Fitness center use and subsequent achievement of exercise goals. A prospective study on long-term fitness center members

Background Knowledge on the relationship between fitness center use and long-term members’ subsequent goal achievement is limited. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the prospective association between the use of fitness centers during 18 months and subsequent self-reported goal achievement among long-term members. Methods This was a registry- and survey-based longitudinal study of 2851 people who had been members at a Norwegian fitness center chain for more than two years. Fitness center use from December 2016 to June 2018 was obtained from registry data. Subsequent goal achievement was measured in a survey in June 2018, assessed by a 1–100 visual analogue scale, and a score between 0 and 50 was defined as low goal achievement. Results Visiting the fitness center frequently and regularly, and having frequent group activity bookings were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement. Participants with fewest visits (1–57 days) during 18 months were more likely to report low goal achievement than participants with most visits (118–543 days) (OR = 8.5; 95% CI 6.3–11.4). Fitness trainer bookings was not clearly associated with subsequent goal achievement. Conclusions Frequent and regular long-term fitness center use were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement.

Efficacy of neural prolotherapy versus local corticosteroid soft tissue injection for treatment of chronic anserine bursitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial

Background Anserine bursitis is characterized by the presence of spontaneous pain with tenderness at the inferomedial aspect of the knee joint. Neural prolotherapy aims to relieve pain of a variety of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. The study aim was to explore the short-term efficacy of neural prolotherapy (subcutaneous perineural injection of dextrose 5% solution) versus local corticosteroid injection for pain relief and improvement of function in patients with chronic anserine bursitis. The enrolled patients were randomly assigned to receive neural prolotherapy (subcutaneous perineural injection of dextrose 5% solution) (neural prolotherapy group) or a single local soft tissue injection of corticosteroid (corticosteroid group). Outcome measures included Western Ontario McMasters Universities osteoarthritis index, assessment of overall anserine bursitis pain severity using the visual analogue scale, patient’s global assessment of anserine bursitis severity using the visual analogue scale, and clinical assessment for the presence of tenderness on the anserine bursa region. Patients were evaluated before injection and after intervention by 4 weeks. Results The study included 67 lower limbs from 43 patients with chronic anserine bursitis. No significant differences were found between both treatment groups regarding all assessed parameters at the start of the study. After 4 weeks, within-group analysis showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in Western Ontario McMasters Universities osteoarthritis index and its subscales (P ≤ 0.0001), overall anserine bursitis pain severity (P ≤ 0.0001), and patient’s global assessment of anserine bursitis severity (P ≤ 0.0001), as well as there was significant improvement regarding the presence of tenderness at the anserine bursa region in both groups in comparison to the preinjection assessment. At the postinjection assessment, between-group analysis showed that there were no significant differences regarding all assessed outcome parameters. All patients in both groups tolerated the injection procedure and were satisfied with the procedure. There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding patients’ satisfaction to the procedure results. Improvement was achieved in 86.4% of patients included in the neural prolotherapy group versus 95.2% of patients included in the corticosteroid group. Conclusions Neural prolotherapy was effective in relieving pain, improving local tenderness and function in patients with chronic anserine bursitis similar to local corticosteroid injection. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, registration number: NCT04509440. Registered 12 August 2020—Retrospectively registered,

Double Dome Laminoplasty: A Novel Technique for C2 Decompression

Objective: To introduce a new surgical technique - double dome laminoplasty for decompression of the entire C2 lamina and preservation of an extensor muscle insertion.Methods: Eleven consecutive cervical myelopathy patients due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament involving the Axis (C2) area were contained at this study. Direct decompression was evaluated as an increasing rate in space available cord (%) and posterior cord shift (mm) at C2 level. The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, visual analogue scale, and C2–7 Cobb angle in a neutral lateral x-ray were analyzed.Results: The mean increase in space available for spinal cord at the C2 level, average posterior cord shift, and JOA recovery rate were 69.7%, 5.3 ± 0.15 mm, and 58.0%, respectively. Cervical lordotic angle was maintained in all patients. One patient reported neck pain (visual analogue scale 6) postoperatively. No specific complications such as C2 laminar fracture or insufficient decompression were observed.Conclusion: We recommend double dome laminoplasty for treating patients with cervical myelopathy involving the C2 area to avoid C2 laminectomy, reduce postoperative neck pain, and maintain lordotic cervical spine alignment.

