Publications by authors named "A Rondoni"
Objective: Direct insertion of the trocar is an alternative method to Veress needle insertion for the creation of pneumoperitoneum. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare these two entry closed techniques.
Data Source: A systematic review of the literature was done on PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and EBSCO.
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review aimed to compare the reliability of active cervical range of motion (ACROM) measures using expensive versus low-cost devices in adults with nonspecific neck pain.
- The review analyzed data from several reputable databases, focusing on studies that met specific criteria regarding reliability and patient population, ultimately identifying nine eligible studies.
- Findings showed no significant difference in reliability between device types for both intrarater and inter-rater assessments, but side bending movement had notably lower reliability when using inexpensive devices.
Context: To date, despite the relevance of manual skills laboratories in physiotherapy education, evidence on the effectiveness of different teaching methods is limited.
Objectives: Peyton's four-step and the 'See one, do one' approaches were compared for their effectiveness in teaching manual skills.
Methods: A cluster randomised controlled trial was performed among final-year, right-handed physiotherapy students, without prior experience in manual therapy or skills laboratories.
Background: Passive Intervertebral Movements (PIVMs) are commonly used to assess and treat patients with nonspecific neck pain. Only very few studies have investigated 3D movements until now.
Objective: This study assessed intra- and inter-rater reliability of three-dimensional (3D) cervical PIVMs performed by physical therapy students in patients with nonspecific neck pain.
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) affect physical therapists with loss of health status and social costs. MSD is a relevant problem in upper limb extremities, especially when associated with manual techniques.
Objective: The study aims to investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with thumb pain in Italian physiotherapists who perform manual therapy.