Therapeutic Exercise is Effective in Reducing the Intensity of Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Objective: To compare the different physiotherapy treatments and determine the most effective treatment to reduce the nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) intensity in children and adolescents.

Data Sources: Eight databases (Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PEDro, Web of Science, LILACS, IBECS, PsycINFO, and SCOPUS), and 2 health-specialized journals (BMJ and Spine) were searched from inception to May 2023, with no language restriction.

Study Selection: Individuals aged 6-18 years with NSLBP were selected, and physical therapy treatments were considered.

Effect of a physical exercise program supported by wearable technology in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: to investigate the effects of a physical exercise (PE) program, supported by wearable technology (WT), in children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).

Methods: 29 children with DRE were randomized to experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups. To encourage PE, the EG performed one hour of aerobic activity three days a week for six months, outside the school setting.

High Medial Longitudinal Arch of the Foot and Latent Trigger Points in Lower Limb Muscles.

The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of latent trigger points (LTrPs) in lower limb muscles in participants with a high medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of the foot compared to controls. : Participants with a navicular drop test of 4-9 mm were included in the control group; the high MLA group included navicular drop test values of ≤4 mm. The presence of LTrPs was assessed by palpation techniques.

Treatment with robot-assisted gait trainer Walkbot along with physiotherapy vs. isolated physiotherapy in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Experimental study.

Background: Improving walking ability is a key objective in the treatment of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, since it directly affects their activity and participation. In recent years, robotic technology has been implemented in gait treatment, which allows training of longer duration and repetition of the movement. To know the effectiveness of a treatment with the robotic-assisted gait trainer Walkbot combined with physiotherapy compared to the isolated physiotherapy treatment in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, we carried out a clinical trial.

Assessment of the Effects of Physiotherapy on Back Care and Prevention of Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) in children and adolescents has increased in recent years, and the evidence of the physiotherapy interventions in back care needs to be updated. Our main goal was to quantify the effects of preventive physiotherapy interventions on improving behavior and knowledge related to back care and prevention of NSLBP in children and adolescents. Based on two previous meta-analyses, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PEDro, Web of Science, LILACS, IBECS, PsycINFO, and IME databases and several journals were searched.