A COMPARISON OF SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE BLOCK VS INTRAARTICULAR STEROID INJECTION IN IMPROVEMENT OF HEMIPLEGIC SHOULDER PAIN

Objectives: To compare the mean improvement in pain on Visual Analogue Scale by Suprascapular Nerve block and Intra-articular steroid injection in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Place and Duration of Study: Pain Clinic, Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Rawalpindi from 25th October 2017 to 24th April 2018 Patients & Methods: 60 patients with CVA and shoulder pain on hemiplegic side for at least 2 weeks were included in study after non-probability consecutive sampling after meeting inclusion criteria. Subjects were randomized by lottery into two groups; Group A receiving Suprascapular Nerve block with 5ml of 1% Lignocaine with Group B receiving Intra-articular 40mg Triamcinolone Acetonide plus 1 ml of 1% Lignocaine injections. Mean change in pain scores on VAS was calculated between score at baseline and at 4 weeks post-intervention Results: The mean age of patients in group A was 59.17 ± 9.81 years and in group B was 39.96 ± 11.11 years. Out of 60 patients, 34 (56.67%) were males and 26 (43.33%) were females with male to female ratio of 1.3:1. Mean duration of stroke was 7.50 ± 2.66 months. Mean pain change on VAS in Group A (Suprascapular Nerve block) was 3.83 ± 1.12 cm while in Group B (Intra-articular steroid injection) it was 2.17 ± 0.99 cm (p-value = 0.0001). Conclusion: This study concluded that Suprascapular Nerve block offered better improvement in hemiplegic shoulder pain on Visual Analogue Scale at 4 weeks as compared to intraarticular steroid injection.

Effectiveness of acromioclavicular joint mobilization and physical therapy vs physical therapy alone in patients with frozen shoulder: A randomized clinical trial

Objectives The objective of this trial was to compare the efficacy of acromioclavicular joint mobilization and standard physical-therapy versus physical-therapy alone in the treatment of the frozen shoulder. Design Single-blind randomized clinical trial. Setting Outpatient setting. Subjects Patients with frozen shoulder. Intervention Participants were randomly allocated into mobilization + physical-therapy (n = 28), and physical-therapy alone (n = 28) groups for one month. Main Measures The primary outcomes were the shoulder pain and disability index and the shoulder range of motion. The secondary outcome was the visual analogue scale. Measures were performed at the baseline, immediately and one month after the beginning of the treatment. Results Visual analogue scale and the shoulder pain and disability index improved more significantly in the mobilization group compared to the physical-therapy group immediately [−4.63 (−5.58–−3.67) vs. −2.22 (−2.96–−1.47), P < 0.001 and −23.08 (−28.63–−17.53) vs. −13.04 (−17.93–−8.16), P = 0.008, respectively] and one month after the beginning of the treatment [−5.58 (−6.45–−4.72) vs. −3.61 (−4.60–−2.62), P < 0.001 and −33.43 (−40.85–−26.01) vs. −20.03 (−26.00–−14.07), P = 0.001, respectively]. Active abduction range of motion was also improved more significantly immediately after the treatment in the mobilization group compared to the physical-therapy group [25.83 (11.45–40.13) vs. 10.17 (1.02–19.15), P = 0.025], however there were no significant differences between two groups concerning other measured range of motions. Conclusions Adding acromioclavicular mobilization to standard physical-therapy was more efficient in decreasing pain and disability and improving active abduction range of motion compared to standard physical-therapy in frozen shoulder patients.

