Effect of supervised physiotherapy versus home exercise program in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectiveTo determine whether supervised physiotherapy is more effective for functional improvement and pain relief than a home exercise program in subjects with subacromial impingement syndrome.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.MethodsAn electronic search was performed in Medline, Central, Embase, PEDro, Lilacs, Cinahl, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases. The eligibility criteria for selecting studies included randomized clinical trials that compared supervised physiotherapy versus home exercise program, in the shoulder function, pain, and range of motion in subjects older than 18 years of age with a medical diagnosis of subacromial impingement syndrome treated conservatively.ResultsSeven clinical trials met the eligibility criteria, and for the quantitative synthesis, four studies were included. The standardized mean difference for shoulder function was −0.14 points (95% CI: −1.04 to 0.76; p = 0.760), mean difference 0.21 cm (95% CI: −1.36 to 1.78; p = 0.790) for pain, and mean difference 0.62° (95% CI: −7.15 to 8.38; p = 0.880) for range of motion of flexion.ConclusionSupervised physical therapy and home-based progressive shoulder strengthening and stretching exercises for the rotator cuff and scapular muscles are equally effective in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome treated conservatively.Trial registration numberCRD42018086348.     

骶四针疗法配合盆底肌锻炼对产后压力性尿失禁患者盆底功能及性生活质量的影响

目的探讨骶四针疗法配合盆底肌锻炼对产后压力性尿失禁患者盆底功能及性生活质量的影响。方法选取2017年5月至2020年5月新疆医科大学第一附属医院收治的98例产后压力性尿失禁患者作为研究对象。采用随机数字表法分为研究组和对照组,各49例。两组均接受常规护理,对照组在常规护理的基础上给予盆底肌锻炼,研究组在对照组的基础上给予骶四针疗法,比较两组的临床疗效?1 h漏尿量?盆底肌力恢复情况及性生活情况。结果治疗后,研究组总有效率为91.84%,明显高于对照组的69.39%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);与治疗前比较,治疗后两组1 h漏尿量减少,且研究组1 h漏尿量少于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,两组盆底肌力分级均升高,且研究组盆底肌力分级高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,研究组性生活质量高水平比率为38.78%,高于对照组的20.41%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论骶四针疗法配合盆底肌锻炼用于产后压力性尿失禁患者,能改善患者的漏尿情况,提高其盆底肌力及性生活质量,临床疗效较好。     

Effects of exercise interventions on the functional status of acutely hospitalised older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundAcute hospitalisation can have adverse effects in older adults, notably functional decline. We aimed to summarize evidence on the effects of exercise interventions in acutely hospitalised older adults.MethodsRelevant articles were systematically searched (PubMed, Web of Science, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Source, and EMBASE) until 19^th March 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of in-hospital exercise interventions versus usual care conducted in older adults (>60yrs) hospitalised for an acute medical condition were included. Methodological quality of the studies was assessed with the PEDro scale. Primary outcomes included functional independence and physical performance. Intervention effects were also assessed for other major outcomes (length of hospital stay, incidence of readmission, and mortality). A meta-analysis was conducted when ≥3 studies analysed the same outcome.ResultsFifteen studies from 12 RCTs (n = 1748) were included. Methodological quality of the studies was overall high. None of the studies reported any adverse event related to the intervention. Exercise interventions improved functional independence at discharge (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.64, 95% confidence interval = 0.19–1.08) and 1–3 months post-discharge (SMD = 0.29, 95%CI = 0.13–0.43), as well as physical performance (SMD = 0.57, 95%CI = 0.18–0.95). No between-group differences were found for length of hospital stay or risk of readmission or mortality (all p > 0.05).ConclusionsIn-hospital supervised exercise interventions seem overall safe and effective for improving – or attenuating the decline of – functional independence and physical performance in acutely hospitalised older adults. The clinical relevance of these findings remains to be confirmed in future research.     

Exploring the attitudes towards and experiences of geocaching amongst families in the community

There is a need for physical activity interventions to focus on autonomous forms of motivation to increase uptake and maintenance. Geocaching is a GPS-based treasure-hunt game with potential to increase levels of walking. The study aim was to explore the experiences of a geocaching intervention for people introduced to geocaching. A five-week geocaching intervention took place. Participants (n = 30) were recruited via school assemblies and village posters. Semi-structured telephone interviews (n = 21) were conducted post intervention to determine the participants’ motives, barriers and experiences of geocaching. Geocaching motivators (social activity, challenge/discovery) and barriers (lack of time, problems with mobile technology and unsuccessful trips) were identified. Findings suggest that geocaching is a feasible activity to promote physical activity, particularly among families. Further robust and larger scale trials are required that target sedentary individuals, adopting strategies to reduce perceived barriers to geocaching.     

经筋刺法结合运动治疗周围性面神经炎的临床疗效观察

目的：观察经筋针刺方法结合运动疗法对周围性面神经炎的临床疗效。方法：将2014年1月至2015年1月收治的面神经炎患者60例随机分成两组,每组30人,观察组采用经筋针刺方法结合运动疗法,对照组单独采用经筋刺法治疗,比较两组患者的临床疗效和症状改善程度。结果：观察组患者治疗总有效率明显高于对照组患者(p<0.05)；按照面瘫类型分组,观察组所分3组患者治疗总有效率显著高于对照组3组患者(p<0.05)；两组患者在治前期,面神经功能评分接近(p>0.05)；在治疗中期,观察组患者评分明显低于对照组患者(p<0.05)；在治疗结束后,观察组患者评分显著低于对照组患者(p<0.01)；观察组痊愈患者治疗完成所需天数为(27.33±2.71)天,明显少于对照组组的(35±1.62)天(p＜0.01)；治疗后两组患者面部表情,眼裂闭合,鼻唇沟变浅,口角歪斜,额纹消失症状体征改善明显,而观察组改善程度明显高于对照组(p<0.05)。结论：经筋针刺法结合运动疗法对治疗周围性面神经炎具有一定临床应用价值,值得推广使用。     

The effects of gluteus muscle strengthening exercise and lumbar stabilization exercise on lumbar muscle strength and balance in chronic low back pain patients

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the effects of exercise to strengthen the muscles of the hip together with lumbar segmental stabilization exercise on the lumbar disability index, lumbar muscle strength, and balance. [Subjects and Methods] This study randomly and equally assigned 40 participants who provided written consent to participate in this study to a lumbar segmental stabilization exercise plus exercise to strengthen the muscles of the gluteus group (SMG + LES group) and a lumbar segmental stabilization exercise group. [Results] Each evaluation item showed a statistically significant effect. [Conclusion] Clinical application of exercise in this study showed that lumbar segmental stabilization exercise plus exercise to strengthen the muscles of the gluteus resulted in a greater decrease in low back pain disability index and increase in lumbar muscle strength and balance ability than lumbar segmental stabilization exercise in chronic low back pain patients receiving the exercise treatments during the same period.