Change in urethral pressure during voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction and vaginal electrical stimulation

The purpose of the study was to compare the effect of voluntary pelvic floor muscle (PFM) contraction and vaginal electrical stimulation on urethral pressure. Twelve women with genuine stress incontinence, mean age 49.4 years (range 33–66) participated in the study. The urethral and bladder pressures were recorded simultaneously through a double-lumen 8 Ch catheter. The patients first performed three voluntary PFM contractions. Then two electrical stimulators, Conmax and Medicon MS 105, 50 Hz, were used in random order. A visual analog scale was used to measure pain and discomfort. Pain was reported to mean 6.8, SEM 0.64 (range 0.7–9.9) and mean 6.1, SEM 0.81 (range 0–9.1) with Conmax and Medicon MS 105, respectively. The mean paired difference in favor of voluntary contraction with Conmax was ?8.0, SD 6.7,P=0.0067, and with Medicon MS 105 it was ?12.2, SD 5.9,P=0.0022. The results demonstrated that voluntary PFM contraction increased urethral pressure significantly more than did vaginal electrical stimulation.     

Profession and Professionalisation: Part 1: Role and identity of undergraduate physiotherapy educators

The first part of this paper addresses the issues of profession and professionalisation which affect educators in physiotherapy undergraduate studies. It introduces ‘profession’ and ‘professionalisation’ in isolation, although it is not the intention to simplify discussion, but instead to explore the concepts as they stand from a wider perspective before applying them to physiotherapy education. This is followed by a consideration of the complex issues of physiotherapy itself as an aspiring profession, based upon the elements of a profession previously identified, before introducing the role of physiotherapy education and research within the professionalisation process. Part 2 continues this theme by offering a critical analysis of the overlap between education, research and professional status.The second and concluding part of this article continues the theme of professionalisation within physiotherapy, yet more specifically addresses the issues of professionalisation within academia. It provocatively considers physiotherapy academic educators themselves as jugglers of two values – the producers of future professionals and the aspirational creators of a profession. This theme is then expanded by an analysis of the demands placed upon physiotherapy educators, from the perspective both of promoting the profession, and of identifying physiotherapy educators' values. A summary of the discussion follows, outlining emerging points for future development.This paper finally proposes how physiotherapy educators need to revisit the values that underpin their role, and how the professionalisation of future physiotherapists depends upon both a sound understanding and respect of educational philosophy and educational research. The creation and support of a ‘profession’ of physiotherapy educators is offered as a medium through which they can reflect upon and evaluate their own practice within the discipline of education.     

颈部软组织状态对颈源性高血压影响的随机对照研究

目的探讨颈部软组织状态的改变对颈源性高血压的影响.方法采用分层区组随机分组方法.治疗组107例,男32例,女75例;年龄40～69岁,平均56.89岁.对照组109例,男28例,女81例;年龄44～73岁,平均56.36岁.治疗组使用温热理疗床,以温热理疗头自受试者颈根部至脊椎T2部位沿两侧颈肌进行连续的上、下滚动按摩10 min;对照组使用场效应治疗仪与无针针灸按摩仪在肾俞、风池、曲池、外关、阳陵泉等穴位进行治疗.两组均为每日治疗1次,连续7 d为1个疗程,共治疗8个疗程.结果治疗后,两组血压均无明显改变;两组颈部软组织压痛、颈部活动度及临床症状均有改善(P＜0.05),且治疗组疗效优于对照组.结论单纯改变颈部软组织状态不足以对高血压产生直接的治疗作用,但对患者临床症状具有一定的改善作用.     

理疗床和手法治疗肩关节周围炎的随机对照临床观察

目的评价两种不同方法治疗肩关节周围炎的临床疗效.方法采用随机数字表将患者随机分为治疗组和对照组.治疗组36例,男8例,女28例,年龄45～64岁;对照组36例,男15例,女21例,年龄45～62岁.治疗组采用温热理疗床治疗4周.对照组采用推拿按摩手法治疗4周.分别在筛选期(治疗前)及治疗后14、28 d(治疗结束时)各观察记录1次,对比两组肩部疼痛症状、肩关节功能及症状疗效的改善.结果两组治疗前后各观察指标比较,肩部疼痛症状明显改善(P＜0.05);肩关节上举外展、外旋、后伸内旋活动角度均有明显增大(P＜0.05).治疗结果显示治疗组显效4例,有效25例,无效7例;对照组痊愈12例,显效13例,有效7例,无效4例.两组疗效比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),对照组优于治疗组.结论理疗床和手法对肩关节周围炎引起的一系列临床症状及功能障碍均具有一定程度的改善效果.     