Gambaran Penurunan Nyeri Pada Penderita Neck Pain Setelah Dilakukan Muscle Energy Technique (MET) : Literature Review

Neck pain or neck pain is a musculoskeletal complaint such as pain in the neck and stiffness that is often experienced by the community. Around 16.6% of the adult population in Indonesia complains of neck pain every year. To reduce pain in patients with neck pain, interventions can be given, one of which is Muscle Energy Technique (MET). This study aims to determine the description of pain reduction in patients with neck pain after accepting the Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Writing this article uses a literature review system using PICO. This article was obtained from searching the Microsoft Academic and Scilit online database with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The measuring instrument used in the literature review is the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The results of the literature review analysis of these 5 articles found that the results of pain reduction from the results of the pre-test were 6.13 and post-test were 2.37. So there is a decrease in pain after accepting the Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Muscle Energy Technique (MET) has an effect on reducing pain in Neck Pain cases. It is hoped that this research should be able to increase knowledge about the management of pain reduction in cases of neck pain after accepting the Muscle Energy Technique (MET).Keywords : Neck pain; muscle energy technique (MET); visual analogue scale (VAS). AbstrakNeck pain atau nyeri leher merupakan keluhan muskuloskeletal seperti terasa sakit dibagian leher dan kaku yang sering dialami oleh masyarakat. Sekitar 16,6% setiap tahunnya populasi orang dewasa di Indonesia mengeluhkan rasa nyeri pada leher. Untuk menurunkan nyeri pada penderita Neck pain dapat diberikan intervensi salah satunya adalah Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran penurunan nyeri pada penderita Neck pain setelah dilakukan Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Penulisan Artikel ini menggunakan sistem literature review dengan menggunakan PICO. Artikel ini didapatkan dari penelusuran data base online Microsoft Academic dan Scilit dengan kriteria insklusi dan eksklusi yang telah ditentukan. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam literature review adalah Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Hasil analisis literature review dari ke 5 artikel ini didapatkan bahwa hasil penurunan nyeri dari hasil pre test 6,13 dan post test 2,37. Jadi ada penurunan nyeri setelah dilakukan Muscle Energy Technique (MET). Muscle Energy Technique (MET) berpengaruh terhadap penurunan nyeri pada kasus Neck pain. Diharapkan Penelitian ini hendaknya dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan terhadap penanganan penurunan nyeri pada kasus Neck pain setelah dilakukan Muscle Energy Technique (MET).Kata Kunci: Neck pain; muscle energy technique (MET);visual analogue scale (VAS).

Gambaran Penurunan Nyeri pada Penderita Plantar Fasciitis Sebelum dan Sesudah Pemberian Modalitas Ultrasound : Literature Review

