşilyaprak

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of Proprioceptif Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Mulligan concepts on the pain, functional level and quality of life in the patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Methods: This study was carried out on 40 patients (26 females, 14 males), mean age 50,3±1,13 years, who had been diagnosed as SIS admitted to the physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic. Before the beginning measurements all the patients were separated to 2 groups according to simple random table. Standard physical therapy and PNF were given to the Group I (n=20); and Standard physical therapy and Mulligan Concept were added to the Group II (n=20). In the evaluation process the demographic data of the patients, pain severity (VAS), functional level (Constant shoulder score) and quality of life (SF-36) measurement were done. The measurements were done before treatment, after treatment and 3 month later. Results: Before treatment, VAS score, Constant shoulder score and quality of life scores were similar and there were no statistically differences between two groups (p>0.05). After treatment and 3 month later, VAS score decreased, Constant Shoulder score increased in both groups(p<0.05). For Group I, SF-36 physical component and mental component scores increased after treatment (p<0.05), but mental component score was not change in Group II (p>0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the VAS score, Constant Shoulder Score, and mental health score between Groups I and II after treatment and 3 month (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The results of our study suggested that PNF and Mulligan concept could influence positively on shoulder pain, functional level of upper extremity and quality of life in patients with SIS and these effects were similar.


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