物理疗法治疗慢性疲劳综合征的临床观察

目的:观察与评价两种物理疗法对慢性疲劳综合征的临床疗效。方法:应用随机数字表,随机分为治疗组和对照组。治疗组36例,男12例,女24例;年龄27~65岁,平均50.80岁。对照组36例,男19例,女17例;年龄23~60岁,平均41.37岁。治疗组采用温热理疗床治疗6周。对照组采用腹部推拿手法治疗6周。观察并对比两组治疗前后记忆力或注意力下降,咽痛,颈部僵直或腋下淋巴结肿大、触痛,肌肉疼痛,多发性关节疼痛,反复头痛,睡眠紊乱,劳累后肌痛等症状体征的变化。结果:两组治疗后症状体征积分变化均有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组间疗效变化有统计学意义(P<0.05),对照组优于治疗组。结论:物理疗法对慢性疲劳综合征引起的一系列临床症状及体征具有一定程度的改善效果。     

Efficacy of myofascial therapy and kinesitherapy in improving function in shoulder pathology with prolonged immobilization: A randomized,single-blind,controlled trial

BackgroundThe best physiotherapeutic approach in shoulder pathology that generates prolonged immobilization is still uncertain. Kinesitherapy remains the most widely used option. Myofascial therapy is a therapeutic approach in which the aim is to release fascial tension and regain mobility although its efficacy in shoulder pathology has not been sufficiently studied. This Prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial in a university hospital setting aimed to compare the efficacy of myofascial therapy and kinesitherapy in improving function in shoulder pathology with prolonged immobilization.MethodsPatients were randomly assigned to a control group or to the intervention group.Both groups completed a therapeutic exercise program. Main Outcome Measures: The QuickDash questionnaire was the primary outcome, Pain Visual Analog Scale and the Range Of Motion of the shoulder were the secondary outcomes. The outcomes were evaluated at baseline (T0), at 4 (T2), 8 (T2), and 12 weeks (T3)Results44 participants were included. In the analysis of evolution over time, a significant improvement in functionality and range of motion measurements was observed in both groups (p < 0.05), although at 12 weeks only Myofasical Group achieved a clinically and statistically significant reduction in pain. Comparative analysis at 12 weeks revealed no statistically significant differences between the two therapies in the variables explored.ConclusionsBoth, myofascial therapy and kinesitherapy can improve function, mobility, and pain in patients with painful shoulder associated with prolonged immobilization, with no significant differences between therapies, although in the medium term only myofascial therapy achieves a clinically and statistically significant improvement in pain.Trial registrationTrial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04944446.     

小剂量微波理疗婴幼儿手术切口疗效观察

目的:探讨小剂量微波理疗对治疗婴幼儿手术切口的疗效。方法:186例婴幼儿手术切口随机分为观察组和对照组各93例,观察组用微波理疗,对照组涂擦百多帮,其他治疗两组相同,5天后观察切口红、肿、渗出等情况。结果:观察组各项指标均低于对照组(P<0.05),差异有显著性。结论:小剂量微波理疗能促进切口愈合,提高疗效,缩短疗程,减轻医疗费用。     

Safety of a physical therapy protocol for women with preeclampsia: a randomized controlled feasibility trial

Objective: To assess the feasibility and safety of a physiotherapy protocol applied to pregnant women with preeclampsia. Methods: Randomized, controlled, single-blind feasibility study, with 24 hospitalized pregnant women with preeclampsia. The intervention group received one session of the physiotherapy. The control group remained under the routine care of the hospital. The primary outcomes were Doppler velocimetry, cardiotocography, and maternal–fetal hemodynamics. Secondary outcomes were pain and anxiety assessed before and after the interventions. A mixed effects linear regression model was used, and the data were compared with the level of significance at 5%. Results: The baseline characteristics of the participants were homogeneous between groups. Resistance index of the Middle Cerebral Artery (MAC) and Umbilical Artery (UA) and cardiotocography did not change significantly. The systolic blood pressure (SBP) increased 4.90 mmHg in the control group and 0.22 mmHg in the intervention group. The diastolic blood pressure (DBP) increased 1.34 mmHg in the control group and decreased 0.40 mmHg in the intervention group. The middle bood pressure (MBP) increased 4.66 mmHg in the control group while there was a decrease of 0.09 mmHg in the intervention group, without statistical difference. Heart rate (HR) decreased 0.94 bpm in the control group; whereas, in the intervention group, there was an increase of 6.30 bpm. The pain reduced clinically 2 points after the intervention. The anxiety reduced clinically in both the groups (?1.26 in the intervention group and ?2.17 in the control group). Conclusion: The protocol applied in the intervention group is feasible and safe for both mother and fetus. Both groups showed clinical reduction in the levels of anxiety; whereas, pain was clinically reduced in the intervention group.