Plantar fasciitis is an example of one of the problems in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. It is estimated that 10% of the general population will develop plantar fasciitis in their lifetime. The highest incidence of plantar fasciitis is between the ages of 40 and 65 years. Ultrasound modality is a therapeutic tool that helps increase blood vessels, aims to repair damaged tissue, the frequency used in therapy is between 1-3 MHz. This literature review study aims to determine the description of ultrasound modality to reduce plantar pain in plantar fasciitis patients. The selection of articles in this study used the PICO mnemonic. This article search used literature search through Google Scholar (2), PubMed (1), Science Direct (1) dan Sage Journal (1). Inclusion and exclusion criteria according to keywords, published from 2010-2021, articles in full text and not a systematic review. The results of a literature review of 5 articles showed that the ultrasound modality was proven to reduce plantar pain with an average pain reduction using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and before intervention with a pre-test value of 6.06 and a post-test of 3.33 and got the average difference in pain reduction is 2.73. The literature review study shows that women are more dominant in experiencing plantar fasciitis in the number of 117 people (62.6%), the average age of those experiencing plantar fasciitis is 49.8 years. This research can be used as a basis for the development of the physiotherapy profession, on the problem of reducing plantar pain in plantar fasciitis patients with ultrasound modality intervention.Keywords: Pain; plantar fasciitis; ultrasound AbstrakPlantar fasciitis merupakan contoh dari salah satu kasus masalah dibidang fisioterapi musculoskeletal. Diperkirakan 10% dari populasi umum akan menderita plantar fasciitis dalam hidupnya. Insiden plantar fasciitis tertinggi adalah diantara rentang usia 40 dan 65 tahun. Modalitas ultrasound merupakan alat terapi yang membantu meningkatkan pembuluh darah, bertujuan untuk memperbaiki jaringan yang mengalami kerusakan, frekuensi yang digunakan dalam terapi antara 1-3 MHz Penelitian literature review ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran modalitas ultrasound terhadap penurunan nyeri pada plantaris pada penderita plantar fasciitis. Pemilihan artikel pada penelitian ini menggunakan mnemonic PICO. Penelusuran artikel ini menggunakan penelusuran literature melalui Google Scholar (2), PubMed (1), Science Direct (1) dan Sage Journal (1). Kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi sesuai dengan kata kunci, dipublikasi dari rentan waktu 2010-2021, artikel dalam teks lengkap dan bukan systematic review. Hasil literature review 5 artikel menunjukan bahwa modalitas ultrasound terbukti mengurangi nyeri pada plantaris dengan hasil rata- rata penurunan nyeri dengan alat ukur Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Sebelum dan sesudah intervensi dengan nilai pre test 6,06 dan post test 3,33 dan mendapatkan rata-rata selisih penurunan nyeri 2,73. Studi literature review menunjukan perempuan lebih mendominasi mengalami plantar fasciitis sejumlah 117 orang (62,6%), rata-rata usia yang mengalami plantar fasciitis usia 49,8 tahun. Study literatur review menunjukan bahwa modalitas ultrasound berpengaruh terhadap penurunan nyeri plantaris pada penderita plantar fasciitis. Penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar dari pengembangan profesi fisioterapi, pada masalah penurunan nyeri pada plantaris pada penderitas plantar fasciitis dengan intervensi modalitas ultrasound.Kata kunci : Nyeri; plantar fasciitis; ultrasound

Gambaran Nyeri Pada Osteoartritis Lutut Setelah Pemberian Intervensi Dengan Modalitas Ultrasound: Literature Review

Knee Osteoarthritis is characterized by pain, deformity, and limitation of movement. To reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, interventions can be given, one of which is ultrasound with continuous current. Determine the description of pain in knee osteoarthritis after intervention with ultrasound modality. PICO writing method is used as the selection of articles in this literature review research. This article was obtained from PubMed and NCBI with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The measuring instrument used in the literature review is the visual analogue scale (VAS). The results of the literature review analysis in these five articles showed that pain reduction before the procedure were 6.79 and after the procedure were 3.43 with a difference of 3.36. From the results of the literature review of these five articles, it shows that there is a change in the depiction of pain in knee osteoarthritis patients after being given ultrasound intervention. Keywords: Knee Osteoarthritis; Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Ultrasound Abstrak Osteortritis lutut ditandai dengan nyeri, deformitas, dan hambatan gerak. Untuk menurunkan nyeri pada pasien osteoartritis lutut dapat diberikan intervensi salah satunya adalah ultrasound dengan arus continuous. Mengetahui gambaran nyeri pada osteoartritis lutut setelah pemberian intervensi dengan modalitas ultrasound. Pemilihan artikel pada penelitian literature review ini menggunakan PICO. Artikel ini didapatkan dari PubMed dan NCBI dengan kriteria inklusi dan kriteria ekslusi yang telah ditentukan. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam literature review adalah visual analogue scale (VAS). Hasil analisis literature review pada kelima artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa penurunan nyeri sebelum tindakan 6,79 dan sesudah tindakan 3,43 dengan selisih 3,36. Dari hasil literature review kelima artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa ada perubahan gambaran nyeri pada pasien osteoartritis lutut sesudah diberikan intervensi ultrasound. Kata Kunci : Osteoartritis Lutut, Visual Analgogue Scale (VAS), Ultrasound

KẾT QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ TRƯỢT ĐỐT SỐNG THẮT LƯNG BẰNG PHẪU THUẬT ÍT XÂM LẤN GIẢI ÉP, GHÉP XƯƠNG LIÊN THÂN ĐỐT QUA LỖ LIÊN HỢP

Mục tiêu: Mô tả kết quả điều trị trượt đốt sống thắt lưng bằng phẫu thuật ít xâm lấn giải ép, ghép xương liên thân đốt qua lỗ liên hợp. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả chùm ca bệnh 51 trường hợp bệnh nhân trượt đốt sống thắt lưng đơn tầng được phẫu thuật ít xâm lấn giải ép, ghép xương liên thân đốt qua lỗ liên hợp tại khoa Phẫu thuật cột sống, Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức từ 01/2019 - 12/2020. Kết quả: 51 bệnh nhân (11 nam, 40 nữ), tuổi trung bình là 47,9 ± 12,9 (từ 15 đến 72) đã được phẫu thuật ít xâm lấn giải ép, ghép xương liên thân đốt qua lỗ liên hợp. Kết quả xa sau mổ được đánh giá theo tiêu chuẩn MacNab tại thời điểm 12 tháng sau mổ 44/51 bệnh nhân khám lại (86,3%): rất tốt: 28 (63,6%), tốt: 14 (31,8%), khá: 2 (4,6%), xấu: 0 (0,0%). Đánh giá cải thiện triệu chứng lâm sàng sau mổ tại thời điểm khám lại cuối cùng: điểm đau lưng VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) trước mổ 6,22 ± 1,06, sau mổ 12 tháng 1,89 ± 1,50, điểm đau chân VAS trước mổ 5,90 ± 1,40, sau mổ 12 tháng 1,25 ± 1,50, ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) trước mổ 49,41 ± 8,0, ODI sau mổ 12 tháng 15,18 ± 11,58. Đánh giá mức độ liền xương theo Bridwell tại thời điểm sau mổ 12 tháng, tỷ lệ liền xương đạt 97,8%. Biến chứng trong mổ: tổn thương rễ 2 trường hợp, chiếm 3,9%. Kết luận: Phẫu thuật ít xâm lấn giải ép, ghép xương liên thân đốt qua lỗ liên hợp là một phương pháp an toàn và hiệu quả trong điều trị TĐS thắt lưng đơn tầng.

New Perspective on Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diastolic Dysfunction

Purpose: The relationship between diastolic dysfunction and fatigue in hemodialysis patients with preserved ejection fraction is unknown. In this context, the objective of this study is to assess fatigue using the relevant scales and to demonstrate its relationship with diastolic dysfunction.Methods: The patients who underwent hemodialysis were evaluated prospectively. Patients' fatigue was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale to Evaluate Fatigue Severity (VAS-F). The echocardiographic works were performed as recommended in the American Society of Echocardiography guidelines.Results: A total of 94 patients [mean age 64.7±13.5 years, 54 males (57.4%)] were included in the study. The median VAS-F score of these patients was 68.5 (33.25-91.25), and they were divided into two groups according to this value. Peak myocardial velocities during early diastole (e') and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) values were found to be significantly lower in the group with high VAS-F scores, whereas the early diastolic flow velocities (E)/e' ratio and pulmonary artery peak systolic pressures (PAP) were found to be significantly higher (p<0.05, for all). E/e' ratio (r:0.311, p:0.002) and PAP (r:0.281, p:0.006) values were found to be positively correlated with the VAS-F score, as opposed to the TAPSE (r:-0.257, p:0.012) and e' (r:-0.303, p:0.003) values, which were found to be negatively correlated with the VAS-F score. ConclusionHigh fatigue scores in hemodialysis patients may be associated with diastolic dysfunction. In addition, in our study, we determined the correlation of VAS-F score with E/e' ratio, PAP and TAPSE.